When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is murdered at the hands of a demonic cult, the quiet suburb of Darlington Hills is turned upside down. But when Nara inexplicably returns form the dead, what seems like a miracle at first may in fact spell the end for mankind! This volume collects the entire DEAD@17 saga: DEAD@17, DEAD@17: Blood of Saints, DEAD@17: Revolution, and DEAD@17: The 13th Brother.
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...a hip fusion of action and teen drama... --ComicWorldNews.com
These are characters the reader will care about...their interpersonal struggles are just as interesting and entertaining as their battles with the forces of darkness. --Comic Buyers Guide
...one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years... --Comic Shop News --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
These are characters the reader will care about...their interpersonal struggles are just as interesting and entertaining as their battles with the forces of darkness. --Comic Buyers Guide
...one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years... --Comic Shop News --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Quite What I Expected,
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This review is from: Dead@17: Ultimate Edition (Paperback)
I thought Dead@17 was going to be a fun, Buffy-esque horror adventure yarn filled with zombie massacres and high school romance. Boy, was I wrong. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, the first "series" was kinda like that, aside from the big shock (which I won't reveal, though you could probably figure it out by the title) that comes in the first five pages. By the time I finished the second series, I couldn't believe what I was reading. And I couldn't stop.
Josh Howard fills his tale of supernatural rebirth and unavoidable destiny with realistic, truthful characters, all of whom you can't help but love--even in an oddly personal way. Sure, the girls are easy on the eyes and there is a fair amount of bloodshed throughout. But what Howard has crafted is a deep, religious saga of love and sacrifice. It's a bit heady, and right now I'm waiting for my daughter to read it so I can get a good guage on how a teenage girl perceives the biblical subtext present in a story aimed, presumably, at teenagers. (Subtext, pft! This is a story that could have come right out of the old testament, updated for the cell phone age) I'm a thirty-year-old comic reader (and avid novel reader, don't forget) who loves good stories. I've given up on getting such quality from the dregs of Hollywood and I've found that the best original visual storytelling being done today is in comics. Josh Howard is one of the true visionaries of this age. Dead@17 is a must-read for anyone, young or old, hip or square, who likes to be intrigued, shocked and, most importantly, entertained.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Takes A Bit Too Long to Get Good,
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This review is from: Dead@17: Ultimate Edition (Paperback)
When I first saw this book, I knew I had to make it mine. It's just a really attractive volume. The cover is wonderful, and the art on the inside matches. Writer/artist Josh Howard has a really interesting style that I knew would vibe well with a supernatural, Buffy-esque story. Then, I turned the book over and was wowed by the praise. Things like "...one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years" and "As a creator, Howard should be considered with some of the top names in the industry" are really convincing. Plus, the book is a steal! It collects four TPBs worth of story into one affordable volume.
Overall, I mildly enjoyed the book. I didn't love it the way I expected to, and here is why. Out of the four story arcs... the first three are way too similar. Nara fights demons in the service of Bolabogg along with some friends, insert some teen drama, and you've got the first three arcs. Minor story bits are definitely different, though, but to achieve the epic scope that the series is obviously shooting for, there needs to be more things happening. It would be easily overlooked if this series was character-driven like one of the quotes on the back says, but it's probably among the most plot-driven books I've read. The characters don't act, things happen to them and they REact. The drama between them never lasts, there are no character arcs, and when characters go through big changes (Hazy, in the last arc), the changes happen between the arcs! The plot--when it does change a bit, like including a character like Violet--is definitely interesting, and the main struggle between the Heavenly forces and the demons is definitely a winner, though I wish Howard had brought a big more character stuff and intrigue to it. The best arcs were the first and last, because the first introduced the characters and seemed to be setting up soe pretty cool stuff, and the last arc had by far the best writing. By the last arc, Howard still had characters speaking in cliches (a man who just met Asia literally says, "You've been running all your life, and you're running now. You know what I'm saying is true, you just don't want to believe it."), but the plot is finally something different, and the characters are actually pulled in interesting ways. If the next volumes (he's now publishing the "Afterbirth" arc) are as interesting as this arc was, then the series might become something special. But as for the first three volumes, while they're good for some basic hot chicks fighting demons action and teenage melodrama, there isn't much depth. The art, though, is great. It improves with each arc, too, which I loved. In the first arc, the character designs were definitely very cool, but there were some characters I had trouble telling apart. With sharp angled faces and similar hair, it's pretty difficult to differentiate between Guy With Black Hair #1, Guy With Black Hair #2, and Guy With Black Hair #3. But that was only a minor issue in the first two arcs. By the third and forth, the art had gotten to the place I wanted it to. Other than the early issues of Brian K. Vaughan's wonderful series Runaways, I'm not even sure what other style of art I can compare it to. It's a great sight to behold, and one of the best aspects of the book. Overall, it's worth buying. The basic outline for a good story is here, and while it takes entirely too far to realize its potential, it becomes something worth reading by the time the story wraps up. It's not a must have, but if you're looking for something new to read, give DEAD @ 17 a try. 6/10
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book...,
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This review is from: Dead@17: Ultimate Edition (Paperback)
This Ultimate Edition collects all of the Dead@17 stories up to this point. It is a huge volume. If you have been holding out, this is the book you are waiting for. This will catch you up. This is everything that leads up to the new series, "Dead@17 Afterbirth". In addition to that, you get some pretty fine pinups at the back of the book.
I have heard this story compared to Buffy. I am in the opinion that it is nothing like that. I can see where people might draw the parallel. This story does have teenagers and is of a supernatural nature. This is where the parallel ends. I will say that if you like Buffy, this book is for you. If you are a horror fan at all, this title is for you. The story is pretty much for most ages. This is a story I would share with anyone that was 10 or older. If I had to pick a target audience for this, I would go with teens. I do think that Older people will enjoy it as well. It has a "cult classic" feel to it. As far as the actual story goes... what can I say? I read the whole book in one sitting. I could have put it down. I just didn't want to. I have actually read it twice since I got it. This story has at least one character you will identify with. Does not hurt that the art is top notch. The art style should appeal to most. It is equally attractive to the young for it's "animation" style, as it is to older readers for it's "pin up" quality.The art stands on it's own and is unique. It does look as though it has some influences though. I would compare it to the Batman animated series done by Bruce Timm. You know... if Batman was a supernatural thriller. I am not going to say that this is for everyone. This is not a gory boob fest. If you are looking for excessive blood and gore this is not for you. There is also no nudity. The story has some Christian undertones that might not appeal to all. I myself loved this book. I would reccomend it to anyone. This is an example of the best that independent comics has to offer. To read this is to become a Josh Howard fan. Check out Josh's website for more information on his work. [...]
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