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FEATURE ARTICLES
WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE
 The
fourth and final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that
explore the true horrors of World War II arrives in December in the
form of WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE — a 64-page Special teaming Ennis
(PREACHER) with artist David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA), who illustrates this
book in the same moody, evocative style that made him famous.
It’s
Christmas time again as the men of the British Destroyer Nightingale
guard a convoy of merchant ships steaming through the icy waters of the
Arctic Sea, desperate to reach the ports of Russia and resupply the
starving Red Armies. After dodging and repelling German attacks from both
above and below the water, word comes from British intelligence that the
dreaded U-boat Tirpitz is now stalking the same frigid waters.
Knowing the convoy is hopelessly outmatched, the orders come to scatter
the convoy and hope for the best.
This
desperate decision proves tragic as, one by one, the Nightingale's
fellow ships are destroyed. Somehow, Nightingale survives the
attacks and reaches the safety of a home port. But the crew’s joy is
tempered by the superstitious belief that they are now a cursed ship —
shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." It
is this knowledge that drives this book's action as the Nightingale
— along with her crew of both baby-faced recruits and battle-tested
officers — steams deeper into the hellish jaws of war in a quest for
redemption of their lost souls.
NIGHTINGALE — while packed with plenty of high-seas action — is ultimately
a gut-wrenching tale of how in war, more than anywhere else in life, the
icy hand of fate is inescapable and redemption so often comes at the price
of human life.
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WAR
STORY: NIGHTINGALE is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot co-edited by Will Dennis
and Tony Bedard and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in
comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S.
LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS
TRADE
PAPERBACK
 The
Eisner-nominated VERTIGO series LUCIFER has thrilled and engaged readers
with compelling storylines, an impressive array of fine artists, and its
charismatic lead character — appealing to fans of both THE SANDMAN and THE
DREAMING. Following the success of DEVIL IN THE GATEWAY (LUCIFER's first
collection), a second trade paperback arrives in December: LUCIFER:
CHILDREN AND MONSTERS — by writer Mike Carey, artists Peter Gross,
Ryan Kelly and Dean Ormston, and cover painter Duncan Fegredo.
Reprinting the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children
and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13, LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS follows
Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from a Hell not his
own, and the consequences which unfold as a result of that quest's
outcome. These events bring Lucifer into contact with enemies new and old,
as well as unexpected allies in the form of cabaret star Jill Presto,
hybrid angel Elaine Belloc, and the living Tarot deck known as the Basanos.
All of these forces become embroiled in an apocalyptic showdown that
stains Heaven itself with blood, opening a shocking new chapter in the
history of Creation.
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LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS is a 208-page VERTIGO trade paperback
suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores December 19
with a cover price of $17.95 U.S.
3 NEW VERTIGO STORYLINES
 Three
of the hottest new titles from VERTIGO begin new storylines in December,
marking great entry-points for new readers! First up is 100 BULLETS #31,
which is Part 1 of the 6-part "The Counterfeit Detective," written by
Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso, with painted covers by
Dave Johnson. Meet Milo Garret, L.A. private eye and a man without a face.
Not that he's anonymous — lots of losers and deadbeats know him — but Milo
recently had an accident that left his face on the floor and his head a
mass of bandages. When Agent Graves informs Milo that what happened to him
was no accident, he jumps at the chance to even the score. What he didn't
figure on was where he would land..
 Then
in LUCIFER #21 — written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross &
Ryan Kelly and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller — the 3-part "Paradiso"
begins, as thousands pour into Lucifer's newly christened cosmos. Some are
curious, others desperate, but all have one thing in common: They've been
mysteriously drawn to the Devil's paradise. Meanwhile, on Earth, British
schoolgirl-come-hybrid angel Elaine Belloc tests out her wings. And deep
in the Nevada desert, the living Tarot deck begins to scheme a nasty plan
against its favorite adversary.
Finally, in AMERICAN CENTURY #10 — written by Howard Chaykin &
David Tischman, with art by Marc Laming & John Stokes and a painted cover
by Glen Orbik — the 4-Part "White Lightning" begins. Anti-hero/adventurer
Harry Kraft's knee-deep in rednecks, working for the public good in North
Carolina — where the locals like their stock car racing fast and their
liquor home-brewed. Hot rods and hot babes have Harry hot under the collar
in this steamy new storyline.
100
BULLETS #31 is edited by Will Dennis, arriving in comic-book stores
December 5. LUCIFER #21 and AMERICAN CENTURY #10 are edited by Shelly
Bond, and arrive in comic-book stores December 5 and December 19,
respectively. All three VERTIGO titles are 32-page issues, suggested for
mature readers, and have a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each.
COMICS
| December 5th |
100 BULLETS #31
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by
Dave JohnsonIn stores December
5. Part 1 of the 6-part "The Counterfeit Detective." Meet Milo
Garret, L.A. private eye and a man without a face. Not that he's
anonymous — lots of losers and deadbeats know him — but Milo recently
had an accident that left his face on the floor and his head a mass of
bandages. When Agent Graves informs Milo that what happened to him was
no accident, he jumps at the chance to even the score. For more
information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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THE CRUSADES #10
Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones and Ron Randall;
painted cover by Mark Chiarello
In stores December 5. Sex! Sin! Subjugation! No wonder the Crusades
have started all over again! After a haunting encounter in San
Francisco's lost underground, the relationship between Venus and Anton
comes to a head…literally! And it's an all out bloodbath on the
grounds of one of San Francisco's historic properties when the Knight
comes to visit the home of the city's most notorious resident.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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LUCIFER #21
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted
cover by Christopher MoellerIn
stores December 5. In Part 1 of the 3-part "Paradiso,"
thousands pour into Lucifer's newly christened cosmos. Some are
curious, others desperate, but all have one thing in common: They've
been mysteriously drawn to the Devil's paradise. Meanwhile, on Earth,
British schoolgirl-come-hybrid angel Elaine Belloc tests out her
wings. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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| December 12th |
GRIP: THE STRANGE
WORLD OF MEN #2
Written and illustrated by Gilbert Hernandez; cover by Hernandez
In stores December 12. Bikinis and bullets
abound when a day at the beach turns into a veritable apocalypse!
Shady Joe Hook attempts to collect on a payment; dwarf gangster wanna-be
Sammy tries to settle an old score; and the Mystery Girls entice a
former recruit back into their dangerous world of espionage. Plus,
Mike Chang's skin isn't the only creepy thing that's slithering
through the sand with a life of its own...
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (2 of 5), $2.50 |
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HUNTER: THE AGE OF
MAGIC #6
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John
BoltonIn stores December 12. In
issue #1, Tim had a vision of a funeral pyre. In this issue, we find
out just whose funeral it is. Tim confronts both his past and his
future when he faces the Red Man, who wields the word of death in a
magical duel for the fate of Gemworld.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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| December 19th |
AMERICAN CENTURY #10
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Marc Laming and
John Stokes; painted cover by Glen Orbik
In stores December 19. Part 1 of the
4-Part "White Lightning." Anti-hero/adventurer Harry Kraft's
knee-deep in rednecks, working for the public good in North Carolina —
where the locals like their stock car racing fast and their liquor
home-brewed. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND
MONSTERS TP
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross, Dean Ormston and Ryan
Kelly; painted cover by Duncan Fegredo
In stores December 19. Reprinting the
storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters"
from LUCIFER #5-13, this second LUCIFER collection follows Lucifer
Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from their millennia-old
resting place, and the consequences that unfurl as a result of that
quest's outcome. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
208 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95 |
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OUTLAW NATION #16
Written by Jamie Delano; art by Goran Parlov and Goran Sudzuka;
painted cover by Glenn FabryIn
stores December 19. Under siege by armed federal agents in a fortified
Phoenix house, "Devil Kid," "Bad Momma," "Sick Twist," and Lola wait
out a dark night of the soul with Story. Story knows he has only six
hours to make good on his deal with Old Asa and deliver a new Billy
Bad News tale, or Martin is dead at dawn. But with Jenny cool on him,
Ruth in Taos, and the outrageous Nurse Dolores unattainable on his
father's team, it looks like it's down to Lola put some lead in his
pencil and inspire his reluctant creativity.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE
Written by Garth Ennis; art by David Lloyd; photo cover
In stores December 19. The fourth and
final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that
explore the true horrors of World War II. The crew members
of the Nightingale are the only survivors of a vicious attack
at sea, and they're now under the superstitious belief that they are a
cursed ship — shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship
of the damned." For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
64 pages, $4.95 |
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| December 26th |
CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #8
Written by Robert Rodi; art by Yannick Paquette and Mark Farmer; cover
by Brian StelfreezeIn stores
December 26. "A is for Anarchy, B is for Bomb." Finally — the story of
how Angela and Go-Go met! In this "fleshback" to 1997, we find Angela
enrolled at Signora Carichana's Swiss finishing school. But wait till
you see what's on the lesson plan! And where exactly does Go-Go fit
into an all-female student body?
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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HELLBLAZER #169
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Giuseppe Camuncoli; painted cover
by Tim BradstreetIn stores
December 26. Constantine's adventures in LA continue in another
single-story issue. This time John's out to unravel a mystery in the
tradition of a true City of Angels detective. Meanwhile, the deadly
S.W. Manor is on a dark journey of his own — one that will put him on
a collision course with Constantine. And the results will be murder...
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.50 |
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THE SANDMAN PRESENTS:
THE CORINTHIAN #3
Written by Darko Macan; art by Danijel Zezelj; painted cover by Dave
McKeanIn stores December 26.
Post-war horror and decadence collide as the Venice Carnivale opens to
a raging crowd…and closes with a trail of dead bodies. The identity of
the killer can only be linked to exactly who — and what — the
Corinthian has become, as the Sandman's Dark Mirror passes the final
test of his manhood, leaving empty souls (and eye sockets) in his
wake.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (3 of 3), $2.50 |
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BLACK ORCHID TP —
relist
Written by Neil Gaiman; painted art and cover by Dave McKean
In stores December 12. Before starting
their run as the writer and cover artist on the multi-award-winning
THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean delivered this beautiful,
fully-painted work featuring one of DC's most mysterious characters.
"…takes a much undervalued form of literature into places where it has
never gone before." — Mikal Gilmore of Rolling Stone
MATURE READERS
160 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95 |
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THE HOUSE ON THE
BORDERLAND HC — relist
Adapted by Simon Revelstroke from the novel by William Hope Hodgson;
art and cover by Richard Corben
In stores December 26. Reoffered again, this classic tale of
supernatural paranoia and occult horror, from the novel by William
Hope Hodgson, is adapted in a stunningly illustrated original
hardcover by Simon Revelstroke and acclaimed artist Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER,
Den).
MATURE READERS
96 pages, Hardcover, $29.95 |
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LUCIFER: DEVIL IN THE
GATEWAY TP — relist
Written by Mike Carey; art by Scott Hampton, Chris Weston and James
Hodgkins; painted cover by Duncan Fegredo
In stores December 19. Reoffered to
coincide with the release of the LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS TP,
this trade spotlights the Prince of Darkness — collecting THE SANDMAN
PRESENTS: LUCIFER 3-issue miniseries, as well as the first four issues
of the LUCIFER ongoing series.
MATURE READERS
160 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95 |
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V FOR VENDETTA TP —
relist
Written by Alan Moore; art and painted cover by by David Lloyd
In stores December 19. Reoffered to
coincide with the release of the WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE one-shot, V
FOR VENDETTA is a frightening and powerful story of the loss of
freedom and identity in a totalitarian world. By award-winning writer
Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, From Hell) and NIGHTINGALE artist David
Lloyd.
MATURE READERS
288 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95 |
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