{"product_id":"the-ministry-of-compliance-vol-1-paperback","title":"The Ministry of Compliance, Vol. 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Ridley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStefano Raffaele\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Devolution's invasion of Earth will be thwarted by coups and conspiracy unless Avigail can unite her extraterrestrial brethren. Comics' next sci-fi epic begins in this oversized series from John Ridley.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirty-seven years ago, Earth was secretly invaded by an alien force known as the Devolution, and they've been shaping the direction of humanity ever since. Why? To prepare us to be assimilated into their empire... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Devolution has 13 ministries, each responsible for manipulating a different aspect of human life. The Ministry of Compliance, the most feared of all the ministries, led by the fierce Avigail Senna, keeps every ministry in line and focused on the empire's mission. Just as their mission is on the verge of success and Earth is about to be assimilated, the empire suffers a horrific blow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the survival of her people and herself, Avigail must rally the ministries together. A feat made near impossible as tensions and conspiracies run rampant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEisner Award-nominated filmmaker and critically acclaimed comic book writer John Ridley (\u003ci\u003eThe Other History of the DC Universe, I Am Batman\u003c\/i\u003e) and acclaimed artist Stefano Rafael (\u003ci\u003eThe Joker, GCPD: The Blue Wall\u003c\/i\u003e) deliver a bold, new vision of science fiction with \u003ci\u003eMINISTRY OF COMPLIANCE\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Ridley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of seven published novels, the most recent being \u003ci\u003eWhat Fire Cannot Burn\u003c\/i\u003e from Warner Books and \u003ci\u003eThe Drift \u003c\/i\u003efrom Knopf. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eStray Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, was made into the feature film \u003ci\u003eU Turn\u003c\/i\u003e (1997). Additionally, Ridley wrote the screenplays for the films \u003ci\u003eUndercover Brother, 12 Years a Slave\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCold Around the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and wrote the story for \u003ci\u003eThree Kings\u003c\/i\u003e (1999). Ridley is also a commentator for National Public Radio and a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Connected\u003c\/i\u003e (2002). As graphic novelist, he's written for DC Comics, IDW Publishing, and WildStorm Productions. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Other History of the DC Universe, The American Way, The Razor's Edge: Warblade \u003c\/i\u003e#1-5, and \u003ci\u003eThe Authority: Human on the Inside\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 10.15 x 6.66 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751517716768,"sku":"9798887241173","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e52296f2af796b049e0e9ed55a629c4.webp?v=1779974831","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ministry-of-compliance-vol-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}