Publisher Description

After the events in Wounded Sky, Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg, the headquarters of Mihko Laboratories. They are intent on destroying the company once and for all, but their plans are thwarted when a new threat surfaces. When Cole becomes mired in terrifying visions, Eva must harness her newly discovered powers to investigate Mihko without him. Are Cole's visions just troubled dreams, or are they leading him to a horrible truth?Perfect for fans of superheroes, The Bloodhound Gang returns in this all-new graphic novel series, The Reckoner Rises.

Author Biography

David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is the 2021 recipient of the Writer's Union of Canada's Freedom to Read Award. He is the author of more than 25 books for young readers including When We Were Alone, which won a Governor General's Literary Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. David's most recent works include the graphic novel Breakdown (The Reckoner Rises, Vol. 1), middle grade novel The Barren Grounds, children's book On the Trapline, and memoir Black Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory. He is also the writer and host of the podcast Kíwew, which won the 2021 RTDNA Prairie Region Award for Best Podcast.A sought-after speaker and educator, David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He lives in Winnipeg.Scott B. Henderson (he/him/his) is author/artist of the sci-fi/fantasy comic The Chronicles of Era and has illustrated select titles in the Tales From Big Spirit series, as well as the A Girl Called Echo, The Reckoner Rises, and 7 Generations series. He is also the artist for AIYLA Honour Book Fire Starters, Eisner Award–nominee A Blanket of Butterflies, and select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. In 2016, he was the recipient of the C4 Central Canada Comic Con Storyteller Award. Find Scott on social media with @ouroboros09.Since 1998, Donovan Yaciuk (he/him/his) has coloured books published by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comics, and HighWater Press including the A Girl Called Echo and The Reckoner Rises series, as well as select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the University of Manitoba and began his career as a part of the legendary, now-defunct Digital Chameleon colouring studio. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.Andrew Thomas (he/him/his) is a well-known cartoonist, graphic designer, and comic book letterer from Brantford, Ontario. As an illustrator, Andrew has done interior and cover art for Captain Canuck, Archie's Friend Scarlet, and other independent publications. His most notable achievement was winning Favorite Artist and Favorite Comic Book at the CanComics Wiki Awards for his acclaimed and co-created Canadian comic series, Auric of the Great White North.As a comic book letterer, Andrew has worked on over 100 publications for companies including Disney, Archie Comics, Lev Gleason Publications, and, most recently, Dark Horse Comics, where he is working on new comics from writer/director Kevin Smith.Follow Andrew on Instagram @thefatmanwholetters

Review

The Reckoner Rises series immediately hooks you and doesn't let go. Its intense and compelling plot is balanced perfectly with incredible characters. This is the superhero story we need right now, incredibly real and incredibly poignant. -- Jeff Lemire
David A. Robertson's powerful Indigenous YA trilogy gets a comic-book continuation, a natural format for the adventures of an anxious teen turned tormented superhero. * Quill & Quire *
Among Top 10 Fiction Titles for the In the Margins Book Award list (2021) * In the Margins Book Award *
Among recommended Indigenous titles for building an Inclusive Graphic Novel Collection * Booklist *
This suspenseful graphic novel is recommended for schools and public libraries. * Canadian Children's Book News *
This is a piece of art...the illustrations are outstanding * 680 CJOB, The Start *
Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens list * Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) *
I highly recommend this book for young adult collections, and suggest you check out The Reckoner trilogy if you haven't read it yet. * Bit About Books *

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Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.

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This suspenseful graphic novel is recommended for schools and public libraries.

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The Reckoner returns in an all-new graphic novel series!

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Award-winning author David A. Robertson returns to continue The Reckoner trilogy -- this time in graphic format. The series has received great reviews, including a recommendation from School Library Connection, describing central character Cole Harper as, "A truly original superhero." The Horn Book commended it for, "Refreshing ironic humor..." The series examines mental-health issues and their effect on family and friends. The relatable characters struggle with common teen problems--mental-health issues, family relationships and belonging. Features mainly Indigenous characters. David A. Robertson was winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award for When We Were Alone, in the Young People's Literature - Illustrated Books category The Reckoner Rises series brings the fight to Winnipeg and with it a chain of mysteries will make readers think in a new way about the world they inhabit. The story and the series will resonate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers and fans of superhero fiction.

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Key Selling Points Award-winning author David A. Robertson returns to continue The Reckoner trilogy--this time in graphic format. The series has received heaps of great reviews, including a recommendation from School Library Connection describing central character Cole Harper as "a truly original superhero." The Horn Book commended it for its "refreshing ironic humor." The series examines mental-health issues and their effect on family and friends. The relatable characters struggle with common teen problems--mental-health issues, family relationships and belonging. Features mainly Indigenous characters. David A. Robertson was winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award for When We Were Alone , in the Young People's Literature--Illustrated Books category. The Reckoner Rises series brings the fight to Winnipeg and with it a chain of mysteries that will make readers think in a new way about the world they inhabit. The story and the series will resonate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers and fans of superhero fiction.

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