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Joe Hill's The Cape Kindle & comiXology

by Joe Hill (Author), Zach Howard (Illustrator, Artist), Nelson Dániel (Artist), Format: Kindle Edition
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Collects all five issues of Joe Hill's THE CAPE ONE SHOT and THE CAPE #1-4!
Every little boy dreams about putting on a cape and soaring up, up, and away... but what if one day that dream were to come true? Eric was like every other eight-year-old boy, until a tragic accident changed his life forever. The Cape explores the dark side of power, as the adult Eric - a confused and broken man - takes to the skies... and sets out to exact a terrible vengeance on everyone who ever disappointed him. This critically acclaimed, Eisner-Award nominated story, written by Jason Ciaramella, based on the short story by New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill, with art by Zach Howard and Nelson Daniel, will linger with you long after you turn the last page, and force you to ask yourself the question: 'What if?'
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"This haunting tale is unlike anything else you are reading." –Comic Book Resources

About the Author

Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Full Throttle, The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, and NOS4A2, recently made into a TV seriesfrom AMC. His horror novella In the Tall Grass, co-written with Stephen King,was made into a feature film from Netflix. His book of short stories, 20th Century Ghosts, won the Bram Stoker Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Collection. He earned the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long-running comic book series, Locke & Key, featuring the eye-popping art of Gabriel Rodríguez.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008YPKO4U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IDW; Illustrated edition (May 23, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 23, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 148484 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
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Jason Ciaramella is the Eisner Award nominated author of C is for CTHULHU, JOE HILL'S THE CAPE, GODZILLA: KINGDOM OF MONSTERS, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, and more. He makes his home on the south coast of his beloved Massachusetts with his two sons.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
519 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the story decent and the artwork amazing. They also describe the plot as marvelous and fun. However, some find the characters' backstories not well developed and the content not for kids. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it well written and others saying it's poor.

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33 customers mention "Story"29 positive4 negative

Customers find the story decent, interesting, and quick. They also appreciate the exploration of tragedy, jealousy, power, and twists. Readers also describe the book as a strange comic and a classic.

"...I very interesting story...." Read more

"...They are all pretty affordable, and the story is really engaging.Until my next review, READ MORE COMICS!!!..." Read more

"...A fresh story with some great art.A+" Read more

"Quick read, great exploration of how tragedy and jealousy combined with power and twist the mind of anyone...." Read more

22 customers mention "Artwork"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the artwork amazing and say it elevates the art of graphic storytelling.

"...The storytelling is AMAZING... the artist is really good. The coloring is astounding. The story was interesting...." Read more

"...I really liked the illustration. Joe hill has a great track record and I like that he crosses from traditional horror fiction to comic books...." Read more

"...The story was okay, but in my opinion was pretty predictable. The art was decent -- something I expect from a comic from a company that is not one..." Read more

"Probably one of Hill’s more unlikable MCs and a fun read. The artwork is also neat." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read.

"...It's really just a tale of some pretty dark violence. It's a satisfying read and pretty interesting but Joe Hill never really goes into any major..." Read more

"Probably one of Hill’s more unlikable MCs and a fun read. The artwork is also neat." Read more

"Fun, fun, fun, then gradually you become horrified! Wonderful draawings...." Read more

"Was fun to read, but, it was hard to read a graphic novel on the Kindle. Though, I did find out latter you can enlarge the print ." Read more

5 customers mention "Plot"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot marvelous, dark, and evil. They also say the book is about a truly creepy, awful person.

"...At times very dark and very evil, yet still a very great read.I wish it was a full run, instead of a one off." Read more

"...what I was expecting when I bought this, but it was a marvelous read about a truly creepy, awful person...." Read more

"Not what I am used to reading but it was alright. Strange and creepy." Read more

"Wonderful and creepy, all at once." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the writing quality. Some mention that it's well written and a quick read, while others say that it is poor and ragged.

"...The coloring is astounding. The story was interesting. It is a very QUICK read... I wish it was 300 pages long...." Read more

"...(although its a pretty dark story so I could see why the drawing is kind of ragged and dark) and the story itself kind of just fizzled out...." Read more

"...What I got was a pretty quick read, which I didn't mind, by an author who based it off of one of Hill's short stories...." Read more

"...At times very dark and very evil, yet still a very great read.I wish it was a full run, instead of a one off." Read more

4 customers mention "Characterization"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the characterization in the book not well developed.

"...Without spoiling, one of the characters is very inexplicably evil...." Read more

"...is better than "The Boys" series in my opinion but is too short to establish strong characters...." Read more

"...No twist/drama at the end. The backstory to the characters wasn't too well developed and his hatred for the people he took revenge on was well-..." Read more

"...There was also no development of the character that would make sense of him turning out that way either." Read more

3 customers mention "Content age range"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the content of the book not for kids. They say it's dramatic and not a kids comic.

"...The story is definitely dramatic... not for kids. But a great work. Did I tell you how much I enjoyed the art/coloring?..." Read more

"...Parents: this is not a kids comic, there is graphic violence, and nudity..." Read more

"...It contains nudity and is not appropriate for kids by any means...." Read more

3 customers mention "Darkness"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book quite dark and sad. They also appreciate the story and the art.

"...Pages are dark and a pain dealing with enlarging every page so I can read it. So far it has a good story line. Wish I knew how to adjust the print...." Read more

"Kind of sad and dark. But the story is good and the art is really nice." Read more

"Love everything by Joe Hill. This was quite dark, but loved it just the same." Read more

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Fernando H. Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars Gem
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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This book was recommended by a friend... and I really enjoyed it. The storytelling is AMAZING... the artist is really good. The coloring is astounding. The story was interesting. It is a very QUICK read... I wish it was 300 pages long. The story is definitely dramatic... not for kids. But a great work. Did I tell you how much I enjoyed the art/coloring? These guys make a great team. Highly recommended for mature readers.
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Michael Haywood
4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty dark tale (spoilers)
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016
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It's a little shallow plot wise but the potential is there for a pretty interesting series. It's just a shame it's a one shot graphic novel. The novel is about this guy who suffers from some minor brain damage from a fall as a kid when he was playing superheroes with his brother. He grows up feeling envious because his girlfriend (his brother's love interest) leaves him, His mom sort of resents him, and his brother is a Harvard college student. While he obviously can barely hold it together and turns to drugs and alcohol to deal with his constant headaches (which is why I mention the brain damage).

He ends up finding the cape he wore during the accident and the cape turns out to give him the ability to fly. He ends up using this cape to extract revenge on those he feel wronged him. The ex-girlfriend who he finds out is now in some sort of relationship with his brother, His mother for coming off as always disappointed in him and rubbing his brother's accomplishments in his face, and his brother, who stole his girlfriend and is everything he wanted to be.

It's really just a tale of some pretty dark violence. It's a satisfying read and pretty interesting but Joe Hill never really goes into any major backstory or details. Which is why I'd love for him to make a sequel or something to sort of explain the history of the cape and things like that. Also, Really enjoyed the ending. It was a nice, little twist that made me want another one. Perhaps from the Brother's POV.
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Spleenfreak
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality dark horror fiction
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
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Dark comic but if you have read any Joe Hill than you already knew that. I very interesting story. It is not as well crafted as his work on Locke and Key (which is one of the greatest works ever created in the comic medium) but this is more along the lines of His novel "Horns". I really liked the illustration. Joe hill has a great track record and I like that he crosses from traditional horror fiction to comic books. We need more quality horror in the comic industry. Recommended.
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Jason R. Wilson
3.0 out of 5 stars I thought I was getting something different...
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013
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I'm a Joe Hill fan. My wife and I have collected the Locke & Key series on our Kindle, and I figured this would be a nice change from an author that I respected.

What I got was a pretty quick read, which I didn't mind, by an author who based it off of one of Hill's short stories. When you read the cover, you think you're getting a story written by the author. Unfortunately, I have yet to read "The Cape" short story, but I hope it's more enjoyable than this. The story was okay, but in my opinion was pretty predictable. The art was decent -- something I expect from a comic from a company that is not one of the top two (Marvel and DC).

I also took a chance and downloaded some of Hill's novels on the Kindle, which I hope will be better. Would I recommend this to a friend? Not really. I would probably tell them about it and save them some money. If you're looking for a good Joe Hill comic WRITTEN by Joe Hill and not someone basing it off his work, read Locke & Key. They are all pretty affordable, and the story is really engaging.

Until my next review, READ MORE COMICS!!! (Yeah, I know, I totally ripped off Wil Wheaton on that one...)
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M. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Good short series
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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If you are looking for a series you can finish quickly to just try out Joe Hill's writing style before getting invested in something larger like Locke and Key this is a good sample. Its unusual and perhaps even shocking for some but that's what makes for good horror after all. Definitely don't go in expecting a super hero story or you will likely be disappointed. But for horror its hard to beat Steven King, or in this case his son.
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Sheena Forsberg
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting addition to the Hill collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
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Probably one of Hill’s more unlikable MCs and a fun read. The artwork is also neat.
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Brandon Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars More real than a superhero
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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The team, with Joe Hill, tell a remarkable story of trauma, revenge, a superpower, brotherhood, and jealousy.

I loved the concept and execution; though the subject matter is perfect for deeper looks into the characters, motives, and stories.

At times very dark and very evil, yet still a very great read.
I wish it was a full run, instead of a one off.
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Hannibelectro
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted little story
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016
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Joe Hill whips out another masterpiece. The cape takes you to a place I haven't seen superhero stories go yet. It explores the dark side of someone who at the beginning is a sympathetic character who gets powers after having a pretty rough life. He takes his newfound ability to exact revenge upon everyone he feels did him wrong.
A fresh story with some great art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022
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An Amazing comic shame it wasn't a longer book really but still well made never the less still a good read
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giovanni ricci
4.0 out of 5 stars Le super-héros tourné en cauchemar
Reviewed in France on January 23, 2017
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Intéressant interprétation de la possibilité, pour un être humain, de dépasser ses limites. Et si c'était un frustré qui gagnait des superpouvoirs? Presque personne consacrerait sa vie au service des autres mais y-a-t-il un risque de devenir des tueurs en série au carré ? Intriguant la manière dont les relations avec ses proches se déroulent, notamment avec son frère.
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Alessandro Dieni
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story !
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2013
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Never been disappointed by something that Joe Hill participated in! I strongly suggest that storyline if you liked the Locke an Key
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jeri cross
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2015
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Didn't know it was a comic. Not My thing. It was ok I guess.
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salemskye.com
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and rotten
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2013
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I wondered how many books Joe Hill will have to write before people stop mentioning that he is Stephen King's son. And I have just done it again.

The Cape is a comic based on his short story. As a boy Eric plays with a cape and one day a terrible accident occurs that changes his life. As an adult he is a waster; no job, no money, no hope. But he still has that cape and one night he pulls it over himself and drifts off to sleep...only to find himself having drifted towards the ceiling.

What does a person do when they suddenly have a super-power? Do they become the people's hero - flying around the world correcting wrongs and performing daring rescues? Or do they take revenge on everyone who has hurt them? Let them down? Opposed them?

It is not a new question but it is an interesting side to the superhero question. This is a gripping read and suitably dark with artwork to match. It's as if Superman's cape has been trampled in dirt and left to rot. It's twisted and grimy and drawn boldly. It's a virtual punch to the stomach and I enjoyed it immensely.
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