Product Description
by Alex Segura (Author), Michael Moreci (Author), Geraldo Borges (Illustrator)
A new era for the iconic detective starts here, from bestselling and acclaimed authors Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, as an all-new, noir-infused chapter in the Dick Tracy legacy kicks off with superstar artist Geraldo Borges. This Deluxe Hardcover collects issues #1-5 and features plenty of bonus material for Dick Tracy fans!
In the aftermath of World War II, the country stands frozen--waiting for the other shoe to drop. In The City, a brutal murder draws the attention of rising star detective Dick Tracy, who soon discovers the bloodshed is just the beginning of a complicated web that threatens to ensnare everything he cares about. Blending the classic elements of the Dick Tracy world (including his iconic villains, supporting cast, and unforgettable watch radio) with a hardboiled and realistic take, DICK TRACY Vol. 1 kicks off a fresh and modern take on the iconic detective that remains true to his rich history.Author Biography
Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, which The New York Times called "wittily original" and named an Editor's Choice. NPR described the novel as "masterful," and it received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Secret Identity was also listed as one of the Best Mysteries of the Year by NPR, Kirkus, Booklist, the South Florida Sun Sentinel and more, and was nominated for the Anthony Award for Best Hardcover, the Lefty and Barry Awards for Best Novel, the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel, and won the LA Times Book Prize in the Mystery/Thriller category. His next novel, the YA Spider-Verse adventure Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow is out now from Disney Books/Marvel Press.
MICHAEL MORECI is a novelist and author of comic books, who was recently named in Newcity Lit's "Lit 50: Who Really Books in Chicago 2018." His comics include the critically acclaimed sci-fi trilogy Roche Limit and the military horror drama Burning Fields. He's also written Suicide Squad for DC, Planet of the Apes for Boom!, and his other original titles include Curse, Hoax Hunters, ReincarNATE, and Black Hole Repo. As a novelist, Michael is the author of Spy Swap, an espionage thriller for Tor/Forge. He lives in Chicago with his wife, two sons, and dog. Geraldo Borges is a Brazilian comic artist active in the international comics market since 2007. He has been working for some of the most important American companies like DC Comics (Justice League, Aquaman, Nightwing, Batman & Robin Eternal, Superman, Wonder Woman, Mortal Kombat X), Marvel (Wolverine, Darth Vader: Dark Visions, Star Wars: Tie Fighter, X-Men Gold, X-Men Black: Apocalypse, Nova), Dark Horse (Angel, Ghost), and Dynamite (Pathfinder). Mark Englert is an artist from California specializing in pop-culture posters and product packaging. Having served a wide range of high-profile clients including Disney, Lucasfilm, Universal, Amblin, Sony, Warner Bros., and Marvel. He is also active as a comic book colorist and artist for publishers like Image, IDW, and Mad Cave. Some of his most notable comic book credits include Invincible, Capes, Savage Dragon, Hack/Slash and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
