Cutting Edge

by Francesco Dimitri, Mario Alberti, Marc Bourbon-Crook

Overview

Acclaimed author Francesco Dimitri and award-winning artist Mario Alberti tell a story of extraordinary people who are brought together to uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the world… The mysterious Leviathan Corporation offers an exclusive group of experts and pioneers an incredible challenge: the Dodecathlon! Mark, Stella, Hiroshi, Jirakee, and Delroy join forces for tasks that will not only push them to their limits, but risk their very lives. Only by completing it will they find answers, and a prize of apocalyptic proportions. Scientists, artists, entrepreneurs… they are the best of humanity. They are the Cutting Edge!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787735651
Publisher:	Titan Comics
Publication date:	07/07/2021
Series:	Cutting Edge
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	105 MB
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About the Author

Francesco Dimitri is an Italian writer, author of the enthralling and seductive The Book of Hidden Things novel. His novels are urban fantasy, sometimes with new, weird, steampunk or horror themes, often dealing with magic, ufology, anthropology and pop culture. After living in his native Manduria and in Rome, he moved to London permanently.

Among the Italian fantasy writers, he was one of the first to set his stories in an Italian city (in this case Rome).

Mario Alberti graduated in Economics with a thesis on distribution in the comics market. He began working as a professional illustrator and writer in 1990 with Holly Connick, a short story published in the magazine Fumo di China.
In 1993, Alberti joined Sergio Bonelli Editore, working on the series Nathan Never, and in 1994 won the Albertarelli prize with the episode "Il canto della balena". Since 1995 he's also been working on the series Legs Weaver, and in 1999 debuted in script-writing with "L'immortale".

In 2000, Alberti teamed up with Luca Enoch to co-write a project for the French market: Morgana, published in 2002 by Les Humanoides Associes. Morgana has been translated in France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Spain and the first issue was also released in the US. In 2004, he collaborated with writer Kurt Busiek to create the new series Redhand.
Alberti has also illustrated some covers for Federico Memola's series Jonathan Steele, and since 2006 has been collaborating with DC Comics doing covers for Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Doctor Fate and Shadowpact.

Editorial Reviews

an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to community, college, and university library Graphic Novel collections” - Midwest Book Review


"Cutting Edge is a sexy, sleek, and surprising graphic fantasy." - Foreword magazine

"Cutting Edge’ is modern pulp: well-written, beautifully drawn and entertaining" - SFCrowsnest

"Deserves your undivided attention ... a tremendous new series with amazing art and a powerful, unique story" - Chuck's Comic of the Day

"A well-balanced, beautifully timed narrative, backed up by some hands down gorgeous artwork" - The Pullbox

"Packs a punch of myths and intrigue" - Pastrami Nation

“a magnificent read” - The GWW

“entertaining” - Slings and Arrow

From the Publisher

12/03/2021

An action-packed mystery from Dimitri (The Book of Hidden Things) and Alberti (Die Mauer 2). In March 2012, an eclectic group (including a psychologist, an heiress, a brilliant physicist, and a Pulitzer Prize—winning nature photographer) receive letters from a powerful financial company asking, "Are you at the cutting edge?" and inviting them to a gathering in London. There, the group are told that they have been selected as the very best humankind has to offer. Each of them is presented a fascinating challenge: complete 12 missions in order to prove that they are humanity's ultimate champion. Twists and turns abound, alliances are formed and broken, and science and mythology intersect as a conspiracy with world-shaking implications is unveiled. The secret's too good to spoil, but think Tomb Raider meets Hunger Games, with a dash of League of Extraordinary Gentleman. VERDICT Dimitri's dense, fast-paced plot prioritizes action and intrigue, leaving little room for in-depth characterization. Regardless, the story is thoroughly entertaining, and Alberti's stunningly intricate illustrations are among the most impressive published in 2021. A refreshingly strange high-concept thriller.

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