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Masked

by Serge Lehman, Stephane Crety

Embargoed to 7th April, Simultaneous Release

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Embargoed to 7th April, Simultaneous ReleaseInjured during a mission in the Caucasus, Sergeant Frank Braffort returns to Paris after six years abroad. He discovers a changed city, one ruled by Prefect Beauregard. Braffort discovers that a series of mysterious events, anomalies that no one can explain, are taking place throughout the city. Giving rise to events that will change Braffort's life forever! Meanwhile, a new species of creature begins to emerge, robotic beings that take on human form.

Author Biography

Serge Lehman is a scriptwriter and author of numerous novels and short stories. He is also a winner of le Grand prix de l'Imaginaire as well as the Prix Rosny Aine. Stephane Crety is a French artist with a varied portfolio of illustrations, from bande-dessines to American comic books. His most recent work includes art for Brian Wood's acclaimed ongoing Star Wars comic book series.

Review

"It's intriguing, detailed and thoroughly addictive. 5 out of 5" - Geeks Syndicate

"I really enjoyed this comic." - Critical Blast

"good graphics and an intrguing storyline...i was hooked" - Warped Factor "Reminiscent of the cyberpunk effervescence of Darick Robertson's art for Transmetropolitan...Each panel is rich with detail" - Starburst

"An exciting adventure set in a new and interesting world" - Nerdly "Fast-paced, suspenseful, imaginative and utterly compelling!"- Comics Review "Blending intrigue, politics and science fiction...similar to V for Vendetta." - Comic Trash "Unlike anything else I've read this year. Science fiction meets superheroics in a slightly broken utopia. Absolutely brillliant." - SciFi Now "Superman meets Blade Runner!... a genuinely unique comic!" - Comics Beat

Long Description

Injured during a mission in the Caucasus, Sergeant Frank Braffort returns to Paris after six years of absence. He discovers a changed city ruled by Prefect Beauregard. Meanwhile, a new species of creature begins to emerge, robotic beings that take on human form. Braffort is recruited to control and assure the safety of the city. But it seems that his reputation is not the only reason he is offered this position...

Review Quote

'Unlike anything else I've read this year. Science fiction meets superheroics in a slightly broken utopia. Absolutely brillliant.' -

Details

ISBN178276108X
Year 2015
ISBN-10 178276108X
ISBN-13 9781782761082
Media Book
Pages 48
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Subtitle Anomalies
Place of Publication London
Country of Publication United Kingdom
DEWEY 741.5
Short Title MASKED V01 ANOMALIES
Language English
Illustrator Stephane Crety
Author Stephane Crety
Format Hardcover
Imprint Titan Comics
Series Masked
Series Number 1
NZ Release Date 2015-03-31
UK Release Date 2015-03-31
Publication Date 2015-03-31
Audience General
AU Release Date 2015-04-06
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

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