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Abbott: 1973 by Saladin Ahmed, Sami Kivelä
5.0
Official title: Abbott 1973
My title: Abbott of Light
Author: Saladin Ahmed, Sami Kivela, Mattia Lacono
Publisher: @boom_studios
Fav character: Abbott
Readability: Smooth
Type: Graphic Novel
5/5
PUB DAY: Oct 12th, 2021
Abbott the investigative reporter, living in 1973 Detroit, USA, is out here killing nodes, fighting sexists and being awesome. LOVED IT!
Elena Abbott, reporter and awesome super-powered human, has had this whole life-changing experience involving a murdered husband and an evilness called ‘the umbra’, before we meet her in this volume. She has recovered from her loss and is now dating her gorgeous childhood friend, Amelia. However, things are changing in Detroit and their lives will be threatened.
The city is about to elect its first ‘black’ mayor, if the telephone polls are to be believed, and naturally, the down and trodden people are excited about the prospect. That is, until ‘caucasian’ residents begin receiving incendiary flyers filled with racist and vile propaganda against the darker residents. Naturally, this begins to change the tide of the election but Abbott senses there is more to the story and decides to investigate.
She is met by resistance by the new Editor in Chief of the Detroit Chronicle, and ex-marine sexist who believes female reports shouldn’t stress themselves beyond their frail capabilities and should always be eye candy for him to consume. Abbott doesn’t allow herself to be caught up in office drama, politics and secrets.
‘The umbra’ is back, spreading its evil energy through the hatred simmering in Detroit, and it must be stopped. Abbot must find those responsible for the racist flyers and t.v. commercials, find the umbra before it claims the lives of those she loves, save Amelia from the gangsters she once worked for, learn how to use her powers and defeat the evil intent on corrupting Detroit. You know, basic things.
My title: Abbott of Light
Author: Saladin Ahmed, Sami Kivela, Mattia Lacono
Publisher: @boom_studios
Fav character: Abbott
Readability: Smooth
Type: Graphic Novel
5/5
PUB DAY: Oct 12th, 2021
Abbott the investigative reporter, living in 1973 Detroit, USA, is out here killing nodes, fighting sexists and being awesome. LOVED IT!
Elena Abbott, reporter and awesome super-powered human, has had this whole life-changing experience involving a murdered husband and an evilness called ‘the umbra’, before we meet her in this volume. She has recovered from her loss and is now dating her gorgeous childhood friend, Amelia. However, things are changing in Detroit and their lives will be threatened.
The city is about to elect its first ‘black’ mayor, if the telephone polls are to be believed, and naturally, the down and trodden people are excited about the prospect. That is, until ‘caucasian’ residents begin receiving incendiary flyers filled with racist and vile propaganda against the darker residents. Naturally, this begins to change the tide of the election but Abbott senses there is more to the story and decides to investigate.
She is met by resistance by the new Editor in Chief of the Detroit Chronicle, and ex-marine sexist who believes female reports shouldn’t stress themselves beyond their frail capabilities and should always be eye candy for him to consume. Abbott doesn’t allow herself to be caught up in office drama, politics and secrets.
‘The umbra’ is back, spreading its evil energy through the hatred simmering in Detroit, and it must be stopped. Abbot must find those responsible for the racist flyers and t.v. commercials, find the umbra before it claims the lives of those she loves, save Amelia from the gangsters she once worked for, learn how to use her powers and defeat the evil intent on corrupting Detroit. You know, basic things.