The Breathtaker Collection (Graphic Novel) - by Mark Wheatley (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The long-awaited remastered edition of the acclaimed graphic novel - including an introduction by award-winning comics artist Walt Simonson (Thor, Star Wars, Elric).

In Breathtaker, all love withers and dies... but for Chase Darrow, it is literally the kiss of death!

Chase Darrow is a beautiful weapon. The US government gave her a sexual power that makes her utterly alluring - the perfect weapon for espionage. Yet to kiss a man leaves his lifeforce drained and means that no one can love her without paying the ultimate price. But Chase is now on the run from The Man - another government creation and the first superhero. All machismo, he is sent to bring Chase back, but which weapon will prove the most powerful - love or death?

The Breathtaker Collection features the original four-part cult classic remastered and reprinted, so readers can experience the original Breathtaker story in an all-new light. Also includes a new 16 page section of BREATHTAKER art previously showcased in an exhibition.

PLUS the special collection also includes an all-new full-length origin comic featuring The Man, by Marc Hempel (The Sandman, Heavy Metal, Hellraiser, Lucifer) and Mark Wheatley (Johnny Quest, EZ Street, Frankenstein Mobster).

Review Quotes

"Strong and surprising... seamless work!" - Neil Gaiman

"This is why I read comic books" - Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic Four, Detective Comics)

"Inspirational Work!" - Mark Buckingham (Marvelman, Fables, The Sandman)

"Take my money!" - Mark Waid (Captain America, The Flash, Superman: Birthright)

"Compelling, thrilling and deeply moving!" - Comics Review

About the Author

Mark Wheatley is a veteran comics creator, having
worked as an editor, writer and artist for the likes of DC and Image.
His has created art for the TV show, The Millers, on CBS, and founded his own design and art studio, Insight, which is home to notable creators such as Frank Cho. He
has collaborated on a number of projects with Marc Hempel.

Marc Hempel's own work includes stints on such famous series as Sandman and Swamp Thing for DC and Hellraiser for Marvel. He won an inkpot award in 1992, and his original artwork was displayed in an exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts.