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Mister Miracle: the Great Escape by Varian Johnson

Mister Miracle: the Great Escape

Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles

DC Comics · Paperback · January 25, 2022

A modern YA reimagining of the iconic Jack Kirby characters that explores identity, trauma, and the sacrifices it takes to be a hero.

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Who it’s for
A sharp, sustained read with superhero punch and a coming-of-age pulse.
Genres
YA Superhero Comics, YA Romance Comics, YA Sci-Fi Comics
Published
DC Comics, January 25, 2022

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About this book

A modern YA reimagining of the iconic Jack Kirby characters that explores identity, trauma, and the sacrifices it takes to be a hero. "Fresh, Kinetic, and slick as hell.” ––Ngozi Ukazu, New York Timesbestselling author of Check, Please! From acclaimed author Varian Johnson (The Parker Inheritance) and popular sci-fi artist Daniel Isles, a.k.a. DirtyRobot, comes the story of an escape plan that will take a miracle to pull off.

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Luckily for Scott Free, everyone calls him MISTER MIRACLE! Okay, no one calls him that…yet. Once Scott pulls off his foolproof plan and becomes the first person to escape the fiery pits of the planet Apokolips, he’s sure to be considered one of the greatest superheroes of all time…at least among his friends. The only problem is: his plan never involved falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, Big Barda––the one person tasked with ensuring he never escapes.

Sharp Turns

A sharp, sustained read with superhero punch and a coming-of-age pulse.

Come here for

  • edgy superhero-comic energy
  • coming-of-age with a genre edge

Expect

  • YA action-and-adventure framing
  • following Varian Johnson

Where it sits

YA Superhero Comics90%
YA Sci-Fi Comics81%
YA Romance Comics44%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Superhero Comics
  • YA Action & Adventure Comics
  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics
Authors
Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles
Publisher
DC Comics
Published
January 25, 2022
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
YA Superhero Comics