Pretty Deadly, Volume One: The Shrike

Kelly Sue DeConnick
GN Pretty Deadly v. 1

Presents the collecting opening arc of DeConnick's series that marries the magical realism of Sandman with the western brutality of Preacher. This book tells a tale of retribution as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage.—Publisher



"A beautifully illustrated and haunting story that weaves together the old west and classic mythic tropes into an enthralling story that will stick with you long after the final panel."—Submitted by Sam O., Teen Librarian


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