The Victorian, Act V: Self-Exsoulment - Softcover

Created By Trainor Houghton; Script By Len Wein

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971901260 ISBN 13: 9780971901261

Publisher: Penny-Farthing Productions Inc., 2008

Synopsis

Two men warriors, philosophers, and geniuses both members of an elite turn-of-the-century secret society - were propelled onto a collision course over one hundred years ago. One good, one evil, both men believed in the potential of humanity and the need for manhood s perfection. But that line between good and evil will be blurred irreparably as a century s worth of murder and strategy comes to a head. Our narrative accelerates as the thread of each characters' story weaves together to reveal the ultimate and surprising climax. Trainor Houghton presents the fifth and last act in his maze-like masterpiece, The Victorian. Act V: Self-Exsoulment, provides a dramatic and thrilling conclusion to this 25- issue collection. Act V compiles Issues 23-25 (# 25 is a double size issue) as well as the amazing cover art by Glen Orbik and a farewell letter penned by Editor-in-Chief, Marlaine Maddux.

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Review:

In the beginning there is excitement as the mysterious night prowler called The Hat tackles two corrupt police detectives in New Orleans. This comic book has made for movie written all over it. It's just a matter of time before some Hollywood producer will discover this comic book. The character is absolutely cool and fascinating to look at. You will love Laszlo! Laszlo, aka The Hat, aka The Victorian, is working undercover as a cabbie and a courier for the local mob. Things get very intriguing and intense! Laszlo gathers a posse and they must understand the philosophy of the secret society that ran the the college of the Order of the Blue Rose to fully understand their assignment...their mission at hand! There are thrills every minute with this graphic novel and you get an added bonus! Glen Orbik - Behind the Scenes! Glen Orbik is the undisputed master of powerful painted images. Yoy get to see his incredible seven painted covers. They are: The Victorian, Claude Ballare, Lily White, Levitcus Doc Shumpert, Winston Fitz Fitzrandolph, Eudora Kincaid and a Puzzle Collage. Exceptional imagery, but you get superb artwork throughout this whole comic book novel! Trainor Houghton and Len Wein always leavens the mayhem with drama. The Victorian is arguably the most gripping, surprising, and satisfying thriller in many decades! This is some kind of outstanding! --Paul Dale Roberts, President - Jazma Online!

About this edition

• Publisher: Penny-Farthing Productions Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0971901260
• ISBN 13: 9780971901261
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152
• Illustrator: Claude St. Aubin -Pencils, James Taylor- Inks, Mike Garcia- Colors, Richard Starkings- Letters, Glen Orbik- Painted Cover