Brian K. Vaughan: Pride of Baghdad [2008]

This is the hit graphic novel - now in paperback! Based on a true story, acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan ("Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Lost") and up and coming artist Niko Henrichon ("The Sandman Presents") present a tale of love, war...and pride.In war-torn Iraq, many casualties have gone unreported - among them, an escaped pride of lions. This struggling family of four great cats must find a way to stay together and avoid the deadly conflict that's exploding around them in a world they can never hope to comprehend.This thoughtful, beautifully illustrated original graphic novel will engage both your head and heart - leaving you to look at the war on terror through new eyes.