C.O.W.L. Volume 1: Principles of Power (A Massive-Verse Book)

by Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel, Rod Reis (Other)

Overview

The Chicago Organized Workers League once stood as a beacon of hope against an epidemic of organized crime and an unbeatable "brotherhood" of Super-Villains. Now, in 1962, the union faces a disillusioned public, scandal, and a new era of threats. Here's what the press has been saying about the hit new series: "A down and dirty Mad Men meets Heroes in '60s Chicago."ÐEntertainment Weekly "A gorgeous book, and the story is just as captivating as the art."ÐThe AV Club "There's a touch of Mad Men's style and sex appeal as well as Watchmen's serious approach to heroes...Stunning."ÐMental Floss Collects C.O.W.L. #1-5.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632152626
Publisher:	Image Comics
Publication date:	10/29/2014
Series:	C.O.W.L. , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	46 MB
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Age Range:	17 Years

About the Author

Kyle Higgins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman titles as well as his critically-acclaimed reinventions of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for Boom! Studios and Ultraman for Marvel Comics. RADIANT BLACK is Kyle’s fourth series for Image Comics.

Alec Siegel is a Los Angeles based writer who began working in the comics industry in 2009. His past work includes Captain America, Avengers Origins, and Batman Beyond 2.0. He is also the co-creator of C.O.W.L. and Hadrian's Wall.

Rod Reis has colored some of DC Comics’ top books, including Superman, Teen Titans, Nightwing, Aquaman, and Justice League. In 2014, he transitioned to full-time sequential artist with the hit Image Comics series C.O.W.L.

Trevor McCarthy is an American comic book artist and illustrator. He is best known for his work on Nightwing the New Order, Nightwing, Batman: Gates of Gotham, Batwoman, Aquaman, and Klarion the Witch Boy, all published through DC Comics a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment Group.

Editorial Reviews

BOOKLIST (STARRED) — What would happen if superheroes had no one left to fight? Higgins and Siegel attempt to answer that question in this noir-inspired piece set in 1960s Chicago. With the last of their archenemies dead, the unionized superhero group Chicago Organized Workers League, or C.O.W.L., now turns their fight toward City Hall in order to keep their funding and stay relevant in these seemingly peaceful times. More cracks form as C.O.W.L. starts to battle itself-superheroes clash with each other over power and the limelight, while Detective John Pierce fights C.O.W.L. director Warner in an attempt to reveal secrets and a conspiracy that could take down the whole organization. In the spirit of books like Watchmen (1987), C.O.W.L. offers an interesting commentary on the moral issues superheroes face and how society might actually react to them. In only one volume, the authors have already managed to create wonderfully developed characters and flawed but realistic heroes who no longer see the world in black and white. Such a compelling story would be enough, but Reis elevates the piece even further with a sketch-heavy, dreamlike atmosphere in soft, impressionistic colors, exceptionally expressive figures, and dynamic layouts. A flawless execution and a damned good read.

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