War Bears
(Author) Margaret AtwoodFrom the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid's Tale, comes this historical fiction graphic novel tracing the Golden Age of Canadian comic books. Collects War Bears issues #1-3. Oursonette, a fictional Nazi-fighting superheroine, is created at the peak of World War II by comic book creator Al Zurakowski who dreams of making it big in the early world of comics publishing. A story that follows the early days of comics in Toronto, a brutal war that greatly strains Al personally and professionally, and how the rise of post-war American comics puts an end to his dreams. Internationally and New York Times best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood and acclaimed artist Ken Steacy collaborate for one of the most highly anticipated comic book and literary events!
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author known for her insightful and thought-provoking works of fiction, poetry, and essays. Her most notable works include "The Handmaid's Tale," a dystopian novel that has been adapted into a popular TV series, and "The Blind Assassin," which won the prestigious Booker Prize. Atwood is celebrated for her feminist themes, sharp wit, and inventive storytelling techniques. She has made significant contributions to literature by exploring complex issues such as gender, power, and environmentalism in her work. Atwood's impact on the literary genre of speculative fiction has been profound, as she has helped to redefine and expand the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling.