One Plus One (2002) comic books 2002
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Issue #1
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by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall; cover by Michael Avon Oeming Some people have talent that's a bit hard to explain. Take Leonard. He gets one look at you, and he sees what you're going to look like after you're dead. Then there's David. He can see weird things about you, too. Like what your fate is and what has to be done to make sure you don't dodge it. It's more than a talent, it's a life calling. David's in town because he knows about a kid with a gambling problem who is thinking about going clean ? and David wouldn't be doing a very good job if he let that happen. So, he steps across the line into society's dark underground, looking to set himself up with a good game of cards. This new mini-series defies genre, putting bets on both psychological horror and neo-noir for a comic book unlike any other. Written by Neal Shaffer and Daniel Krall, One Plus One is an auspicious debut by two creators with a unique eye for story. Features a cover by Powers and Bastard Samurai co-creator Michael Avon Oeming. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
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by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall Eddie's a cardshark. He likes dangerous games where the stakes are high ? where you can lose as big as you win, and when you win, it's especially sweet. His on-the-edge lifestyle worries Celeste, who would prefer he have a more stable job, something with less risks. And since Eddie loves Celeste, he's willing to make the change. He just has one more game he wants to play, and then he's out. Enter David Coulson. David has card tricks Eddie doesn't even know have been invented, and he's going to make sure that Eddie's retirement is always one big game away. One Plus One is a neo-noir tale of psychological horror from the exciting new team of writer Neal Shaffer and artist Daniel Krall. With a cover by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming, the sum of these comics parts is something truly exceptional! b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
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by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall Eddie is starting to follow David's plans. He's learned all the card tricks, and he's now ready to ante up at the big boys' table. This is no ordinary game, though. This is the hardcore game, attended by the toughest and sharpest players in the criminal underground. Eddie has to play it just right, enough to draw the desired amount of attention from the guys in charge. See, David's idea is that Eddie will show he has the skills and end up in service to the boss, and then when he's earned the boss' trust, Eddie will go in for the big score. But is David guiding Eddie in this direction because he wants to help him, or because he knows it will be Eddie's downfall? One Plus One reaches its sweet middle. A tense thriller from newcomers Neal Shaffer and Daniel Krall, One Plus One is setting a new standard for psychological stories in comics. Cover courtesy of Powers co- creator Michael Avon Oeming. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.
