Frédéric
16/05/2006, 01h01
DEADMAN #1
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Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
The superstar veteran team of fan-favorite writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, TRIGGER) explores the mysteries of life - and love - after death in this original re-imagining of the classic DC character. Combining over-the-top action and brain-tingling speculation, this is Deadman as only Vertigo could deliver in an ongoing series about sex and string theory; parapsychology and political conspiracy; where the "wonder years" and the afterlife are just two dimensions of the same reality.
Brandon Cayce is cocky young pilot for a major airline who likes to fly right and party all night. With his older brother Scott at the controls, Brandon is "deadheading" a free flight with a hangover that won't quit. Without warning, Scott deliberately crashes the plane into a downtown London skyscraper. Brandon is killed in a horrifying wreck, along with everyone on board.
And his day only gets worse from there.
To survive his own demise, Brandon must confront these riddles head-on, until he realizes that the person with the answers may be his late brother's own wife - a woman he once loved himself. And when he encounters her again, he finds that his love for her is one part of himself that will never die.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US
PRIDE OF BAGHDAD HARDCOVER
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Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Niko Henrichon
From one of America's most acclaimed comics writers - a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events.
In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon (BARNUM!).
In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?
Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Will Dennis
100 BULLETS #75
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Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
You know the drill by now: Graves approaches someone down on their luck, gives them the infamous briefcase, and then that person must decide what to do with it. But when Lono is factored in with an offer - and another side of the story in the case - could Agent Graves' mysterious plans be in jeopardy?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #6
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Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan
Cover by Joshua Middleton
"Spiritual and grungy, a whole original piece of work."
- Entertainment Weekly
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Going Down," it's con season! For charismatic youth minister Adam Chamberlain, that means heading to Australia for a Christian speakers booking convention. After the life-rocking events Adam's been through, is it time to leave the past and forge a new future? Or is something more going on?
On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #5
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Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman
Art by David Hahn
Cover by Chaykin
The bloodsucking miniseries concludes as Lieutenant Fortine gets an offer he can't refuse - or can he? Carrie finds out revenge is a dish best served cold-hearted, as Risa takes a bite into crime. And the killer of he drug-addicted stripper and the homosexual tattoo artist is revealed!
On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #10
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Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
In the mind-bending conclusion of the 5-part "Body of a Journalist" story arc, Matty finds himself in a very different place than when and where he began, and the very nature of his status in the DMZ could be changed forever.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #52
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Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the new 4-part story "Sons of the Empire." What's it like being the firstborn son of a bloodthirsty emperor whose empire encompasses more than a thousand kingdoms, scattered over a hundred worlds? Poor little Pinocchio is suffering seriously divided loyalties between his father, the Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in the Mundy world. What does he do while his father hosts a secret conference of the imperial elite to decide the ultimate fate of Fabletown? Plus, this issue contains the first of four short self-contained backup stories featuring Rapunzel.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #8
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Philip Bond
A special stand-alone issue with guest art by rising star Chris Samnee (Queen and Country) presents Henry with a problem that could turn out more tragic than any pitched battle with bugs: the dreaded "two girlfriends" conundrum - proving that the only force more potent than nature is the human heart.
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #10
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Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Part 2 of "Thicker Than Blackwater." While the notorious Bloody Bill terrorizes the town of Blackwater, Wes realizes that his own plans for revenge and redemption must be put on hold. But will Wes be able to put an end to the outlaw's brutality given their shared past?
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #2
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/JackOfFablesCv2.jpg
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrey Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
So Jack's gone and got himself kidnapped, bloodied, broken, and spirited away to a mysterious prison camp called the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. For any other Fable this would spell a mess of trouble, but for Jack it's no more than a...okay, it's also a mess of trouble for him, but he'll stay undaunted when he meets the enigmatic author of his current dilemma: the mysterious Mr. Revise!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #223
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/HellblazerCv223.jpg
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Cristiano Cucina
Cover by Lee Bermejo
"Mina's vivid slang and pervasive dread work wonders for grown-up comics." -Entertainment Weekly
A stand-alone story from John Constantine's recent past finds him repaying a debt to a fellow magus who's dying - along with the city of London itself. The killer? A terror that at first seems supernatural in origin, but turns out to be all too realistic in this memorable story from the mind of Denise Mina, guest-illustrated by Cristiano Cucina.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOSERS VOL. 5: ENDGAME TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Colin Wilson Cover by Jock
The saga of the Losers comes to its explosive conclusion with ENDGAME, collecting issues #26-32 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. It's a white-knuckle ride into nuclear brinksmanship as the team forces a final confrontation with the rogue C.I.A. agent Max, only to discover the shocking secrets behind not only their foe but also one of their own!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOSERS VOL. 4: CLOSE QUARTERS TP
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Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Ben Oliver Cover by Jock
Reoffered to coincide with THE LOSERS: ENDGAME, this is the fourth volume of the explosive espionage thriller, collecting issues #20-25. A reunion with the traitor Roque in the Company-created bank Cayman Credit Internationale leads the Losers to a cargo ship off the Azores - and a discovery that raises the stakes higher than anyone could have guessed.
On sale August 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist
OTHERWORLD BOOK ONE TP
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Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Cover by Jimenez
Hot off his work on INFINITE CRISIS, writer/artist Phil Jimenez delivers an epic saga - combining the dramatic setup and ensemble cast of Lost with the fantasy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and mind-bending technology of The Matrix. BOOK ONE of OTHERWORLD takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with widescreen action that's sexy, smart and unlike anything Vertigo has done before!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #9
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Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Part 2 of the 3-Part "Down to Egypt." What happens when the gods have a plan for you, and that plan involves sleeping with someone you're trying to avoid? The Biblical Judah found out the hard way - and so will Jake when Dinah lures him into a sexual initiation of her own. And Pierre Fallow and his disciple Alec plan to seduce the world's youth with a paradise of consumerism that, like all visions of heaven, is too good to be true.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #48
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Parlov & José Marzan, Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Featuring guest art by Goran Parlov! The final and most important "secret origin" issue of the series reveals the untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/DeadmanCv1.jpg
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
The superstar veteran team of fan-favorite writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, TRIGGER) explores the mysteries of life - and love - after death in this original re-imagining of the classic DC character. Combining over-the-top action and brain-tingling speculation, this is Deadman as only Vertigo could deliver in an ongoing series about sex and string theory; parapsychology and political conspiracy; where the "wonder years" and the afterlife are just two dimensions of the same reality.
Brandon Cayce is cocky young pilot for a major airline who likes to fly right and party all night. With his older brother Scott at the controls, Brandon is "deadheading" a free flight with a hangover that won't quit. Without warning, Scott deliberately crashes the plane into a downtown London skyscraper. Brandon is killed in a horrifying wreck, along with everyone on board.
And his day only gets worse from there.
To survive his own demise, Brandon must confront these riddles head-on, until he realizes that the person with the answers may be his late brother's own wife - a woman he once loved himself. And when he encounters her again, he finds that his love for her is one part of himself that will never die.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US
PRIDE OF BAGHDAD HARDCOVER
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/PrideofBaghdadCv.jpg
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Niko Henrichon
From one of America's most acclaimed comics writers - a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events.
In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon (BARNUM!).
In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?
Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Will Dennis
100 BULLETS #75
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/100BulletsCv75.jpg
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
You know the drill by now: Graves approaches someone down on their luck, gives them the infamous briefcase, and then that person must decide what to do with it. But when Lono is factored in with an offer - and another side of the story in the case - could Agent Graves' mysterious plans be in jeopardy?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #6
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/AmericanVirginCv6.jpg
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan
Cover by Joshua Middleton
"Spiritual and grungy, a whole original piece of work."
- Entertainment Weekly
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Going Down," it's con season! For charismatic youth minister Adam Chamberlain, that means heading to Australia for a Christian speakers booking convention. After the life-rocking events Adam's been through, is it time to leave the past and forge a new future? Or is something more going on?
On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #5
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/BiteClubVCUCv5.jpg
Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman
Art by David Hahn
Cover by Chaykin
The bloodsucking miniseries concludes as Lieutenant Fortine gets an offer he can't refuse - or can he? Carrie finds out revenge is a dish best served cold-hearted, as Risa takes a bite into crime. And the killer of he drug-addicted stripper and the homosexual tattoo artist is revealed!
On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #10
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/DMZCv10.jpg
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
In the mind-bending conclusion of the 5-part "Body of a Journalist" story arc, Matty finds himself in a very different place than when and where he began, and the very nature of his status in the DMZ could be changed forever.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #52
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/FablesCv52.jpg
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the new 4-part story "Sons of the Empire." What's it like being the firstborn son of a bloodthirsty emperor whose empire encompasses more than a thousand kingdoms, scattered over a hundred worlds? Poor little Pinocchio is suffering seriously divided loyalties between his father, the Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in the Mundy world. What does he do while his father hosts a secret conference of the imperial elite to decide the ultimate fate of Fabletown? Plus, this issue contains the first of four short self-contained backup stories featuring Rapunzel.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #8
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Philip Bond
A special stand-alone issue with guest art by rising star Chris Samnee (Queen and Country) presents Henry with a problem that could turn out more tragic than any pitched battle with bugs: the dreaded "two girlfriends" conundrum - proving that the only force more potent than nature is the human heart.
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #10
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/LovelessCv10.jpg
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Part 2 of "Thicker Than Blackwater." While the notorious Bloody Bill terrorizes the town of Blackwater, Wes realizes that his own plans for revenge and redemption must be put on hold. But will Wes be able to put an end to the outlaw's brutality given their shared past?
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #2
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/JackOfFablesCv2.jpg
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrey Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
So Jack's gone and got himself kidnapped, bloodied, broken, and spirited away to a mysterious prison camp called the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. For any other Fable this would spell a mess of trouble, but for Jack it's no more than a...okay, it's also a mess of trouble for him, but he'll stay undaunted when he meets the enigmatic author of his current dilemma: the mysterious Mr. Revise!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #223
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/HellblazerCv223.jpg
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Cristiano Cucina
Cover by Lee Bermejo
"Mina's vivid slang and pervasive dread work wonders for grown-up comics." -Entertainment Weekly
A stand-alone story from John Constantine's recent past finds him repaying a debt to a fellow magus who's dying - along with the city of London itself. The killer? A terror that at first seems supernatural in origin, but turns out to be all too realistic in this memorable story from the mind of Denise Mina, guest-illustrated by Cristiano Cucina.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOSERS VOL. 5: ENDGAME TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Colin Wilson Cover by Jock
The saga of the Losers comes to its explosive conclusion with ENDGAME, collecting issues #26-32 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. It's a white-knuckle ride into nuclear brinksmanship as the team forces a final confrontation with the rogue C.I.A. agent Max, only to discover the shocking secrets behind not only their foe but also one of their own!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOSERS VOL. 4: CLOSE QUARTERS TP
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/LosersClosQuarters.jpg
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Ben Oliver Cover by Jock
Reoffered to coincide with THE LOSERS: ENDGAME, this is the fourth volume of the explosive espionage thriller, collecting issues #20-25. A reunion with the traitor Roque in the Company-created bank Cayman Credit Internationale leads the Losers to a cargo ship off the Azores - and a discovery that raises the stakes higher than anyone could have guessed.
On sale August 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist
OTHERWORLD BOOK ONE TP
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/OtherworldBook1TP.jpg
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Cover by Jimenez
Hot off his work on INFINITE CRISIS, writer/artist Phil Jimenez delivers an epic saga - combining the dramatic setup and ensemble cast of Lost with the fantasy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and mind-bending technology of The Matrix. BOOK ONE of OTHERWORLD takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with widescreen action that's sexy, smart and unlike anything Vertigo has done before!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #9
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Aug06/Vert/TestamentCv9.jpg
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Part 2 of the 3-Part "Down to Egypt." What happens when the gods have a plan for you, and that plan involves sleeping with someone you're trying to avoid? The Biblical Judah found out the hard way - and so will Jake when Dinah lures him into a sexual initiation of her own. And Pierre Fallow and his disciple Alec plan to seduce the world's youth with a paradise of consumerism that, like all visions of heaven, is too good to be true.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #48
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Parlov & José Marzan, Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Featuring guest art by Goran Parlov! The final and most important "secret origin" issue of the series reveals the untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS