Description

The 2008 presidential election promises to be one of the most historically significant in decades. Around the world, millions are looking to the election, wondering what direction the will country take. Will the policies of the past decade continue, or will America set a new course? The candidates are celebrities, and what are the stories behind its candidates? Antarctic Press brings readers the stories of the two candidates with these new comic book biographies. Obama: The Comic Book gives readers the story of Barack Obama, a person whose very presence on the ballot marks significant change. Written by Eisner nominee and Ignatz winner Rod Espinosa, this unauthorized biography presents a clear view of the life of this controversial candidate — the good and the bad — with a hard look at the issues surrounding him and what his candidacy means for the country. McCain: The Comic Book brings you the story of John McCain, the Vietnam veteran leading the Republican bid for the highest office in the land. Written by Joeming Dunn, M.D., this biography delves into all the dark times and daring exploits of this candidate's past and asks just what he stands for. Can a former POW survive the presidential battlefield? Both biographies are illustrated by Chris Allen (illustrator of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver biographies for ABDO Publishing), and with these books readers can become educated about the candidates and the issues facing the country.