Image Firsts: Phonogram #1
"Without Your Permission" introduces David Kohl, a charismatic yet self-serving phonomancer whose mastery of music’s hidden magic has long served his own ends. Written by Kieron Gillen and brought to life with sharp, stylish art by Jamie McKelvie—both on interior and cover—this first issue from Image’s *Phonogram* series plunges into a world where sound holds power, and old debts are about to come due.
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David Kohl is cool. David Kohl is slick. David Kohl knows music better than any critic. David Kohl is sexy. And he's an utter bastard. He's all of those things, but most importantly, he's a phonomancer, someone who sees the magic in music and can manipulate it. He's used his skills selfishly over the years, and his sins are coming back to bite him. Upheaval is about to hit the upper echelons of the phonomancer community, and he's tasked by an old enemy with a common interest in helping to preserve the status quo.
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