Pride of Baghdad

GoldenAgeHero · 09-07-2006, 06:46 PM

anyone plan on getting this grahpic novel written by BKV?

heres the solicit from amazon

From one of America’s most critically acclaimed graphic novel writers – inspired by true events, a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War.

In his award-winning work on Y THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly’s 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq.

In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation – can it be given or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?

Based on a true story, VAUGHAN and artist NIKO HENRICHON (Barnum!) have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can.

im thinking about buying thru amazon to save me a couple of bucks. the premise sounds so interesting and the art looks great too.

GoldenAgeHero · 09-07-2006, 07:19 PM

oh come on!!

Assassin · 09-07-2006, 11:35 PM

I am.

The Ether · 09-07-2006, 11:51 PM

I've been hyped up for this book ever since I first heard of it

Assassin · 09-08-2006, 12:00 AM

my parents are from baghdad, i hope i'll like this and no propeganda is thrown in

Darthphere · 09-08-2006, 09:56 AM

I already Pre-Ordered this bad boy like 2 months ago. Im really looking forward to it.

GoldenAgeHero · 09-08-2006, 12:43 PM

two months ago? damn i just heard about it yesterday

Darthphere · 09-08-2006, 02:43 PM

Well I heard about it last year from San Diego.

Assassin · 09-08-2006, 05:16 PM

me too

MaskedManJRK · 09-08-2006, 05:57 PM

It's interested me--when does it come out?

Assassin · 09-08-2006, 06:05 PM

next week

SpideyInATree · 09-09-2006, 12:29 PM

I have an immensely slow comic week on the 13th, and considering that it's only $19.99 I'll probably be picking this up. Also I checked out the 10 page preview that was up on Vaughn's MySpace site and the freakin' art alone looks amazing. Plus it's talking animals, you can't go wrong with talking animals.

The Leaguer · 09-10-2006, 05:46 PM

I'll be getting it. I'm highly intrigued.

Assassin · 09-10-2006, 11:32 PM

its like the Iraqie Lion King, kinda

FEAR THE BAT · 09-11-2006, 12:47 AM

Sounds pretty cool.

Kinda like Animal Farm. In a way.

The Leaguer · 09-11-2006, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Assassin

its like the Iraqie Lion King, kinda

Yeah, but in this version, Simba let's Scar's punkass fall.

KingOfDreams · 09-11-2006, 02:14 PM

The premise intrigues me so hopefully I'll like it.

Elijya · 09-12-2006, 08:48 AM

Vaughan can do no wrong

except for leaving Runaways

Assassin · 09-12-2006, 09:34 PM

haha

The Leaguer · 09-13-2006, 12:46 AM

Vaughan did wrong when he made Runaways boring.

SpideyInATree · 09-13-2006, 04:49 PM

My comic shop didn't get it this week!!!

He said next week it'll be in. NEXT WEEK! I WANT IT THIS WEEK!!!

Damn the man and his master plan!

Darthphere · 09-13-2006, 04:49 PM

Go to a bookstore.

Darthphere · 09-13-2006, 04:52 PM

I just got mine like 10 minutes ago thanks to Amazon.

Not Jake · 09-13-2006, 04:58 PM

Tell me if it's great Darthphere, 'cause my bookshelf is overflowing with superhero trades and I need to inject it with some other genres

Darthphere · 09-13-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Jake

Tell me if it's great Darthphere, 'cause my bookshelf is overflowing with superhero trades and I need to inject it with some other genres

Sure thing.

09-07-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Pride of Baghdad anyone plan on getting this grahpic novel written by BKV? heres the solicit from amazon From one of America’s most critically acclaimed graphic novel writers – inspired by true events, a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War. In his award-winning work on Y THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly’s 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation – can it be given or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? Based on a true story, VAUGHAN and artist NIKO HENRICHON (Barnum!) have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can. im thinking about buying thru amazon to save me a couple of bucks. the premise sounds so interesting and the art looks great too.

09-07-2006, 07:19 PM	#2
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Pride of Baghdad oh come on!!

09-07-2006, 11:35 PM	#3
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad I am. __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-07-2006, 11:51 PM	#4
The Ether Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad I've been hyped up for this book ever since I first heard of it __________________ Everybody sounds the same commercialize the game/ Reminiscing when it wasn't all business/If it got where it started/ So we all gather here for the dearly departed -Nas - Hip Hop is Dead Gamertag: El Serge

09-08-2006, 12:00 AM	#5
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad my parents are from baghdad, i hope i'll like this and no propeganda is thrown in __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-08-2006, 09:56 AM	#6
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,978	Re: Pride of Baghdad I already Pre-Ordered this bad boy like 2 months ago. Im really looking forward to it. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-08-2006, 12:43 PM	#7
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Pride of Baghdad two months ago? damn i just heard about it yesterday

09-08-2006, 02:43 PM	#8
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,978	Re: Pride of Baghdad Well I heard about it last year from San Diego. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-08-2006, 05:16 PM	#9
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad me too __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-08-2006, 05:57 PM	#10
MaskedManJRK Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 9,197	Re: Pride of Baghdad It's interested me--when does it come out? __________________ MySpace \| Facebook \| Twitter \| LiveJournal \| Newsvine \| deviantART

09-08-2006, 06:05 PM	#11
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad next week __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-09-2006, 12:29 PM	#12
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad I have an immensely slow comic week on the 13th, and considering that it's only $19.99 I'll probably be picking this up. Also I checked out the 10 page preview that was up on Vaughn's MySpace site and the freakin' art alone looks amazing. Plus it's talking animals, you can't go wrong with talking animals. __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-10-2006, 05:46 PM	#13
The Leaguer Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The ruins of Coast City Posts: 14,036	Re: Pride of Baghdad I'll be getting it. I'm highly intrigued.

09-10-2006, 11:32 PM	#14
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad its like the Iraqie Lion King, kinda __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-11-2006, 12:47 AM	#15
FEAR THE BAT Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 30,218	Re: Pride of Baghdad Sounds pretty cool. Kinda like Animal Farm. In a way. __________________ VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

09-11-2006, 02:14 PM	#17
KingOfDreams Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin/San Marcos Posts: 9,567	Re: Pride of Baghdad The premise intrigues me so hopefully I'll like it. __________________ SHH! Democratic Coalition

09-12-2006, 08:48 AM	#18
Elijya Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Posts: 38,221	Re: Pride of Baghdad Vaughan can do no wrong except for leaving Runaways __________________ Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing. "I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit." - Bill Hicks

09-12-2006, 09:34 PM	#19
Assassin Detroit's Reckoning Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 18,942	Re: Pride of Baghdad haha __________________ Theatricality and deception are powerful agents against the un-initiated, but we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?

09-13-2006, 12:46 AM	#20
The Leaguer Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The ruins of Coast City Posts: 14,036	Re: Pride of Baghdad Vaughan did wrong when he made Runaways boring.

09-13-2006, 04:49 PM	#21
SpideyInATree Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 24,228	Re: Pride of Baghdad My comic shop didn't get it this week!!! He said next week it'll be in. NEXT WEEK! I WANT IT THIS WEEK!!! Damn the man and his master plan! __________________ If you're into industrial metal or hard rock, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to. Check out a new band called GlitchPoint. http://www.glitchpoint.com Check out their song Ignition

09-13-2006, 04:49 PM	#22
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,978	Re: Pride of Baghdad Go to a bookstore. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-13-2006, 04:52 PM	#23
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,978	Re: Pride of Baghdad I just got mine like 10 minutes ago thanks to Amazon. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-13-2006, 04:58 PM	#24
Not Jake Banned User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hippo Island, South Pacific Posts: 8,387	Re: Pride of Baghdad Tell me if it's great Darthphere, 'cause my bookshelf is overflowing with superhero trades and I need to inject it with some other genres

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