History Of Violence TP New Ed
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History Of Violence TP New Ed by John Wagner
Written by JOHN WAGNER Art by VINCE LOCKE A new edition of the hard-hitting graphic novel that inspired the Academy Award-nominated 2005 motion picture. In this suspenseful crime story, Tom McKenna is a family man who becomes an instant media celebrity when he thwarts a robbery at his own diner – a robbery attempted by wanted murderers. McKenna’s newfound fame draws the attention of a group of merciless mobsters who have been looking to settle a score with him for over 20 years. Now, as the killers descend upon his small town in Middle America, the Brooklyn native must face the actions of his youth and relive his past history of violence as he attempts to salvage the life he has built and keep his family out of harm’s way. On sale AUGUST 3 • 296 pg, B&W, $14.99 US, 5.5” x 8” • MATURE READERS
James O'Barr is best known for creating The Crow, but he is also an accomplished painter. James currently resides in Texas and can be seen at most of the comic conventions in and around Texas.
John Wagner is, to many fans, the very heart of 2000 AD. Involved from the earliest days of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic; he co-created Judge Dredd, as well as Strontium Dog, Robo-Hunter, and a host of other 2000 AD mainstays, including the critically acclaimed Button Man. Incredibly prolific throughout his career, and writing under a diversity of pen names--often in concert with Alan Grant, with whom he devised and developed 2000 AD's sister comic, Judge Dredd: The Megazine--Wagner has worked extensively beyond the Thargian universe, originating and editing a number of British periodicals as well as writing many American standards, including Batman, Lobo, The Punisher, and Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett. His Paradox Press graphic novel A History of Violence (illustrated by Vince Locke) was adapted into a critically acclaimed film by director David Cronenberg in 2005.
John Wagner is, to many fans, the very heart of 2000 AD. Involved from the earliest days of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic; he co-created Judge Dredd, as well as Strontium Dog, Robo-Hunter, and a host of other 2000 AD mainstays, including the critically acclaimed Button Man. Incredibly prolific throughout his career, and writing under a diversity of pen names--often in concert with Alan Grant, with whom he devised and developed 2000 AD's sister comic, Judge Dredd: The Megazine--Wagner has worked extensively beyond the Thargian universe, originating and editing a number of British periodicals as well as writing many American standards, including Batman, Lobo, The Punisher, and Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett. His Paradox Press graphic novel A History of Violence (illustrated by Vince Locke) was adapted into a critically acclaimed film by director David Cronenberg in 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781401231897 |
| ISBN 10 | 1401231896 |
| Title | History Of Violence TP New Ed |
| Author | John Wagner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Year published | 2011-08-16 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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