Sneak Peek inside GHOSTS featuring “The DeadBoy Detectives in Run Ragged ”

 

Just in time for Halloween, Vertigo has compiled a slew of dark and dangerous stories that are primed to get you in the spirit! GHOSTS is an anthology of short stories showcasing both major talents and newcomers in the industry. Arriving in stores on October 31, this collection features a space heist on a ghost ship, a spirit who wants to play synthesizer in a techno band, a ghost-for-hire haunting agency and other dark and twisted tales best read under the sheets with a flashlight.

 

This week we’re spotlighting a piece of art from several of the stories included in the collection. First up, Neil Gaiman’s DeadBoy Detectives return in “The DeadBoy Detectives in Run Ragged,” a story written by noted British novelist Toby Litt.

 

“Working on "Run Ragged" has been exceptionally good fun!  I am once again getting to play in Neil Gaiman's wonderful world of the Sandman, and draw Charles and Edwin for the first time in nearly twenty years (last time was briefly in the Swamp Thing Annual during the Children's Crusade), says artist Mark Buckingham. “It is also always a treat to work with a new writer and I am loving Toby Litt's story, with its equal measures of humour and horror. Best of all I am drawing layouts for my good friend and Spanish superstar artist Victor Santos. It has been really inspiring swapping sketches and ideas with him as we have worked. This has been a genuine artistic collaboration and the whole thing has been very liberating. I would love to do more things like this in the future!”

 

Now, check out the inked page drawn by Mark Buckingham (FABLES) and inked by Victor Santos (FILTHY RICH) below.


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.

Tuesday Tonic with editor Shelly Bond

Attention Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham,  Steve Leialoha, Todd Klein, Lee Loughridge, Joao Ruas, Gregory Lockard, the rotating FABLES crew and our amazing, ardent followers:

HAPPY  ANNIVERSARY!!

Here’s to ten years of FABLES and counting—assuming you hit your current and future deadlines,

Love,
Your favorite editor

FABLES issue #117 on sale May 23rd.

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.

Preview of FABLES #110

"Inherit the Wind" continues.

Bufkin continues his schemes to free Oz and its surroundings from the Nome King's oppressive rule. Meanwhile, the cubs continue to learn how to become winds – but is it turning into a competition with a decidedly deadly edge?

Check out the preview below and pick up FABLES #110 this Wednesday!

And here’s a look at the cover of issue #113, a special stand-alone issue to start off the new year featuring three short stories illustrated by Adam Hughes, Gene Ha and Karl Kerschl!

FABLES #109 preview

In Part 2 of "Inherit the Wind," we meet the other Cardinal Winds – West, East and South – as the cubs continue to train and learn about the life and responsibilities of their grandfather, the North Wind with the help of Breeze, Mr. Puff and others.

Meanwhile, Rose Red heads back to The Farm and Bufkin is up to his usual monkey business in Oz.

Check out the preview below and head over to USA TODAY/Pop Candy to see the exclusively revealed covers of the special holiday issue, FABLES #112, and the fourth deluxe edition.

The SCREAM 2011 nominees include…

We’re pleased to announce that the following Vertigo and DC Comics titles were nominated for The 2011 SCREAM AWARDS:

DAYTRIPPER by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon and AMERICAN VAMPIRE by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque for Best Comic Book or Graphic Novel

Grant Morrison: JOE THE BARBARIAN and BATMAN INCORPORATED for Best Comic Book Writer

Mark Buckingham: FABLES for Best Comic Book Artist

Scream is the first and only worldwide annual event dedicated exclusively to honoring the Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Comic Book genres.

The SCREAM 2011 winners will be announced on SPIKE on Tuesday, October 18. For the full list of nominees click here.

Vote now!

The New York Times features FABLES: Covers by James Jean

This Sunday's New York Times Arts & Leisure Section includes FABLES: Covers by James Jean and BATMAN: Hush Unwrapped Deluxe Edition by Jeph Loeb and with art by DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee, in an article about collections of comic book art. The online edition of the paper includes a gallery of covers by James Jean.

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