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Grade 10 Up–This book continues the story of the mild-mannered speechwriter who, after having his mind transferred to a superpowered, nearly indestructible body, finds his life changed forever. One of the central themes of this series is Concretes efforts to maintain some semblance of a normal life. Here, he hears the call of Hollywood. Faced with extreme budgetary issues, the producers of a fantasy/action film hire him–not as an actor, but to cut their special-effects budget by putting his abilities to use. Concrete spends his days tossing boulders, tearing down sets, and even powering the shell of a car careening through a city street. Much of the action works as wry satirical commentary on the art and fakery of filmdom. Chadwicks visual style is at the same high level as in previous volumes; black-and-white drawings lend an odd sense of realism to the impossible happenings. Originally published in four separate issues, Creature is the longest Concrete story to date. Chadwick makes full use of the extra space, working in layers of satire and mixing in a few subplots with side characters. But the heart of the story–and its main appeal–lies firmly within the well-developed, and ever-evolving, character of Concrete. Through it, the author continues to show what the medium of superhero comics can do in the hands of someone willing to push the boundaries just a little bit.–Matthew L. Moffett, Fords Theatre Society, Washington, DC
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The being known to the world as Concrete is a gentle, reflective soul whose intelligence was transplanted into a seven-foot, granitelike body with astonishing strength and heightened senses. It's hardly surprising, then, when Hollywood comes calling in the form of the producers of low-budget fantasy flick Rulers of the Omniverse. They want Concrete not to star in their epic, however, but to use his powers to perform the movie's special effects. Far from the usual superhero challenges, those that Concrete and the rest of the crew face include an interfering new studio head, the director getting fired, and an on-set accident--for which Concrete is blamed--that threatens to shut down production entirely. Chadwick has dabbled in the movie industry, and his firsthand experience imparts behind-the-scenes verisimilitude. This 1991 story was the longest Concrete tale to date, allowing Chadwick additional room to emphasize characterization--his forte--as accentuated by his delicate, finely wrought drawings. A handful of shorter stories of the same vintage rounds out the book. Gordon Flagg
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