{"title":"Will Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Elder\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating range of graphic novels that blend striking visuals with compelling storytelling. Readers can expect richly imagined narratives that explore intense themes, presented through dynamic and expressive artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorks like \u003cem\u003eBomb Run and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCode of Honour and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e showcase Elder’s talent for crafting intricate tales packed with emotion and depth. This collection is ideal for those who appreciate graphic novels that challenge and engage both the eye and the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"code-of-honour-and-other-stories-by-john-severin-9781683964889","title":"Code of Honour and Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen John Severin became editor of \u003cem\u003eTwo-Fisted Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, he expanded the scope of its stories beyond its traditional war stories to head off to far-flung times and places, searching for adventure. This volume collects all those stories—the EC stories that Severin had the most control over. Severin wrote and drew the title story about an old-fashioned Southern \"gentleman\" who sees grievance at every turn and regularly challenges those who are less skilled than he is to pistol duels. Is it murder when a man is defending his honour?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe other tales range from action and intrigue in the Old West to exploring for a lost city in the jungles of Peru, to facing danger in the Khyber Pass, to a Cold War chiller about the \"ultimate weapon,\" to EC's only Vietnam story, \"Dien Bien Phu!\" Plus, the complete run of Severin's stories of globe-trotting two-fisted news photographer Steve Rampart from the pages of \u003cem\u003eExtra!\u003c\/em\u003e Severin was a master of detail, emotion, and reaction thanks to his precise, detailed line; it brought such realism to the page, it seems as if he is reporting from the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e This volume also delves into the EC Pre-Trend era with a sampling of the work of lesser-known EC artists Lee J. Ames, Stan Ash, Ann Brewster, H.C. Kiefer, and Ed Waldman. \u003cem\u003eCode of Honour and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, like its companion volumes, features extensive story notes and a Severin biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430313640172,"sku":"9781683964889","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683964889.jpg?v=1774559217"},{"product_id":"bomb-run-and-other-stories-by-will-elder-9781606997499","title":"Bomb Run and Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvey Kurtzman and John Severin's collaborations for EC comics are generally considered to be some of the finest in the genre. Their war stories are collected here in this definitive edition, combining war reportage, historical research and visceral storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollected here for the first time, story settings include the Roman Empire, the Revolutionary War, the American-Indian wars, the Alamo, the American Civil War, World War One and World War Two (including D-Day) and the Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBomb Run and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for fans of historical and war comics, showcasing the masterful blend of art and narrative craft for which Kurtzman and Severin are renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470111523052,"sku":"9781606997499","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606997499-bomb-run-and-other-stories.jpg?v=1775212907"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/will-elder.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}