Death Sentence: The Complete Collection - by Monty Nero (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Be enthralled by Monty Nero's hedonistic tale, with art from Mike Dowling (Unfollow, Judge Dredd) and Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth).

SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE!

Verity: frustrated artist. Weasel: struggling guitarist. Monty: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers - but will kill them in six months! Will they fade away - or go out in a blaze of glory? From the streets of London to the North Atlantic, from muses lost to futures thrown away - Death Sentence is the jaw-dropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut.

More than any other series Death Sentence predicted the world we now live in, one of the reasons it was named Dreamcage Comic of the Decade (beating Umbrella Academy into second place). Work is underway to turn the comic into a major TV series, but nothing beats the magic of reading the original comics first.

The adrenaline-fueled graphic novel is created by Monty Nero (writer and artist), and co-illustrators Martin Simmonds and Mike Dowling. Monty Nero - renowned for his sharp, socially-charged storytelling in works for Marvel, DC, and 2000 AD - spins this daring tale of superpowers entwined with mortality and satire.

The visuals are a visceral feast: Mike Dowling's gritty, no-holds-barred art, as seen in Unfollow and Judge Dredd, kicks off the series with a raw intensity. Martin Simmonds - celebrated for his haunting, surreal artwork The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV - elevates the narrative with cinematic flair and hallucinatory detail.

This incredible collection sees all three graphic novels brought together for the first time in marvellous mayhem!

Review Quotes

"One of the best hooks I've ever heard for a comic." Comics Bulletin

"It's like X-Men meets The Dallas Buyers Club, except on crack." Nerd Reactor

"A striking new voice in the superhero genre." Comic Book Resources

"DEATH SENTENCE is one of the truest representations of superpowers appearing overnight. What I realized after absorbing all six issues, and the bevy of extras like a Q&A with the team dissecting pivotal moments, was that DEATH SENTENCE was going to transcend death to also unveil the meaning of life. Mission accomplished, gents." Ain't It Cool

"An edgy, moody feel, with plenty of mystery and fear in the air. The premise and unique characters are intriguing." Danica Davidson, CNN, Los Angeles Times

"A smart, raw and relevant spin on the superhero genre." MTV Geek

"It's a brilliantly original concept, and a features an incredibly smart script by Montynero, highlighted by fantastic character work and strong dialog. Mike Dowling has a great grasp of what colors work best in a scene, and how to use light sources to the best effect. The characters he draws for this story are all fully realized and seem to have their own personalities, which just jump out of the page." Newsarama

"Fun to read and hard to put down." Examiner

"The art is spot on, paced well and highly detailed. Mike Dowling has outdone himself here." Adventures in Poor Taste

"This is the magic of comics. DEATH SENTENCE makes you look up, wonder and ponder. As over-the-edgy as it gets. As a fan, this is the stuff I want!" Broken Frontier

"I simply have not had this much fun with a comic book in a very long time." Pop Mythology

"Thought provoking, entertaining & engaging in equal measure" Comics Anonymous

"Death Sentence is a masterpiece in covering morality, media, and corruption. [...] Over a decade after the first issue hit shelves, it still stands in a league of its own." Comics Bulletin

About the Author

Artist Mike Dowling has worked on 2000AD and with comedian Frankie Boyle, with whom he created Rex Royd.