"Lyrically and passionately written by one of comics' modern masters, Mercy resonates with heart and humanity in this haunting yet life-affirming tale. A small gem of wisdom and wonder by J. M. DeMatteis, with beautiful, panoramic art by Paul Johnson." — Karen Berger, Vertigo founding editor
Glorious art and a mesmerizing narrative by an Eisner Award–winning legend combine to form this spellbinding graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and an unhappy family in London, a terrified Indian boy in a South American jungle, and a lonely old woman in Brooklyn.
Exclusive Bonus
• About Shake The World — A Conversation Between Writer J. M. DeMatteis and Artist Paul Johnson
• New Afterword by original editor Art Young
• Excerpts from the Includes DeMatteis's preliminary plot
• Page Original sketches & more
• Production "About the Art" by Johnson, cover concepts, promo illustrations
"Lyrically and passionately written by one of comics' modern masters, Mercy resonates with heart and humanity in this haunting yet life-affirming tale. A small gem of wisdom and wonder by J. M. DeMatteis, with beautiful, panoramic art by Paul Johnson." — Karen Berger, Vertigo founding editor
Glorious art and a mesmerizing narrative by an Eisner Award–winning legend combine to form this spellbinding graphic novel. To observers, a 54-year-old stroke victim lies silent and immobile. But in his mind, he drifts through time and space to witness a god-like figure's transformative influence on people haunted by hatred and an unhappy family in London, a terrified Indian boy in a South American jungle, and a lonely old woman in Brooklyn.
Exclusive Bonus
• About Shake The World — A Conversation Between Writer J. M. DeMatteis and Artist Paul Johnson
• New Afterword by original editor Art Young
• Excerpts from the Includes DeMatteis's preliminary plot
• Page Original sketches & more
• Production "About the Art" by Johnson, cover concepts, promo illustrations