Conor McCreery - Böcker

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat.In this bold and striking graphic novel, artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria’s most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation.A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela’s complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule.As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk.Chronicling Fela’s perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time.

The beloved series that The New York Times dubbed, “dark fun,” is back with the first folio edition that includes the first two original volumes! An action-adventure story that combines all of Shakespeare’s greatest heroes and villains, including Hamlet, Juliet, Othello, Lady Macbeth, Richard III and more. A grieving Hamlet flees his home but is soon attacked by pirates at sea. He washes ashore on the mysterious land of Illyria and is discovered by Richard III and Lady MacBeth, who offer the Dane an impossible bargain: track down and kill an evil wizard the to retrieve a source of power that can bring Hamlet’s father back from the dead.  The name of that wizard? William Shakespeare.  Hamlet embarks on the quest, only to discover that Richard may not be what he seems, and that a group of rebels led by a young woman named Juliet (working alongside Othello, Falstaff and others) might be just freedom fighters. Hamlet finds himself in the midst of a large battle where his decision to kill or not to kill Shakespeare will determine not only the future of Illyria but of all of existence. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Del Col (Luke Cage: Everyman, I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp) alongside Conor McCreery (Assassin’s Creed) and with art by Andy Belanger, this First Folio collects the first two volumes of the acclaimed graphic novel series that spawned an international theater show, a board game and more.

The world's most famous lovers are now sworn enemies dueling to the death!  In this Shakespearean Western, warrior-for-hire (and pregnant) Juliet Capulet is hired to protect a border town nunnery from the evil forces led by her ex Romeo. As they prepare, she reluctantly reunites with her old allies, including Hamlet, Othello, Puck (a “Magnificent Shakespeare Seven”) but they soon discover something rotten in the state of the nunnery and a magical force that dreams are made on… all while Juliet must determine if the father of her child is Hamlet… or the man she must kill, Romeo. Pulitzer Prize-winner writer Anthony Del Col (Luke Cage: Everyman, I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp) and artist Stefan Tosheff bring reboot Kill Shakespeare with this fantasy Western that's tailor-made for fans of Neil Gaiman, Fables and Lore Olympus.

Fresh from leading her rebel group to victory in war, Juliet Capulet is finally free to start the next chapter of her life with her new love, Hamlet, at her side. But her ex, Romeo, discovers a disturbed young woman carrying a ghostly message that pushes them to travel to a mysterious, remote island to save the wizard Shakespeare. A love triangle emerges as they find themselves pitted against each other as well as monsters, magic, madness – and the wizard Prospero.As they go on the run, they are taken hostage by the infamous pirate Cesario. Their presence triggers a mutiny and leads to an epic battle with Titus Andronicus’ mighty fleet, and its cannibalistic captain. More importantly, Juliet is forced to reflect on an earlier adventure revolving around her mother’s death.Can she and the team defeat these two sets of foes, or are they truly fortune’s fools?Created by Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Del Col (Luke Cage: Everyman, I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp) and Conor McCreery (Assassin’s Creed, The Last Witch), with art by Andy Belanger and Corin Howell, this Second Folio collects Volumes 3 – 5 of the series described as, “one of the most successful indie comic series of the 21st century.”

The world's most famous detective meets the world's most famous magician...and death ensues! Famed sleuth Sherlock Holmes and brash showman Harry Houdinimust combine forces to defeat a mysterious mystic dedicated to destroyingHoudini's career and killing anyone who gets in his way. Written by Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery, the Harvey Award-nominatedcreators of Kill Shakespeare.Collects the complete comic book storyline of Sherlock Holmes Vs. HarryHoudini issues #1-5.

A new young adult fantasy trilogy about a young girl named Saoirse who must save everyone she loves by discovering the truth about the mysterious mark on her shoulder - and embracing her secret magical powers!

Based on the popular game series, this graphic novel follows a fresh inductee into the modern-day Assassin Brotherhood - as they uncover a conspiracy in their DNA that stretches back hundreds of years! Contains first 5 issues of the "Assassin's Creed" comic.

The Brotherhood of the Assassins is in trouble. Their long feud with the Templar Order has depleted their resources and they are struggling to regain their footing in a world where the goalposts are constantly shifting. Could joining forces with a mysterious collective help, or are their aims too different to make an alliance an option? Join Charlotte de la Cruz and Galina Voronina as they try and navigate a clear path for the Assassins through turbulent waters! Critically-acclaimed collection of the stunning Assassin's Creed comics .Established as entirely canon by Ubisoft Head of Content, Aymar Azaizia, with story and plot contributions from Ubisoft lead scriptwriter Richard Farrese. Perfect jumping on point for those new to the franchise, as well as existing fans!