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The Ministry of Compliance, Vol. 1

By Stefano Raffaele and John Ridley
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The Ministry of Compliance, Vol. 1 by Stefano Raffaele and John Ridley presents a gripping tale where Earth's fate hinges on the unity of extraterrestrial factions. If Avigail successfully marshals her alien comrades, humanity might stave off disaster. Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was infiltrated by an... Read More
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The Ministry of Compliance, Vol. 1 by Stefano Raffaele and John Ridley presents a gripping tale where Earth's fate hinges on the unity of extraterrestrial factions. If Avigail successfully marshals her alien comrades, humanity might stave off disaster.

Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was infiltrated by an alien force known as the Devolution, bent on manoeuvring humanity towards assimilation into their empire. Each of the Devolution's 13 ministries manipulates various aspects of human civilisation, with the Ministry of Compliance, feared above all and led by the formidable Avigail Senna, ensuring adherence to the empire's mission.

As assimilation of Earth nears completion, the Devolution suffers an unimaginable setback. Amid conspiracies and rising tensions, Avigail must unify the ministries to secure her people's survival in a desperate effort defying treachery.

Acclaimed filmmaker and Eisner Award-nominated writer John Ridley (The Other History of the DC Universe, I Am Batman) joins forces with renowned artist Stefano Rafael (The Joker, GCPD- The Blue Wall) to craft a bold and visionary science fiction saga in The Ministry of Compliance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798887241173

Publisher: Idea & Design Works

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Idea & Design Works

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

John Ridley is the author of seven published novels, the most recent being What Fire Cannot Burn from Warner Books and The Drift from Knopf. His first novel, Stray Dogs, was made into the feature film U Turn (1997). Additionally, Ridley wrote the screenplays for the films Undercover Brother, 12 Years a Slave, and Cold Around the Heart and wrote the story for Three Kings (1999). Ridley is also a commentator for National Public Radio and a regular contributor to California Connected (2002). As graphic novelist, he's written for DC Comics, IDW Publishing, and WildStorm Productions. His books include The Other History of the DC Universe, The American Way, The Razor's Edge- Warblade #1-5, and The Authority- Human on the Inside.

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