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ARTICLES
THE
WITCHING
“THE
WITCHING has such sharp humor and such beguiling characters, at first
you don't even notice the mounting sense of menace. Excellent stuff."
— Mike Carey, writer of LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER, and MY FAITH IN FRANKIE
Black
magic. Occult sex rites. Gothic death rock. Cults, conspiracies and car
crashes. What? Like those are bad things? Actually, they're all
part of the mix in THE WITCHING, a new ongoing series
from VERTIGO that reinvents the ancient Triple Goddess archetype for our
maniacal new millennium.
Sex,
death and a weird stuffed kitty collide in THE WITCHING, written by Jonathan
Vankin (VERTIGO POP: TOKYO, THE BIG BOOK OF GRIMM) with pencils by talented
newcomer Leigh Gallagher, inks by Ron Randall and intriguing cover art
by painter Tara McPherson (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR
HIRE).
Forget
everything you thought you knew about witchcraft. Three hot new witches
— so new that some of them haven't figured out yet that they are
witches — become mysteriously united…and the American melting pot will
never be the same.
THE
WITCHING peels back the wet T-shirt of America and exposes the magic beneath
the surface of our collective dream. It's the story of Elsa Grimston,
a witch who's fed up with the modern world. Her one wish is to escape
planet Earth and relax in her cozy little home — on the dark side of the
moon. But before Elsa can settle down deep in a crater named after her
father, she's forced to undergo one last mission. She’s been ordered by
one of VERTIGO’s most popular characters — someone who doesn’t take “no”
for an answer — to perform a task so severe on a global scale that one
witch couldn't possibly do it alone.
Elsa's
only hope is to recruit two other witches to create a trinity of power.
The quest takes her to the stuffy suburbs of Dallas, Texas, where she
finds Sook, a shy Korean teenager with a hidden wild streak. Elsa also
enlists Kara, a budding young pop star known as the "Goth Britney
Spears," whose overbearing stage mother and superstar boyfriend are
getting more than a little on her nerves. Will The Three Witches unite
to form a unique triad for the 21st century, or kill one another in the
process?
Don’t
miss a free 8-page preview of THE WITCHING in FABLES #26, shipping on
June 9.
This
project is supported by trade and house ads and a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com.
THE
WITCHING is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested
for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores
June 2 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.
100
BULLETS #50
The
greatest crime of all time is revealed in an issue so shocking, you’ll
scream “Croatoa” in your sleep.
The
Eisner Award-winning series 100 BULLETS hits the halfway
point in the extra-sized issue #50, and the creative team of Brian Azzarello
and Eduardo Risso — hot off their critically acclaimed run on BATMAN —
delivers the goods in a big way.
Readers
get answers to some of the series’ burning questions as the ever-mysterious
Agent Graves is up to his old tricks with yet another desperate victim
receiving the now infamous attaché and the curse of 100 untraceable
bullets.
100
BULLETS #50 serves as the perfect jumping-on point for new readers as
a deadly new character is introduced to the fold. Could he be just another
pawn in the grand scheme of things, or does he have ties to the ruthless
Minutemen?
This
project is supported with house ads.
100
BULLETS is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Will Dennis and is suggested
for mature readers. The 40-page issue #50 arrives in stores June 9 with
a cover price of $3.50 U.S.
SEAGUY
#2
Grant
Morrison’s & Cameron Stewart’s charming 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries
about a hero in a post-Utopian world continues in SEAGUY #2.
The
hunt is on, with everyone from I-Police security forces to seafaring pirates
on the lookout for our hapless heroes, Seaguy and Chubby Da Choona.
Protecting
their newfound friend, Xoo, will send Seaguy and Chubby running across
land, sea and through the ruins of submerged clockwork cities. But even
if they survive the dark chocolate ice floes of Antarctica or the horrors
of Forget-Me Pie, the greatest heartbreak of all might come when the pals
come face to face with face with the deadly Wasps of Atlantis.
SEAGUY
is an 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Karen Berger. The 32-page issue
#2 arrives in comic-book stores June 23 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.
WAR
STORIES VOL. 1
TRADE PAPERBACK
War
is hell. Just ask Garth Ennis, the award-winning writer who masterminded
VERTIGO’s critically acclaimed WAR STORIES series.
Now
the first quartet of one-shots — some of the finest war comics ever to
see print in the modern era — are collected in the 240-page WAR
STORIES VOL. 1, featuring astonishing art by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN),
John Higgins (WORLD WITHOUT END), David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA), and the
team of Chris Weston & Gary Erskine (THE FILTH). This labor of love
by the renowned Ennis (PREACHER, HELLBLAZER, HITMAN, The Punisher),
WAR STORIES VOL. 1 tells four very different tales from four viewpoints
on World War II. WAR STORIES VOL. 1 also includes a new afterword by Ennis.
This
project is supported by house ads and a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com.
- 240-page VERTIGO
trade paperback
- Suggested for
mature readers
- $19.95 U.S.
- In stores June
9
HELLBLAZER:
HIGHWATER
TRADE PAPERBACK
Collecting
all of Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello’s remaining issues
of HELLBLAZER (#164-174), HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER is a
hefty 264-page trade paperback that brings John Constantine’s trek across
America to a shattering finale and answers the burning questions that
put him on the road in the first place.
Through
the story arcs “Highwater” and “Ashes & Dust” — each illustrated by
the incredible art of Marcelo Frusin, Azzarello’s collaborator on HELLBLAZER:
GOOD INTENTIONS and HELLBLAZER: FREEZES OVER — the answer to why Lucky
Fermin killed himself is laid out as Constantine rounds up all the loose
threads and finally confronts the dark figure behind it all. Also included
are two one-shots: “A Fresh Coat of Red Paint,” with art by Guiseppe Camuncoli
(Spider-Man’s Tangled Web), and “Chasing Demons,” with art by
Cameron Stewart (SEAGUY),
This
project is supported by house ads.
- 264-page VERTIGO
trade paperback
- Suggested for
mature readers
- $19.95 U.S.
- In stores June
2
ON
THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR
Get
ready for ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION: DETOUR, the hard-boiled
finale of the 3-volume prequel to the graphic novel and Oscar-winning
movie ROAD TO PERDITION!
Written
by Max Allan Collins, this explosive original graphic novel features art
by both José Luís Garcia-López (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION
BOOK ONE: OASIS) & Steve Lieber (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK TWO:
SANCTUARY) and a cover by Lieber!
In
the days of Al Capone, only one city was as corrupt as Chicago: Kansas
City. That’s where gangster Michael O’Sullivan, on the run from the crime
syndicate that destroyed his family, prepares himself for a climactic
showdown with the murderous kingpin’s heir whose history — and destiny
— is completely entangled with his own!
This
project is supported with house ads.
ON
THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR is a 96-page black-and-white
original Paradox Press graphic novel edited by Joan Hilty and is suggested
for mature readers. It measures 5 1/2” x 8” and arrives in comic stores
June 30 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S.
VERTIGO
COMICS
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| 100
BULLETS #50
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave
Johnson
The
Eisner Award winning series hits the halfway point! Longtime
readers will get answers to some of the burning questions of the
series, and the ever-mysterious Agent Graves is up to his old tricks,
as yet another desperate victim receives its now infamous attaché
and its curse of 100 untraceable bullets. For more information,
see the feature article. MATURE READERS
June 9 :: 40
pages :: $3.50
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100
BULLETS: FIRST SHOT, LAST CALL TP — relist
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover
by Dave Johnson
Reoffered to
coincide with 100 BULLETS #50, this trade paperback collects #1-5
of the popular series, along with "Silencer Night," the
100 BULLETS short story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III. MATURE
READERS
June 9 :: 128
pages :: $9.95
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BITE
CLUB #3 (of 6)
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by David Hahn;
painted cover by Frank Quitely
The
sexy miniseries mixing vampires and the mob heats up. The
seduction of Leto Del Toro continues, as the vampire priest's dead
sexy ex-girlfriend arrives in Miami, looking to rekindle their passion.
Victor openly challenges Leto's right to head the family, and the
man who murdered his father is found hanging in his cell, drawing
Leto deeper into the Del Toro family's web of criminal activity
and vampire decadence. MATURE READERS
June 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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FABLES
#26
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha;
painted cover by James Jean
War
comes to Fabletown in the penultimate chapter of “March of the Wooden
Soldiers.” As the wooden soldiers of the Adversary advance
on the blockade, Fables young and old prepare themselves for the
worst. But these block-headed agents of the enemy may find it difficult
to subdue this band of fairytale meat, especially with one seriously
angry Snow White leading the charge. Never mess with a woman, especially
if she's expecting. Plus, don’t miss a stunning 8-page preview of
THE WITCHING #1. MATURE READERS
June 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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HELLBLAZER
#197
Written by Mike Carey; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim
Bradstreet
Kicking
off the 3-part story “Stations of the Cross.” Back in London,
John is drifting through a life he no longer understands — until
a bizarre cult offers him salvation and a bed for the night. But
the religious life holds unforeseen perils, and behind an old adversary
lurks the ultimate puppet-master. MATURE READERS
June 23 :: 32
pages :: $2.75
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HELLBLAZER:
HIGHWATER TP
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Marcelo Frusin, Giuseppe Camuncoli
and Cameron Stewart; cover by Tim Bradstreet
Collecting
all of Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello’s remaining issues
of HELLBLAZER (#164-174), this hefty 264-page trade paperback
brings to a shattering finale John Constantine’s arduous trek across
America and answers the burning questions that put him on the road
in the first place. This volume features two complete story arcs
— “Highwater” and “Ashes & Dust” — each illustrated by Marcelo
Frusin. Also included are two one-shots: “A Fresh Coat of Red Paint”
(with art by Guiseppe Camuncoli) and “Chasing Demons” (with art
by Cameron Stewart). For more information, see the feature
article. MATURE READERS
June 2 :: 264
pages :: $19.95
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HELLBLAZER:
RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP — relist
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon; painted cover by Glenn
Fabry
Reoffered to
coincide with HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER, this volume reprints Garth
Ennis’ and Steve Dillon’s final HELLBLAZER arc in issues #78-83
as well as the special one-shot HEARTLAND. John Constantine heads
towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging
race riot. Also, while desperately trying to save his dwindling
number of living friends, Constantine also has one final reunion
with his lost love Kit. MATURE READERS
June 2 :: 224
pages :: $19.95
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HUMAN
TARGET #11
Written by Peter Milligan; art by Javier Pulido; cover by John Watkiss
A stand-alone
story featuring a day in the life of the man with too many lives.
After his adventures on the road, Chance wants nothing more than
a few easy cases and — most important — to rebuild his relationship
with his former wife, Mary. But, can Chance handle the pressure
when another man’s life isn’t at stake? Or are the mysteries of
those closest to him more threatening than any job he undertakes?
MATURE READERS
June 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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THE
LOSERS #13
Written by Andy Diggle; art and cover by Jock
Part
1 of a new 2-part story, “Sheikdown.” What is the CIA's
interest in an abandoned oil rig in the Arabian Gulf? When the rogue
Special Forces team known as The Losers travels to a forgotten kingdom
in search of some answers, they discover that sometimes American-style
democracy needs a helping hand. And if they want the inside scoop
on their enemy's plan, first they're going to have to help the local
Emir with a little problem of his own…a little problem called the
Central Intelligence Agency. MATURE READERS
June 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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LUCIFER
#51
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted
cover by Christopher Moeller
Part
1 of the 4-part story “The Wolf Beneath the Tree,” guest-starring
Destiny of The Endless. As the full ramifications of Yahweh's
abdication become horrifyingly clear, Michael strives to put the
damage right while Fenris the Wolf seeks to turn crisis into catastrophe.
Lucifer has no intention of choosing a side — but what better place
for fates to cross than the house of Destiny? MATURE READERS
June 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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MIDNIGHT,
MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #6 (of 6)
Written by John Rozum; art by Paul Lee; cover by Tomer Hanuka
The
miniseries reaches its thrilling conclusion. Paranormal
investigator Julia Kadmon faces her worst fears in the form of the
messianic monster Magellan, the creature who nearly killed her once
and is determined to succeed this time. Their ferocious one-on-one
battle will determine whether man or monster controls the town of
Hope Falls — but not before a few surprises are pulled out by the
least likely players in this stunning finale. MATURE READERS
June 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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SEAGUY
#2 (of 3)
Written by Grant Morrison; art and covers by Cameron Stewart
Grant
Morrison’s & Cameron Stewart’s new miniseries about a hero in
a post-Utopian world continues. The hunt is on, with everyone
from I-Police security forces to seafaring pirates on the lookout
for our hapless heroes Seaguy and Chubby Da Choona. Protecting their
newfound friend, Xoo, will send Seaguy and Chubby running across
land, sea and through the ruins of submerged clockwork cities. But
the greatest heartbreak of all might come when the pals come face
to face with the deadly Wasps of Atlantis. For more information,
see the feature article. MATURE READERS
June 16 ::
40 pages :: $2.95
|
SWAMP
THING #4
Written by Andy Diggle; art and painted cover by Enriqué
Breccia
The
uneasy truce between the Swamp Thing and his daughter Tefé
finally explodes into all-out conflict. Nature is not human-hearted,
and the Earth Elemental will not allow his human heritage to stand
in the way of his ascension to godhood. But John Constantine has
plans of his own — plans which are personified by the shambling
zombie of the man formerly known as Alec Holland. MATURE READERS
June 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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WAR
STORIES VOL. 1 TP
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Dave Gibbons, John Higgins, David
Lloyd, Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; design cover
Collecting
the first four 56-page one-shots from writer Garth Ennis’ acclaimed
WAR STORY run at VERTIGO, this 240-page collection features
some of the finest war comics ever to see print in the modern age.
A labor of love by Ennis (PREACHER, HELLBLAZER, HITMAN, The
Punisher), WAR STORIES VOL. 1 tells four very different stories
from four of the countless viewpoints on World War II. WAR STORIES
VOL. 1 also includes a new afterword by Ennis. For more information,
see the feature article. MATURE READERS
June 9 :: 240
pages :: $19.95
|
GODDESS
TP — relist
Written by Garth Ennis; painted art and cover by Phil Winslade
Reoffered to
coincide with WAR STORIES VOL. 1 TP, also written by Garth Ennis,
this trade collects the controversial miniseries. When Rosie Nolan
suddenly manifests the unlikely ability to perform impossible feats
of telekinesis, she becomes hunted by a CIA agent and others on
a chase around the globe. MATURE READERS
June 9 :: 256
pages :: $19.95
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THE
WITCHING #1
Written by Jonathan Vankin; art by Leigh Gallagher and Ron Randall;
cover by Tara McPherson
A new
ongoing series that reinvents the ancient Triple Goddess archetype
for our maniacal new millennium. Forget everything you
thought you knew about witchcraft. Three hot new witches — so new,
that some of them haven't figured out that they are witches
— become mysteriously united...and the American melting pot will
never be the same. Don’t miss an 8-oage preview of this issue in
FABLES #26. For more information, see the feature
article. MATURE READERS
June 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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Y:
THE LAST MAN #23
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Goran Parlov and José
Marzan, Jr.; painted cover by Massimo Carnevale
The
3-part "Widow's Pass" story arc reaches its bloody conclusion
in an issue featuring the debut of hot new cover artist Massimo
Carnevale! The last man on earth's confrontation with the
female survivors of a violent militia group comes to an end. Plus,
an unexpected guest arrives, and the status quo of the unmanned
world is forever changed. MATURE READERS
June 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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PARADOX
PRESS
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| ON
THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR
Written by Max Allan Collins; art by José García-López
and Steve Lieber; cover by Lieber
The
hard-boiled finale to the 3-volume prequel of untold tales relating
to the graphic novel and Oscar-winning movie ROAD TO PERDITION!
Michael O’Sullivan, on the run from the crime syndicate that destroyed
his own family, finds himself in Kansas City with his young son
as their run of bank robberies nears its end. Now he’s headed for
a showdown with the murderous kingpin’s heir whose history — and
destiny — is completely entangled with his own! For more information,
see the feature article.
June 30 ::
B&W :: 96 pages :: Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) :: $7.95
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ON
THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK ONE: OASIS — relist
Written by Max Allan Collins; art and cover by José Luis
García-López and Josef Rubinstein
Reoffered to
coincide with ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR, this
96-page graphic mystery fills the gaps in ROAD TO PERDITION, during
the 6-month period with Michael O’Sullivan and his son were on the
run. But when Michael Jr. contracts a life-threatening illness,
the pair is forced to hide out in an oasis of tranquility.
June 30 :: B&W
:: 96 pages :: Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) :: $7.95
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ON
THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK TWO: SANCTUARY — relist
Written by Max Allan Collins; art by Steve Lieber; cover by José
Luis Garciá-Lopéz
Reoffered to
coincide with ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR, this
is the second of three previously untold tales relating to the graphic
novel and Oscar-winning movie! Where will gangster Michael O’Sullivan
— on the run with his young son — seek sanctuary from the vicious
bounty hunters on his trail?
June 30 ::
B&W :: 96 pages :: Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) :: $7.95
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