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Vertigo - June 2003


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FEATURE ARTICLES


Somebody stole America. They’re stealing it back.
THE LOSERS

     Once the Losers were an elite U.S. Special Forces unit operating as the covert bloody hand of America in the world's most dangerous flashpoints from Colombia to Africa to Iraq. And since every mission could easily have been their last, this crew always played the game like they had nothing to lose...the dirtier the job, the better they liked it. Until they stumbled across a dirty "little" C.I.A. secret they couldn't ignore.

Click For Larger Image     THE LOSERS is a hard-hitting new ongoing crime/espionage series mixing real-world situations with widescreen action, written by Andy Diggle (HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE, 2000 AD), with art and covers by Jock (2000 AD, HELLBLAZER).

     What the Losers uncovered about the C.I.A. cut straight to the heart of the intelligence community: a cynical betrayal of the principles America is supposed to stand for. And when the Losers refused to play along, elements within the Agency had them assassinated, claiming the unit was killed in action in a tragic helicopter crash.

     Now the Losers are back together, seriously ticked off, and looking for payback. They’re the ultimate high-stakes heist crew, declaring war on the organization that stabbed them in the back. And in the process, proving that when the enemy thinks you’re “dead,” you’ve got nothing to lose.

     Like issue #1 of the red hot Y: THE LAST MAN, THE LOSERS #1 is a super-sized 40-page comic at the regular single-issue price. For fans of 100 BULLETS, PREACHER and Queen & Country, or movies like Ocean’s 11, Three Kings and Heat, THE LOSERS is the comic book you’ve been waiting for.

     This project is supported with trade and house ads, a full-color poster, an 8-page preview in 100 BULLETS #45, and a minisite at www.vertigo.com.

     THE LOSERS is an ongoing VERTIGO series suggested for mature readers and edited by Will Dennis. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 25 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.


THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW
SOFTCOVER

     A television legend. Star of stage and screen. Successful entrepreneur…and a fat, obnoxious, beer-swilling loudmouth of questionable morals and taste. Yes, it’s Cowboy Wally! VERTIGO is proud to re—present Eisner Award-winning creator Kyle Baker’s 1988 black-and-white cult classic in a handsome new softcover edition of the groundbreaking artist’s first graphic novel.

Click For Larger Image     There’s never a dull moment in THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW, the colossal chronicle of hubris, humor and utter lack of humility, all from the twisted mind of writer-illustrator Kyle Baker (WHY I HATE SATURN, YOU ARE HERE, KING DAVID, Truth: Red, White & Black).

     THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW examines the career of TV and film’s most notorious figure, a man who gleefully foists all manner of unscrupulous, unwholesome and downright unhealthy diversions upon his audience. Thrill to the rampaging historical inaccuracy of his French Foreign Legion spectacle, Sands of Blood! Feel the sheer majesty of the unthinkable, 20-minute version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet! Quake before the blasphemy of A Cowboy Wally Christmas! Wallow in an orgy of frenzied media attention and Senate subcommittee hearings!

     This project is supported with house ads, a promotional bookmark, and a minisite at www.vertigo.com.

     THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW is a 128-page black-and-white VERTIGO softcover suggested for mature readers that measures 8 1/8” x 10 7/8”. It arrives in comic-book stores June 11 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S.


UNDERCOVER GENIE
TRADE PAPERBACK

     Ever wonder what irreverent Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Kyle Baker does when he’s not creating groundbreaking graphic novels like WHY I HATE SATURN, YOU ARE HERE, and KING DAVID? His is a fertile mind, brimming over with diverse, unbridled musings. Now those ruminations have been corralled into this one-of-a-kind collection.

Click For Larger Image     UNDERCOVER GENIE is a 128-page collection that takes the reader on a guided tour through the artist’s skewed observations on the pitfalls of relationships, the absurdity of cultural assimilation, the strange ways of men and women, the adventures of God, and Ghost Chimp, M.D. All this, plus a dazzling cornucopia of illustrations, gags and just plain loopy fun! This wonderful material first appeared in such publications as Instant Piano, New York, the New York Daily News, the Village Voice, Vibe, POV and Guitar World.

     A visual and verbal delight for newcomers and old fans alike, UNDERCOVER GENIE is a must for lovers of post-modern wit and illustrative excellence. So what are you waiting for? Be a man and check it out!

     This project is supported with house ads, a promotional bookmark, and a minisite at www.vertigo.com.

     UNDERCOVER GENIE is a 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers that measures 8 1/8” x 10 7/8”. It arrives in comic-book stores June 18 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S.


From the acclaimed creator of FABLES…
PROPOSITION PLAYER
TRADE PAPERBACK

     FABLES was one of the surprise hits of 2002, with issues and the first collection selling out quickly. Now re-discover the first VERTIGO miniseries by critically acclaimed writer and FABLES creator Bill Willingham that puts a pro poker player in the middle of a battle between two celestial beings over a handful of souls.

Click For Larger Image     When professional poker player Joey Martin collects vouchers for the souls of a roomful of people as a bar prank, he's just anted up for a game he never imagined in PROPOSITION PLAYER, a 144-page trade paperback collecting the original 6-issue miniseries that brought inimitable writer/artist Willingham (FABLES, The Elementals) to VERTIGO. And with art by Willingham, Paul Guinan (CHRONOS) & Ron Randall (THE DREAMING), a new cover by Willingham, and an introduction by professional poker writer and World Series of Poker competitor Jim McManus, PROPOSITION PLAYER is a bet readers won't want to pass up.

     PROPOSITION PLAYER is a caustically funny, deftly satirical story of redemption in the casinos of Las Vegas...and beyond. Joey is a "proposition player" paid by a casino to fill empty seats at high-stakes poker games. Arrogant, talented and strangely likable, he's especially good at talking his way into trouble. Like when, just for kicks, he offers a co-worker a beer in exchange for his soul. After the rest of his colleagues get in on the action, Joey's out a good chunk of change, with nothing to show for it but a pile of his friends' handwritten notes signing over their souls. Joey thinks they're just worthless scraps of paper, but envoys from Heaven and Hell think differently. Suddenly, Joey's caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between celestial powers, with an ever-expanding angel named Bill on one side and the sinfully sexy devil-woman named Hell Mary on the other. How can Vegas’ smoothest talker talk his way out of this?

     This project is supported with house ads.

     PROPOSITION PLAYER is a 144-page VERTIGO trade paperback that is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 4 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S.


COMICS


Click For Larger Image100 BULLETS #45
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave Johnson

"Chill in the Oven," Part 3. Doing hard time can be lonely, but when Lono meets with an unexpected (but very familiar) visitor to the prison, the pot starts stirring to a red-hot boil. And if Loop Hughes thought he had problems before, he really needs to check his head. Plus, a bonus 8-page preview of THE LOSERS, also shipping in June. MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 40 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageAMERICAN CENTURY #25
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Lan Medina and John Stokes; painted cover by Glen Orbik

Kicking off the final AMERICAN CENTURY storyline — the 3-part “Bite the Big Apple” — featuring art by FABLES artist Lan Medina. Harry Kraft takes Manhattan by storm when he gets a gig writing super comic books for a seedy publisher. Beatniks and politics collide as a sexy, Hollywood starlet makes a surprise return and a midget wrestler gets his big break. MATURE READERS

June 18 :: 32 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageBEWARE THE CREEPER #3 (of 5)
Written by Jason Hall; art and cover by Cliff Chiang

Jason Hall's and Cliff Chiang's shocking, sexy take on the Creeper continues with Part 3 of a 5-part miniseries. The Creeper’s “art crimes” take an outrageous turn as our enigmatic anti-hero becomes a cultural phenomenon. But her newfound stature doesn't sit well with the aristocracy or the authorities, as they turn up the heat on their manhunt. Will The Creeper complete her ultimate work of art before her pursuers close in? The chase is on! MATURE READERS

June 18 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageBLOOD AND WATER #4 (of 5)
Written by Judd Winick; art by Tomm Coker; cover by Brian Bolland

The eternal party is over — Adam is confronted with his past, his present, and a future he may never see. But before he can come to grips with his demons, he must deal with his grief, his desire, and a Vampire funeral only immortals can attend. MATURE READERS

June 11 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTHE COWBOY WALLY SHOW SC
Written and illustrated by Kyle Baker; cover by Baker

Kyle Baker’s 1988 cult classic is re-presented in a handsome softcover edition. THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW examines the career of TV and film’s most notorious figure, a man who gleefully foists all manner of unscrupulous, unwholesome and downright unhealthy diversions upon his audience. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

June 11 :: B&W :: 128 pages :: 8 1/8” x 10 7/8” :: $14.95


Clcik For Larger ImageKING DAVID SC — relist
Written and illustrated by Kyle Baker; painted cover by Baker

Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW, the familiar tale of young David's rise to unprecedented power and popularity while under the paranoid scrutiny of King Saul gets the irreverent — yet biblically accurate — treatment that has made Kyle Baker's work acclaimed by both fans and critics alike. MATURE READERS

June 11 :: 160 pages :: 8 1/2" x 11" :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageFABLES #14
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha; painted cover by James Jean

Part 1 of a new storyline — “Storybook Love.” As Snow White slowly recovers from a bullet to the brain, she and Bigby spend a lot of time in each other's company. But when they announce that they'll be vacationing together, all of Fabletown is shocked…and not just because Snow White has never taken a holiday before. The twosome's sudden departure from New York City — and the deadly peril they're about to fall into — is surely no match for the ruthless enemy who's still lurking in the back woods. MATURE READERS

June 11 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageTHE FILTH #12 (of 13)
Written by Grant Morrison; art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; cover by Carlos Segura

The penultimate issue of the 13-issue miniseries! Following last issue's revelations, it's time to meet Mother Dirt and learn the secret origins of the Hand organization and of Life on Earth itself. What are we? Who are we? Why did it have to be his way? Amnesiac Hand officer Ned Slade recovers more horrors from his memory as the pieces of a vast, terrifying jigsaw fall into place. Learn the Hidden History of Existence in THE FILTH #12 — “Schizotype.” MATURE READERS

June 25 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageHELLBLAZER #185
Written by Mike Carey; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet

In “Ordeal,” the second of the linked “Third Worlds” stories, John Constantine meets the children of Cain, faces trial by ordeal, and braves the borders of Eden in his attempt to discover the truth behind the Shadow Dog Legend. MATURE READERS

June 25 :: 32 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageHUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #24
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case and Steve Bird; painted cover by Chris Bachalo

The legendary Stone of Albion, inside which the spirit of Britain has slept for countless years, has been stolen. As Tim and the Walkers race to find the Stone, the hidden purpose of the Triskelle's war against the Merlin is finally revealed. Now Tim must lead his friends in a desperate struggle for the very soul of the nation. MATURE READERS

June 11 :: 32 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageTHE LOSERS #1
Written by Andy Diggle; art and cover by Jock

A hard-hitting crime/espionage series goes behind the veil of the U.S. Intelligence community. When the Losers, once an elite U.S. Special Forces Unit, stumbled onto the C.I.A.’s dirty little secret, their refusal to play along got them murdered…or so the C.I.A. thought. Now the Losers are back, and out for payback against the organization that stabbed them in the back. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

June 25 :: 40 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageLUCIFER #39
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by Christopher Moeller

Part 4 of the 5-part “Naglfar.” Trapped between dead angels and mad gods, Lucifer's shipwrecked crew must face their own inner demons in an issue aptly titled “The Deep.” And there's no help to be had from the Morningstar, as he enters his father's presence for a nasty revelation. MATURE READERS

June 18 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageNEIL GAIMAN & CHARLES VESS' STARDUST SC — relist

A stunning, oversized trade paperback collection of the critically acclaimed "fairy story for adults" by writer Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN, American Gods) and artist Charles Vess (THE SANDMAN, The Book of Ballads and Sagas). The haunting illustrated prose story follows a young man with a magically mixed parentage and the quest he undertakes at a lover's bidding...a quest that takes him to realms he never imagined. MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 224 pages :: 7 1/2" X 11 5/8" :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImagePROPOSITION PLAYER TP
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Willingham, Paul Guinan and Ron Randall; cover by Willingham

Written by acclaimed FABLES creator Bill Willingham! When a professional Vegas poker player collects vouchers for the souls of a roomful of people as a bar prank, he's just anted up for a game he never imagined. He thinks they're just worthless napkins, but envoys from Heaven and Hell think differently. Suddenly, Joey's caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between celestial powers…can he bluff his way out of it? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 144 pages :: $14.95


Clcik For Larger ImageTHE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD — AGENT OF DREAM — relist
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and John Stokes; painted cover by Kevin Nowlan

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the PROPOSITION PLAYER TP, this hilarious one-shot — also written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham — features everyone's favorite pumpkinhead as a daring super-spy Agent of Dream…or is that all just in his head? MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 48 pages :: Prestige Format :: $5.95


Click For Larger ImageUNDERCOVER GENIE TP
Written and illustrated by Kyle Baker; cover by Baker

A one-of-a-kind collection of Kyle Baker’s musings and ruminations on the pitfalls of relationships, the absurdity of cultural assimilation, and much, much more. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

June 18 :: Color/B&W :: 128 pages :: 8 1/8” x 10 7/8” :: $14.95


Click For Larger ImageV FOR VENDETTA TP — relist
Written by Alan Moore; art and painted cover by David Lloyd

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the ACROSS THE UNIVERSE: THE DC UNIVERSE STORIES OF ALAN MOORE, V FOR VENDETTA is a frightening and powerful story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian world. MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 288 pages :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageVERTIGO POP!: BANGKOK #2 (of 4)
Written by Jonathan Vankin; art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Shawn Martinbrough

Something’s fishy in Bangkok as this 4-issue miniseries continues. Three days in the decadent metropolis and American tourists Marz and Tuez are already embroiled in an international sex scandal. Expect plenty of sex, lies, white elephants, and cross-dressing Thai kickboxers. MATURE READERS

June 4 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageY: THE LAST MAN #12
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr.; painted cover by J.G. Jones

“One Small Step,” Part 2 of 5. A mysterious young Russian woman leads Yorick Brown and his companions to a Kansas farm that may be more than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Yorick's Israeli pursuers finally find their prey, and, 220 miles above Earth, violence breaks out onboard the International Space Station. MATURE READERS

June 18 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


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