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Language: English
Published by First Second, 2014
Series: Book 1 of 1 - The Shadow Hero
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- Title
- The Shadow Hero
- Author
- Yang, Gene Luen
- Publisher
- First Second
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1596436972
- ISBN 13
- 9781596436978
- Illustrator
- Liew, Sonny
- Item weight
- 15 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x0x10
- Series
- Book 1 of 1: The Shadow Hero
Before capes ruled comics, there was the Green Turtle ― the first Asian American superhero.
In 1940s Chinatown, Hank Chu doesn’t dream of becoming a hero. He just wants a normal life. Unfortunately, his fearless mother has other plans. She’s determined to turn her son into a legendary crimefighter, whether he likes it or not.
When gangsters, corruption, and dark forces threaten the city, Hank reluctantly steps into the role of the Shadow Hero, discovering that being a hero is far more dangerous ― and far more personal ― than he ever imagined.
Created by bestselling author Gene Luen Yang and acclaimed artist Sonny Liew, Shadow Hero reimagines the little-known Golden Age character with thrilling action, heartfelt family dynamics, and sharp humor.
Perfect for fans of:
- superhero origin stories
- DC and Marvel comics
- pulp crime adventures
- coming-of-age heroes
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About the Author
Sonny Liew is a Malaysian-born comic artist and illustrator based in Singapore. He is best known for his work on Vertigo's My Faith in Frankie together with Mike Carey and Marc Hempel, Marvel's adaptation of Sense and Sensibility and The Shadow Hero, a graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang.
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