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Who Is Jake Ellis?, Vol. 1 (2011)

by Nathan Edmondson(Favorite Author)
3.81 of 5 Votes: 1
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English
publisher
Image Comics
series
...Jake Ellis?
review 1: This is a solid espionage thriller, with one big twist: the voice that directs Jon on his missions doesn't come from an earpiece, but from inside his own head. Since escaping from the mysterious Facility, Jon has been sharing his head with Jake Ellis, and Jake has been the brains of their operation. And now, it's time to face the Facility.This is a really absorbing read, with great action and plenty of mystery. At the end of the book, there's still lots of questions left unanswered, and a sense that the story is far from over. Luckily, there will be a sequel series, and I can't wait.
review 2: Nathan Edmondson is fast becoming my favourite comics writer. His plots are great, his stories are pure genre, and yet his writing is clear and literary. Tonci Zonjic's a
... morert reminds me of the Anton Corbijn directed THE AMERICAN with George Clooney. Who is Jake Ellis?, then - the first graphic novel that totally and consistently gripped me, and the first book that truly helped me get what what comics are or, rather, what comics can be. less
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Devin
"put all these tropes on top of each other! call it noir! everyone will love it!"not really
lttldaddysg
Nicely told spy story with a good hook and lovely art. I wish more comics were like this.
rezz
Well done Bourne Identity-esque spy yarn with a surprise twist.
Matt
Flashy, light, and fun.
famian
Good thriller
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