Elephantmen, Vol. 1: Wounded Animals (v. 1) [Hardcover]

Richard Starkings (Author), Moritat (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2007

They were genetically engineered to be super-human weapons of mass destruction, but now they must walk amongst the people they were created to destroy. Ebony Hide is one of them, an Elephantman. Even when he is befriended by a small girl, Hide is still haunted by his past and is forced to recognize that suspicion and contempt will always be his constant companions.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The first seven issues of this superior dystopian sci-fi tale are collected in a deluxe volume. In the year 2162, a madman named Kazushi Nikken creates giant hybrids of humans and animals—elephants, rhinos, camels, giraffes—and brainwashes them into an army of fearless killers. But the United Nations liberates the elephantmen (they're all given that pejorative e-word, no matter their species) and integrates them into society. That's the setting for plenty of metaphor about racism, xenophobia and globalism; against this backdrop we meet hippo Hip Flask, who works for a government agency and is trying to recover a certain African idol. But Obadiah Horn, the world's most successful and high-profile elephantman, wants it too. Brief stories do a great job fleshing out the world and the major players as the larger mystery of Hip and the Idol unfold. Visually, the various artists give a nod to great dystopias past—Blade Runner via Neuromancer via Brazil—but the sepia-tinted color palette and soft, painterly shading set it apart. The character designs in particular are spectacular, and the whole is a lightning-fast but addictive read (July)
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (August 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158240691X
• ISBN-13: 978-1582406916
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing, Fantastic Art !!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 15, 2008

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arachnidman (Upland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elephantmen, Vol. 1: Wounded Animals (v. 1) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for something that offers more than the usual comic book fare then you owe it to yourself to read Elephantmen. The description tells you the premise but there are so many layers to each story written by Mr. Starkings that you are left anxiously waiting for the next issue. The art by Moritat is nothing short of brilliant and the colors he uses compliment not only the fantastic art work but the storyline as well. (Moritat pencils and colors the book) This is one of the best monthly comic book titles being published but woefully under read so give it a chance, you'll be glad you did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cant get enought of Elephantmen, February 14, 2011

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This review is from: Elephantmen Volume 1: Wounded Animals Revised Edition TP (Paperback)

This book was a great read. The writer of this book has alot of emotions when writing this book. In the beginning ebony meets a young girl named savanna. Its kinda a heart felt moment between the two and ebony keeps having flashbacks about the war and how it has effected him. Aside from the writing, the book has tons of great artistry throught-out this book. Whenever i open this book i immediately think of blade runner in how the futuristic settings are and the overall characters. The characters have such an alluring mysterious aura about them that makes me want to get my hands on the second volume. This was actaully my first comic book ive picked up in a long time and it will diffently not be the last one also.

Recommened for any who likes blade runner and any other sci-fi genres

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor binding, November 1, 2008

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This review is from: Elephantmen, Vol. 1: Wounded Animals (v. 1) (Hardcover)

I love Elephantmen; the art, the story, and this is a great collection. HOwever it gets 3/5 stars because the binding easily breaks apart. Seems to be due to poor or very old glue holding the book to the cover. Otherwise a very compelling read with bold and dynamic visuals.