Dead Letters Vol. 1 (Volume 1): The Existential Op - Softcover

Sebela, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608864537 ISBN 13: 9781608864539

Publisher: BOOM! Studios, 2014

Synopsis

Waking up in a fleabag motel with bandaged arms and a revolver on his desk, Sam doesn’t remember a thing - not how he got here, where here is, or who he is. But the armed men knocking on his door do and Sam will have to use every trick from his forgotten repertoire to outrun and outsmart his way through a hardboiled wonderland of gang wars, femme fatales and big secrets. Creators Christopher Sebela (Ghost, High Crimes) and newcomer Chris Visions are two fresh voices that are about to take the industry by storm. Don’t miss out on a wholly unique take on crime fiction.

About this title

About the Author

Christopher Sebela is a writer and graphic designer who narrowly escaped a lifetime in the Midwest to set up shop in Portland, Oregon. He is of the opinion that the West Coast is the better of the two coasts. Having written journalism and prose, his comics work includes Image’s Screamland: Death of the Party, Marvel’s Captain Marvel and Fantastic Four, as well as the upcoming books Ghost and Alien Vs. Predator from Dark Horse. He would like you to know is not at all comfortable writing in the third person. Follow him on twitter @xtop or visit his website at www.thehorriblespaces.com. Chris Visions is an illustrator who resides and works in Richmond, Virginia. After studying at Xaviers School for the Gifted, he went on to Virginia Commonwealth University where he graduated in the Communication Arts and Design department. He then traveled to Florida to study at the Illustration Academy with great teachers such as Mark and John English, Sterling Hundley, George Pratt, Jon Foster, Brent Watkinson, Gary Kelly and others. While in school to this day, he has worked as a video game concept artist, graphic designer and illustrator. His love for comics and illustration lend to his voice and all these fields, and keeps him pursuing those passions.

From the Back Cover

WHY WE LOVE IT: Here at BOOM! Studios, crime is in our blood. From our comic-turned-feature film 2 GUNS to our critically acclaimed series HIT, we've always had a passion for all things noir. DEAD LETTERS is the next step in our exploration of the genre. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Creators Christopher Sebela (Ghost, High Crimes) and new-comer Chris Visions have combined to create a perfectly moody tale that will evoke memories of your favorite noir story-then turn it on its head. Don't miss out on a wholly unique take on crime fiction perfect for fans of Richard Stark's Parker, Criminal, and Fell. 'Christopher Sebela writes this thing to damn near perfection. …overall, this book looks supreme.' IGN WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Waking up in a fleabag motel with bandaged arms and a revolver on his desk, Sam doesn't remember a thing-not how he got here, where here is, or who he is. But the armed men knocking on his door do and Sam will have to use every trick from his forgotten repertoire to outrun and outsmart his way through a hard-boiled wonderland of gang wars, femme fatales, and big secrets. Collects issues #1-4.

Edition details

• Publisher: BOOM! Studios
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1608864537
• ISBN 13: 9781608864539
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Visions Chris
• Number of pages: 112