Preview Monday: SWORD OF SORCERY #8 and FABLES #129

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week you’re getting exclusive first looks at SWORD OF SORCERY #8 and FABLES #129.

After Eclipso’s brutal return, House Amethyst teeters on the brink of destruction as his sinister army stands at its gates! With House Onyx and House Diamond already under the sway of Eclipso, Amethyst may have no choice but to join with some of her oldest foes to battle the Lord of the Black Diamond. But can these ancient enemies band together in an uneasy alliance to defeat Eclipso? One thing is for sure – when the dust settles, nothing will ever be the same for House Amethyst. Written by Christy Marx and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, the final issue of SWORD OF SORCERY hits stores this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Snow White’s starring arc continues in FABLES. With Bigby unable to help after his ferocious battle with Brandish in issue #128, Snow White steps up to put an end to the Prince’s adventures in Fabletown once and for all. But while Snow White and her betrothed brawl, the 13th Floor Witches race against time to undo the powerful spell that could lead to Snow White’s death at her very own hand! From Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham and artists Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Andrew Pepoy, FABLES # 129 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

Preview Monday: WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128!

This month, WONDER WOMAN launches an explosive new story arc. “Don’t miss issue #19,” writer Brian Azzarello teased to COMIC VINE about the series a few weeks ago. “I don’t think Superman would approve.” Well when BUZZFEED exclusively debuted the full gatefold cover for WONDER WOMAN #19 depicting Diana and Orion in a passionate liplock, fans began to understand what Azzarello might have been alluding to. Also in WONDER WOMAN #19, Poseidon shares a piece of information with the First Born that puts Zola’s son in immediate danger. But will Wonder Woman and her army be able to protect him when her team is unraveling from the inside out? Find out in WONDER WOMAN #19, in stores on Wednesday, written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Goran Sudzuka, Tony Akins, and Dan Green.

Meanwhile over in Fablestown, “Snow White” continues with its fourth chapter. In FABLES #128, Bigby howls back to Castle Dark for a showdown with Prince Brandish for the hand of his/their wife, Snow White. But unbeknownst to Bigby, any physical harm that he inflicts on Prince Brandish will also be felt by Snow White, who remains locked away in her tower. Will Bigby be able to save his wife before he accidentally kills her? Or will Prince Brandish defeat the mighty wolf? In stores this Wednesday, FABLES #128 is written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, and Andrew Pepoy.

Preview Monday: BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127.

Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! Get ready for a chilling showdown, because his first target is the newest member of the Birds of Prey, Strix! What could Freeze have in store for the ex-Talon? And how will this affect the rest of the team? Find out in BIRDS OF PREY #18, in stores this Wednesday, written by new series writer Christy Marx and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

Also this week, the “Snow White” storyline continues in FABLES. Since Bigby left for his road trip, Fabletown has seen nothing but trouble. And now, the ruthless Prince Brandish has locked Snow White in a tower with no way out. Can Snow escape before the prince takes her as his wife? And what will Bigby do when he finds out her whereabouts? Written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, FABLES #127 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK 6 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers List

Earlier today, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers lists. Debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list is the newest FABLES Deluxe Edition, BOOK SIX.

For over ten years, FABLES has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere with its ever-expanding magical universe created by writer Bill Willingham. Now, the magic continues with the latest FABLES deluxe edition, written by Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Jim Fern, Shawn McManus, Steve Leialoha, and James Jean.

In FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK SIX, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf.

Featuring issues #46-51, this deluxe hardcover edition also includes Willingham’s complete original script for issue #50, a FABLES gallery, and a special sketchbook section by series artist Mark Buckingham.

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN: THE NIGHT OF THE OWLS and BATMAN VOL.1: THE COURT OF OWLS. And click here. to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes WATCHMEN. Congratulations to all!

 

 

First Look at TIME WARP #1!

Next month, Vertigo’s latest anthology-style one-shot will take you into the far reaches of space. Filled with spectacular sci-fi stories of robots, deep space and lots of time travel twists, TIME WARP #1 comes to you from a wide array of comic book greats and up-and-coming stars of tomorrow – including writers Damon Lindelof, Toby Litt, Matt Kindt, Peter Milligan, Ray Fawkes, Simon Spurrier, Tom King, Gail Simone, and Dan Abnett, and artists Jeff Lemire, Mark Buckingham, Victor Santos, Matt Kindt, MK Perker, Andy MacDonald, Tom Fowler, Gael Bertrand, INJ Culbard, and more!

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at some of the interior art featured in these various stories, and don’t forget to pick up your copy of TIME WARP #1 when it flies into stores on March 20!

 

 

 

 

 

DAN DIDIO, JIM LEE AND DC ENTERTAINMENT'S STELLAR TALENT TO GUEST STAR ON SYFY'S HIT COMPETITION SERIES 'FACE OFF'

 Tune in January 22 to See Contestants Create Original Super Heroes

Winning Super Hero will Appear in JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #16, Out January 30

 

Burbank, Calif. – January 16, 2013 – Syfy’s most popular unscripted series, Face Off, will have an infusion of super powers in the form of DC Entertainment’s Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, along with six of DC’s most respected artists.  In the hit competition show’s new episode airing Tuesday, January 22at 9 p.m. ET/PT, a group of special effects make-up artists will be challenged to create their own Super Heroes.

 

Filmed in the midst of San Diego Comic-Con 2012, each contestant was paired with a DC Entertainment artist to receive creative input and assistance with their designs.  An outstanding array of talent participated in the process including Jim Lee, Mark Buckingham (FABLES), Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN), Tony S. Daniel (ACTION COMICS), David Finch (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT), Nicola Scott (EARTH 2) and J.H. Williams, III (BATWOMAN).

 

In the Super Hero episode of Face Off, not only will the contestants battle to continue on in the competition, but the winning design will also be featured in the January 30th release of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #16, giving the winner a chance to have their work exposed to a broad DC Entertainment audience.

 

Face Off is an authentic depiction of the high creative standards necessary for a special effects make-up artist to succeed in their craft.  The contestants will be whittled down week by week as they compete to outshine their competition.  The winning artist will receive $100,000, a 2013 Fiat 500, and will also be given the opportunity to become a guest lecturer at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academies in New York and Paris.


DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio join Face Off host

McKenzie Westmore and artists Mark Buckingham, Cliff Chiang, Tony Daniel,

David Finch, Nicola Scott and J.H. Williams, III on the set of the hit SyFy show.


DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio with Face Off host McKenzie Westmore.

Win a Fables Card Signed by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha

Last Wednesday, we offered fans of Demon Knights, DC Universe Presents and the artists who draw them a chance to win a Deadman card signed by Bernard Chang. The response, unlike Mr. Brand, was anything but dead.

 

Here’s the winning entry photo:

 

CAPTION: Why didn’t I start reading this sooner?!? It’s fantastic!

 

The photo and caption were submitted by @JeremyLivi on Twitter, who along with his new appreciation of Swamp Thing will also be receiving a great new collectible. But if you didn’t win, don’t despair because we’re doing it all over again. If you’re a Vertigo fan, you probably know that FABLES #121 is out this week. This issue wraps up the eight-issue “Cubs in Toyland” storyline that has been brought to vivid life by artists Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha. So to celebrate this acclaimed storyline, we’re giving you a chance to win a Fables “Cubs in Toyland” card signed by both amazing artists!

 

 

If you’re new to this, the card is 11” by 14” and is made of heavy card stock. However, if you’d like to get your hands on this ready-for-framing collector’s item, you’re going to need to do a couple things.

 

1) If you're not already doing so, be sure to follow @Vertigo_Comics on Twitter and DC Comics on Instagram.

 

2) Pick up some of your favorite new DC or Vertigo comics on Wednesday and take a photograph of you reading them. (If you can’t make it to a comic shop on Wednesday, a photo of you reading any Vertigo or DC comic will do.)

 

3) Share your picture with us via Instagram and tag @Vertigo_Comics and #newDCday.


That’s all there is to it! At 5 pm PST on Monday, September 24, 2012, one winner will be chosen at random and direct messaged for his/her mailing address. The winner will be featured on Twitter. Vertigo Comics will tweet the winner’s photo and a fan shout out on or around Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

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One entry per person. All entries must comply with these Official Rules and meet the submission guidelines detailed herein. Each entrant is solely responsible for any and all uses of his/her registered Twitter account.

 

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The random selection will be held on 5 p.m. PST on Monday, September 24, 2012 from all eligible entries received. We will then Direct Message the winners on Twitter to get mailing address and other information. If a selected winner does not comply with these rules or respond to the request to claim their prize, an alternative winner will be selected from the remaining eligible entries. Total value of prize is $50.00.

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Preview Mondays: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 and FABLES #118

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 and FABLES #118!

 

In part two of this three-issue arc, Kass is faced with the demons of her past as she must work with her father, the notorious serial killer Vandal Savage, to help track down a murderer. The twist? This new criminal seems to be attempting to copy Vandal’s old blood-shedding patterns. Can the two work together to find the killer before it’s too late for Senator Darrow’s daughter? And does Vandal Savage truly care for his daughter or is he just using her to escape from prison? DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 hits stores this Wednesday and comes to you from writer James Robinson and artist Bernard Chang. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

In the fifth installment of “Cubs in Toyland,” Therese discovers a dark secret that binds all the tattered toys together in Discardia. Meanwhile, Bigby Wolf calls on the gods for help in finding Dare and Therese. And in the backup story, a very peculiar bounty is put on the head of King Roquat. FABLES #118 is written by Bill Willingham and features art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Shawn McManus. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

The 2012 Hugo Award Finalists Have Been Announced

The Hugo Award finalists for 2012, honoring excellence in science fiction and fantasy, were announced in the UK. In the Best Graphic Story category, the finalists include two Vertigo titles:

 

Fables Vol 15: Rose Red, written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham (Vertigo)

 

The Unwritten (Volume 4): Leviathan written by Mike Carey, illustrated by Peter Gross (Vertigo)

 

In addition, we’d like to give a special nod to Neil Gaiman for his nomination in the category of Best Dramatic Performance (Short Form), Paul Cornell in the category of Best Novelette and China Miéville in the category of Best Novel. Gaiman is the writer of the bestselling SANDMAN series and BLACK ORCHID,  available later this month in a Deluxe Edition, Cornell is currently writing DEMON KNIGHTS and the new Vertigo series SAUCER COUNTRY and Miéville is new to the group with his debut DIAL H coming from DC Comics this May.

 

Congratulations to all the finalists! For the full list, head over to TheHugoAwards.org. The winners will be presented at the 2012 World Science Fiction Convention, August 30 to September 3, 2012 in Chicago.

 

Preview Mondays: SUPERGIRL #7 and FABLES #115

Last week, we announced Preview Mondays on THE SOURCE, GRAPHIC CONTENT and the new DCE website by showing you exclusive previews of GREEN LANTERN #7 and FAIREST #2. This week’s installment of Preview Mondays has your first look at SUPERGIRL #7 and FABLES #115.

 

In SUPERGIRL #7, Kara Zor-El must battle an army of aliens after they invade Earth. But what do these invaders want? And is Superman’s cousin strong enough to stop them before they destroy our planet? Find out in SUPERGIRL #7, written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson and illustrated by Mahmud Asrar.

 

And in FABLES #115, Therese continues her visit to Toyland with the second chapter of “Cubs in Toyland.” But when her journey takes a terrible turn, will it end before it’s even truly begun? FABLES #115 comes to you from acclaimed writer Bill Willingham and artists Mark Buckingham, Shawn McManus and Steve Leialoha.

 

Click here to see the exclusive preview of SUPERGIRL #7.

Click here to see the exclusive preview of FABLES #115.

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