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title: "Pride of Baghdad"
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# Stunning, award-winning artwork 136 pages of immersive storytelling True story-inspired narrative of Baghdad lions Pride of Baghdad

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## Summary

> 🦁 Unleash the power of freedom and art in one unforgettable graphic novel!

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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Gem:** Highly rated with 4.6 stars and praised as a must-have for graphic novel enthusiasts and adult readers alike.
- • **Compact Yet Impactful:** A quick read that leaves a lasting impression, perfect for busy professionals craving meaningful content.
- • **Visually Breathtaking:** Niko Henrichon's artwork delivers cinematic panoramas and expressive animal emotions that redefine graphic novel art.
- • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Explores freedom, survival, and sacrifice against the backdrop of war-torn Baghdad.
- • **Masterful Characterization:** Brian K. Vaughan crafts deeply emotional, unforgettable characters in just 136 pages.

## Overview

Pride of Baghdad is a critically acclaimed graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughan featuring lush artwork by Niko Henrichon. Inspired by true events during the Iraq War, it follows four lions who escape the Baghdad Zoo, exploring profound themes of freedom and survival. With 136 pages of emotionally charged storytelling and breathtaking visuals, it’s a compact yet powerful read highly rated by critics and collectors alike.

## Description

"Deeply moving."— Los Angeles Times Book 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 "This is an important work, strongly recommended for all adult collections."— Library Journal "Seems destined to cement the reputation of Brian K. Vaughan as one of the best writers to grace the medium in many years."— Variety The startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events arrives in a stunning new softcover edition. In his award-winning work on Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon.In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?

Review: Good story. - This Graphic novel arrived in perfect condition. It's a good, yet disturbing true story. As a collector of graphic novels, this is a welcome addition.
Review: Nearly Perfect - This may be the first graphic novel review where I will comment first on the art before the scripting. That's simply because this is the first time I've ever considered that artwork is perfect. I've read somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 graphic novels and Pride of Baghdad is without question the most beautiful. Every pencil line seems perfectly placed - breathtaking panoramas of Baghdad and, most impressively, animals that display emotion on their faces and through body language in a way I didn't know was possible. I've noticed other reviewers complaining that this story seems "thin." Well, I agree to the extent that it only takes about an hour to read. (Although you could spend hours examining the artwork.) However, not all great stories need to last hours and hours. I honestly think that there is no graphic novel writer today who does characterization better than Brian Vaughan. In only a short 136 pages, many of which are nearly absent of dialogue, Vaughan makes the reader completely emotionally invested in each of the four main characters. Vaughan's ability to make the reader identify is absolutely uncanny and the only thing I can think to compare it with is Grant Morrison's We3. The plotting and dialogue are both adequate for the task, but this is really a story about characters. The only complaint I can muster is that Pride of Baghdad pretty much hits you over the head with the author's politics. Usually, this is a complete turn off for me, even if I happen to agree with the author's message. In this case, however, Vaughan does service to both view points on several political issues before letting you know where he stands. Most importantly though, I think he leaves some grey room. Most importantly, the viewpoints are all presented as reasonable in their own right. Like Ex Machina, this is a story for adults who are willing to think a little.

## Features

- Great product!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #172,818 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #216 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels #226 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #614 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 484 Reviews |

## Images

![Pride of Baghdad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LVnT7dARL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good story.
*by F***E on May 8, 2026*

This Graphic novel arrived in perfect condition. It's a good, yet disturbing true story. As a collector of graphic novels, this is a welcome addition.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nearly Perfect
*by D***G on November 6, 2013*

This may be the first graphic novel review where I will comment first on the art before the scripting. That's simply because this is the first time I've ever considered that artwork is perfect. I've read somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 graphic novels and Pride of Baghdad is without question the most beautiful. Every pencil line seems perfectly placed - breathtaking panoramas of Baghdad and, most impressively, animals that display emotion on their faces and through body language in a way I didn't know was possible. I've noticed other reviewers complaining that this story seems "thin." Well, I agree to the extent that it only takes about an hour to read. (Although you could spend hours examining the artwork.) However, not all great stories need to last hours and hours. I honestly think that there is no graphic novel writer today who does characterization better than Brian Vaughan. In only a short 136 pages, many of which are nearly absent of dialogue, Vaughan makes the reader completely emotionally invested in each of the four main characters. Vaughan's ability to make the reader identify is absolutely uncanny and the only thing I can think to compare it with is Grant Morrison's We3. The plotting and dialogue are both adequate for the task, but this is really a story about characters. The only complaint I can muster is that Pride of Baghdad pretty much hits you over the head with the author's politics. Usually, this is a complete turn off for me, even if I happen to agree with the author's message. In this case, however, Vaughan does service to both view points on several political issues before letting you know where he stands. Most importantly though, I think he leaves some grey room. Most importantly, the viewpoints are all presented as reasonable in their own right. Like Ex Machina, this is a story for adults who are willing to think a little.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MUST read - fantastic (true) story and beautiful art!
*by D***D on August 28, 2012*

CGS had a podcast recently giving their Top 5 Graphic Novels, and this was one of them. The story sounded interesting, unique and being based on a true story I bought it. It is now my #1 graphic novel. There is nothing to flaw this book, but I would say if you don't like seeing animals being hurt - then be prepared. Honestly, I'm one of those people who cannot stand watching/reading seeing animals being hurt but do not flinch when, for example, I see the same happen to a human in a movie or book. But, the art is so good and not overly graphic, and the story cannot be missed. Considering the animals are given such personality, I was saddened by the story but it wasn't too much of a kick in the guts so don't be put off by what potentially might happen to the pride of lions. Given it is something different to the usual 'capes and cowl' books, you should not miss this. A MUST BUY!

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