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The city of Arcadia is a paradox, the dark side of the American Dream. It's a land of opportunity, but only for those with the wealth to buy it or the muscle to take it. The police force is the best trained and equipped in the country, but their protection comes at a price that not everyone can afford. Crime is under control, not because it has been eradicated, but because the corrupt and the ruthless have taken control. For them, Arcadia is a veritable paradise on Earth.
However, a cold wind is blowing through the streets of Arcadia, a plague wind in black leather and torn cloth. This one-eyed, one-man judge, jury, and executioner, known as the "X-Killer" in the local papers, has set new rules for the city. Cross the line once, and you'll receive a warning. Cross them twice, and "X" will mark the spot where they'll find your body.
Violent and morally ambiguous, the X-Killer walks a thin line between heroism and obsession. He has taken it upon himself to dispense justice in a city where the traditional systems have failed. The question remains, however, whether the cure he is providing is indeed worse than the disease he is trying to eradicate.
Arcadia is a complex and multilayered city, where the lines between right and wrong, good and evil, have become blurred. The American Dream has been twisted and corrupted, and the X-Killer's brutal methods are a reflection of the desperation and hopelessness that has taken hold in this once-vibrant community.
As the X-Killer continues his crusade, the residents of Arcadia are left to grapple with the consequences of their own choices and the actions of those who have wielded power and influence for far too long. The future of the city hangs in the balance, as the conflict between the X-Killer and the corrupt forces that have dominated Arcadia reaches a critical point.
The story of Arcadia and the X-Killer is a stark reminder that the pursuit of the American Dream can sometimes come at a terrible price. It is a tale of power, greed, and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their goals, regardless of the cost to themselves or others. In the end, the fate of Arcadia may well depend on the ability of its residents to reclaim their city and restore the true meaning of the American Dream.
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publisher | Dark Horse (May 20, 2008) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 352 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 1593079397 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-1593079390 | ||||
item_weight | 1.3 pounds | ||||
dimensions | 6.03 x 0.64 x 9 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #3,657,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,014 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels #51,220 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | ||||
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