{"title":"Fletcher Hanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eFletcher Hanks, a fascinating figure in the realm of \u003cem\u003eGraphic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e, carved out a unique niche with his surreal and imaginative storytelling. His work, famously compiled in collections such as \u003cstrong\u003eTurn Loose Our Death Rays And Kill Them All!\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a glimpse into the mind of a creator who was both ahead of his time and a product of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1889, Hanks’ distinctive style is marked by his bold artwork and fantastical plots. During his short but impactful career in the late 1930s and early 1940s, he created characters that were both omnipotent and bizarre, leading readers through vivid landscapes filled with both whimsy and darkness. His narratives often explore themes of justice, power, and morality, all cloaked within outlandishly entertaining stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in the origins and evolution of superhero and fantastical storytelling, exploring the world of Fletcher Hanks is both an educational journey and a delight. His works remain a testament to the power of imagination and are a must-read for any graphic novel enthusiast looking to broaden their understanding of the genre’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turn-loose-our-death-rays-and-kill-them-all-by-fletcher-hanks-9798875001444","title":"Turn Loose Our Death Rays And Kill Them All!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFletcher Hanks was arguably the first great comic book auteur: He wrote, pencilled, inked, and lettered all of his own stories – an unprecedented solo act in the 1940s comic book industry. Between 1939 and 1941, he created nearly 50 comics stories, all unified by a uniquely artistic vision – primitive, bizarre, and singularly idiosyncratic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's the superhero Stardust doling out ice-cold slabs of poetic justice, or the jungle protectress Fantomah tearing evildoers from limb to ragged limb, contemporary readers will be stunned by the pop surrealism and unfiltered violent mayhem of Hanks' work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eTurn Loose Our Death Rays and Kill Them All!\u003c\/em\u003e brings back into print all of Hanks' previously published material and is the most complete collection of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031915938028,"sku":"9798875001444","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12597123488908.jpg?v=1764151697"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/fletcher-hanks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}