Pride of Baghdad
by Brian K. Vaughan, Niko Henrichon (illustrator)
Description
When American forces raid the Baghdad Zoo during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, four lions escape into the war-ravaged streets of the city, embarking on a harrowing journey that becomes a powerful metaphor for freedom and survival. Through the eyes of these magnificent creatures navigating a landscape of destruction, rubble, and human conflict, the narrative explores profound questions about what liberation truly means and the cost of freedom in a war-torn world. This acclaimed graphic novel combines stunning visual storytelling with a deeply moving exploration of innocence lost and the unintended consequences of conflict, drawing inspiration from the real events that unfolded during the invasion. Vaughan and Henrichon's collaboration creates an unforgettable meditation on captivity, autonomy, and the struggle to survive when the world around you has been fundamentally altered by violence and upheaval.
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paperback
Vertigo
Published Jan 1, 2006
136 pages
ISBN: 9781401203153
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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