Poison
Poison by Greg Rucka, published by Image Comics in 2016, is an illustrated work that delves into a world divided by financial power rather than traditional political or geographic boundaries. The narrative centers on the intense conflict between two powerful families, Carlyle and Hock, as they vie for control over North America. With Malcolm Carlyle on the brink of death due to a poison engineered by Jakob Hock, his son Stephen faces the daunting task of stepping into his father’s role amidst rising tensions in the crucial city of Duluth.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of loyalty, power struggles, and the consequences of genetic modification within this graphic novel. As Forever Carlyle, the genetically-enhanced protector of her family, is sent to Duluth with a critical mission, the stakes escalate in a landscape where crime and mystery intertwine with science fiction elements. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English, offering a visually engaging experience that complements its intricate storyline.
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The world now lies divided not amongst political or geographic boundaries but amongst financial ones. Wealth is power, and that power rests with only a handful of families. Two of those families are at war. Carlyle and Hock are battling for control of North America. Malcolm Carlyle hovers at death’s door, the victim of a poison created by Jakob Hock. As his eldest son, Stephen, struggles to fill his father’s shoes, Carlyle’s allies are growing more nervous, fearing an imminent defeat in the strategically important city of Duluth. Forever Carlyle, the genetically-modified Lazarus of her Family, is dispatched to Duluth with one simple goal: to keep the city from falling to Hock
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