The Banks
The Banks by Roxane Gay, published by TKO Studios, LLC. on December 1, 2019, is a graphic novel that presents a high-stakes heist thriller centered around three generations of women from the Banks family in Chicago. Over the course of fifty years, these women have established themselves as the city’s most successful thieves by adhering to a simple rule: never get greedy. However, the youngest member of the family discovers a potentially life-changing heist that could unite them for one last score and provide an opportunity to avenge a loved one.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves themes of crime and family dynamics, exploring the complexities of loyalty and ambition within the context of a thrilling heist. The story delves into the challenges faced by the Banks women as they navigate escalating tensions and threats in their pursuit of a significant windfall. With 155 pages of engaging artwork by Ming Doyle, this edition offers a unique blend of crime, mystery, and fiction, highlighting the experiences of African American women in a gripping tale.
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A high-stakes heist thriller about the most daring and successful thieves in Chicago: three generations of women from the Banks family.
For fifty years the women of the Banks family have been the most successful thieves in Chicago by following one simple rule: never get greedy. But when the youngest Banks stumbles upon the heist of a lifetime, the potential windfall may be enough to bring three generations of thieves together for one incredible score and the chance to avenge a loved one taken too soon.
From NY Times bestselling writer Roxane Gay (Hunger; Black Panther) and artist Ming Doyle (The Kitchen).
“The Banks is the best kind of heist story: a sharp, tight robbery with escalating tensions and threats coming from every direction.” – The A.V. Club
“It will leave most readers smiling at the end of their journeys with the Banks family.” – The Beat
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