{"product_id":"william-of-newbury-9781506740836","title":"William of Newbury","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling \u003ci\u003ePOWERS\u003c\/i\u003e comes this brand-new anthropomorphic supernatural series that's \u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eRedwall\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLoosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as \"The Anarchy,\" a time when the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilliam of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul. Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a tale fit for lovers of history and supernatural folklore of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects the comic book series \u003ci\u003eWilliam of Newbury\u003c\/i\u003e #1-#4.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Avon Oeming\u003c\/b\u003e began his comics career at the age of 14, breaking in as an inker. Growing up in a small town, Mike found tutelage under Neil Vokes and Adam Hughes, while corresponding with Nexus creators Steve Rude and Mike Baron. After years working in indie press, his first big break was as an inker on \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, and shortly after as penciler\/inker on DC's version of \u003ci\u003eJudge Dredd\u003c\/i\u003e, then \u003ci\u003eFoot Soldiers\u003c\/i\u003e at Dark Horse Comics. During the mid-'90s comics crash, Mike moved back into indie comics, starting on his path of creator owned comics with \u003ci\u003eShip of Fools\u003c\/i\u003e, co-created with Bryan J.L. Glass. While drawing \u003ci\u003eShip of Fools\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike continued with other paying work, such as inking Neil Vokes on \u003ci\u003eNinjack\u003c\/i\u003e and drawing \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Monk\u003c\/i\u003e, which later became a John Woo film. Business was slow when Mike experimented with a new, simpler style of drawing, and began developing several projects, including \u003ci\u003eThe Mice Templar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHammer of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuixote\u003c\/i\u003e, and what would become \u003ci\u003ePowers\u003c\/i\u003e with Brian Michael Bendis, whom Mike had met several years earlier. \u003ci\u003ePowers\u003c\/i\u003e has been nominated for a Harvey Award and won an Eisner Award for best new series. With \u003ci\u003ePowers\u003c\/i\u003e ongoing, Mike has since tackled several other projects, including \u003ci\u003eHammer of the Gods, Parliament of Justice, Hellboy, Catwoman, 86 Voltz: The Dead Girl, The Goon, Quixote, Magician Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e (with Bryan J.L. Glass) \u003ci\u003eThe Cross Bronx, The Darkness, The Spirit, Red Sonja, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRapture\u003c\/i\u003e with Taki Soma. His writing stint on the final run of the original \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e as well as on \u003ci\u003eThor: Blood Oath \u003c\/i\u003ehas been widely acclaimed. \u003ci\u003eBeta Ray Bill\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAres\u003c\/i\u003e are amongst his other Marvel Comics writing credits. Mike is currently working on \u003ci\u003eThe Mice Templar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Victories\u003c\/i\u003e for Dark Horse Comics, \u003ci\u003eTakio\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePowers\u003c\/i\u003e with Brian Bendis, all creator owned titles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186497257746,"sku":"9781506740836","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a594faa-12fb-4d17-8b97-d61d7fb77353.jpg?v=1744625370","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/william-of-newbury-9781506740836","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}