Vertigo Solicitations for December 2015
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JACKED #2
Written by ERIC KRIPKE
Art by JOHN HIGGINS
Cover by GLENN FABRY
On sale DECEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Josh Jaffe is living the dream: from suburban schlub to superhero in one easy swallow of a shady Internet drug. This is where his nightmare starts. Eric Kripke (Supernatural) and John Higgins (HELLBLAZER) bring an unflinching humanity and surreal level of detail to this tale of a midlife crisis—with superpowers!
FABLES: THE WOLF AMONG US #12
Written by MATTHEW STURGES and DAVE JUSTUS
Art by STEVE SADOWSKI, SHAWN McMANUS and TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
On sale DECMEBER 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS DIGITAL FIRST
Beaten, broken and left for dead, Bigby’s more determined than ever to track down the mastermind behind the murders. The clues lead him to a little mermaid with a big problem, a beauty with some beastly shopping habits and a pawn shop run by the Devil himself! Plus, a new back-up tale begins here, showing the Crooked Man’s rise to power!
ABSOLUTE TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 2 HC
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art by DARICK ROBERTSON and RODNEY RAMOS
Cover by GEOFF DARROW
On sale APRIL 6 • 560 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $125.00 US • MATURE READERS
In this second Absolute edition, outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem learns of the vicious murder of political consultant Vita Severn, one of the few people he liked, which leads him to delve into the city’s police corruption. Then, Spider is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected president’s campaign. Collects issues #19-36.
HELLBLAZER VOL. 12: HOW TO PLAY WITH FIRE TP
Written by PAUL JENKINS and GARTH ENNIS
Art by SEAN PHILLIPS, WARREN PLEECE and JOHN HIGGINS
Cover by TBD
On sale JANUARY 13 • 320 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
In these tales from HELLBLAZER #121-133, John Constantine must discover the connection between disasters across the ages. Then, while Constantine’s past catches up at home, the First of the Fallen unveils his new scheme in the U.S.
KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND/VIMANARAMA DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by PHILIP BOND and D’ISRAELI
Cover by PHILIP BOND
On sale FEBRUARY 24 • 200 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875” $19.99 US MATURE READERS
Two tales by Grant Morrison are collected in hardcover for the first time. First, a bored schoolgirl joins up with a young rebel intent on tearing down middle-class England. Then, in VINAMARAMA, Ali and his witty, vivacious arranged bride, Sofia, must stop ancient Indian demons from using Britain as a battleground.
RED THORN #2
Written by DAVID BAILLIE
Art by MEGHAN HETRICK
Cover by CHOONG YOON
On sale DECEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
It’s Halloween night, and something wicked and powerful is stirring beneath the streets of Glasgow. Join Isla on the day she meets a bloodthirsty army she thought was a myth and breaks the heart of the only man she ever loved. Innocents are slaughtered, a demigod is crowned king, and history is rewritten in the second issue of this new series!
SLASH & BURN #2
Written by SI SPENCER
Art by MAX DUNBAR and ANDE PARKS
Cover by TULA LOTAY
On sale DECEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
As Rosheen wraps up the case of the trigger-happy corpse, her quest to find the face from her past sparks memories of her childhood days of arson and infamy. Exploding squirrels, broken fingers and a fistful of doodles lead Rosheen closer to an explosive showdown with the Matchstick Man.
SURVIVORS’ CLUB #3
Written by LAUREN BEUKES and DALE HALVORSEN
Art by RYAN KELLY
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
On sale DECEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Six kids who lived through unbelievable terror in the ‘80s are somehow united in LA. Alice and Simon continue their lusty game of cat and mouse as Chenzira and Kiri resort to illegal measures to find more information about the cursed game Akheron. And Harvey’s psychotic imaginary Mr. Empty goes from the voice inside his head to fully realized horror right in front of his face.
TWILIGHT CHILDREN #3
Written by GILBERT HERNANDEZ
Art and cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale DECEMBER 9 • 40 pg, FC, 3 of 4, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS
Local flirt Tito is forced to make a decision regarding her love life. The young scientist is forced to make a decision about his career path. And just when the children come to grips with their blindness, they’re given new clarity. Don’t miss the latest chapter in the surreal tale of love and sacrifice that unites comics legends Gilbert Hernandez and Darwyn Cooke.
UNFOLLOW #2
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art by MIKE DOWLING
Cover by MATT TAYLOR
On sale DECEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Blood is spilled as 140 strangers make their way to the home of the dying man who has offered them each a chance at millions. Plus: A new member of the 140 gets recruited. Ravan shares her story. Deacon’s luggage gets screened. And Dave must risk what he loves most.
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