{"product_id":"warm-fusion-isbn-9781962265256","title":"Warm Fusion","description":"Writer Scott Hoffman (\u003ci\u003eNostalgia, Wag\u003c\/i\u003e) of Scissor Sisters fame teams up with artist Alberto Ponticelli (\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein: Agent of SHADE, Goodnight Paradise, OrcIsland\u003c\/i\u003e) for a sci-fi\/horror mystery that pushes the limits of the grotesque. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e New York City, over two decades into the future, has been devastated by crime, ongoing storms, radiation from a terrorist incident in Times Square and the genetic mutations caused by a life-saving \"cure.\" After a series of murders rip through the city's brothels, an escort named Vin Young, who cosplays as the Brothers Grimm's Snow White-and is one of the generation of deformed victims-pursues the killer, or killers, reluctantly joining forces with Jarrod Hannover, the lone cop assigned to the case. The two eventually arrive at a biotech megacorp developing a cellular metal called Warm Fusion-a pioneering technology meant to replace prosthetics limbs-and soon confront the sociopathic scientist Nicholas Fleischer, his monstrous alter-ego, Mr. Barnaby, and the hideous monster that he's been secretly developing. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e WARM FUSION is a dark, sci-fi thriller, mixing the body horror of David Cronenberg with the bleak urban future of Blade Runner. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For fans of VIDEODROME, THE THING, and ROBOCOP. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Mass Market Hardcover features the complete three-issue series. Cover art not final.\u003c\/p\u003eScott Hoffman is a visionary comic book writer and creator whose work bridges the worlds of music, storytelling, and graphic art. Known to many through his music career as Babydaddy of the multi-platinum band Scissor Sisters, Hoffman brings a unique, genre-bending voice to the comic book medium. A graduate of Bard College and a longtime creative force in both the performing and visual arts, Hoffman made his comic book debut with \u003ci\u003eWag\u003c\/i\u003e—a bold and stylishly illustrated narrative that explores identity, perception, and transformation in a surreal urban landscape. His storytelling is deeply cinematic, often blending elements of psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, and noir, all underscored by his background in crafting emotionally resonant narratives through music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlberto Ponticelli is an Italian comic book artist known for his bold, expressive style and impactful storytelling. He gained international recognition for his work on \u003ci\u003eUnknown Soldier\u003c\/i\u003e (Vertigo\/DC), and has contributed to major titles such as \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.\u003c\/i\u003e (DC), \u003ci\u003eGodzilla: Gangsters \u0026amp; Goliaths\u003c\/i\u003e (IDW), and \u003ci\u003eZero\u003c\/i\u003e (Image). A versatile creator, Ponticelli also plays an active role in Italy’s indie comics scene and is a co-founder of La Trama, an art collective in Milan.","brand":"DSTLRY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233828778213,"sku":"NP9781962265256","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781962265256.jpg?v=1767743608","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/warm-fusion-isbn-9781962265256","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}