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FEATURE
ARTICLES
It’s
The Party From Hell…
AT DEATH’S DOOR
SOFTCOVER
Get
ready for an authentic manga of the Sandman mythos — at a unique manga
digest size — by Jill Thompson, based on Neil Gaiman’s “Season of Mists”
storyline and featuring appearances by every member of the Endless.
 AT
DEATH’S DOOR is a 208-page VERTIGO softcover written & illustrated
by Jill Thompson (THE SANDMAN, Scary Godmother) and published
in a manga-style digest size of 5” x 7 1/2” in black-and-white with gray
tones. Told as a traditional girls’ manga tale — or shojou —
AT DEATH’S DOOR is replete with family drama, tragic love stories, strong
interpersonal relationships, dramatic pacing, symbolism, and a cast of
alluring, androgynous characters with a flair for fashion. Also incuded:
a special sketchbook section, an introduction to the character Death,
and summaries of the 10-volume Sandman library.
AT
DEATH’S DOOR reveals what Death and her sisters were up to as Morpheus
decided what to do with the key to Hell. After the Sandman cut off Lucifer's
wings, the Morningstar abdicated his kingdom and left the Key to Hell
in Morpheus's hands…which meant that Hell's nastiest denizens were free
to vacate the premises. Unfortunately for Death, they ended up in her
apartment. Little sisters Delirium and Despair decide to throw a party
for the dead — which quickly gets out of control. It's up to Dream's older
sister Death to figure out how to save the day and the afterlife — not
to mention the carpet.
This
project is supported by trade and house ads, a (PROMOTIONAL ITEM TBD),
and a minisite at www.vertigo.com.
AT
DEATH’S DOOR is a 208-page black-and-white VERTIGO softcover measuring
5” x 7 1/2” and edited by Shelly Bond. It is suggested for mature readers
and arrives in comic-book stores July 16 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S.
FABLES:
ANIMAL FARM
TRADE PAPERBACK
Since
its inception, FABLES has thrilled fans and critics alike, as writer Bill
Willingham has used classic fairytale characters to create an exciting
new mythology!
 FABLES:
ANIMAL FARM, written by Willingham with art by Mark Buckingham
and Steve Leialoha and a new painted cover by James Jean, is a 128-page
VERTIGO trade paperback collecting the second story arc of the wildly
popular series, originally printed in FABLES #6-10.
ANIMAL
FARM takes readers to upstate New York, where all the non-human Fable
refugees have settled The Farm, secured by magic from outside view. Unfortunately,
all is not well at The Farm, as rabble-rousing radicals have staged an
uprising bent on forcing an armed return to the Homelands to liberate
them from the Adversary — and Snow White and Rose Red have stumbled upon
the conspiracy at just the wrong time.
The
sisters had hoped to resolve their differences on The Farm, but instead
they’ll have to keep one step ahead of a pack of zoological "revolutionaries,"
including Goldilocks, just to stay alive! This new trade also includes
a special sketchbook section featuring art by Willingham, Buckingham,
and Jean.
This
project is supported with house ads.
FABLES:
ANIMAL FARM is 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback that is suggested for
mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores July 23 with a cover price
of $12.95 U.S.
IN
THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
SOFTCOVER
Edgar
Allan Poe was haunted by dark moods and darker thoughts, resulting in
disturbing stories of high complexity, supernatural terror and exquisite
mental turmoil. But were the demons that drove him real?
 That
possibility is explored in the softcover edition of the 96-page VERTIGO
hardcover IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE — written
by award-winning novelist Jonathan Scott Fuqua (The Reappearance of
Sam Webber) and featuring the photographic art team behind VEILS
and I, PAPARAZZI: Steve Parke & Stephen John Phillips. Comics
Buyer’s Guide made IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE its Pick of the
Week, saying, “it eloquently pays homage to the genius that was Poe.”
When
a lost diary purported to be written by Poe falls into the hands of Sterling
Tuttle, the Poe scholar uncovers a side of the writer that few people
ever suspected. In the diary, the voice of the long-dead author reaches
out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life.
Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless
alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons
who have an unsavory agenda of their own…
IN
THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE is a 96-page VERTIGO softcover that is suggested
for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores July 9 with a cover
price of $17.95 U.S.
SWAMP
THING: REUNION TP
Alan
Moore’s groundbreaking run on SWAMP THING was a comic-book revolution,
changing the way stories were told and becoming an instant classic.
 Now
the final issues of that historic run are collected in one volume, SWAMP
THING: REUNION, written by Alan Moore (with Steve Bissette &
Rick Veitch) and featuring art by Veitch, Bissette, Alfredo Alcala, John
Totleben, and Tom Yeates.
REUNION
collects issues #57-64 of this legendary VERTIGO foundation title. This
includes Moore's now-famous final Swamp Thing stories "Mysteries
in Space" (#57), "Exiles" (#58), "Loving the Alien"
(#60), "All Flesh Is Grass" (#61), "Loose Ends (Reprise)"
(#63), and "Return of the Good Gumbo" (#64), as well as the
Steve Bissette-written "Reunion" (#59) and the Rick Veitch-written
"Wavelength" (#62). Together, they chronicle Swamp Thing's epic
journey across the stars from the distant, mysterious blue planet back
home to Earth and his love, Abby — and the amazing alien worlds he crosses
along the way.
This
project is supported with house ads.
SWAMP
THING: REUNION is 176-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature
readers. It arrives in comic-book stores July 30 with a cover price of
$19.95 U.S.
COMICS
|  100
BULLETS #46
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover
by Dave Johnson
"Chill
in the Oven," Part 4. Hell breaks loose, as Loop finds
himself caught between a rock, a hard place, a psychotic animal,
and a sadistic guard. His only chance of survival is to throw in
with one of them for the throwdown, but which one? Three will kill
him; one will help him live. It’s a wild stab in the dark that lies
at the heart of Graves’ plan. MATURE READERS
July 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 AMERICAN
CENTURY #26
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Lan Medina
and John Stokes; painted cover by Glen Orbik
In “Smackdown,”
Harry creates Starburst Comics’ newest costumed hero, and Tiny Tim
wrestles with his conscience…for the championship belt. Plus, the
return of an old flame as a familiar Hollywood starlet takes on
Broadway. MATURE READERS
July 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.75
|
 BEWARE
THE CREEPER #4 (of 5)
Written by Jason Hall; art and cover by Cliff Chiang
Pursued through
the lively Parisian nightlife above and the murky sewers below,
The Creeper continues to stay one step ahead of the police as secrets
are discovered and lives are lost. But has The Creeper taken her
"art crimes" too far? And when innocents start dying,
can a drop in her popularity be far behind? These shocking answers
and much more, all in the penultimate chapter of this scandalous
tale. MATURE READERS
July 30 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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Interior Art
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BLOOD
AND WATER #5 (of 5)
Written by Judd Winick; art by Tomm Coker; cover by Brian Bolland
The
pulse-pounding conclusion to the 5-part miniseries. Adam
and Nikki will stand and fight, but are they ready to face the most
ancient and terrifying form of their Vampire heritage? Adam may
be ready to defend his eternal life, but the real reasons these
monsters have come looking for him may be the most horrifying realization
of all. MATURE READERS
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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DEATH:
AT DEATH’S DOOR SC
Written by Jill Thompson; art and cover by Thompson
A manga
digest, printed in black, white, and gray tones, featuring appearances
by Sandman and all his siblings. In an original story that
parallels the events of SANDMAN: SEASON OF MIST, the minions of
Hell end up in Death’s apartment. Sisters Delirium and Despair decide
to throw a party for the dead — which quickly gets out of control.
It's up to Dream's older sister Death to figure out how to save
the day and the afterlife…not to mention the carpet. For more information,
see the feature article. MATURE READERS
July 16 ::
B&W :: 208 pages :: 5” x 7 1/2” :: $9.95
|
 THE
SANDMAN: BRIEF LIVES SC — relist
Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Jill Thompson and Vince Locke; painted
cover by Dave McKean
Reoffered to
coincide with DEATH: AT DEATH’S DOOR, also featuring art by Jill
Thompson, this haunting volume collects THE SANDMAN #41-49, issues
containing Morpheus' and Delirium's search for their missing brother.
MATURE READERS
July 16 ::
256 pages :: $19.95
Look for the
MORPHEUS MINI-BUST, offered by DC Direct.
|
 FABLES
#15
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha;
painted cover by James Jean
“Storybook
Romance,” Part 2 of 4. Romance is in the air…well, sort
of. When Bigby and Snow White wake up in the middle of the woods,
they don't know where they are, how they got there, or why the hell
they went camping with only one sleeping bag. But they've got bigger
problems, as a sniper's bullet sends their car over a cliff. MATURE
READERS
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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FABLES:
ANIMAL FARM TP
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha;
cover by James Jean
Collecting
FABLES #6-10, the second story arc of the fan-favorite, critically
acclaimed VERTIGO series. Travel to upstate New York, where
the non-human Fable characters have found refuge on a farm, miles
from mankind. But all is not well on the farm — and a conspiracy
to free them from the shackles of their perceived imprisonment may
lead to a war that could wrest control of the Fables community away
from Snow White. Starring Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Plus,
a sketchbook section featuring art by Willingham, Buckingham and
Jean. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
July 23 ::
128 pages :: $12.95
|
 FABLES:
LEGENDS IN EXILE TP — relist
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Lan Medina, Steve Leialoha and
Craig Hamilton; painted cover by James Jean
Reoffered
to coincide with FABLES: ANIMAL FARM TP. When a group of
fairytale characters are exiled from their respective homelands,
they’re forced to take up secret residence in modern day New York
City. But life in the “real” world among the “mundanes” isn’t easy
for these displaced refugees — especially after their community
is rocked by the apparent murder of Rose Red. It’s up to Deputy
Mayor Snow White and a reformed Bigby Wolf, Fabletown’s one-man
police force, to sniff out whodunnit to Snow’s estranged party-girl
sister. MATURE READERS
July 23 ::
128 pages :: $9.95
|
 THE
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.”
Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
MATURE READERS
July 23. ::
32 pages :: $2.95
|
 HELLBLAZER
#186
Written by Mike Carey; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim
Bradstreet
“The Third
Worlds” trilogy reaches its climax in “The Pit,” with John and Angie
traveling to Tasmania to nail down the details of the shadow dog's
last appearance on Earth. But when John becomes trapped in the nightmares
of the dead, an ancient warrior queen rises with a deadly agenda
of her own…and Angie is left alone to pick up the pieces. MATURE
READERS
July 30 ::
32 pages :: $2.75
|
 HUNTER:
THE AGE OF MAGIC #25
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case and Steve Bird; painted
cover by Chris Bachalo
Final
issue. As the series draws to a close, a new Age of Magic
has dawned, and at its heart stands a young man named Tim Hunter.
After years of struggling to make sense of the world and his place
in it, Tim has finally embraced his destiny as the voice of magic.
As Tim as explores the landscapes of his world — a world where ancient
spirits walk the streets of London, faerie ride on the Underground
and paintings come to life — he learns that the greatest magic of
all is the magic of everyday life. MATURE READERS
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.75
|
IN
THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE SC
Written by Jonathan Scott Fuqua; art and cover by Stephen John Phillips
and Steven Parke
When a journal
purported to be written by Edgar Allan Poe falls into the hands
of Poe scholar Sterling Tuttle, the voice of the long-dead author
reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of
his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and
the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity
may depend on actual demons who have an unsavory agenda of their
own… For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
July 9 :: 96
pages :: $17.95
|
 THE
LOSERS #2
Written by Andy Diggle; art and cover by Jock
The
edgy new series kicks off its first extended story arc with “Goliath”
part 1 of 5. Shoot to kill. Play to win. Nothing to lose.
It's time to up the ante as the outlaw Special Forces unit known
as The Losers turns its attention to the global oil conglomerate
Goliath. What is the company's sinister secret, and how is it connected
with the conspiracy at the heart of the C.I.A.? The Losers plan
to find out, and use the information to buy back their lives. MATURE
READERS
July 30:: 32
pages :: $2.95
|
 LUCIFER
#40
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted
cover by Christopher Moeller
The
thrilling conclusion to the 5-part “Naglfar.” It's Armageddon
from all angles as Lucifer and Michael confront their father. And
ably abetted by what remains of her crew, Mazikeen brings the airship
home, only to face some nasty surprises. MATURE READERS
July 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
|
SWAMP
THING: REUNION TP
Written by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and Rick Veitch; art by Rick
Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, John Totleben, Steve Bissette, Tom Yeates;
cover by John Totleben
The concluding
trade paperback collecting Alan Moore's groundbreaking run on SWAMP
THING, REUNION reprints issues #57-64 of this legendary VERTIGO
foundation title. For more information, see the feature
article. MATURE READERS
July 30 ::
200 pages :: $19.95
|
 SAGA
OF THE SWAMP THING TP — relist
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Steven Bissette and John
Totleben
Reoffered to
coincide with SWAMP THING: REUNION TP, this volume contains issues
#21-27 of Alan Moore’s acclaimed run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING.
Included among these stories is “The Anatomy Lesson,” the story
that forever redefined the long-established character. MATURE READERS
July 30 ::
176 pages :: $12.95
|
 VERTIGO
POP!: BANGKOK #3 (of 4)
Written by Jonathan Vankin; art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
and Shawn Martinbrough
After they
snatch Taeng from the possessive clutches of American sex-tourist
Benny, Marz and Tuze go on the lam from corrupt policemen who demand
the young prostitute's return. Meanwhile, Tuze sets her own dangerous
plan in motion, while Marz and Julien embark on an all-night journey
to find the white elephant. Retrieving the sacred animal is the
only way to keep Benny out of Bangkok prison, but the lovesick Benny
may have already slipped beyond the point of salvation. MATURE READERS
July 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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WAR
STORY: JOHANN'S TIGER — relist
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; photo
cover
Reoffered to
coincide with ENEMY ACE, WAR IN HEAVEN TP, also written by Garth
Ennis, is the first of Ennis' WWII stories that tell it like it
really was. JOHANN'S TIGER is the tale of a German Tiger
tank commander and his crew. MATURE READERS
July 2 :: 64
pages :: $4.95
|
 Y:
THE LAST MAN #13
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan,
Jr.; painted cover by J.G. Jones
“One
Small Step,” Part 3 of 5. As a Soyuz escape vehicle leaves
the International Space Station, chaos erupts below. Five women
risk their lives to make sure that Yorick Brown, the only man on
Earth, is not the last. And the terrifying, true motivation
of Yorick's foreign pursuers is finally revealed. MATURE READERS
July 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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