Hardears
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
141975193X
ISBN-13
9781419751936
Publisher
Abrams
Imprint
Abrams
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 22nd, 2022
Print length
208 Pages
Weight
562 grams
Dimensions
16.60 x 24.10 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
Graphic novels: superheroes & super-villains
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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.
Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in Hardears, an Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke and Nigel Lynch that takes place in an alternative world on Jouvert Island—a magical analog of the island of Barbados.
Afterword by Cathy Thomas
A superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates Jouvert Island, leaving it totally defenseless. With people reeling 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.
Afterword by Cathy Thomas
A superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates Jouvert Island, leaving it totally defenseless. With people reeling 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.
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