The Black Pearl (Dark Horse Comics Collection) (Paperback)

~ Mark Hamill (Author), Eric Johnson (Author), H.M. Baker (Author), Bruce Patterson (Author) "SHOW ME A HERO AND I WILL WRITE YOU A TRAGEDY..." (more)

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Product Description

Mark Hamill's The Black Pearl was all over the news during the release of the Star Wars Special Edition trilogy, causing fans to hunt for the sold-out series. Now the entire story is available in one package, "remastered" to make it appropriate for all ages. The Black Pearl explores the differences between reporting the news . . . and creating it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569712743
• ISBN-13: 978-1569712740
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,360,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad first outing for 'The Son of Skywalker', September 8, 2000

By	Zagnorch (Terra, Sol System) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Although it wasn't the greatest comic book story I've read, it's definitely a good first effort by co-writer Mark Hamill. A rather interesting look at the potential of being a so-called superhero in the real world. It's also a story about how certain situations and circumstances can blow things way out of proportion, especially when the news media's involved. This is exactly what happens to a man who's basically a stalker turned superhero, and a notorious media celebrity (allegedly made in the mold of entertainment/media sensationalists like Jerry Springer & Tom Green) takes advantage- and fans the flames- of the craze that follows.

Originally a screenplay for a proposed film, Hamill and co-writer Eric Johnson turned to the original superhero medium- comics- to tell the tale. After reading this mini-series, I saw that a few parts of it would've been better translated part of a movie. But as well, there are several scenes that are pure comic book moments.

My only problem with the trade paperback is that Dark Horse edited a few parts that were in the original mini-series. All of the panels that originally depicted exposed female mammaries have now been covered with brassieres and halter tops. I guess I'll have to read 'The Black Pearl' for more wholesome reasons now...

'Late!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Graphic Novel That Will Make An Even Better Movie!, January 27, 2000

By A Customer

Considering the wide variety of things Mark Hamill has participated in, it's no wonder he'd be able to write a comic book as well! There was a slight awkwardness to it mainly because the story was more set for a movie screen, but the story was still very moving in the end! It was definately worth it and I can't wait until they make a movie!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great fictional comic book that could come true., March 24, 1999

By A Customer

It is a well written comic book by Star Wars' Mark Hammil. It shows what media can do to a simple situation and how a man must react to that now complicated situation. The plot is great with a very surprising and pleasing ending. I thoughrely enjoyed this comic. It includes sketches made by Mark Hammil himself. It also includes all the covers since this is the whole series in one. Well worth the money.