Product DescriptionAt last: American Flagg! - created, written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin and winner of numerous awards and honors, including nine Eagle Awards - available for the first time as a deluxe hardcover collecting the series' first groundbreaking story arc! Plus! Additional cover paintings and promotional pieces by Chaykin, a Michael Chabon introduction, an afterword by Jim Lee, and as a special bonus - a brand-new American Flagg! story written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin exclusively for this edition!
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Rating: - Still brilliant and a-glitter after all these years
When this series originally appeared in the Eighties, it was strikingly clear that Chaykin was a major comics talent and that FLAGG! was far beyond the ordinary in its originality and tasteful raunch. The stories flow, so unlike so much "graphic novel" prattle and peep being published today. The characterization is truly remarkable with all-too-human characters who enchant even as they repulse. In many ways, with its sleazy reality vids, ugly and brutal, but entertaining hyperviolence, and sleazy ... Read More
Rating: - The most influencial comic you never heard of
In the early 80s Howard Chaykin launched one of the most innovative and influential comics of the decade. His dynamic storytelling style uses the media as a Greek Chorus to fill us in on the background of the world and keep us up to date on the story. Reading it you quickly see how it influenced the structure of Watchmen, Dark Knight Returns and other classics of the late 80s and beyond.
His story forecast the collapse of the Soviet Union and a hyper-media, hyper-violent America abandoned ... Read More
Rating: - THIS is how you make an "Omnibus"!
Image puts Marvel and DC to shame with this definitive edition of one of the most distinctive and memorable comics of the 80s, by one of the most creative (and underappreciated) writer/artists in the field.
This is a professional-quality hardbound edition that will remain definitive for years to come. This volume features a real (gasp!) SEWN BINDING, high-quality, matte-finish paper, a gorgeous job of restoration, and even a sewn-in ribbon bookmark. All at the same price-point as DC's glued ... Read More
Rating: - A classic
After several failed attempts to bring out this collection it has finally arrived. It is hard bounded and with quality paper and looks great. This collection covers the "Hard Times", "Southern Comfort", "State of the Union", and "Solidarity for Now" story lines which build on one another. In addition it included two wrap-up stories and a additional story from HC. The stories in this collection are great and although written in the 80's, still feels relevant. This is what Chaykin fans have been waiting for ... Read More
