ON THE ROPES

In this long-awaited sequel to the legendary graphic novel Kings in Disguise, a young circus hand gets involved in dangerous underground activity.

This sequel tells the story of a young man's coming of age in a world where the capacity to dream may be a fatal flaw. Set in 1937, ON THE ROPES continues the story of Fred Bloch, now apprenticed to escape artis Gordon Corey, a star attraction in a traveling WPA circus. Though damaged ty the Depression and haunted by past mistakes, each man holds the key to the other's salvation - but each also harbors a secret that could lead to their mutual destruction. Enacted against a backdrop of violent labor unrest and a nation's falterin recovery, ON THE ROPES is a breathtaking visual achievement that delivers a powerful, timeless story. James Vance has written scripts for The Crow, The Spirit and other popular comics. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan E. Burr has been an illustrator for DC Comics' Big Book Series. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.