{"product_id":"clear-isbn-9781506728322","title":"Clear","description":"\u003cb\u003eA dazzling, visual thrill ride through a hard-boiled dystopia that the A.V. Club descibes as \"gorgeous sci-fi noir,\" from inimitable comic-book storytellers Scott Snyder (\u003ci\u003eBatman, Nocterra\u003c\/i\u003e) and Francis Manapul (\u003ci\u003eJustice League, The Flash\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the not-too-distant future, mankind no longer sees the world as it truly is. The invention of neurological filters has made it so one can view reality however they may choose—Old Hollywood monochrome, zombie apocalypse, anime… the possibilities are endless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeo-shamus Sam Dunes is one of only a handful who choose to live without a filter. When the death of an old flame reveals foul play, Dunes is set on a wild and twisting mystery that will take him from the city’s deadly underworld to the even deadlier heights of wealth and power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Built on the impeccable execution of two masters at the top of their game, \u003ci\u003eClear \u003c\/i\u003eis easy to recommend for anyone who wants unnervingly relevant genre fiction.”—Comicbook.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollects \u003ci\u003eClear\u003c\/i\u003e #1–#3 (originally published by Comixology and published in single issue format by Dark Horse).“Snyder’s script is tight and compelling, guiding the reader through this new world. It’s reminiscent of the TV version of \u003ci\u003eWestworld\u003c\/i\u003e,  where it’s the future, but still feels tangible and within our grasp. .  . . The book succeeds and innovates in the ways that Manapul can render  not only the world Dune, who refuses to look at through a Veil, sees  but in what the rest of the characters experience. Manapul’s distinct  panel composition flutters through these pages, giving the audience  snapshots into the specific realities of those who choose to Veil the  world. . . . \u003ci\u003eC\u003ci\u003elear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a promising start to what could be a compelling sci-fi neo-noir.”—Comic-Watch\u003cb\u003eScott Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, and his original series for Vertigo, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of the short story collection, \u003ci\u003eVoodoo Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis Manapul\u003c\/b\u003e was awarded the Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist  and the All-in-One Award (Favorite artist known for almost-exclusively  inking his\/her own interior comic book pencil work and rarely the work  of others in '10) from the Inkwell Awards.  That May, DC Comics announced a massive revamp and relaunch of their  entire superhero line, as part of this Francis was named writer\/artist  on the Flash, with his longtime colorist\/collaborator, Brian Buccellato  co-writing with him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn April 2014, Manapul and Buccellato moved from \u003ci\u003eThe Flash\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e.  That August, Manapul created Batman poster for New York Comic Con. In 2016, Manapul became the writer and artist for the DC Rebirth comic book series \u003ci\u003eTrinity\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/francismanapul.com\/","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302491738341,"sku":"NP9781506728322","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506728322.jpg?v=1767723825","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/clear-isbn-9781506728322","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}