IGN BEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL AWARD WINNER Inspired by true events, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD is a provocative, visually spectacular graphic novel that follows four lions who escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during the American invasion of Iraq. Celebrating 20 years since it was first published, this special anniversary edition features a new cover and never-before-seen extras from Saga writer Brian K. Vaughan and Spectators artist Niko Henrichon. Select praise for PRIDE OF BAGHDAD: "Seems destined to cement the reputation of Brian K. Vaughan as one of the best writers to grace the medium in many years." —VARIETY "Lushly illustrated by Niko Henrichon." — THE NEW YORK TIMES "A brightly colored tragedy, Pride of Baghdad is as unblinking as the perils faced every day in the real Iraq." — USA TODAY "You can put it right next to Watchmen . It's that good." — IGN IGN Best Original Graphic Novel Award , 2006 ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten , 2007 Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books for Young Adults , 2007 Illinois Abraham Lincoln High School Award , 2010 New Hampshire The Flume: Teen Reader's Choice Award , 2009 New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Awards, Fiction Gr 9-12 , 2009 Vermont Green Mountain Book Award , 2009 "This is an important work, strongly recommended for all adult collections." ― Library Journal (starred review) "Lavishly drawn, and devastating...Vaughan has his marvelously imagined characters debate the concept of freedom versus desire for safety...the total effect is memorable." ― Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Deeply moving." ― LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW (starred review) "Vaughan and Henrichon have created a great allegory about the casualties of war, without focusing on the obvious. Despite using animals, the creators tell a very human story about what freedom means, and the very human cost of war." ― The Comic Book Teacher Brian K. Vaughan is the Eisner and Hugo Award-winning writer/co-creator of multiple critically acclaimed series including Saga, Paper Girls , and Y: The Last Man , as well as the upcoming graphic novel Spectators with artist Niko Henrichon, who he last collaborated with on Pride of Baghdad . Vaughan lives with his family in Los Angeles, where he occasionally dabbles in film and television, though he’s always happiest making comics. Niko Henrichon is a French-Canadian comic book artist currently residing in southern France. He is best known for his work on the graphic novel 'Pride of Baghdad,' written by Brian K. Vaughan. Henrichon has made significant contributions to American comics, working with iconic publishers on titles such as 'Doctor Strange,' 'New Mutants,' 'X-Men,' 'Spider-Man,' 'Marvel Knights,' and 'Fables.' His work on the 'Meet the Skrulls' miniseries played a pivotal role in the development of the recent 'Secret Invasion' Marvel TV show. In addition to his American projects, Henrichon has made a name for himself in the French comic scene. He illustrated 'Noé,' a graphic adaptation of the Biblical tale by director Darren Aronofsky, as well as two volumes in the 'Metabaron' universe, collaborating with renowned writer Alejandro Jodorowsky. Recently, he illustrated the first volume of the series 'Fang,' written by Joe Kelly.