Christopher Chance, known as the Human Target, has built a career assuming the identities of clients to draw out their would-be assassins. His latest assignment—to protect Lex Luthor—takes a perilous turn when Chance is poisoned. With only 12 days to uncover his killer, he delves into a web of intrigue involving the Justice League International. Tom King’s narrative, paired with Greg Smallwood’s evocative artwork, crafts a noir-inspired mystery that redefines the classic DC character. This volume collects issues #1–6 of the series.
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Tom King is a former CIA operative turned Eisner Award–winning comics writer, known for introspective, morally complex narratives in “Mister Miracle”, “Vision”, “Batman”, and “The Human Target”. King’s writing balances operatic scope with psychological nuance, exploring trauma, failure, and redemption. His formalist structure, clipped dialogue, and thematic repetition create emotionally resonant tension. In just a few years, King has become one of the most literary voices in mainstream superhero comics.
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Tom King is a former CIA operative turned Eisner Award–winning comics writer, known for introspective, morally complex narratives in “Mister Miracle”, “Vision”, “Batman”, and “The Human Target”. King’s writing balances operatic scope with psychological nuance, exploring trauma, failure, and redemption. His formalist structure, clipped dialogue, and thematic repetition create emotionally resonant tension. In just a few years, King has become one of the most literary voices in mainstream superhero comics.
Christopher Chance, known as the Human Target, has built a career assuming the identities of clients to draw out their would-be assassins. His latest assignment—to protect Lex Luthor—takes a perilous turn when Chance is poisoned. With only 12 days to uncover his killer, he delves into a web of intrigue involving the Justice League International. Tom King’s narrative, paired with Greg Smallwood’s evocative artwork, crafts a noir-inspired mystery that redefines the classic DC character. This volume collects issues #1–6 of the series. Graphic Novel, Tom King, Greg Smallwood, DC Comics, 2022 DC Comics 978-1779516701 Tom King 2022