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Instant USA Today bestseller

Featured in Cosmopolitan, Parade, the Los Angeles Times, and The Hollywood Reporter

“Thrilling.” ―Wall Street Journal

Alex Segura, award–winning author of Secret Identity, returns with a clever and escapist standalone sequel set in the world of comic books. In the present day, a comics legend is…

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Alter Ego is a sharp, suspenseful exploration of creativity, legacy, and the dark side of the comics industry. Centered on Annie Bustamante, a filmmaker and comic artist offered the chance to reboot a forgotten superhero, the novel unfolds as both a mystery and a meditation on artistic ownership—what it means to tell stories that may not be entirely yours. As Annie digs deeper into the tangled history of The Legendary Lynx, she uncovers secrets that blur the line between art and exploitation. Segura, himself a veteran of the comics world and all around great guy, writes with insider precision and…

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