Hardears
Published on 13. May 2021
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-4197-5192-9 (ISBN)
Description
Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in this Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure story
Hardears
is an Afro-Caribbean fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke
and Nigel Lynch. The story takes place in an alternative world on
Jouvert Island; a magical analog of the island of Barbados and begins
when a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates the island,
leaving it totally defenseless.
As the island reels from the
devastation, Mr. Harding, the head of the Merchant Guild, charges in and
promises to rebuild the economy of the island by creating jobs in his
giant corporation. However, it's soon discovered that Harding is a
parasite and is capturing people from the island and using their life
essence or vibes to feed his factories.
Bolo, a local hero,
saves his love Zahrah from Hardin and cronies but the lovers are then
framed as rebels against the state. The state has been compromised by
the factories and the workers who know the truth about Harding must go
into hiding. If Bolo, Zahrah, and their allies don't take down Harding
and the corrupt government, all will be lost. Together, they must find
the strength of their island and ancestors to fight the evil forces that
have taken over their homeland.
Hardears
is an Afro-Caribbean fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke
and Nigel Lynch. The story takes place in an alternative world on
Jouvert Island; a magical analog of the island of Barbados and begins
when a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates the island,
leaving it totally defenseless.
As the island reels from the
devastation, Mr. Harding, the head of the Merchant Guild, charges in and
promises to rebuild the economy of the island by creating jobs in his
giant corporation. However, it's soon discovered that Harding is a
parasite and is capturing people from the island and using their life
essence or vibes to feed his factories.
Bolo, a local hero,
saves his love Zahrah from Hardin and cronies but the lovers are then
framed as rebels against the state. The state has been compromised by
the factories and the workers who know the truth about Harding must go
into hiding. If Bolo, Zahrah, and their allies don't take down Harding
and the corrupt government, all will be lost. Together, they must find
the strength of their island and ancestors to fight the evil forces that
have taken over their homeland.
Reviews / Votes
"The lore, magic, and history of Clarke and Lynch's realm render it immersive, fanciful, complex, and deeply Caribbean... The spectacle carries the staying power of a bona fide folktale." * Publishers Weekly * "The illustrations are detailed, both for figures and setting, evoking superhero comics through the level of action conveyed, and the vibrant colors are perfect for the tropical setting...Fans of Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings mayeagerly embrace the politics and interactions between the various races of the Hardears Islands." * Booklist *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-5192-9 (9781419751929)
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Matthew Clarke is a creative director, illustrator, graphic
designer, comics writer, and sequential artist based in Barbados. He has
worked in the advertising industry in Barbados for a decade and has
extensive experience in publication design, art direction, and brand
identity. He is a primary creator and principal with the independent
comics collective Beyond Publishing. Nigel Lynch is a Barbadian
writer and one of the founding members of Beyond Publishing. For the
past eight years, he has created numerous comics and graphic novels,
including Shades of Grey: Life and Death in Paradise, and
co-written many comics in the company's canon. Throughout the years,
Lynch has garnered awards for his work, including an ADDY and an
American Advertising Award.
designer, comics writer, and sequential artist based in Barbados. He has
worked in the advertising industry in Barbados for a decade and has
extensive experience in publication design, art direction, and brand
identity. He is a primary creator and principal with the independent
comics collective Beyond Publishing. Nigel Lynch is a Barbadian
writer and one of the founding members of Beyond Publishing. For the
past eight years, he has created numerous comics and graphic novels,
including Shades of Grey: Life and Death in Paradise, and
co-written many comics in the company's canon. Throughout the years,
Lynch has garnered awards for his work, including an ADDY and an
American Advertising Award.