Heavy Liquid by Paul Pope (English) Paperback Book

Description: Heavy Liquid by Paul Pope, Chris Wright, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez "Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Heavy liquid #1-5"--Copyright page. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Celebrate the 20th anniversary of PAUL POPEs (Battling Boy, Batman: Year 100) Eisner-nominated sci-fi/cyberpunk classic with this new edition. Time Magazine listed HEAVY LIQUID among the 100 most important science fiction graphic novels of the decade when it originally debuted in the 2000s, and its relevance and influence has only increased since it was first published.In a future where New York has evolved into a sci-fi metropolis, a man named S becomes entwined in a mystery thats littered with love and drugs-and in particular, an addictive substance called heavy liquid thats both a drug and an art form. In his search for the one artist skilled enough to render heavy liquid into a perfect sculpture, S finds himself battling deadly psychopathic foes as well as the inner demons of addiction. If he can survive these physical and mental trials, S just might discover the shocking secret behind heavy liquid, and a love he thought lost forever.Collects HEAVY LIQUID #1-5" Author Biography PAUL POPE (b.1970) is an American artist/designer living and working in New York City. He has been working primarily in comics and screenprinting since the early 90s, but has also done a number of projects with Italian fashion label Diesel Industries and, in the US, with DKNY. HIs recent collaboration with Errolson Hugh/Acronym for Nikes AF1 debuted spring 2017. His media clients include LucasArts, NBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Conde-Naste, Kodansha (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Dargaud Editions (France), EMI Canada, The Grateful Dead Estate, and The British Film Institute. His iconic Batman: Year 100, a science fiction take on the classic Batman origin tale, appears frequently on many Top 10 Batman story lists. In 2010 Pope was recognized as a Master Artist by the American Council Of The Arts. His short science fiction comic strip Strange Adventures (DC Comics)--an homage to the Flash Gordon serials of the 30s-- won the coveted National Cartoonist Societys Reuben Award for Best Comic Book of the year. He has won 5 Eisners to date. His latest book, Battling Boy, debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-seller list, his third book to hit the NYT Top 10. He is currently working on Battling Boy 2, the second book in the epic science fiction/fantasy series for First Second/MacMillan, featuring a young superhero, and also finishing Psychenaut, a book of visual essays about Jungian dream analysis, for Dargaud Editions. Review LIBRARY JOURNAL -- This masterpiece from ingenious artist Pope (Escapo) returns to print 20 years after its initial release in an updated edition featuring revised colors, page design, and original illustrations. The Stooge, better known as S, is a former policeman who specializes in dealing Heavy Liquid, a mysterious and volatile substance that doubles as a powerful narcotic when specially prepared. Reeling from a deal gone awry, S agrees to help a fabulously wealthy art collector track down a reclusive artist he hopes to commission to create the worlds first sculpture cast in Heavy Liquid. Before long, S is caught between a gang of murderous teenage girls and a trio of vicious masked criminals, face-to-face with a little girl who dresses like a pirate and controls an army of powerful robots, and on a collision course with more than one figure from his own shadowy past.VERDICT Drawing inspiration from noir films, cyberpunk, manga, and the world of high fashion, this work has a influenced an entire generation of cartoonists but remarkably still feels fresh today LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Drawing inspiration from noir films, cyberpunk, manga, and the world of high fashion, this work has a influenced an entire generation of cartoonists but remarkably still feels fresh today. Review Text LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Drawing inspiration from noirfilms, cyberpunk, manga, and the world of high fashion, this work has ainfluenced an entire generation of cartoonists but remarkably still feels freshtoday. Details ISBN1534314040 Author Jaime Hernandez Pages 264 Publisher Image Comics Year 2019 ISBN-10 1534314040 ISBN-13 9781534314047 Publication Date 2019-06-25 Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2019-06-25 Imprint Image Comics Place of Publication Fullerton Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-06-25 NZ Release Date 2019-06-25 US Release Date 2019-06-25 DEWEY 741.5973 Audience General Audience Age 16-99 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123421190;

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