''THE DEAL,'' Part One There were seven, possessing the power of gods, and representing all that could be right with the world. But now... he is the Last. As humanity stands on the brink of annihilation, he is our only hope. And he hates us for what we''ve done. From the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer of ECHOES, Tumor and Elk''s Run comes a dynamic new take on how far mankind will stoop to survive.