Umbra (dover Graphic Novels)

"Affecting characters novel mystery and solid storytelling make|Umbra|a worthwhile story especially if you want something character-driven and non-super-powered to read." Adam White comiccritique.com "From the first page it took nearly no time at all to become completely fascinated ... a combination of highly skilled writing talent and an uber-engaging mystery." Mike Murray mycomicstore.net "Mike Hawthorne is very good." Warren Ellis Amid Iceland's dramatic volcanic landscapes forensic scientist Askja Thorasdottir is investigating a mystery involving the skeleton of a Neanderthal who appears to have been killed by a Cold War-era Soviet bullet. Before long someone's trying to tell Askja something and someone else is trying to kill her. Originally published as a three-issue limited series by Image Comics in 2007 ? and nominated for two Harvey Awards this new incarnation of|Umbra|includes all the original issues as well as a "director's cut" of the ending: the brand-new never-before-seen conclusion intended by the creators. Suggested for mature readers.