Playboy has always been a supporter of comics with a mature sensibility and visionary content, especially DC/Vertigo Comics. They’ve published articles in the past about Arkham Asylum, and Harvey Pekar’s The Quitter. This week on their Playboy.com site, they preview the first two graphic novels that will launch the Vertigo Crime imprint: Filthy Rich by Brian Azzarello and Victor Santos and Dark Entries, a Hellblazer story by Ian Rankin and Werther Dell’Edera. Art for both graphic novels will be in black, white, and gray with covers done by Lee Bermejo (Joker).
Check both of them out: here
And if that wasn’t cool enough (which it should be) Playboy is also showing a 6-page interpretation of a scene in Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Inglorious Basterds with art by the wonderful R.M. Guera who is also the artist for Vertigo’s Scalped series created by Jason Aaron. Let’s just say it’s bloody good. Read the comic: here
Big props for Playboy, who has always had good writing in their magazine, realizing a potential crossover in readership with Vertigo Comics. We only get a taste of what will surely be some of our favorite reads this year, but it’s enough to quell the hunger–for now.
The following preview pages appeared in New Avengers #55.
“SHOCK AND AWE,” PART 1 Moon Knight is back in the Big Apple and looking to pick a fight with the man who chased him out of town in the first place: Norman Osborn. Freed of his demons and armed with an arsenal of incredible new weapons, Moon Knight is finally the hero he always aspired to be – taking out criminals with massive flair and throwing down the gauntlet to his old nemesis. Is Osborn ready for Round Two? Parental Advisory …$3.99
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Written by Bill Willingham; Art by Jim Fern and Craig T. Hamilton; Cover by Joao Ruas
Meet Dunster Happ, the most important Fable you never knew. If our friends in exile at The Farm knew even a fragment of what humble Dunster knew, they’d be in a lot less trouble right now. Mr. Happ’s just one of a cast of thousands in this issue where we explore Mister Dark’s past and how he ended up in that magical box in that faraway fortress so that two hard-luck mercenaries could come along one day and set him free. Featuring the guest art team of Jim Fern (CROSSING MIDNIGHT) and Craig T. Hamilton.
* Vertigo
* 32pg.
* Color
* $2.99 US
* Mature Readers
Written by Jason Aaron; Art by R.M. Guéra; Cover by Jock
It’s the start of a pivotal new arc! In part 1 of “The Gnawing,” the already strung-out and paranoid Dash Bad Horse feels the noose tighten around his neck even more as Chief Red Crow begins to search for the undercover FBI agent in his midst. Meanwhile, the death of another character sets the reservation on the road to all-out war.
On sale this week, the ultimate disaster will fall upon the Ultimate Universe in Ultimatum #1 (of 5)! From Eisner & Emmy winning superstar writer Jeph Loeb and red-hot artist David Finch, comes the world breaking event everyone’s been waiting for as the Ultimate Universe changes forever! “For what they’ve done, they will have to pay the Ultimate price” is Magneto’s mantra and now he seeks the Ultimate revenge! When climatic disturbance wreak havoc across the planet – under water volcanic eruptions, tidal waves large enough to destroy cities, and blizzards so big they could bury a whole country – even the Ultimate U’s mightiest stand no chance against such destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and much, much, more – find out who lives and who dies in the ultimate moment of truth!
“There’s no doubt that Jeph Loeb’s Ultimatum is one of the biggest projects ever to come out of Marvel’s Ultimate line,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com, who named the series one of November’s must-buy books. “The concept is strong.”
This is the must-have book which will set the stage for the Ultimate U for years to come. What will be the fate of the Ultimate U? Curious as to who will make it out dead or alive? You can’t dare miss Ultimatum #1 (of 5)!
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) (SEP082306)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS VAR (SEP082307)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS SKETCH VAR (SEP088034)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) WHITE FINCH VAR (SEP082308)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Covers by ED MCGUINNESS
White Variant by DAVID FINCH
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON-SALE 11/5/08!
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: MICHAEL LARK
INKS: STEFANO GAUDIANO
COLORED BY: MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
The shadows of the city grow thick with ninja blades. The Hand is back in New York, on the hunt for something as yet unknown…but the enigmatic new Lady Bullseye is in league with them, and whatever they’re after can’t be good news for Daredevil and his friends. The second chapter of “Broken Hand” begins here — featuring Iron Fist, the Black Tarantula, and more!
Rated T+ …$2.99
COVER BY: TERRY DODSON
WRITER: MARC GUGGENHEIM
PENCILS: BEN OLIVER
INKS: BEN OLIVER
COLORED BY: STEPHANE PERU
LETTERED BY: DAVE SHARPE
The Young X-Men have a brand new line-up… but one of them isn’t a mutant! And doesn’t know it! Secrets are revealed and discovered in this self-contained issue perfect for new readers and fans of the new Manifest Destiny X-Status Quo!
Rated T+ …$2.99
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
COVER, PENCILS: GREG LAND
INKS: JAY LEISTEN
COLORED BY: JUSTIN PONSOR
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
Who will save the X-Men from the Hellfire Cult? It’s not Wolverine. It’s not Cyclops. But it better be someone because they’re a minute from death. And who is that mysterious red-head?
Rated T+ …$2.99
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