The Red Star, one
of the most celebrated graphic novels of the decade, is an epic mythology
inspired by the art and history of the Soviet Union. Sword of Lies is the
4th graphic novel in the collection. Integrating traditionally drawn characters
and computer generated environments, The Red Star is unique in its cinematic
visual style.
With unforgettable pencils by multiple Eisner nominee Christian Gossett
and extraordinary digital painting by the world famous Weta Workshop New
Zealand, this 200 page graphic novel not only continues the adventures of
the Skyfurnace Konstantinov, it takes readers back to the origin story of
The Red Star.
The honored crew of the Skyfurnace RSS Konstantinov has
rebelled against its former nation, the United Republics of the Red Star.
Once celebrated heroes, these soldiers discovered the horrible secret of
their nation's military and industrial power: Post Human Energy - a fuel
derived from human souls imprisoned after death. Guided by the vision of
sorceress Maya Antares through the dark realms of the afterlife, the fugitive
crew of the great vessel prepares to make war upon the fortress Archangel,
prison to millions of the ghosts of their people.
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