Road to Perdition
Road to Perdition by Max Allan Collins, published by DC Comics in 2011, is a graphic novel that unfolds in Rock Island, Illinois, during 1929. The story centers on Michael O’Sullivan, a devoted father and the chief enforcer for the local Irish crime boss, John Looney. As O’Sullivan navigates the treacherous world of organized crime, a tragic gangland execution alters the course of his life, propelling him and his teenage son into a journey marked by revenge and unexpected revelations.
In this edition, readers will encounter a richly illustrated narrative that captures the essence of city life and the crime genre. The artwork, crafted by Richard Piers Rayner, offers a detailed portrayal of 1930s Chicago, enhancing the storytelling experience. The themes of family loyalty and the consequences of a life steeped in crime are explored throughout the 302 pages, making this graphic novel a significant addition to the Comics & Graphic Novels and Crime & Mystery categories.
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Rock Island, Illinois — 1929. Michael O’Sullivan is a good father and a family man — and also the chief enforcer for John Looney, the town’s Irish Godfather of crime. As Looney’s “Angel of Death,” O’Sullivan has done the bidding of Chicago gangsters Al Capone and Frank Nitti as well — but when a gangland execution spells tragedy for the O’Sullivan family, a grieving father and his adolescent son find themselves on a winding road of treachery, revenge, and revelation. Writer Max Allan Collins is a two-time winner of the Private Eye Writers of America’s Shamus Award for his Nathan Keller historical thrillers “True Detective” and “Stolen Away.” Award-winning artist Richard Piers Rayner spent four years working on the artwork for “Road to Perdition,” a labor of love that has resulted in some of the most stunningly realistic drawings of 1930s Chicago ever seen on printed p.
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