Sleeper Vol. 3: A Crooked Line [Paperback]

Ed Brubaker (Author), Sean Phillips (Author)

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The third Sleeper collection closes further in on the inevitable confrontation between Tao, head of an all-powerful, worldwide criminal cartel, and Lynch, who commands a covert government organization resembling the CIA with a bad attitude. In it, the surprising bond between the two masterminds and the reason behind their bitter enmity both become clearer. The focus remains on Holden Carver, who infiltrated Tao's operation at Lynch's behest but is now playing both ends against the middle. The series' superhero aspects remain muted--operatives possess extrahuman powers and colorful code names but lack spandex costumes and much of the bluster associated with the genre--though its fantastic nature, notably the extraterrestrial source of Carver's abilities, occasionally comes to the fore. Writer Brubaker smoothly handles the knotty plot lines, and convincingly sells the more outlandish elements. Phillips' art effectively combines storytelling clarity and a shadowy atmosphere perfectly suited to the series' morally ambiguous tone. This collection ends with Carver verging on double-crossing both Tao and Lynch, which should guarantee eager readers for the next installment. Gordon Flagg
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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: WildStorm (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401206182
• ISBN-13: 978-1401206185
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as Always, March 27, 2005

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Michael Sekac (Port Angeles, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sleeper Vol. 3: A Crooked Line (Paperback)

This comic is one of the best reviewed that's being published today, and for good reason. This is an excellent comic. The characters are all very interesting, with some of the coolest super powers I have ever seen. Their interactions with one another are interesting and believable. The story is constantly twisting and turning so you're never quite sure who's good and who's bad. Just because this comic has super heroes in it does not mean it's for children. It is very mature and has complex storylines. All in all, If you like crime, secret organizations, superheroes, and mystery, then this comic is for you. If you even like one of those things then this comic is for you. If you like comics then this comic is for you. Am I making my point?

5.0 out of 5 stars Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips under appreciated masterpiece., June 20, 2008

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Leslie Workman (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sleeper Vol. 3: A Crooked Line (Paperback)

Set in the wildstorm universe continues on in this Highly underappreciated noir Masterpiece. I highly recommend Vol. 3 along with the other 3 volumes of this cult classic that were way beyond my expectations! (review by Michael Atkinson recipient of this book)

4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader, September 3, 2007

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Blue Tyson "- Research Finished" (Legion clubhouse) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sleeper Vol. 3: A Crooked Line (Paperback)

More of the story of Miss Misery is revealed in the third volume of Sleeper. Holden of course can't help himself, and definitely shags her when possible, and is probably developing feelings for her. Her thing is that she needs to cause pain and suffering in others for her to stay alive, and to charge up her superhuman abilities. This makes it a tad hard to form normal attachments and relationships.