- Paperback: 24 pages
- Publisher: Bedsit Press; 1st edition (1 Nov 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0956738583
- ISBN-13: 978-0956738585
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 17.4 x 0.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 528,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The first volume of The Undisputed King of Nothing is about a worldwide pandemic with one survivor, and his lonely life in post-apocalyptic England. The drawings are grim and often show a bleak environment, creating a strong sense of the apocalypse. There is no speech in the comic, as the text is reproduced in voiceover and reflects the thoughts of the protagonist. These stories of his daily routine again let you know that he understandably has fears for the future. Through this the reader dwells ever deeper on the depressive but simultaneously optimistic world the survivor lives in. This is an intense reading experience. It has a similar unsettling feel to that of 'The Road'. I felt right with it and after the surprising cliffhanger I cannot wait to see how it continues. I hope for the second part as soon as possible! Conclusion: The Undisputed Kind of Nothing is a short, but intense apocalyptic comic, that is an essential recommendation for fans of the genre. If you liked books like 'The Road', you'll love this. -- --blackfear.de
The Undisputed King of Nothing is a fascinating new post-apocalyptic comic series by Paul Stapleton. The comic follows a man as he grapples with being the last known survivor of a pandemic that wipes out the world s human population. Due to his unique immunity to the virus, the protagonist becomes The Undisputed King of Nothing . Being the King of Nothing is not easy. The struggle to survive on a practical level is hard work. The loneliness is almost unbearable. Left alone with his endless thoughts, he struggles with his sanity. The Undisputed King of Nothing is survival from a British perspective. You could almost hear Pink Floyd playing in the background - "Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way". The dire nature of the situation is tempered with a dry, witty humor that is quite enjoyable. The Undisputed King of Nothing is a thinking man's apocalypse. In terms of enemies, zombies and violent raiders pale in comparison to a ruminating mind left alone in an empty world. --apocalypticfiction.com
The Undisputed King of Nothing is a fascinating new post-apocalyptic comic series by Paul Stapleton. The comic follows a man as he grapples with being the last known survivor of a pandemic that wipes out the world s human population. Due to his unique immunity to the virus, the protagonist becomes The Undisputed King of Nothing . Being the King of Nothing is not easy. The struggle to survive on a practical level is hard work. The loneliness is almost unbearable. Left alone with his endless thoughts, he struggles with his sanity. The Undisputed King of Nothing is survival from a British perspective. You could almost hear Pink Floyd playing in the background - "Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way". The dire nature of the situation is tempered with a dry, witty humor that is quite enjoyable. The Undisputed King of Nothing is a thinking man's apocalypse. In terms of enemies, zombies and violent raiders pale in comparison to a ruminating mind left alone in an empty world. --apocalypticfiction.com
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The Undisputed King Of Nothing is a comic series set several months after a global pandemic has wiped out the vast majority of the human race. Seen through the eyes of who is so far the only survivor, it will focus on life in England through the weeks and months following.
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Format:Paperback
I loved this. It's a heartfelt and realistic take on the post-apocolyptic genre done in a charming comic books style. But don't be fooled. There's some deep philosophy going on, and for a short book it made me think a lot. Wonderful.
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I love all of Paul Stapleton's comics. He has in his writing and drawing that rare and full understanding of humanity, which is matched only by writers like Terry Pratchett and Alan Moore. I've read all his comics set in the town of Brighton, UK, and have gasped aloud at how much I recognise the characters he's drawn. In The Undisputed King Of Nothing he's writing one of my favourite genre's: Post-Apocalypse. I was never massively into Zombie stuff, but loved post-nuclear, post-deadly-virus type scenarios and read these avidly when I was a teenager, and have come back to recently. There's a depth to characters in these kind of situations that you just don't get with zombie stories. Loneliness, madness, and just trying to hold on: It's wonderfully unsettling in all the right ways. For people who ever read Children of The Dust, or who enjoyed The Road, this one is for you.
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I used to read a lot more comics than I do now, which is a shame. Many things have come along to steal the time I used to put aside for comics and it's nice to know that one can come along that can divert my attention.
I've always enjoyed a good post-apocalyptic story - I guess that my dissatisfaction with the dystopia we live in to some degree makes the thought of living in a world where all of society has been swept away an appealing one - but so many of them have a hero-type cast in the role of the main protagonist it's become a very clichéd genre. From the first inked lines of the broken and deserted suburbia to the thought-provoking and insightful text, it's obvious that The Undisputed King Of Nothing breaks out of this mould as we view the empty streets through the eyes and thoughts of an ordinary man. Part one is an excellent start to the tale and promises to unfold across future issues into a story well worth reading. Can't wait for part two!
In the kingdom of the dead, the living man is king.
I've always enjoyed a good post-apocalyptic story - I guess that my dissatisfaction with the dystopia we live in to some degree makes the thought of living in a world where all of society has been swept away an appealing one - but so many of them have a hero-type cast in the role of the main protagonist it's become a very clichéd genre. From the first inked lines of the broken and deserted suburbia to the thought-provoking and insightful text, it's obvious that The Undisputed King Of Nothing breaks out of this mould as we view the empty streets through the eyes and thoughts of an ordinary man. Part one is an excellent start to the tale and promises to unfold across future issues into a story well worth reading. Can't wait for part two!
In the kingdom of the dead, the living man is king.
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