Synopses & Reviews
These five Earth-Kyba stories by legendary science-fiction master Harlan Ellison, winner of multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Edgar awards, have been specially adapted and fully illustrated in vibrant color by artist Ken Steacy. Unavailable for nearly three decades, this tale of the Earth's war with an alien race features a clever framing device specially written by Ellison that links the individual stories. Also includes Ellison's short story "The Few, the Proud," new Introductions by the creators, and four pages of new artwork. Contains adult material.
Synopsis
Five stories by science-fiction master Harlan Ellison, adapted to graphic novel format and fully illustrated in color. Out of print since 1987, the tales recount the Earth's war with aliens. Contains adult material.
Synopsis
"The graphic novel, I think, is the perfect medium for storytelling. . . . To read a graphic novel is to engage your imagination, to engage all five of your senses, and to picture what the creator dreamed. And that's what this book does for me." Harlan Ellison
"Though they are set against the backdrop of a vast interstellar war, these stories are essentially about people; people who are never overwhelmed by the massive technologies of the Earth-Kyba conflict. It is Harlan's sensitivity to characterization that is one of his great strengths as an author, a quality I trust I have preserved in these adaptations." Ken Steacy
These five Earth-Kyba war stories by master speculative-fictionauthor Harlan Ellison winner of multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Edgar awards have beenadapted and painted in full color byillustrator Ken Steacy. Unavailable for nearly three decades, this epicstory cycle of mankind's war with an alien race is linked by a specially written framing device. This volume also features new introductions by Ellison and Steacy, never-before-seen pre-production artwork, and Ellison'sshort story "The Few, the Proud," previously available only in a limited edition. Suggested for mature readers.
"An unsung classic that deserves to stand among the famous books that redefined the comics medium in the 1980s." panelsonpages.com
"It's great to see Dover reprinting lost or forgotten comics and graphic novels from decades ago, and this will make a welcome addition the bookshelves of Science Fiction, Ellison, and Steacy fans alike. Good stuff." The Crabby Reviewer
"I gladly recommend. Amazing art and a really interesting plot." SuperSonic Magazine
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About the Author
Harlan Jay Ellison is an American author whose primary genre is speculative fiction. He has published more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media. His numerous awards include multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars.Ken Steacy is a Canadian comics artist and writer best known for his work on the NOW Comics Astro Boy series and for the Comico Jonny Quest series as well as his graphic novel collaborations with Harlan Ellison and Dean Motter.