Ghost fleet comic book

It was first published on may 4, 1998 by bantam spectra. Jan 23, 2015 with a mysterious voice coming through the cb radio, trace begins to comprehend the deadly nature of his stolen payload. Me, id rather read ghost fleet then to see if spiderman is going to run out of webs or if superman will yet again punch his way out of a problem but i guess thats just me. The comic, published by dark horse comics, revolves around a clandestine trucking operation that hauls sensitive or dangerous cargo so secretive that even those carrying and protecting it dont know whats onboard. Written by donny cates and illustrated by daniel warren johnson, the ghost fleet was inspired by what its author calls an urban legend sort of thing in the trucking community. Characters have been developing piecemeal, as they should be, with ward an intentional mess of regret and capability and trace a heartdriven semihero and this. The ghost fleet is hands down one of dark horses best new titles. Its a ballstothewall action book with a massive supernatural angle that changes everything in such an awesome way. The storyline is based on elisa camerons quest to discover the truth around her evident death. W donny cates a dan johnson, lauren affe ca dan johnson. At its heart its all about fleets, from ships to massive semis. Comiccast is here with a special book club edition. Apr 05, 2020 the comic book industry is on hold, but fear not.

Ghost first appeared in comics greatest world, week three, in 1993. The economist ghost fleet is a thrilling trip through a terrifyingly plausible tomorrow. With that shrill cry, three muslim terrorists blow up a key soviet oil complex, creating a critical oil shortage that threatens the stability of the. The story begins more than 250 years ago, when bateaux first plied the waters of lake george, new york.

Ghost is a fictional comic book superhero who is part of the dark horse comics publication. This is not just an excellent book, but an excellent book by those who. The first indepth look at the marine hero who has become one of the most beloved and admired men in america today. Characters have been developing piecemeal, as they should be, with ward an intentional mess of regret and capability and trace a heartdriven semihero and this issue takes each of them several steps forward. Navy that refers to partially or fully decommissioned ships kept in reserve for potential use in future conflict. A new series of badass action on the open road begins here. Theres a confidence to his writing in ghost fleet, a sign of restraint and respect for tension and mood that belies a book ostensibly featuring an 18wheel behemoth on its covers. Ghost fleet offensive adds new ships and some new features, and references some of the lore from 2012s battlestar galactica. After the first four issues this miniseries changed to a digital exclusive miniseries. I, jedi is a star wars legends novel written by michael a. The ghost fleet is consistently rewarding and this issue is no exception.

Chronicles the history and archaeological study of lake george, new yorks sunken bateaux of 1758. Hes working with artist daniel warren johnson and colorist lauren afee to bring us a tale of covert convoys carrying. One of them takes a forbidden peek at his payload and. The books title, ghost fleet, comes from an expression used in the u. The character appeared in specials and monthly titles detailing the afterlife of elisa cameron and her search for the truth surrounding her apparent death. Jun 10, 2015 the ghost fleet ends in such a way as to herald in a new beginning. Set in the near future, the book portrays a scenario in which a postcommunist china, assisted by russia is able to launch a technologicallysophisticated attack against the united states in the pacific, leading to the occupation of the hawaiian islands. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The debut novel by two leading experts on the cutting edge of national security, ghost fleet has drawn praise as a new kind of technothriller while also becoming the. Zarzynski reveals the untold story of a littlerecognized sunken fleet of british warships, bateaux, from the french and indian war 17551763. Ghost fleet is blockbuster comics at its absolute best. Andersons jedi academy trilogy, and it revisits much of that story.

Mar 04, 2015 ghost fleet continues to be of the utmost quality, its a crime that it doesnt have a bigger fan base. It goes from being exciting to dreadful to friggin metal. The novel is set in 11 aby, and it follows corran horn and his quest to become a jedi in order to save his wife, mirax. Color white black red green blue yellow magenta cyan. The ghost fleet comic read the ghost fleet comic online. The debut novel by two leading experts on the cutting edge of national security, ghost fleet has drawn praise as a new kind of technothriller while also becoming the new mustread for military leaders around the world. The story is written by donny cates, illustrated by daniel warren johnson, and colored lauren af.

With a mysterious voice coming through the cb radio, trace begins to comprehend the deadly nature of his stolen payload. Ghost is the fictional superhero of an eponymous comic book published by american company dark horse comics. Two years after trace and wards truck of topsecret cargo was driven off an overpass, ward runs the ghost fleet from a hidden bunker. For the worlds most valuable, dangerous, or secretive cargo, you dont call just any trucking service. Trace and his new truckstop friend bethlehem bay follow the saints of deaththe bikers who stole traces volatile truck and innocent dogto their remote compound. If you want to win me over in a comic book, make realistic snow. Feb 04, 2015 a lesser book mightve just fell back on the novelty of doing a truckbased action series in 2015 like vandroid did, yet ghost fleet bulks up on imagination and form to deliver a great comic driven by strong characters and blockbuster action. The book s title, ghost fleet, comes from an expression used in the u.

The novels plot takes place around the time of kevin j. Zarzynski reveals the untold story of a littlerecognized sunken fleet of british warships, bateaux, from. After hearing writer donny cates describe his new dark horse series ghost fleet at nycc, i was eager to get my hands on the first issue. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghost fleet. After a popular special in 1994, a monthly title devoted to. While not a driver himself, trucking runs in cates family. The series takes you on an incredible journey across focus, tone, and even genre all without missing a beat or ever once feeling dull or padded. Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. Ghost fleet is truly something else, falling somewhere within the framework of a smart actiony dark comedy. Ghost fleet is a kind of modern update to red storm rising, where a couple of strategic types write up their vision of a future war. This is not just an excellent book, but an excellent book by those who know what they are talking about. The ghost fleet is available in comic book stores or you can purchase it or read a digital version online at dark horse. Set in the near future, the book portrays a scenario in which a postcommunist china, assisted by russia, is able to launch a technologicallysophisticated attack against the united states in the pacific, leading to the occupation of the hawaiian islands.

For the worlds most valuable, dangerous, or secretive cargo, you dont. Read the ghost fleet comic online free and high quality. Battlestar galactica deadlock releases new ghost fleet. The new ghost fleet comics series builds on the notion of such a fleet of elite combattrained truckers hauling notouch, nolook cargo. When one of the worlds most elite combattrained truckers takes a forbidden peek at his payload, he uncovers a conspiracy that will change his life forever. So, view our 2,000 comics or other ghost fleet comics. His old friend ward, director of the ghost fleet, will do anything to retrieve that truck. Nov 29, 2017 image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. The authors paint a compelling scenario in which the simmering cold war turns hot with the opening salvos taking place in. The debut novel by two leading experts on the cutting edge of national security, ghost fleet is a unique read, a grabbing summer thrill ride but also an informing guide to the future, as such it has drawn praise from an equally unique group, ranging from the commander of nato to the writer of hbo game of thrones and the producer of the hunger. When one of the worlds most elite combattrained truckers takes a forbidden peek at his payload, he uncovers a conspiracy that will change his life, and the world. The story is written by donny cates, illustrated by daniel warren johnson, and colored lauren afee. Just another comic book causality of a medium that for some damn reason only wants capes and tights.

Ive said it before and ill say it again, dont judge this book before youve. The character appeared in specials and monthly titles detailing the afterlife of elisa cameron and her search for the truth surrounding her apparent death ghost first appeared in comics greatest world, week three, in 1993. Donny cates and daniel warren johnson have been kicking major ass on a story that is riddled with supernatural elements, government conspiracies and heart. The ghost fleet comic read the ghost fleet comic online in. The ghost fleet is consistently rewarding and this issue is no exception, even if continually singing its praises is a beginning to be a problem, its the best kind of problem to have. Singer and august cole tell the story of a future war between the united states on one side and china and russia on the other.