Graphic Novels
Andrew Vachss' writing has been described as "red-hot and serious as a punctured lung" ( Playboy ), "hypnotically violent ... made up of equal part broken concrete block and razor wire" ( Chicago Sun-Times ), and "short and choppy, like the ticking of a time bomb" ( Seattle Post-Intelligencer ). This new digital-only edition collects eleven of Vachss's life-at-ground-zero comics stories, brought to life by an outstanding lineup of the industry's most talented writers and artists. This exciting book also contains a gallery of covers from the original Hard Looks series, as well as a cover by Geof Darrow, award-winning artist and creator of such titles as Shaolin Cowboy , and co-creator of The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot , and Hard Boiled . The Hard Looks preview features story pages from "Drive-By" by Joe Lansdale and artist Gary Gianni.
The writings of Andrew Vachss are known for unflinching portrayals of the underprivileged and abused, seeking the cold justice of vengeance. Described as "crisp, stark, sharp—and darkly humorous" ( San Francisco Examiner ), Vachss' tales of vigilante justice, hardened criminals and even harder cops, and the brutality of life and death on the streets mesh perfectly with the world of graphic storytelling. Harder Looks contains fourteen of Vachss' stories, brought to life by some of the greatest talents in comics, including the previously unpublished story "It's a Hard World," a cover gallery from the comics series Hard Looks , and a new cover illustration by Geof Darrow, cocreator of hit series Shaolin Cowboy .
Best-selling author Andrew Vachss teams with award-winning artist Geof Darrow to revive the spirit and format of the pulp novels of the '30s and '40s. The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine is the first new hero-pulp to be printed in decades and combines hard-hitting prose with illustrated mayhem. "The Shaolin Cowboy: The Way of 'No Way!'" is a kung-fu gripping tale of high adventure and relentless bloodshed. The Shaolin Cowboy and his trusty mule battle overwhelming odds and inclement weather against enemies thirsting for revenge and retribution in the battle royal to end all battle royals. Plus, decorated-policeman-turned-author Mike Black, Prince Valiant -artist Gary Gianni, and an amazing cover by Scott Gustafson!
When there is no longer any reliable source of "news," there is nothing to trust . . . and "The Terror" descends. For decades, The Rulers have been at work, using prisoner/slave labor to construct Underground, believing that all those who flee there will trade their freedom for security. Now, "truth" is what the Rulers say it is, and The Rulers rule all. But even within this antiseptically evil world, a revolution is brewing. A new breed of journalists--known as "The Book Boys"--risk everything to graffiti the truth on Underground's pristine walls.