DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game

Author: Wood, Brian

Number Of Pages: 144

Details:

The world and characters of the DMZ -- a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan -- are expanded and enriched in this sixth volume of the acclaimed series as journalist Matty Roth. The United States has decided to resume reconciliation talks with the Free States, but a major new player in the Free States political world could destroy any hope of a unified state. Matty's relationships are strained to the breaking point when he decides to profile the revolutionary leader Delgado and sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of the Free States forever. From Booklist A ceasefire has been hammered out between the U.S. and the rebel Free States in the demilitarized zone of Manhattan, and the leading candidate in the election for head of the provisional government is charismatic revolutionary Parco Delgado, who has won the support of young journalist (and series protagonist) Matty Roth and brought in Matty’s radical-chic mother to serve as his campaign advisor. The analogy to America’s real-life military incursions—events take place amid a “security surge”—remains overt. Wood effectively advances his story of life in the titular DMZ, abetted as always by Burchielli’s viscerally powerful artwork. --Gordon Flagg

Reviews:

"One of the two best new comics about Iraq."

"This book is a disturbing, challenging success."

"Wood and Burchielli gut-wrenchingly portray the chaotic reality of life in a war zone."

"The dramatic images recall the nightly news, and stories of warzone life ring true. Grade: A-."

"Addictive and brutal... a perfect antidote to the flag-waving Fox News broadcasts of the War on Terror."

"With a stark visual style that matches its narrative punch, this grim graphic novel...measures up to any summer blockbuster."

"If residents of Manhattan often feel at odds with the rest of the country, the comic book series DMZ magnifies that anxiety with its radical premise."

About the Author:

Multiple Eisner Award nominee Brian Wood released his first graphic novel, Channel Zero, to considerable critical acclaim, and over the last fifteen years has created hard-hitting and socially-relevant original series such as DMZ, Northlanders, The Couriers, and The Massive. He's also written for some of the biggest titles in pop culture, with work on Star Wars, Conan The Barbarian, Lord of the Rings and X-Men. He lives with his family in Brooklyn. Riccardo Burchielli made his debut in the world of comics in 2003 on the monthly series  John Doe. During this time he also worked on short stories for  Skorpyo and  Lanciostory, two of the most important comics magazines in Italy. His big breakthrough in American comics came in 2005 illustrating and designing the critically acclaimed series DMZ, an intense modern-day war story, written by Brian Wood....

EAN: 9781401221300

Release Date: 10-02-2009

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Paperback