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OverviewWritten by JEFF LEMIRE Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE The first five issues of Jeff Lemire’s acclaimed new series introduce Gus, a rare new breed of human/animal hybrid who was raised in isolation following a pandemic that struck a decade earlier. Now, with the death of his father, he’s left to fend for himself . . . until he meets a hulking drifter named Jepperd, who promises to help him. Jepperd and Gus set out on a post-apocalyptic journey into the devastated American landscape to find `The Preserve,’ a refuge for hybrids. “Writer and artist Jeff Lemire has created the new `must read’ book with SWEET TOOTH.” — GEOFF JOHNS “Spellbinding and offbeat . . . emotionally charged.” — USA TODAY “A grabber from the get-go...” — THE ONION Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff Lemire , Jeff LemirePublisher: DC Comics Imprint: DC Comics Volume: 01 Dimensions: Width: 16.90cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.194kg ISBN: 9781401226961ISBN 10: 1401226965 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 09 November 2010 Recommended Age: From 16 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAward-winning Canadian cartoonist Jeff Lemire is the creator of the acclaimed monthly comic book series SWEET TOOTH published by DC/Vertigo and the award winning graphic novel Essex County published by Top Shelf. Now one of DC Comics cornerstone writers, Jeff was prominent in the publisher's recent New 52 line-wide relaunch as the writer of GREEN ARROW, ANIMAL MAN and FRANKENSTEIN- AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. He has also written the monthly adventures of SUPERBOY, THE ATOM, and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. In 2008 Jeff won the Schuster Award for Best Canadian Cartoonist and The Doug Wright Award for Best Emerging Talent. He also won the American Library Association's prestigious Alex Award, recognizing books for adults with specific teen appeal. He has also been nominated for 5 Eisner awards and 5 Harvey Awards. In 2010 Essex County was named as one of the five Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade. He currently lives and works in Toronto with his wife and son. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |