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Iconic Shaft's origins; gritty, hardboiled, action-packed.
If you're after a deep dive into a classic character, 'Shaft: A Complicated Man TP' could be for you. It's a chance to explore the roots of the ultimate cool detective from the gritty perspective that only a graphic novel can deliver. Perfect for fans of action and noir who want to see where the legendary Shaft got his start.
- Dwayne McDuffie Award Nominee for Diversity in Comics (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Shaft: A Complicated Man
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9781606907573
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Date of Publication: 2015-11-03
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 220 readers)
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Iconic Shaft's origins; gritty, hardboiled, action-packed.
If you're after a deep dive into a classic character, 'Shaft: A Complicated Man TP' could be for you. It's a chance to explore the roots of the ultimate cool detective from the gritty perspective that only a graphic novel can deliver. Perfect for fans of action and noir who want to see where the legendary Shaft got his start.
- Dwayne McDuffie Award Nominee for Diversity in Comics (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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