C.O.W.L. Volume 1: Principles of Power: A Massive-Verse Book by Kyle Higgins

C.O.W.L. Volume 1: Principles of Power: A Massive-Verse Book by Kyle Higgins

“A flawless execution and a damned goodread.” - Booklist(Starred) “The characters are richand well-drawn, the story engaging and deeply layered.” --KIRKUS Welcome to the“Chicago Organized Workers League”- the world's first Super-HeroLabor Union! While C.O.W.L. once stood as a beacon of hope against an epidemicof organized crime and an unbeatable “brotherhood” ofSuper-Villains, the union now faces its fiercest foe yet-a disillusioned public.In targeting the last of the great villains, C.O.W.L. attempts to prove itsvalue to the world and to each other, while staving off villainy from bothoutside and inside its offices.

BOOKLIST (STARRED) -- What would happen if superheroes had no one left to fight? Higgins and Siegel attempt to answer that question in this noir-inspired piece set in 1960s ChicagoWith the last of their archenemies dead, the unionized superhero group Chicago Organized Workers League, or C.O.W.L., now turns their fight toward City Hall in order to keep their funding and stay relevant in these seemingly peaceful times. More cracks form as C.O.W.L. starts to battle itself-superheroes clash with each other over power and the limelight, while Detective John Pierce fights C.O.W.L. director Warner in an attempt to reveal secrets and a conspiracy that could take down the whole organization. In the spirit of books like Watchmen (1987), C.O.W.L. offers an interesting commentary on the moral issues superheroes face and how society might actually react to them. In only one volume, the authors have already managed to create wonderfully developed characters and flawed but realistic heroes who no longer see the world in black and white. Such a compelling story would be enough, but Reis elevates the piece even further with a sketch-heavy, dreamlike atmosphere in soft, impressionistic colors, exceptionally expressive figures, and dynamic layouts. A flawless execution and a damned good read.

Kyle Higgins is a New York Times Best Selling writer whose work includes BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM, Supreme Power, and DEATHSTROKE. After spending two years at the University of Iowa, Kyle transferred to Chapman University where he co-wrote and directed a superhero noir titled The League, about the 1960's superhero labor union of Chicago. The film opened doors at Marvel Comics, where Kyle co-wrote his first two books with Alec Siegel (Captain America Theater Of War: Prisoners Of Duty, and Avengers Origins: The Vision). Kyle is also a co-writer of The Nightrunner (with David Hine), whose story was featured on The Daily Show with John Stewart. At present, Kyle is helming NIGHTWING as part of DC's The New 52.

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ISBN 13	9781632151117
ISBN 10	1632151111
Title	C.O.W.L. Volume 1: Principles of Power: A Massive-Verse Book
Author	Kyle Higgins
Series	Cowl Tp
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Image Comics
Year published	2014-11-11
Number of pages	128
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