The Escapists

By Brian K. VaughanJason Shawn AlexanderSteve Rolston, et al.

Book Overview

The Escapists tells the tale of three aspiring comics creators with big dreams, small cash, and publishing rights to one forgotten Golden Age hero--The Escapist Inspired by Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, this is Vaughan's love letter to his chosen medium, a story about what it takes to start out with nothing in Cleveland, Ohio, and end up with a comic so hot a major corporation wants to steal it from you Brilliantly interweaving the lives of the creators with the world of their creation, artists Steve Rolston and Philip Bond bring the comic-booking trio Maxwell Roth, Case Weaver, and Denny Jones to life, while the inimitable Jason Shawn Alexander and Eduardo Barreto illustrate the thrilling trials and exciting extrications of the new--and old--Escapist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595823611
• ISBN13: 9781595823618
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Dark Horse Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

For the comic lover

This book is a testament to the true love for a character that develops within all comic fan boys. If you have ever loved a superhero this book will make you smile.

BKV does it again

Brian K. Vaughan is so predictable. Predictable in the sense that his stuff is always the best f what comics can be. Pride of Baghdad, Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways. I've been reading comic for over 30 years and BKV makes me more excited about the medium than I've ever been. This book is beautiful. The story is exciting, moving, personal and, most of all, fun. It works as a sequel to Michael Chabon's delightful The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. A collection of extremely talented artist take on different aspects of the story and it really works. Instead of feeling disjointed, the various art styles take us to the different moods and states of mind the story weaves in and out of. Word and pictures here work like the music and lyrics of a beautiful song. Masterful. If you love comics and good storytelling, you'll love this book. I sure did!

Could not put it down

Buy it. Seriously. You don't need to know anything else, just click 'add to cart' you'll love it.

BKV strikes gold.

Beautiful, dialog and character driven story. The artwork was amazing on all accounts, with Bond and Rolston making a near flawless transition that could not have been pulled off better. i Can't read this book enough. This is just one smart and fun read for anyone who likes reading about a major character from the past who never existed.