Life as Concrete is about to change forever. Former speechwriter Ron Lithgow returns as the title character of Paul Chadwick's critically acclaimed and award-winning miniseries. Trapped in an alien's rock-hard body, Lithgow is an accidental celebrity whose high profile is being courted by a front-page CEO. Though Concrete believes overpopulation to be an important issue, does he want to become the spokesperson for a controversial population control program? While Concrete mulls this generous proposition over with his biologist, Maureen, his longtime aide Larry Munro mulls over an entirely different sort of proposal. Life and violent death take center stage in this compelling new collection from an industry-renowned creative master, and the subject of overpopulation is given the trademark thoughtful exploration that Chadwick fans have come to expect.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:159307462X
ISBN13:9781593074623
Release Date:May 2006
Publisher:Dark Horse Books
Length:159 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
It would Have Been a Five
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Wow. Black and white. I should have paid closer attention before I bought. Otherwise this would have been five stars. I would rank this as the best Concrete story yet. How many comics/graphic novels tackle the issues involved with over population? And Maureen finally loses her scientist's cold remove. I loved it. If you aren't familiar with Concrete, it would probably be best to start with some earlier stories to get a feel for the relationships of the main characters. And, by the way, this one isn't for kids.
Story for all ages
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Nothing against super heroes, but Concrete shows the depth that can be portrayed in comic book form. Chadwick has also issued stories, but the comics are complete in many other ways. There is no violence nor sex yet it is entertaining for adults as well as teenagers. Concrete is humorous, sentimental, thought provoking, and entertaining. I wish a movie had been made, even a tv show since the concept of a human trapped in an alien body has a lot of mileage.
Have you read many thought-provoking comic-books?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Well, you can add this one to the list. Although I am an a truly avid comic-book reader, I cannot say I have read many titles that make me think after reading them. And hey, that's OK, but with Mr Chadwick's big opus Concrete you get the bonus: an entertaining, well-written story with real and likable characters PLUS a thought-provoking and feeling-filled drama. Highly recommended, as all Concrete's titles.
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