Abel (Paperback)

by William Harms (Author), Mark Bloodworth (Author), William Harms (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
An expertly told drama set in 1940s rural America, Abel is a coming-of-age tale set against a backdrop of tragedy. Throughout the story, writer William Harms gives his protagonist, John, every opportunity to `do the right thing.` But with each chilling step, we watch the fragile John do what he must to survive. By the catastrophic end of the story, we’ve resigned ourselves to the path John has chosen. Comic books have been almost universally escapist literature, where readers could count on stories to shield them from what often seems to be an unfair world. Abel embraces that unfairness, and, in so doing, provides a compelling, albeit cautionary, tale.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: AiT/PlanetLar (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932051015
• ISBN-13: 978-1932051018
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,306 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars An Ugly Truth, July 16, 2003

By	"devildog332" (Beaufort, SC) - See all my reviews

William Harms has done a wonderful job of showing us how things would work out in reality. Things aren't always the way they should be. This piece of work is not your typical feel good comic but it defintely has something to say and is worth the time of a mature reader.

It is a bold piece of work and I highly recommened it to anyone who would dare to look the world in it's ugly face.

5.0 out of 5 stars A mirror to our world, October 27, 2002

By	Li C. Kuo "jetlikuo" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our world isn't a pretty place, good guys don't always win, and people don't always do the right thing. Harms shows us a reflection of the uglier parts of humankind that is unfiltered and unflinching. While the art isn't cutting edge, the story is evergreen. This tale definitely isn't predictable, at least, not if you're used to homogenized Hollywood fluff. It does a good job of tricking you into thinking you know where you're headed and then taking you somewhere else. And to be honest, that "somewhere else" isn't a very nice place. But it is a place that exists in our world and shouldn't be ignored. While Abel story is set many decades ago, the themes of hatred, fear, and ignorance are still alive and well today.

Bottom Line: I'm glad I picked up Abel, and I think you will be too.