--- product_id: 5390767 title: "The Death-Ray Hardcover – October 11, 2011" brand: "daniel clowes" price: "€ 37.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5390767-the-death-ray-hardcover-october-11-2011 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Death-Ray Hardcover – October 11, 2011 **Brand:** daniel clowes **Price:** € 37.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Death-Ray Hardcover – October 11, 2011 by daniel clowes - **How much does it cost?** € 37.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5390767-the-death-ray-hardcover-october-11-2011) ## Best For - daniel clowes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted daniel clowes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Death-Ray Hardcover – October 11, 2011 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sCGaa5D-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daniel Clowes' harsh interpretation of the superhero motif. *by A***H on December 31, 2016* The caveat? You won't find a hero in the titular death ray's possessor, Andy. The tragic romanticism all the way to the ideological righteousness typically found on behalf of the "hero" in this genre, is either starkly absent, or completely manufactured on the parts of both Andy and his loudmouth friend Louie.The physical capabilities bestowed upon Andy via super strength activated by nicotine, and a bizarre yellow gun that simply erases living creatures from existence, pervert his very foundations of thought. Transforming him from a lonely - somewhat naive - teen, into a narcissistic, embittered ideologue on course for self destruction with unspeakable consequences for those unfortunate enough to cross his path on a bad day.Terrifying moments include Andy and Louie attempting to "test" a bully in order to determine whether he should be removed from existence by the death ray or not, and Andy lurking about his ailing Pappy's bedside with the death ray in hand.If you give this book the time of day, you'll never look at Batman & Robin or Captain America the same way again.I'd also be remiss not to mention what a beautiful book this is. Apart from Clowes art (there are nods to Kirby and Ditko here) this a beautiful hardcover in an oversized format. Fantastic binding and big thick pages. One of Clowes' best deserves it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeping the faith *by Q***. on January 13, 2012* I grew up rabidly devouring comic books as a kid. (As a child of the 90's I could still get Star Wars and Sonic the Hedgehog comics at the local grocery stores and gas stations.) But as I grew older, fewer and fewer comics grabbed my interest and I lost touch with the comics community. In college I really became interested in postmodernism and "snobby literature." I hadn't picked up a comic book in years when a friend handed me his copy of David Petersen's Mouse Guard. Needless to say, it awakened the passion for comics that I hadn't felt in years.I guess what I'm trying to say is that every so often a comic book comes along that is so freaking cool that it reminds me of what it felt like to sit on my living room floor and revel in the sheer awesomeness of outlandish costumes and word balloons. The Death-Ray is one of these books. The oversize edition lets you really pour over the artwork, the story quality has the right amount of depth, and the premise has a pitch perfect blend of whimsy without seeming overly silly. Check it out if you need your faith in the graphic medium restored. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read The Death-Ray! *by S***S on October 20, 2011* The Death Ray is a `classic Clowes tale;' a coming of age of story of sorts, where the main character stumbles upon his unlikely superpower. It is a dark, but funny look at growing up and a "what would you do if..." situation. The characters struggle with loneliness, selfishness, and acceptance. The artwork has a classic comic book style, that nicely contrasts the cynical and blunt moments in the story.I happen to have the comic-book original (as printed in Eight Ball), and there isn't any new content that I noticed - no new artwork or original plans for the book. This version has a wonderful hardcover binding, and the artwork is crisper and brighter than my copy of Eight Ball, so I'm glad I bought it. It's a joy to read and looks fantastic. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5390767-the-death-ray-hardcover-october-11-2011](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5390767-the-death-ray-hardcover-october-11-2011) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*