{"product_id":"frank-millers-ronin-rising-collectors-edition-9781419776618","title":"Frank Miller's Ronin Rising Collector's Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe long-awaited sequel to the award-winning classic \u003ci\u003eRonin \u003c\/i\u003eby Frank Miller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York inadvertently started by the once benevolent Aquarius Corporation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eisner Hall of Famer Frank Miller's \u003ci\u003eRonin\u003c\/i\u003e is cited as the inspiration for \u003ci\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSamurai Jack\u003c\/i\u003e. Now--40 years later--Miller, with the team Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, returns to the world of \u003ci\u003eRonin, \u003c\/i\u003econtinuing his story for a new generation in \u003ci\u003eFrank Miller's Ronin Rising\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques providing pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the book, and the masterful Frank Miller himself drawing chapters 4 and 6, \u003ci\u003eFrank Miller's Ronin Rising \u003c\/i\u003eis a visual feast, with skillfully executed battle sequences that seem to jump off the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Miller and his team continue the story of \u003ci\u003eRonin\u003c\/i\u003e deftly and intentionally, drawing the reader into his postapocalyptic world as completely as he did in the original series run, published in 1983-84 by DC Comics, which is widely considered to be one of his most influential original works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This exclusive collector's edition includes the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A new cover by Frank Miller \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A foreword by the legendary Jim Lee \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Frank Miller's never-before-seen layouts for issues 2 to 5 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Concept designs by Philip Tan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e All six full-page wraparound variant covers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is regarded as one of the most influential and prominent creators in the comic book industry today, known for his intense, hard-boiled storytelling and gritty noir aesthetic across comics, novels, and film. His most notable works include\u003ci\u003e 300\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRonin\u003c\/i\u003e, the Sin City series, \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Dark Knight Returns\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBatman: Year One\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. He has received numerous awards, including two Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Album of Original Work in 1998 and Best Continuing Series in 1996 and six Eisner Awards, including those for Best Writer\/Artist, Best Graphic Novel Reprint, Best Cartoonist, Best Cover Artist, Best Limited Series, and Best Short Story. In 2015, Miller was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame for his lifetime of contributions to the industry. \u003cb\u003ePhilip Tan\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic book writer and artist who has worked on \u003ci\u003eSpawn, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Green Lantern, Batman and Robin\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. His collaboration with Frank Miller on \u003ci\u003eRonin Returns\u003c\/i\u003e is just one of several prestigious creative partnerships, and he has also collaborated with industry legends like Grant Morrison and Jim Lee. Outside of the comics industry, he has illustrated for \u003ci\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eDaniel Henriques\u003c\/b\u003e is a Portuguese comic book artist who has contributed inks for titles published by Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and DC Comics, collaborating with some of today's top talents in a wide variety of titles, such as \u003ci\u003eGreen Arrow, Mortal Kombat X, Batman Arkham Knight: Robin, Green Lantern, Lobo, JLA: Power \u0026amp; Glory, Justice League: Rebirth, Hawkman, TeenTitans, Supergirl, Aquaman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSpawn\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Comicarts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895241380114,"sku":"9781419776618","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9da867e7-3814-4f2b-9e3d-7448c477e007.jpg?v=1738268466","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frank-millers-ronin-rising-collectors-edition-9781419776618","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}