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The Human Target 1 Hardcover – September 27, 2022

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Christopher Chance has 12 days to solve his own murder! Superstar writer Tom King and acclaimed artist Greg Smallwood team for a new, noir examination of a classic DC character!

2023 Eisner Winner - Best Limited Series
2023 Eisner Winner - Best Penciller/Inker, Greg Smallwood
2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Writer, Tom King

Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target—a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He’s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways.

An assassination attempt Chance didn’t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DC Universe hated Luthor enough to want him dead by slow-acting poison. And the prime suspects happen to be…the Justice League International?

Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood!

This volume collects
Human Target #1-6, the first half of the murder mystery.
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Tom King is a comic book writer and novelist, best known for his work at DC Comics including Batman, Mister Miracle and The Omega Men. He won Eisner awards for best writer for his work on Mister Miracle and Marvel's Vision. He often relies on his experience as an ex-CIA agent and experiences during the recent conflicts in the Middle East in his writing. King joined the CIA counterterrorism unit after September 11 where he stayed for seven years before writing his first novel, A Once Crowded Sky.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dc Comics (September 27, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1779516703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1779516701
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.97 x 0.75 x 10.47 inches
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Tom King is the New York Times best selling author and multiple Eisner Award winning writer of Batman, Superman, Mister Miracle, Vision, The Sheriff of Babylon, Omega Men, Strange Adventures, and many others.

Prior to becoming a writer, King served in the CIA as an operation officer in the Counterterrorism Center. He lives in Washington DC with his wife and three children.

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Customers praise the book's art style as unique and eye-catching. They find the story well-written and flow smoothly. The book is described as a compelling, fun read that offers an intriguing mystery with twists. Readers appreciate the unique character development and consider it a worthwhile purchase.

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14 customers mention "Art style"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's art style. They find it visually appealing, with emotional colors that make the book feel unique. The layout and structure of each issue make for a compelling read, while the mature theme is fun.

"...Fits a murder mystery, wouldn’t fit a superhero comic. Ditto the art style. Highly recommend for ages 12 and up." Read more

"...This is an amazingly written, beautifully illustrated book...." Read more

"...The art by Greg Smallwood is perfect, it is respectful of the mood of the story without looking outdated, in fact to my eyes is a bit halfway of..." Read more

"...But the art is second to none and at times looks so real it's amazing. Just a great first volume and can only hope the 2nd volume is too." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the writing engaging and well-crafted, with an easy flow. The characterization is well-developed, and the noir storytelling style is appreciated. Overall, readers describe the book as a well-written, beautifully illustrated mystery that reads like a pulp novel or film noir detective film.

"...; this series rocks! I like the characterization and the noir storytelling. Fits a murder mystery, wouldn’t fit a superhero comic...." Read more

"...These are the first six days. This is an amazingly written, beautifully illustrated book...." Read more

"...The art by Greg Smallwood is perfect, it is respectful of the mood of the story without looking outdated, in fact to my eyes is a bit halfway of..." Read more

"...The story is gripping so far and I can't wait to see whodunnit...." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging with its great art and layout. They describe it as an enjoyable, fun read with great writing.

"...Wish I’d bought the floppies; this series rocks! I like the characterization and the noir storytelling...." Read more

"...It was a delight to read, and pure eye-candy." Read more

"...The story is also very, very good, I think. But it does take a bit to pick up, I think...." Read more

"...also well-paced and placed appropriately, making it a witty but thoughtful read...." Read more

10 customers mention "Mystery depth"9 positive1 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery and intrigue in the book. They find it well-written, with a noir twist that keeps them guessing. The story flows smoothly and has an engaging art style that fits a murder mystery rather than a superhero comic.

"...Fits a murder mystery, wouldn’t fit a superhero comic. Ditto the art style. Highly recommend for ages 12 and up." Read more

"...This is an amazingly written, beautifully illustrated book. It's full of twists and intersects a down-on his-luck, hardboiled hero with some very..." Read more

"...The things he tells and says are quite interesting, as if you are sat in a bar and suddenly the most interesting man from 70's appears and tell you..." Read more

"...Love these mystery stories and this one knows how to capture you. The art is amazing and makes this book feel very unique...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the unique take on some beloved characters. They find the book a great introduction to the personality of Christopher Chance and a brief understanding of the JLI. The hero is described as down-on-his-luck, hard-boiled, and a superhero noir at its best.

"...It's full of twists and intersects a down-on his-luck, hardboiled hero with some very powerful people in the DC universe...." Read more

"Unique take on some beloved characters." Read more

"Great introduction to the personality of Christopher Chance and a brief understanding of the JLI." Read more

"Superhero noir at its best...." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good value for money.

"This is worth getting just to see Greg Smallwood's art. The story is ok. I do recommend it." Read more

"Worth the money. Smallwood delivers such a unique art style in this and a new take on the noir shadow.The story flows effortlessly...." Read more

"Amazing work of Smallwood just for this art it is worth it. Amazon's packaging ruined the spine of the book but I can live with that." Read more

Beautiful hardcover volume!
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Beautiful hardcover volume!
Great hardcover volume of The Human Target that collects issues 1-6. The artwork from Greg Smallwood definitely sets the tone for this murder mystery. The quality in the way this volume was designed helps it stand out from the standard comic. 10/10 recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
    Never heard of The Human Target. Downloaded a sample and liked the artwork so checked out with Kindle Unlimited. Wish I’d bought the floppies; this series rocks!
    I like the characterization and the noir storytelling. Fits a murder mystery, wouldn’t fit a superhero comic. Ditto the art style.
    Highly recommend for ages 12 and up.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
    Christopher Chance makes a living supplanting murder victims to draw out their would-be-murderers. Things go sideways when he accepts a job from Lex Luthor, and now he has 12 days to live. Will he find out who did this to him? These are the first six days.

    This is an amazingly written, beautifully illustrated book. It's full of twists and intersects a down-on his-luck, hardboiled hero with some very powerful people in the DC universe.

    It was a delight to read, and pure eye-candy.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
    Did you already know the Human Target? I didn't, I cannot say how different is from the original creation (probably that character liked cigarettes?) but so far it really feels like a protagonist straight from the fantasies from other times. The things he tells and says are quite interesting, as if you are sat in a bar and suddenly the most interesting man from 70's appears and tell you of more classy times. The art by Greg Smallwood is perfect, it is respectful of the mood of the story without looking outdated, in fact to my eyes is a bit halfway of noir and the Hanna Barbera old cartoons. Except in sci-fi stories I am not very fond of digital coloring, I'd much prefer the flat colors which in this case are very expressive. I got this volume in kindle but certainly I will get it in paper too. I think, and I could be mistaken, that this is one of those stories where the journey is more important than the destination. Christopher Chance has 12 days to discover his assassin from a bunch of powerful superheroes.
    Is it perfect? maybe the only inconsistency I am aware of is female characters with the same personality and even physical appearance. They seem to be interpreted by the same woman except with a different wig. They act distant and all look towards men like children, which maybe is true, but looks strange when the men are superheroes.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
    Unique take on some beloved characters.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
    Can't say enough about Tom King, enough people have said it and he's been one of my favorites of late and I absolutely LOVE the art in this. The story is also very, very good, I think. But it does take a bit to pick up, I think. But the art is second to none and at times looks so real it's amazing. Just a great first volume and can only hope the 2nd volume is too.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
    Refreshing to be able to look at various DC heroes from a new perspective, and to follow someone with a very unconventional "power". The story is gripping so far and I can't wait to see whodunnit. The humor is also well-paced and placed appropriately, making it a witty but thoughtful read. I enjoy seeing stories where the protagonist is someone non-super rubbing elbows with all manner of heroes and villains (especially when the line between them can be blurred).
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
    Amazing. So intriguing. If you are not familiar with these characters like me, don't worry! Tom King does an amazing job introducing each one of them and defining exactly what their traits are. Love these mystery stories and this one knows how to capture you. The art is amazing and makes this book feel very unique. I can't wait to read book 2.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    I love my Superman and Batman comics, but this is a great mystery that tricks you and keeps you thinking. Tom king is an amazing writer who I genuinely love to follow

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  • Marco Gomez Perotti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increible
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 15, 2024
    Fantástico
  • Tiago Salviatti
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best in recent years
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 15, 2023
    A classic whodunnit with a superhero twist, great writting and fantastic art, bringing back some old fan favorites (from the 1990's Justice League, with Fire, Ice, Booster and Beetle). Sure, the second volume is not as good, but this one is amazing and surely deserves a "chance" (sorry for the pun).
  • Bari
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome style
    Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2023
    very nice story and awesome art style. I want to read more of that kind of comics
  • Mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adds a different dimension to the DC universe.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2023
    Film Noire style - great story, beautifully drawn.
  • Arturo Garcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendable para fans de DC
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 20, 2024
    Cuando Tom King tiene ganas, nos entrega cosas como estas, básicamente una historia clásica de noir pero con personajes de DC. Con las suficientes novedades y el sello propio del autor para mantenerla fresca y entretenida. Mención especial merece el quinto capítulo.

    Si bien el arte no es de mi estilo, sin duda es hermoso, lleno de detalles y personalidad, lleno de colorido, que no lo hace apropiado para una historia noir, pero sí para una historia de superhéroes, lo cual es precisamente el punto.