27 (Twenty Seven) Volume 2: Second Set

by Charles Soule, Renzo Podesta (Artist)

Overview

• Troubled guitar hero Will Garland has regained mega-fame by revealing his supernatural creativity powers to the world. Enter Valerie Hayes, a 1980s one-hit-wonder turned witch who is desperate to steal Garland's power that she may return to the spotlight. A mystical battle of the bands is on, winner take all, with the god of fame as the judge!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607065210
Publisher:	Image Comics
Publication date:	06/05/2012
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

27: First Set introduced readers to Will Garland, aspiring rock musician who just turned 27. This age is significant in the rock world (referred to as the “27 Club”) after famous musicians, including Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, and, just recently, Amy Winehouse, died at 27. Now, someone or something wants to make sure Will doesn’t make it to 28. This volume picks up his story and creative supernatural abilities, which are being thwarted by Valerie Hayes, a 1980s one-hit wonder who wants another shot at fame but needs Will’s special gifts to do so. With the help of the God of Fame, Valerie goes after Will with a vengeance, and, ultimately, a music battle ensues.

Verdict Although it does help to have read 27: First Set in order to understand the powers Will possesses and some plot points, this volume may be enjoyed on its own. The first volume is on YALSA’s 2012 Great Graphic Novel for Teens list.—Lucy Roehrig, Ann Arbor Dist. Lib., MI(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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