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- Twenty-three years ago, twelve strange children were born in England at exactly the same moment. Six years ago, the world ended. Today, eleven strange 23-year-olds are living in and defending Whitechapel, maybe the last real settlement in flooded London. They've made a new friend, and together they've successfully defended their home from outside attackers, a ghost from the past, and threats from within.
- In Volume Five, everything you thought you knew about the 'Angels is wrong. In fact, much of what they thought was true simply hadn't been sufficiently examined. While Alice keeps watch over Whitechapel from the watchtower, the twelve reunited Freakangels down below are forced to re-examine their lives... and their deaths!
About the author
Warren Ellis is the award-winning British author of comic books, novels, and television, most often recognized for his sociocultural commentary and ground-breaking work in the genre of science fiction. His most recognizable works include Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and The Authority. He maintains a consistent online presence which includes the weekly delivery of the FREAKANGELS web comic to millions of fans. Ellis has published over 25 different creator-owned projects through Avatar Press (including BLACK SUMMER, IGNITION CITY, and GRAVEL, the last of which is in development as a film through Legendary Pictures), with many more planned.
Summary
- Twenty-three years ago, twelve strange children were born in England at
exactly the same moment. Six years ago, the world ended. Today, eleven strange
23-year-olds are living in and defending Whitechapel, maybe the last real
settlement in flooded London. They've made a new friend, and together they've
successfully defended their home from outside attackers, a ghost from the past,
and threats from within.
- In Volume Five, everything you thought you knew about the 'Angels is wrong.
In fact, much of what they thought was true simply hadn't been sufficiently
examined. While Alice keeps watch over Whitechapel from the watchtower, the
twelve reunited Freakangels down below are forced to re-examine their lives...
and their deaths!
