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GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN
 Critically-acclaimed creator
Gilbert Hernandez, Time Magazine's "Hot Pick for comics creator of
2001" (along with his brother Jaime, for their legendary comic Love and
Rockets) brings his inimitable charm and wit to VERTIGO with the
5-issue miniseries, GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN. In the spirit of
filmmakers David Lynch and Pedro Almodovar, Gilbert's colorful cast and
irreverent sensibilities fuel a story that defies all genres and
stereotypes of contemporary fiction.
Written and illustrated by
Hernandez, GRIP begins when Mike Chang wakes up one day in the middle of a
busy street. Exactly where he is and who he is are the least of his
problems. At the moment, Mike's being chased by a group of heavily armed
thugs known as The Overboys, while spewing out inane phrases and shaking
uncontrollably as he runs for his life. And although he doesn't recognize
his reflection, this is not a simple case of amnesia. Mike Chang's worst
nightmares about gender, identity and conspiracy theories have collided —
and who he was is far less frightening than what he's about to become.
In his quest for answers, Mike
encounters a detective (and his grandmother), a strange dwarf couple, the
silent Mystery Girls, and a smooth-talking know-it-all who may be Mike's
partner in crime…if only he could be trusted. But who are they all to
Mike? And then there's Mike's skin. It doesn't just seem to have a life of
its own. It really does...and it's about to go exploring.
At once a horrific sci-fi
thriller and a mysterious romantic adventure, GRIP is a unique and quirky
story about the world at large and coming to grips with the skin you're
in.
This project is supported with
a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at
www.dccomics.com.
GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN
is a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for
mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a
cover price of $2.50 U.S.
WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES
So far DC has announced two of
four VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true
horrors of World War II. The third of these 64-page Specials, WAR
STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES, finds Ennis collaborating with the legendary
artist of WATCHMEN, Dave Gibbons, offering a breathtaking look at war you
won't soon forget.
 SCREAMING EAGLES begins with
an elderly soldier reminiscing about his days in WWII. His kids and
grandkids are always asking him what it was like, how he got through it
all, and how he survived. But he only has one answer for them…
To learn that answer, they
must listen to him as he recounts the waning days of the war in Europe,
where a battle-weary sergeant and the remnants of his decimated squad are
sent to scout a remote chateau on the German front. What they find is a
treasure trove of Nazi plunder and stolen luxuries the likes of which they
never imagined in the previous months of bloody fighting. But they quickly
find that sometimes having it easy can test a soldier's resolve as much as
the worst firefight.
And the old soldier's answer?
You'll just have to read SCREAMING EAGLES to find out, as both Ennis and
Gibbons deliver one of their strongest efforts ever in this instant
classic.
This project is supported with
house ads.
WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES is
a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot co-edited by Tony Bedard and Will Dennis and is
suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 21
with a cover price of $4.95 U.S.
100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW
TRADE PAPERBACK
The shadowy and dangerous
world of 100 BULLETS pulls another life into its web of intrigue in 100
BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW, collecting the Eisner Award-winning
storyline in the third trade paperback of writer Brian Azzarello and
artist Eduardo Risso's acclaimed hardboiled crime series.
 HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW
returns us to the gritty streets of the inner city, where the mysterious
Agent Graves hands a young man called Loop Hughes one of his "special"
briefcases. Taking the information provided, Loop tracks down his
long-deserted father, who begins to introduce him to the world of mob
enforcement. But Agent Graves, as always, has hidden motives for his
actions, and in the violence that inevitably follows his generosity, more
of his conspiracy is revealed — and still more questions are raised.
Reprinting issues #15-19 of
this modern noir classic, 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW
features a brand-new cover painting by series cover artist Dave Johnson,
and a special introduction by John Singleton.
This project is supported with
house ads.
100 BULLETS is a 128-page
trade paperback from VERTIGO and is suggested for mature readers. It
arrives in comic-book stores November 28 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S.
AMERICAN CENTURY #9
"…an escape into a secret,
cynical world where morality drains out like blood into a gutter." —
Time.com
 VERTIGO's ongoing series
AMERICAN CENTURY has been wowing critics and fans alike, and new readers
now have a chance to jump in on the action with AMERICAN CENTURY #9
— a perfect entry point issue written by series regulars Howard Chaykin &
David Tischman, with guest art by Warren Pleece (THE MONARCHY) and a
striking painted cover by John Van Fleet.
In "Route 66," a
self-contained story, series star Harry Kraft, on his way out of Los
Angeles, is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But when he
makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde who'll do
anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish mechanic. Harry
loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him commit murder?
Discover why AMERICAN CENTURY
has readers talking about one of the most interesting new characters
around — Harry Kraft — and his daring adventures through a 1950s America
steeped in sordid scandal, blatant hypocrisy and repressed sensuality.
AMERICAN CENTURY #9 is a
32-page from VERTIGO edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature
readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of
$2.50 U.S.
COMICS
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7th |
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100 BULLETS #30
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave
Johnson
In stores November 7. "Contrabandolero,"
Part 3 of 3. As Wylie Times comes closer to crossing the Mexican
border with his mysterious cargo, he finds himself closer to the edge than
he'd care to be. Mixed up with some very dangerous people, Wylie finds
himself outclassed, outwitted, and out of time. His only hope: a certain
femme fatale. Too bad she's more dangerous than any scam he could dream
up.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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THE BOOKS OF MAGIC:
RECKONINGS TP — NEW PRINTING
Written by John Ney Rieber; art by Peter Snejbjerg, Peter Gross, John
Ridgway, and Michael Wm. Kaluta; cover by Kaluta
In stores November 7. Previously out of
print, this much-demanded trade paperback — the third trade in THE
BOOKS OF MAGIC collection — is now back in print, collecting THE BOOKS
OF MAGIC #14-20. Tim Hunter must brave the deepest recesses of Hell to
rescue all of the friends the demon Barbatos has successfully seduced.
MATURE READERS
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95 |
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THE CRUSADES #9
Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones and Ron Randall;
painted cover by Dean OrmstonIn
stores November 7. There's a new man in ravishing fact-checker Venus
Kostopikas's life. But is he a rakish reporter with an offer she can't
refuse? Is he a calculating cop caught between an ax and a hard place?
Or is he a man named "Godfrey" who rides the night streets stabbing
stomachs and smashing skulls in the name of justice?
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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LUCIFER #20
Written by Mike Carey; art by Dean Ormston; painted cover by
Christopher MoellerIn stores
November 7. In "The Thunder Sermon," a riveting stand alone issue,
two teenagers scale the harrowing, ever-changing architecture that is
Lux, Lucifer's L.A. home, risking their lives and ultimately far more
for a glimpse of The Morningstar's gate. Meanwhile, Lucifer receives
uninvited visitors — and an ultimatum.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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| November
14th |
GRIP: THE STRANGE
WORLD OF MEN #1
Written and illustrated by Gilbert Hernandez; cover by Hernandez
In stores November 14. Indie comics'
creator Gilbert Hernandez makes his VERTIGO debut with this bizarre
and truly unique miniseries. Mike Chang's worst nightmares about
gender, identity and conspiracy theories are about to collide — and
come true. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (1 of 5), $2.50 |
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HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #5
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John
BoltonIn stores November 14. Tim
and Kalesh continue following the devastation that the Red Man has
left behind. But in order to fight him, Tim must find his soul name,
and undergo a painful Lakelander ritual.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN #51
Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos;
cover by MoebiusIn stores
November 14. Mitchell Royce doesn't just smoke. He's not one of those
people who goes through a pack a day. He goes through one lung a
month. He's stressed. He's stressed because he's been reminded by
Spider Jerusalem of what journalism means. And because, since the
corruption at The Word swelled up to take them both down, he's been
digging for dirt. And he's got it. Mitchell Royce, two-fisted editor —
scared as hell...
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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21st |
AMERICAN CENTURY #9
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Warren Pleece;
painted cover by John Van Fleet
In stores November 21. A stand-alone issue and a perfect entry
point for new readers! "Route 66": On his way out of Los Angeles,
Harry Kraft is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But
when he makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde
who'll do anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish
mechanic. Harry loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him
commit murder? For more information, see the
feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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OUTLAW NATION #15
Written by Jamie Delano; art by Goran Parlov and Goran Sudzuka;
painted cover by Glenn FabryIn
stores November 21. Martin "The Devil Kid" is sliding down the
slippery slope to Hell in a welter of blood and gore, and it looks as
if Lola is along for the ride. With the Feds closing in with lethal
force, Jenny is terrified for her son. She knows time is running out,
but the situation is beyond her influence, and she is losing faith in
Story. Story knows his own deadline is looming and he should be
writing a way out of this mess…but does he have the words to do it?
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Dave Gibbons; photo cover
In stores November 21. The third of
four double-sized Specials exploring the true horrors of World War II.
In the waning days of the war in Europe, a battle-weary sergeant and
the remnants of his decimated squad find a treasure trove of Nazi
plunder and stolen luxuries the likes of which they could only dream
of in the previous months of bloody fighting. But they quickly find
that sometimes having it easy can test a soldier's resolve as much as
the worst firefight. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
64 pages, $4.95 |
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28th |
100 BULLETS: HANG UP
ON THE HANG LOW TP
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave
Johnson and RissoIn stores
November 28. The shadowy and dangerous world of 100 BULLETS pulls
another life into its web of intrigue in this third trade paperback
collection, reprinting issues #15-19 of this modern noir
classic. HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW brings us back to the gritty streets
of the inner city, where the mysterious Agent Graves hands a young man
called Loop one of his "special" briefcases, and things only get worse
from there. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
128 pages, Trade Paperback, $9.95 |
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ANGEL AND THE APE #4
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Philip Bond;
cover by Arthur AdamsIn stores
November 28. The hilarious conclusion to the eccentric miniseries.
Who did it? Who killed Bambi? From Bahbi Ganooszh to Dwight Kaywight,
Angel and Sam have assembled all the suspects for a drawing room
denouement that is certain to be shocking — after all, it's the last
issue!
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (4 of 4), $2.95 |
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CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #7
Written by Robert Rodi; art by Yannick Paquette and Mark Farmer; cover
by Brian StelfreezeIn stores
November 28. "Go-Go A-Go-Go." After quarrelling with Angela, Go-Go
tries to lose himself in New York's gay club scene. But after a night
of revelry, a chance encounter results in his being bashed…by Angela!
Is it really happening, or is it bad vibes from a party drug?
Disturbing doubts take shape in this stand-alone issue.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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HELLBLAZER #168
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Giuseppe Camuncoli; painted cover
by Tim BradstreetIn stores
November 28. "A Fresh Coat of Red Paint" — a stand-alone issue.
John Constantine finds himself craving something he's been missing for
awhile: a night on the town. Trouble is, Constantine's not the only
lost soul out for a good time. When he crosses paths with a group of
lonely old ladies out to spend their social security checks and a
prostitute willing to give him anything he wants, the real fun
begins.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE
CORINTHIAN #2
Written by Darko Macan; art by Danijel Zezelj; painted cover by Dave
McKeanIn stores November 28.
VERTIGO's newest miniseries continues. Venice, 1920. The dark
mirror known as The Corinthian is desperate to find someone to teach
him how to kill. His intended prey, former wartime adversary Charles
Constantine has proven to be too much of a coward. So the Corinthian
sets his sights on Charles's eclectically morbid accomplice, Coco. The
social dynamics of Europe's upper class and the working class are
exposed as police brutality and a nasty parade of bullets give the
Corinthian the upper hand in this twisted tale of horror.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (2 of 3), $2.50 |
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| Relist |
PREACHER: DEAD OR
ALIVE — THE COLLECTED COVERS HC - relist
Text by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry; painted art and cover by Fabry
In stores November 21. A hardcover
collection featuring every PREACHER cover painting (including trade
paperbacks and Specials) by superstar artist Glenn Fabry is reoffered,
with running commentary by Garth Ennis and Fabry.
MATURE READERS
192 pages, Hardcover, $29.95 |
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THE WITCHING HOUR HC —
relist
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Art Thibert
In stores November 7. The bewitching
hardcover that featured the VERTIGO debut of writer Jeph Loeb, and the
VERTIGO return of artist Chris Bachalo is reoffered.
MATURE READERS
160 pages, Hardcover, $29.95 |
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