DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 2 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 12:01pm | Alex Nagorski

On Friday, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers Lists, and debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list was BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS, VOL. 2: SCARE TACTICS!

An armed robbery carried out by gunmen dressed as Batman. A string of similar-looking corpses turning up in morgues … then disappearing. An experiment gone dangerously awry, carried out in Bruce Wayne’s own company tower. Somehow, all of these events are tied together, orchestrated by a terrifying killer known as Mr. Toxic, and the fate of Gotham City—and the world—is on the line. Can the Dark Knight piece together the mystery, while also dealing with a gang of fear-gassing Scarecrows, an attack on Arkham Asylum by the Court of Owls and the escape of one of Arkham’s most dangerous inmates—the hypnotic Black Mask?

In BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS, VOL. 2: SCARE TACTICS, writer/artist Tony S. Daniel (SAVAGE HAWKMAN) and artists Ed Benes (RED LANTERNS), Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE), Julio Ferreira (TEEN TITANS), Romano Molenaar (BIRDS OF PREY), and Pere Perez (BATGIRL) put Batman to the fearsome test in the new DC Universe! Plus, witness the deadly final lesson in Bruce Wayne’s training before he became Batman, from writers Gregg Hurwitz (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT) and James Tynion IV (TALON) and artists Tony S. Daniel and Henrik Jonsson! This hardcover books collects DETECTIVE COMICS #8-12 and #0, and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1.

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN, VOL. 2: THE CITY OF OWLS, 100 BULLETS: DELUXE EDITION BOOK FOUR, AMERICAN VAMPIRE, VOL. 5, BATMAN, VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS, and BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes the debuts of SWAMP THING, VOL. 2: FAMILY TREE and WORLDS’ FINEST, VOL. 1: LOST DAUGHTERS OF EARTH 2, as well as PUNK ROCK JESUS. Congratulations to all!

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detective comics, Tony S. Daniel, ed benes, szymon kudranski, Julio Ferreira, Romano Molenaar, pere perez, Gregg Hurwitz, James Tynion IV, Henrik Jonsson, Batman, 100 bullets, american vampire, batman: the killing joke, swamp thing, Worlds' Finest, punk rock jesus

Tuesday Roundup: January 8th

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 10:00am | Tim Beedle

We’d never want to discourage people from visiting any of our fair cities, but if you were planning on paying a visit to Gotham this week, you may want to think about rescheduling. After all, the Joker’s been running rampant across town for the past few months in “Death of the Family,” and this week the Penguin gets involved in DETECTIVE COMICS #16. And things are looking even worse in the pages of SWAMP THING #16, where the Rot has completely overrun Gotham and really brought out the “dark” in the Dark Knight.

 

 

However, while we wouldn’t recommend visiting Gotham this week, reading about the horror taking place on the Gotham streets is not only recommended—it’s a total rush! You can start with Detective and Swamp Thing, but you shouldn’t overlook LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #4, with its cool collection of creative teams (each with a distinct take on the Dark Knight). After that, feel free to shift your attention to Metropolis with ACTION COMICS #16 and ANIMAL MAN #16, Star City with GREEN ARROW #16, Tinasha with BATWING #16 or the outer reaches of space itself with the extra-sized GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS ANNUAL #1. After a week back at work and school, you could probably use another vacation. Well, if you’re a DC reader you can take an extended one this Wednesday—all from the comfort of your living room.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SWEET TOOTH #40 and interviewed writer Jeff Lemire about the series finale.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of ACTION COMICS #16.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran exclusive previews of ANIMAL MAN #16 and DETECTIVE COMICS #16.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of SWAMP THING #16.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of THE PHANTOM STRANGER #4.

 

MAXIM ran a preview of SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #9.

 

COMPLEX MAGAZINE ran an exclusive preview of GREEN ARROW #16.

 

CRAVE ONLINE ran an exclusive preview of BATWING #16.

 

CBS MAN CAVE ran an exclusive preview of DIAL H #8.

 

GAMMA SQUAD ran an exclusive preview of STORMWATCH #16.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of EARTH 2 #8.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of WORLDS’ FINEST #8.

 

NEWSARAMA ran a preview of LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #4.

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of FAIREST #11, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS ANNUAL #1 and HUMAN BOMB #2.

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tuesday roundup, Gotham, detective comics, swamp thing

Vertigo Announces THE WAKE, A new series by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy

Fri, 10/12/2012 - 11:29am | Pamela Mullin

 

New York Times bestselling author, Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Batman, Swamp Thing) and artist Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, Joe The Barbarian), the incredible team behind the miniseries AMERICAN VAMPIRE: Survival of the Fittest, are reuniting for a new limited series in 2013: THE WAKE.

 

Beneath the surface, set amidst the claustrophobic yet beautiful and sweeping ocean-scapes, a discovery is made that will reveal a secret mythology. Full of suspense and horror, THE WAKE is an underwater sci-fi epic like none other.

 
"I couldn't be more excited about The Wake!” said Snyder about this new comic book series. “This is a story Sean and I have actually been developing together for more than a year, a big, twisted, sprawling science fiction and horror epic, all of which begins with a single, terrifying discovery at the bottom of the ocean. It's one of the most ambitious stories I've ever done, and there's no one I'd rather be creating it with than Sean Murphy. Sean's a great friend and we had a blast together on AMERICAN VAMPIRE: Survival of the Fittest; luckily, he's also one of the industry's brightest new stars, someone with unrivaled abilities as a world-builder—every scene he draws is so fully realized, so richly imagined, it's hugely inspiring working with him, and I'm grateful to him for signing on to be my partner at the end of the world, here."    

 

The adventure begins in 2013!


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the wake, scott snyder, sean murphy, american vampire, Batman, swamp thing, punk rock jesus, joe the barbarian, american vampire: survival of the fittest

Preview Mondays: SWAMP THING #11 and SAUCER COUNTRY #5

Mon, 07/09/2012 - 9:00am | Alex Nagorski

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at SWAMP THING #11 and SAUCER COUNTRY #5.

 

In SWAMP THING #11, it’s the second chapter of Anton Arcane’s ravenous return! Will Swamp Thing reemerge from The Green in time to save Abigail from Arcane and his army of Un-men? And who (or what?) will Swamp Thing encounter while in The Green? With a jaw-dropping last page, SWAMP THING #11 is written by Scott Snyder and features art by Marco Rudy. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

SAUCER COUNTRY #5 asks the question: was Arcadia actually abducted by aliens or did something else entirely different happen on the night in question? Going under hypnotic regression therapy with Dr. Glass to find out, will Arcadia finally discover the truth of what transpired? And finally, can her career and political ambitions survive all the recent turmoil? The finale of the first chapter of the series, SAUCER COUNTRY #5 is written by Paul Cornell and is illustrated by Ryan Kelly. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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swamp thing, saucer country, Preview Mondays, scott snyder, marco rudy, paul cornell, ryan kelly

The Swamp Thing Earth Day Sale

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 9:00am | Tim Beedle

Go Green this Earth Day with the SWAMP THING EARTH DAY SALE!

 

 

The Swamp Thing Earth Day Sale

 

 

Part man, part plant elemental, Swamp Thing first appeared in the pages of HOUSE OF SECRETS and has since become the defender of Earth and the environment as a whole—protecting the world from threats both natural and supernatural!

 

Since his creation by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, Swamp Thing grew from a strange hero into a psychological and philosophical journey of self-identity under the guidance of acclaimed writer Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA). Now you can experience the saga of the Swamp Thing with this special, limited time sale.

 

For only 99 cents an issue, you can get Swamp Thing's first appearance, the entirety of his original 24-issue series, all of Alan Moore's critically acclaimed, fan-favorite run, and more!

 

The 3-Day sale begins 4/21/12! Go Green and download these digital comics while you can before this limited time offer runs out.

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swamp thing, Digital Comics

Vertigo Graphic Connection

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 12:00pm | DCE Editorial

Vertigo publishes an array of acclaimed literature in the horror genre. Well, just in time for the haunting month of October, the CHICAGO TRIBUNE ran a list of the 10 Best Horror Graphic Novels for Halloween.

DC Entertainment secured 5 of the 10 spots, including the Vertigo titles SWAMP THING, VOL. 1, BOOKS OF MAGIC, and HELLBLAZER.

So, if you’re looking for something to read this month, check them out!

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best horror graphic novels, books of magic, halloween, hellblazer, swamp thing

A Vertigo Valentine’s Day with couples to remember

Mon, 02/14/2011 - 9:22am | DCE Editorial

This Valentine’s Day I asked the Vertigo editors to pick a few couples from both classic and current Vertigo titles that defy our expectations of coupledom. I hope you enjoy this unique twist on the holiday we love to not love.

Let’s start off with Will Dennis’ picks:

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DASH & CAROL RED CROW from SCALPED
I wouldn’t call them happy but they had a pretty good run. It’s hard when you are each other’s heroin...and you’re using heroin at the same time. I don’t think Hallmark makes a card for that.

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MATTY & ZEE from DMZ
Again another couple that’s off again/on again is probably not a model for Valentine’s Day romance. Still, when you live in a bombed out war-zone and each day could be your last, it’s nice to have a FWB.

SHELLEY BOND & JOHN CONSTANTINE
I never really saw them together since he’s a bit of a cad and sort of stuck in the Seventies. oh wait...now that I say that, it makes total sense. I really wish them the best in their new marriage and I look forward to more covers featuring Shelly. ya know, like iZOMBIE, DONOR, NEW YORK FIVE, CINDERELLA, etc, etc

In response Shelly Bond says, “That guy needs a reality show.” Here are her picks:

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SNOW WHITE & BIGBY WOLF from FABLES
She’s likely to be wearing a demure business suit.
He’s hirsute.
“Isn’t it Romantic?” By Rodgers and Hart
See where it all began in FABLES Vol. 3: STORYBOOK LOVE

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JOHN CONSTANTINE & EPIPHANY GREAVES from HELLBLAZER
She’s a 23-year-old smoking hot alchemist/gangster’s daughter
He’s a 58-year-old chain-smoking, pint guzzling, detective of the dark arts who’s still missing a thumb
“Heroes” by Bowie
See them get hitched in HELLBLAZER #275

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GWEN & ? from iZOMBIE
Monster Hunter, Mummy Guy or Mutt/Were-terrier?
One gorgeous blue-haired, violet skinned brain eater, so little time...left...that she can remember...
Get into it from the grave site in iZOMBIE: DEAD TO THE WORLD, out next month!)
“Love is the Drug” by Roxy Music

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FIG KEELE & HARRY THE HOUSE from HOUSE OF MYSTERY
An architecture student, Fig drew the plans for her dream house. Then she brought him to life as Harry the handsome bartender. It was all good, until it wasn’t as Harry was taken away.
“Take the L out of Lover (and it’s Over)” by The Motels
Enter the House via the latest trade UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Last, but not least, Karen Berger gives her picks:

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SWAMP THING and ABBY from SWAMP THING
He went to Hell and back for her—how could she not fall for the guy?

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JESSE CUSTER and TULIP O'HARE from PREACHER
The most dangerous couple in comics survived treachery, separation, death, and resurrection—if that’s not true love, then what is?

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YORICK and 355 from Y: THE LAST MAN
Turns out the woman of his dreams was by his side the whole time—his bodyguard—you gotta love it!

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BRAS and ANA from DAYTRIPPER
A romance of a lifetime unfolds over a lifetime in this time-bending tale, DAYTRIPPER—a one way ticket to an incredible love and life story just out now in trade paperback.

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daytripper, dmz, fables, hellblazer, house of mystery, izombie, john constantine, preacher, scalped, swamp thing, valentine's day, y the last man

A quick chat with Pornsak Pichetshote

Wed, 06/23/2010 - 10:00am | DCE Editorial

I’ve asked a few of the editors about their time here at Vertigo. You’ve seen pieces by Will Dennis, Mark Doyle, Jonathan Vankin and Angela Rufino. Next up is Pornsak Pichetshote, you saw a photo of him just a few days ago laying out the pages of THE UNWRITTEN #17 on the floor of his apartment.

PM: What was the first Vertigo book you read?

PP: This is a complete blind guess, but the furthest back I can trace is THE INVISIBLES # 1. INVISIBLES led me to PREACHER which led me to TRANSMETROPOLITAN, which in turn led me to SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, SANDMAN, SWAMP THING, HELLBLAZER, ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL, and then before I knew it, I begrudgingly had to admit I was a VERTIGO fan. (For some reason, when I was in college, I considered VERTIGO a goth publisher, and thought I couldn’t really be a fan, since I wasn’t a goth.)

PM: What was the first Vertigo book you edited?

PP: You always remember your first… THE LOSERS # 21. THE LOSERS was a special experience for me. Before I had any aspirations to work in comics, I was a comics fan, who had heard of the buzz of this Ocean’s 11 meets Three Kings book, and I think I bought the first issue the week it came out. Then, I got the job as an assistant editor at Vertigo, and I think the day issue 2 came out was one of my first weeks on the job. By issue 5, I became the assistant on the book, with Will Dennis (the editor who developed the book with Andy and Jock) slowly letting me contribute more and more of my input as it progressed. By issue 21, Will handed the book over to me to edit, and I’ll always be grateful to him for trusting me with it. (It is hard to give up your kid to let somebody else raise). The original art for the very last page of the series is framed in my apartment.

PM: How do you acquire a comic book series or graphic novel?

PP: Me, I’m basically looking for books that are going places that VERTIGO hasn’t gone before. As a result, new pitches involving angels, hell and demons usually makes my eyes gloss over. But anything else, I’m game. I’m actually not a fantasy / sci-fi fan, but as a result, I enjoy looking for fantasy / sci-fi pitches that can convert me. When it works out, like it seems to with THE UNWRITTEN, everybody wins. Aside from that, I’ll approach anyone whose work impresses me, regardless of the medium I’ve discovered their work.

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animal man, doom patrol, hellblazer, invisibles, pornsak pichetshote, sandman, sandman mystery theater, swamp thing, the losers, the unwritten, transmetropolitan

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