Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. Vaughan is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning co-creator of many critically acclaimed comic books, including Saga, Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, and Pride of Baghdad. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon.In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Other articles where Pride of Baghdad is discussed: graphic novel: The graphic novel grows up: The Last Man (200208) and Pride of Baghdad (2006) by Brian. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan as one of the best writers to grace the medium in many years."-VARIETYThe startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events arrives in a stunning new softcover edition. Vaughan has his marvelously imagined characters debate the concept of freedom versus desire for safety…the total effect is memorable."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred★"This is an important work, strongly recommended for all adult collections."-LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred "Seems destined to cement the reputation of Brian K.
"Deeply moving."-LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW★"Lavishly drawn, and devastating….
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