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World Without End, Seekers Into The Mystery And More Gems Drew Ford Set Up At Dover Books

Published Sat, 23 Apr 2016 15:00:45 -0500

We reported on the latest Dover Books graphic novels from their catalogue. And that the guy who set it all up, Drew Ford, was moving on to create his own graphic novel imprint, It's Alive.

Well, these are some of the other upcoming comic book collections he is leaving at Dover Books that have already been set up….

World Without End by Jamie Delano and John Higgins. October 2016, originally published by DC Comics.

"Everything comics have the potential to achieve. It still leaves me in awe." — Black Gate Magazine.

Millions of years in the future, a new world emerges — a world made of living flesh, surrounded by acidic seas. Rotten at the edges, awash in gangrene swamps, and bristling with mountains of bone, the planet's simmering core houses the stark city of Bedlam, where an all-male race suppresses every manifestation of femininity. In this magnificently illustrated dreamscape of brutality and eroticism, a mysterious female presence called Rumour arises to challenge super-commando Brother Bones in a deadly war between the sexes.
World Without End offers a compelling blend of science-fiction allegory and fantasy adventure. Author Jamie Delano's unique vision of a strange, immersive world is perfectly complemented by John Higgins's stunning illustrations. The epic tale was originally published by DC Comics as a six-part series. This edition is its first single-volume publication. Suggested for mature readers.

Georgie by R.O. Blechman, October 2016

The joyful arrival of a longed-for baby is followed by overwhelming losses but a loyal dog makes happiness possible again. This moving and profound graphic novel by R. O. Blechman treats its solemn subject with humor, simplicity, and warm humanity.

Maurice Sendak characterized the tale as "fierce, passionate little pictures that pack a punch only Blechman seems capable of delivering," and Jules Feiffer observed that "Long-time fans are well aware of Blechman's elegant cartoon-poetry, but in Georgie, his quiet, measured pace moves the reader onto darker terrain, presented in a sweet and tragic man-and-dog story that calls for a second reading, and perhaps, more."

In Praise of R. O. Blechman
"The jewel-like mind and eye of this rare artist persuade me that all is not lost in Bookland." — Maurice Sendak
"Miraculously, Blechman breathes life into his microscopic world. His little figures, because of their very shakiness, call out to us for sympathy. They personify human frailty, human foolishness. This is cartooning at its best." — Seth
"A great graphic novelist, very avant la lettre." — Art Spiegelman
"In a class by himself." — The New York Times
"Boldly original." — Edward Sorel
"A trailblazer." — Jules Feiffer

LITTLE TULIP by Jerome Charyn and Francois Boucq (FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH) – November 2016

A child descends into the hell of a Russian prison camp, where he develops into a skilled tattoo artist

— a talent that wins protection, but at a heavy price.

This transcendent graphic novel is the work of an award-winning French illustrator and Jerome Charyn, acclaimed by The New York Review of Books as "a fearless writer. Brave and brazen."

Includes a new English translation by Charyn. Suggested for mature readers.

CIVIL WAR ADVENTURE: BOOK TWO

Chuck Dixon and Gary Kwapisz
November 2016

The second in a series of gripping graphic novels portraying episodes from America's Civil War, this book presents eight explosive tales of courage and sacrifice. Historical figures such as Stonewall Jackson and George Armstrong Custer mingle with fictional characters in the meticulously researched scenarios. This new edition includes a previously unpublished story by the original creators.

The original volume by the same creative team can also be found here, published by Dover Books last year.

SEEKERS INTO THE MYSTERY by J.M. DeMatteis, Jon J. Muth, Glenn Barr, Michael Zulli, Jill Thompson and John Bolton for January 2017, originally published by DC Comics.

A screenwriter's repressed memories of childhood abuse return, along with his extraordinary method of coping: astral projection. Lucas Hart once again engages in out-of-body experiences with angels, aliens, and otherworldly beings in hopes of finding the magician whose powers can advance the human race.

Created by an all-star cast of comic legends, this deluxe edition gathers all of the original 15 comics for the very first time.

New cover art by Michael Zulli (Puma Blues). Suggested for mature readers.

LIGHTRUNNER by Lamar Waldron and Rod Whigham for January 2017

While attempting to prove his innocence, the falsely accused son of a legendary hero uncovers a plot of cosmic proportions. Illustrated by a celebrated veteran of both DC and Marvel, this rollicking space opera offers a richly visualized tale of action, adventure, and intrigue. Includes an updated Introduction by Chris Claremont. "A fascinating job! I can only admire … the work, the copy and illustrations." ― Ray Bradbury.

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