
Directly departing from the harbor, the tale of Endeavour #1 bears a striking resemblance to stories we’ve encountered before. It can be seen as a contemporary adaptation of William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies. In this classic story, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island, attempting self-governance that rapidly devolves into barbarity and primal behavior. Although Endeavour #1 does not reach such extremes – given it’s the first issue in a series – the foundations are clearly laid out. The narrative follows an elite group as they embark on a lavish voyage aboard an 18th-century vessel, the Endeavour. This group consists of various adults, all boasting wealth and privilege, accompanied by children ranging from very young to pre-teens. The story is recounted by one of the pre-teens, Victoria “Via” Wright, who among the travelers appears to be the only one genuinely intrigued by the ship’s history and its significance.