The Goon: Chinatown (Goon (Unnumbered)) But be warned: This book ain't funny. Powell has been sowing the seeds of Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker for years in his bimonthly series The Goon, and salivating fans may now feast their eyes on the Goon's formative backstory of
| TITLE | : | The Goon: Chinatown (Goon (Unnumbered)) |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.84 (294 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 1593078331 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Hardcover |
| PAGES | : | 1122 Pages |
| PUBLISH | : | 2007-12-04 |
| GENRE | : |
Dark Horse is very proud to present the first original graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell. Powell has been sowing the seeds of Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker for years in his bimonthly series The Goon, and salivating fans may now feast their eyes on the Goon's formative backstory of love, loss, and extortion - a lengthy tale that demanded to be told in this uninterrupted format. Spiritual leader of Tennessee and hero to the Great Unwashed, Powell escaped catastrophic death and mother-shaming scandal to bring this work to fruition. He's a sensitive man in insensitive times. But be warned: This book ain't funny.
Editorial : From Publishers Weekly Eisner Award–winning series The Goon returns in its first full-length trade paperback. Antihero Goon claims to be an enforcer for mob boss Labrazio, while really running the whole operation himself. Intimidating the weak due to his immense stature and ugly mug, he runs the vaguely Depression-era San Francisco–like town where the comic is set. Now he finds that a mysterious figure made entirely of wicker is edging him out, while he's preoccupied with a trip down memory lane. Through flashbacks we learn more about Goon's past and the woman he almost went honest for. Though slightly paranormal and definitely pulpy, Goon and the other characters are surprisingly three-dimensional. The art is sepia-toned, giving the book a nostalgic feel. Goon himself is charming and protective of his friends, though Powell never lets him lose the brutality that makes
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