- Published: 3 October 2011
- ISBN: 9780224094115
- Imprint: Jonathan Cape
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 48
- RRP: $32.99
The Death Ray
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- Published: 3 October 2011
- ISBN: 9780224094115
- Imprint: Jonathan Cape
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 48
- RRP: $32.99
It's like Holden Caulfield with his phaser set on kill. Phonies beware.
Time
The Death Ray revisits Clowes's trademark mix of eloquent pacing and poignant alienation, while upending the superhero genre to thoughtful and gloriously perverse effect.
Guardian
It is a terrifying idea, and Clowes does well exploring the consequences of being able to act on every violent inclination.
Independent on Sunday
A neat deconstruction of superhero comics and another fascinating, wryly amusing character study by Clowes.
Henry Northmore, List
A super knowing romp around the superhero shtick, which knocks all recent competition into a cocked hat.
Nicholas Smith, Dazed and Confused