Poverty, revenge, religion and violence: Comics creator Sal Abbinantis The Hostage (Episode 558)

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 3:53 a.m.

\u201cThis hostage was not born. It was not sent. It was the dream of the kids that never felt sorry for themselves.\u201d

\u201cThe Hostage\u201d is a new graphic novel from independent comic artist Sal Abbinanti that tells the story of poverty-stricken children in Rio de Janeiro who summon a spirit to protect\u2026 and avenge them. Sal\u2019s Kickstartering the graphic novel right now, and he joins me tonight on Car Con Carne.