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Synopsis
Glorious art and a passionate narrative by an Eisner Award–winning legend combine to form this striking and memorable graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair. Includes new ""How It Was Made"" bonus material: script, page breakdowns, and more.
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About the Author
Brooklyn native J. M. DeMatteis is an Eisner Award–winning cartoonist who has written for most of the major DC and Marvel icons. He has received his greatest acclaim for his sophisticated original graphic novels, including Seekers into the Mystery; Blood: A Tale; The Last One; and Brooklyn Dreams.
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"Lyrically and passionately written by one of comics' modern masters, "Mercy "resonates with heart and humanity in this haunting yet life-affirming tale. A small gem of wisdom and wonder by J. M. DeMatteis, with beautiful, panoramic art by Paul Johnson." Karen Berger, Vertigo founding editor
Glorious art and a mesmerizing narrative by an Eisner Award-winning legend combine to form this spellbinding graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair: a unhappy family in London, a terrified Indian boy in a South American jungle, and a lonely old woman in Brooklyn.
Exclusive Bonus Material:
About "Mercy: Shake the World" A Conversation Between Writer J. M. DeMatteis and Artist Paul Johnson
New Afterword by original editor Art Young
Excerpts from the Script: Includes DeMatteis's preliminary plot
Page Layouts: Original sketches &more
Production Art: "About the Art" by Johnson, cover concepts, promo illustrations
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Paperback. Condition: new. Johnson, Paul (illustrator). Paperback. "Lyrically and passionately written by one of comics' modern masters, Mercy resonates with heart and humanity in this haunting yet life-affirming tale. A small gem of wisdom and wonder by J. M. DeMatteis, with beautiful, panoramic art by Paul Johnson." - Karen Berger, Vertigo founding editor Glorious art and a mesmerising narrative by an Eisner Award-winning legend combine to form this spellbinding graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair: an unhappy family in London, a terrified Indian boy in a South American jungle, and a lonely old woman in Brooklyn. Exclusive Bonus Material: . About Mercy: Shake The World - A Conversation Between Writer J. M. DeMatteis and Artist Paul Johnson . New Afterword by original editor Art Young . Excerpts from the Outline: Includes DeMatteis's preliminary plot . Page Layouts: Original sketches & more . Production Art: "About the Art" by Johnson, cover concepts, promo illustrations AUTHOR: J. M. DeMatteis is an Eisner Awardwinning cartoonist who has written for most of the major DC and Marvel icons. He has received his greatest acclaim for his sophisticated original graphic novels, including Seekers into the Mystery; Blood: A Tale; The Last One; and Brooklyn Dreams. Glorious art and a passionate narrative combine to form this graphic novel, in which a coma victim witnesses a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair. Includes new "How It Was Made" bonus material. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486799056
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Paperback. Condition: new. Johnson, Paul (illustrator). Paperback. "Lyrically and passionately written by one of comics' modern masters, Mercy resonates with heart and humanity in this haunting yet life-affirming tale. A small gem of wisdom and wonder by J. M. DeMatteis, with beautiful, panoramic art by Paul Johnson." - Karen Berger, Vertigo founding editor Glorious art and a mesmerising narrative by an Eisner Award-winning legend combine to form this spellbinding graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair: an unhappy family in London, a terrified Indian boy in a South American jungle, and a lonely old woman in Brooklyn. Exclusive Bonus Material: . About Mercy: Shake The World - A Conversation Between Writer J. M. DeMatteis and Artist Paul Johnson . New Afterword by original editor Art Young . Excerpts from the Outline: Includes DeMatteis's preliminary plot . Page Layouts: Original sketches & more . Production Art: "About the Art" by Johnson, cover concepts, promo illustrations AUTHOR: J. M. DeMatteis is an Eisner Awardwinning cartoonist who has written for most of the major DC and Marvel icons. He has received his greatest acclaim for his sophisticated original graphic novels, including Seekers into the Mystery; Blood: A Tale; The Last One; and Brooklyn Dreams. Glorious art and a passionate narrative combine to form this graphic novel, in which a coma victim witnesses a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and despair. Includes new "How It Was Made" bonus material. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486799056
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