Name: The Penguin Vol. 1: The Prodigal Bird
Price: 37.69 NZD
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Author: Tom King
ISBN: 9781779525246

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Tom King

Illustrated by

Stefano Gaudiano

Publisher

DC Comics

Language

English

Pages

200

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781779525246

Synopsis "The Penguin Vol. 1: The Prodigal Bird"

After retiring to Metropolis following his "death," Oswald Cobblepot finds himself forced back into the unpredictable and violent Gotham City underworld as a pawn for the United States intelligence community! Gotham's criminal element has been evolving since he was last in the city, with his bastard twin children ruling the Iceberg Lounge. And what of the man he framed for his death--Batman? Is the Penguin walking into a death sentence? From award-winning and bestselling writer Tom King (Batman, The Human Target) and artist Stefano Gaudiano (Gotham Central, The Walking Dead) comes a bloody, hard-boiled tale of redemption and revenge! Collects THE PENGUIN #1-6.

Tom King

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Tom King (California, 1978) is an American comic book writer known for his wit and thematic depth. Former agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he has particularly excelled in the superhero genre with works for DC Comics like Batman, Mister Miracle, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, as well as the acclaimed series The Vision for Marvel. Among his awards, the Eisner Award for Best Writer (2018) stands out, establishing him as one of the most influential voices in current graphic narrative.

Tom King is recognized for his ability to explore the emotional and ethical dimensions of his characters, building stories that go beyond the traditional superhero genre to touch on universal themes of identity, trauma, and redemption.

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