Review by Library Journal Review
Celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Eisner-nominated Nightly News, this beautifully presented edition of Hickman's story still packs a punch. The novel starts with a simple assumption-the media are controlling us, and they are corrupt. Their unfettered power ruins lives as reporters tell sensational stories and expose innocent people. A small group of victims who suffered at the media's hands have banded together. Controlled by their unseen but all-knowing leader, the Voice, they are taking their revenge in grand fashion. The story, even when paired with a smattering of facts and asides, is gripping. But it is Hickman's art that really drives this book. He abandons the panel layout of traditional comics in favor of layered action, graphic backgrounds, and modern info graphics, which serve as the perfect counterpoint to his violent, unsettling tale. Verdict The original script, details on the process, and other extras will make this edition a delight for fans of the original, while the still-relevant story will capture new readers.-E.W. Goodman, Art Inst. of Pittsburgh (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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