Cell Block Z [Kindle Edition]

Ghostface Killah (Author), Chris Walker (Illustrator)

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To his fans, Cole Dennis is a heavyweight contender with a devastating right hook. To a city being held hostage to chaos and terror, Dennis has a grit and charisma that make him the shining hope for justice--until he is arrested for a brutal murder. Framed for a crime he did not commit, he finds himself captive in a foreboding high-tech superprison whose masters secretly conspire to turn inmates into tomorrow's most terrifying bioweapons--with Cole Dennis as the intended prize specimen. But Dennis is nobody's lab rat. Reborn as a towering engine of destruction, Dennis will prepare for the fight of his life. He will rename himself Ghostface Killah. And his cry of righteous rage will echo beyond the cold steel walls of Cell Block Z.

About the Author

Ghostface Killah is an independent platinum-selling artist and a member of the revolutionary music phenomenon the Wu-Tang Clan.

Chris Walker is an illustrator and visual brand strategist who has left his mark on Marvel Comics, Bad Boy Entertainment, VH-1, and Adidas.

Shauna Garr and Marlon Chapman are writers and producers at Smart Girl Productions, who have worked with Universal, Paramount, Disney, and MTV.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 12576 KB
• Print Length: 112 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Original edition (July 29, 2009)
• Sold by: Hachette Book Group
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002HHPW84
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,671 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight for the Right, August 19, 2009

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Beverly Jackson "avid reader" (Huntersville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cell Block Z (Paperback)

Cell Block Z by Ghostface Killah, Chris Walker, Shauna Garr, and Marlon Chapman is the story of Cole Dennis, a boxer with a formidable right hook, who is loved by his fans, despite rumors that he has thrown a fight. This graphic novel opens with Cole being arrested for murder while being honored for his community service for turning teens against terrorism which has become rampant within United States. He is quickly convicted for a crime he did not commit, based on falsified evidence, and sentenced to life without parole at the dreaded Caucasus Penitentiary, Cole is puzzled on how he went from an honored community leader to a convict in a blink of eye and is wondering what they really want from him. As Cole believes that he has found a way out of his situation, he will have to make choices that get to the heart of the matter and gives new meaning to bioweapons.

As the second book in the Wu-Tang graphic novel series and follow up on the highly successful first book in the series, I had high expectations for this one and I was not disappointed. As with the Wu-Tang musical collaborations, Ghostface Killah has assembled an excellent team to produce his book concept. A graphic novel needs works, layout and illustrations to come together in a seamless manner to effectively tell the story and keep the reader engaged, and Cell Block Z successfully executed all these elements. The layout helped convey the story and the messages and fans of the Wu-Tang clan will recognize the fast-paced flow. The words were succinct and like Ghostface Killah lyrics are not political commentaries but are politically driven. I loved the black and white illustrations which set the tone for the story and gave full effect to the words.

I recommend this book to fans of graphic novels, Ghostface Killah and the Wu-Tang Clan. Please note that there is violence in this book that may not be suited for young readers of graphic novels.

Reviewed by Beverly
APOOO BookClub
August 15, 2009

3.0 out of 5 stars Cell Block Z Review, February 8, 2010

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Markus Seaberry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cell Block Z (Paperback)

The book was okay, the writing was so-so, the art was decent, It wasn't horrible, I was just expecting more.