{"product_id":"michael-chabons-the-escapist-pulse-pounding-thrills-isbn-9781506704067","title":"Michael Chabon's The Escapist: Pulse-Pounding Thrills","description":"\u003cb\u003eGolden-Age superhero, the Escapist--master of elusion, champion of liberation--was conceived in the fictional world of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, T\u003ci\u003ehe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier \u0026amp; Clay\u003c\/i\u003e. This comic book anthology contains a variety of the Escapist's exploits, and details on the history of the character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster of elusion and foe of tyranny, from his secret headquarters beneath the majestic Empire Theater, the Escapist and his associates have been defeating the crooked and coming to the aid of those in need for generations. From obstructing the endeavors of post-war Nazis, to protecting the innocent from an attack on the World's Fair, to infiltrating behind enemy lines to free prisoners of war in Vietnam, and even to stymieing a hypnotizing saxophone player, the Escapist does not suffer oppression of any kind. A multitude of the Escapist's pulse-pounding adventures are collected here along with details of the publishing history of Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay's creation. This volume also contains a story torn straight from the pages of \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier \u0026amp; Clay\u003c\/i\u003e: written by Michael Chabon, the tale of the mysterious Mr. Machine Gun. Also featured, from another Kavalier \u0026amp; Clay classic publication, Weird Date, are two stories of romance, crime, and mystery. This collection features comic book creators of legend, including Will Eisner (\u003ci\u003eThe Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e), Eduardo Barreto (\u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e), Jeffrey Brown (\u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Darth Vader and Son\u003c\/i\u003e), Howard Chaykin (\u003ci\u003eAmerican Flagg, Star Wars\u003c\/i\u003e), Paul Gulacy (\u003ci\u003eMaster of Kung Fu\u003c\/i\u003e), Jeff Parker (\u003ci\u003eBucko\u003c\/i\u003e), Marv Wolfman (\u003ci\u003eThe Tomb of Dracula\u003c\/i\u003e), Thomas Yeates (\u003ci\u003ePrince Valiant\u003c\/i\u003e), and so many more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContaining a total of twenty-two tales, along with three never-before-collected stories, this volume also contains five never-before-published stories, as well as a robust gallery of pinups celebrating the world of the Escapist from artists including Gabriel Bá (T\u003ci\u003ehe Umbrella Academy, Casanova\u003c\/i\u003e) Brian Bolland (\u003ci\u003eJudge Dredd\u003c\/i\u003e), Bill Morrison (\u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e), Fábio Moon (\u003ci\u003eSerenity, Casanova\u003c\/i\u003e), Tim Sale (\u003ci\u003eBatman, Superman\u003c\/i\u003e), and many more!","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302478401765,"sku":"NP9781506704067","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506704067.jpg?v=1742927707","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/michael-chabons-the-escapist-pulse-pounding-thrills-isbn-9781506704067","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}