The year is 1953. As the value of oil skyrockets, global power brokers are taking an increased interest in the ruling political regimes of the Middle East. British agents have controlled Iranian oil exports for a generation, with the tacit approval of the Shah, but the landscape there has started to change. Democratically elected prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh's calls to overthrow the elites and take back Iran resonates among the people, and immediately American, British, and Persian agents begin to hatch plans for insurrection. Deals are made behind closed doors. Every actor has a stake. Iran's oil will flow to the West, by any means necessary. Operation Ajax is the story of the CIA coup that removed Mossadegh and reinstalled the monarchy. Produced by a team of award-winning artists and based on an award-winning interactive storytelling app, Operation Ajax is a thrilling tale of real-life intrigue.
The year is 1953. As the value of oil skyrockets, global power brokers are taking an increased interest in the ruling political regimes of the Middle East. British agents have controlled Iranian oil exports for a generation, with the tacit approval of the Shah, but the landscape there has started to change. Democratically elected prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh's calls to overthrow the elites and take back Iran resonates among the people, and immediately American, British, and Persian agents begin to hatch plans for insurrection. Deals are made behind closed doors. Every actor has a stake. Iran's oil will flow to the West, by any means necessary. Operation Ajax is the story of the CIA coup that removed Mossadegh and reinstalled the monarchy. Produced by a team of award-winning artists and based on an award-winning interactive storytelling app, Operation Ajax is a thrilling tale of real-life intrigue.
Graphic true-life spy thriller about the CIA mission that overthrew Iran's democracy
Mike de Seve is an Emmy-nominated animation writer and director who has worked for Dreamworks, Cartoon Network, NBC, the CW, and Warner Brothers on projects such as Madagascar, Shrek 2, and the original Beavis and Butthead. Daniel Burwen is the founder and Creative Director of Cognito Comics.
A stunning and truly immersive experience-a story of oil and
espionage that details the deceit, action, and intrigue behind one
of the biggest blows to Iran's continuing fight for freedom.
Aesthetically beautiful.
*Reza Aslan, author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus
Nazareth*
Important stories that grab you because of their artistry and their
beautiful images.
*Amy Goodman*
Operation Ajax offers a riveting narrative . It's an excellent
introduction to this pivotal moment in modern history, and an
important contribution to a fraught historical record.
*PopMatters*
An ambitious work of artistry.
*Brian Thies, comic book artist, Star Wars: Legacy, Winter
Soldier*
Emotionally and politically charged, Operation Ajax delivers a
convincing narrative that derives its drama not from its impressive
presentation or dramatic fury, but from uncomfortable truths.
*Kevin Hanna, comic book writer and artist, The Clockwork Girl,
Creature Academy*
One of the coolest media experiences I've seen on the iPad.
*New York Times (in praise of the Operation Ajax app)*
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