Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis fifth volume of Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist collects issues #9–10 of the series, continuing the pulp-hero adventures inspired by Chabon's novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Featuring stories by a rotating roster of writers and artists, the collection explores the Escapist's wartime exploits and his enduring legacy as a symbol of freedom and resistance. Dark Horse published this trade paperback in 2005 as part of the ongoing anthology series that pays homage to Golden Age comic book storytelling.
In "The Death of the Escapist," Roy Thomas spins a playful, behind-the-scenes tale of his real-life adventures writing the Escapist in the 1960s, spotlighting his collaborations with legendary artists Marie Severin, Dick Ayers, Gene Colan, and Howard Simpson. The story blends memoir with metafiction, offering a warm, wry look at the creative chaos of comic book production, all rendered in the distinctive styles of the original team. The cover by Matt Wagner captures the issue’s nostalgic tone with a striking, retro-inspired image.
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Reprinted in Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist #3 (2006)
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