This critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated story, written by Jason Ciaramella, based on the short story by New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill, with art by Zach Howard and Nelson Daniel, smashes the classic superhero myth, and wraps the bloody wreckage in a bright blue shroud:
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THE CAPE.
II HILL • CIARAMELLA • HOWARD • DANIEL
Eric was like every other eight-year-old boy, until a tragic accident changed his life forever. The Cape explores the dark side of power, as the adult Eric– a confused and broken man–takes to the skies.. and sets out to exact a terri b le vengeance on everyone who ever disappointed him.
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Every little boy dreams about putting on a cape and soaring up, up, and away.. but what if one day that dream were to come true?
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Jason Ciaramella
Joe Hill
WRITTEN BY
Zach Howard Nelson Daniel BASED ON THE SHORT STORY “THE CAPE” BY
Shawn Lee Robbie Robbins
ART BY
COLORS BY
LETTERS BY
Chris Ryall Joe Hill AND
SERIES EDITS BY
CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Zach Howard Nelson Daniel
COVER BY
COVER COLOR BY
Justin Eisinger Alonzo Simon Robbie Robbins
COLLECTION EDITS BY
AND
COLLECTION DESIGN BY
Special thanks to Mickey Choate and Nick Runge. IDW founded by Ted Adams, Alex Garner, Kris Oprisko, and Robbie Robbins
The Cape created by Joe Hill. International Rights Representative, Christine Meyer: christine@gfloystudio.com
ISBN: 978-1-61377-450-2 Ted Adams, CEO & Publisher Greg Goldstein, President & COO Robbie Robbins, EVP/Sr. Graphic Artist Chris Ryall, Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief Matthew Ruzicka, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Alan Payne, VP of Sales
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THE CAPE. MAY 2012. FIRST PRINTING. The Cape © 2012 Joe Hill. © 2012 Idea and Design Works, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The IDW logo is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC. Editorial offices: 5080 Santa Fe St., San Diego, CA 92109. Any similarities to persons living or dead are purely coincidental. With the exception of artwork used for review purposes, none of the contents of this publication may be reprinted without the permission of Idea and Design Works, LLC. Printed in Korea. IDW Publishing does not read or accept unsolicited submissions of ideas, stories, or artwork. Originally published as THE CAPE ONE SHOT and THE CAPE Issues #1–4.
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