C.O.W.L. Volume 1: Principles of Power: A Massive-Verse Book

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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“A flawless execution and a damned goodread.” - Booklist(Starred)“The characters are richand well-drawn, the story engaging and deeply layered.” --KIRKUSWelcome to the“Chicago Organized Workers League”- the world's first Super-HeroLabor Union! While C.O.W.L. once stood as a beacon of hope against an epidemicof organized crime and an unbeatable “brotherhood” ofSuper-Villains, the union now faces its fiercest foe yet-a disillusioned public.In targeting the last of the great villains, C.O.W.L. attempts to prove itsvalue to the world and to each other, while staving off villainy from bothoutside and inside its offices.

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Utgivningsdatum:2014-11-11
Mått:152 x 254 x 7 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:15+
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:Image Comics
ISBN:9781632151117

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BOOKLIST (STARRED) -- What would happen if superheroeshad no one left to fight? Higgins and Siegel attempt to answer that question inthis noir-inspired piece set in 1960s Chicago. With the last of theirarchenemies dead, the unionized superhero group Chicago Organized WorkersLeague, or C.O.W.L., now turns their fight toward City Hall in order to keeptheir funding and stay relevant in these seemingly peaceful times. More cracksform as C.O.W.L. starts to battle itself-superheroes clash with each other overpower and the limelight, while Detective John Pierce fights C.O.W.L. directorWarner in an attempt to reveal secrets and a conspiracy that could take down thewhole organization. In the spirit of books like Watchmen (1987),C.O.W.L. offers an interesting commentary on the moral issues superheroesface and how society might actually react to them. In only one volume, theauthors have already managed to create wonderfully developed characters andflawed but realistic heroes who no longer see the world in black and white. Sucha compelling story would be enough, but Reis elevates the piece even furtherwith a sketch-heavy, dreamlike atmosphere in soft, impressionistic colors,exceptionally expressive figures, and dynamic layouts. A flawless execution anda damned good read.