Clear

by Scott Snyder, Francis Manapul (Illustrator)

Overview

A dazzling, visual thrill ride through a hard-boiled dystopia that the A.V. Club descibes as "gorgeous sci-fi noir," from inimitable comic-book storytellers Scott Snyder (Batman, Nocterra) and Francis Manapul (Justice League, The Flash).

In the not-too-distant future, mankind no longer sees the world as it truly is. The invention of neurological filters has made it so one can view reality however they may choose—Old Hollywood monochrome, zombie apocalypse, anime… the possibilities are endless.

Neo-shamus Sam Dunes is one of only a handful who choose to live without a filter. When the death of an old flame reveals foul play, Dunes is set on a wild and twisting mystery that will take him from the city’s deadly underworld to the even deadlier heights of wealth and power.

"Built on the impeccable execution of two masters at the top of their game, Clear is easy to recommend for anyone who wants unnervingly relevant genre fiction.”—Comicbook.com

Collects Clear #1–#3 (originally published by Comixology and published in single issue format by Dark Horse).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506728322
Publisher:	Dark Horse Comics
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Pages:	184
Sales rank:	390,378
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Scott Snyder is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics Batman, Swamp Thing, and his original series for Vertigo, American Vampire. He is also the author of the short story collection, Voodoo Heart, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.

Francis Manapul was awarded the Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist and the All-in-One Award (Favorite artist known for almost-exclusively inking his/her own interior comic book pencil work and rarely the work of others in '10) from the Inkwell Awards. That May, DC Comics announced a massive revamp and relaunch of their entire superhero line, as part of this Francis was named writer/artist on the Flash, with his longtime colorist/collaborator, Brian Buccellato co-writing with him.

In April 2014, Manapul and Buccellato moved from The Flash to Detective Comics. That August, Manapul created Batman poster for New York Comic Con. In 2016, Manapul became the writer and artist for the DC Rebirth comic book series Trinity.

https://francismanapul.com/

Editorial Reviews

Snyder’s script is tight and compelling, guiding the reader through this new world. It’s reminiscent of the TV version of Westworld, where it’s the future, but still feels tangible and within our grasp. . . . The book succeeds and innovates in the ways that Manapul can render not only the world Dune, who refuses to look at through a Veil, sees but in what the rest of the characters experience. Manapul’s distinct panel composition flutters through these pages, giving the audience snapshots into the specific realities of those who choose to Veil the world. . . . Clear is a promising start to what could be a compelling sci-fi neo-noir.”—Comic-Watch

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