Hardears (Paperback)

Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in this Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure story-now in paperback Hardears is an Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke and Nigel Lynch. The story takes place in an alternative world on Jouvert Island-a magical analog of the island of Barbados, and begins when a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates the island, leaving it totally defenseless.As the island reels from the devastation, Mr. Hardin, the head of the Merchant Guild, charges in and promises to rebuild the economy of the island by creating jobs in his giant corporation. However, it's soon discovered that Hardin is a parasite and is capturing people from the island and using their life essence, or vibes,to feed his factories. Bolo, a local hero, saves his love Zahrah from Hardin and his cronies, but the lovers are then framed as rebels against the state. The state has been compromised by the factories, and the workers who know the truth about Hardin must go into hiding. If Bolo, Zahrah, and their allies don't take down Hardin and the corrupt government, all will be lost. Together, they must find the strength of their island and ancestors to fight the evil forces that have taken over their homeland.

General

Imprint:	Abrams Comicarts
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2022
Creators:	Matthew Clarke • Nigel Lynch
Afterword by:	Cathy Thomas
Dimensions:	241 x 165 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-4197-5193-6
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Special features > Graphic novels
LSN:	1-4197-5193-X
Barcode:	9781419751936

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