America, 2031. TV star Reuben Flagg is drafted to protect the citizens of Chicago as a Plexus Ranger, having pretended to be one onscreen. The inexperienced Flagg must tackle an America blighted by a biased and oppressive media, dubious 'wars', widespread political corruption and environmental disaster... Never-before-collected, this bitingly prescient satirical series is an all-time classic...

Howard Chaykin's American Flagg! is one of the key moments in '80s comics history. As much of a phenomenon as Watchmen and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - American Flagg! was a massive-selling hit, breaking new ground in comics storytelling and influencing a generation of writers and artists.

American Flagg! is set in 2031, in a world ravaged by nuclear conflict, environmental disasters, and nationalism that had driven the United States government - and the corporation that owned it - to the relative safety of the planet Mars. TV star Reuben Flagg is famous for portraying a Plexus Ranger on TV, so is drafted in order to protect the inhabitants of Chicago.

The inexperienced Flagg must tackle an America blighted by a biased and oppressive media, dubious “wars”, widespread political corruption and environmental disaster...

The second volume sees Reuben and Mandy continuing to fight the good fight against a seemingly endless stream of villains.

This volume also gives a quick rundown of Mandy's history - from child to how she's learned her skills that would eventually prove useful for her missions with Reuben. There's also a recipe for Reuben Flagg's Spaghetti Frittata.

Those that remember this comic from it's original release will have to add this to their collection - and anyone who's never read it before is in for a treat.

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Nick Smithson