| Once & Future Vol. 1: The King Is Undead Contributor(s): Gillen, Kieron (Author), Mora, Dan (Illustrator), Bonvillain, Tamra (With) |
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ISBN: 168415491X ISBN-13: 9781684154913 Publisher: Boom! Studios OUR PRICE: $14.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels | Supernatural - Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous - Comics & Graphic Novels | Historical Fiction |
| Dewey: 741.594 |
| Series: Once & Future |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.6" W x 10" (0.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to combat the deadly secrets of England's past that threaten its very future. ...a fast-paced escapade well worth picking up for genre fans, and it will particularly pique the appetites of those who also nerd out on Arthurian mythos. - Publishers Weekly When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead, retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat. Now the two must navigate the complicated history of the McGuire family, all while combating the deadly secrets of England's past that threaten its very future. New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day...especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain's history Collects Once & Future #1-6. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gillen, Kieron: - Kieron Gillen is an award-winning writer based in London. He's the co-creator of hit books such as THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE and PHONOGRAM for Image. His work for Marvel includes YOUNG AVENGERS, STAR WARS, IRON MAN, UNCANNY X-MEN, THOR, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY AND DARTH VADER, where he co-created DOCTOR APHRA. |