What happens when superheroes are no
longer the beacon of hope they once were in the eyes of the public? Join Kyle
Higgins (Batman, Nightwing), Alec Siegel (Captain America,
Avengers), and Rod Reis (Justice League) in their all-new ongoing
Image Comics series C.O.W.L. Set in 1960s Chicago, a labor union of superheroes
must work together to regain the confidence of the public and ferret out
threats inside and outside their offices.
Higgins
explained that the enemy the superheroes must face in C.O.W.L. is not the
typical maniacal villain. “The biggest threat facing C.O.W.L. in 1962 is one of
purpose. With the last of the great villains taken down—and their contract with
the city about to expire—the union faces questions about their role in
Chicago,” said Higgins. “On top of new mob-manufactured villains, jurisdiction
battles with the Police, internal leaks, and a secret history that—if
exposed—could topple the entire organization.”
Additionally,
Reis’ art for C.O.W.L. departs from the traditional superhero-comic-style and
was influenced by different time periods and mediums. "The idea is to use
some of my influences of 60s' illustration, noir movies, and Graphic Novels
from 80s to emphasize the feeling of politics and intrigue,” said Reis. “You
will see super heroes in the book, but not the way you are accustomed."
A mystery of history, crime-fiction, and superheroes,
C.O.W.L. has something for every reader. The first issue of C.O.W.L. arrives in
stores on 5/28 and will be available for $3.50. It can be pre-ordered using
Diamond Code: MAR140477.
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