DC Comics In January 2010: Vertigo

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comic In January 2010, Part 3: Vertigo. The Bronx Hill, Joe The Barbarian, Daytripper, Air, DMZ, Fables, Jack Of Fables, Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love, Losers, Hellblazer, Greek Street, House of Mystery, Madame Xanadu, Northlanders, Scalped, Sweet Tooth, Unknow Soldier…

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THE BRONX KILL HC
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by James Romberger
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Being a cop was in the Keane blood. But Martin wanted to be a writer even if it meant turning his back on the family legacy.
Then his wife goes missing, and Martin is forced to delve into the dark history – and darker secrets – of that same family. It’s a path that will lead him back to the Bronx Kill: that lonely, godforsaken stretch of land where many years earlier his grandfather had been brutally murdered, and where finally he will learn the truth about his wife’s disappearance. It’s a truth more monstrous than he could ever have imagined.
Entertainment Weekly “It” writer Peter Milligan (GREEK STREET, HUMAN TARGET) joins forces with New York cartoonist and fine artist James Romberger (Seven Miles a Second) for an urban mystery drenched in family secrets. Don’t miss the newest sure-fire hit from Vertigo Crime!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 17 • 184 pg, B&W, 5” x 8”, $19.99 US
MATURE READERS

JOE THE BARBARIAN #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Sean Murphy
Cover by Sean Murphy

Having an overactive imagination can get a kid through a lot, but it doesn’t change the facts: Joe’s still the kid in school that can’t fit in. He’s the victim of bullies. His dad died overseas in the Iraq war. And then there’s the Type 1 diabetes he has to live with.
So is it insulin-deprived delirium or something much, much bigger that transports Joe to a land inhabited by all his toys – from ninja commandos to action robots to magical knights to star fleet captains? Is Joe really the savior of this wild fantasyland that’s been held under siege by dark magic and evil forces? With the help of a samurai rodent, is he ready to take back besieged castles and win the freedom of an oppressed people? Or is he just an over imaginative boy who could die if he doesn’t take his meds?
White-hot writer Grant Morrison follows up his phenomenal BATMAN AND ROBIN with an epic adventure that’s Home Alone by way of Lord of the Rings accompanied with to-die-for art by future superstar Sean Murphy (YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW, HELLBLAZER).
On sale January 20 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS

DAYTRIPPER #2
Written by Gabriel Bá & Fábio Moon
Art by Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá
Cover by Gabriel Bá

While traveling through idyllic rural Brazil, Bras and his best friend Jorge are having the time of their lives. Staring nature in the eye, learning more about the local people and customs – life is good and the future is bright. But when Bras meets the incredibly sultry Olinda, suddenly nothing is so certain anymore.
Continuing the highly anticipated, rich new series from Eisner Award winners Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon!
On sale January 13 • 2 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

AIR #17
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover and M.K. Perker
Battling exhaustion and her prescription addiction, Blythe pulls Zayn into her history, revealing the mysterious way she came to be hired at Clearfleet Airlines. And in order to escape Blythe’s past, Zayn must tell her a secret about her future – and hope that the woman he loves is stronger than the forces aligned against her.
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #49
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by John Paul Leon
« Hearts and Minds » 5 of 5. The entire future of the DMZ pivots on this issue, with horrific events unfolding not only for Matty and those close to him, but the city that’s taken him under its wing. It’s an issue so monumental, we had to redact the cover in order to not spoil a single thing…
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES VOL. 13: THE GREAT FABLES CROSSOVER TP
Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges
Art by Russ Braun, Mark Buckingham, Jose Marzan Jr. and Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Brian Bolland
When Jack discovers the existence of The Literals and their leader, he must leave his own adventures behind to warn Fabletown. Collects FABLES #83-85, JACK OF FABLES 33-35 and the 3-issue miniseries THE LITERALS.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 3 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #42
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Brian Bolland
Jack Frost has fought the Keepers of the Fulminate Blade. He’s being lauded as a hero in the ancient city of Landfall, but being a hero isn’t maybe so great as Jack thought it might be. A promiscuous princess isn’t the only danger awaiting Jack at Landfall castle. All this, plus Babe the Blue Ox in all his grandeur.
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #92
Written by Bill Willingham
Guest art by David Lapham
Cover by Joao Ruas

In the idyllic kingdom of Haven, the Frog Bombers are playing the Gobtown Crushers for the pennant, and the winner is…on trial for murder. The star player for the winning team has been accused of committing a capital crime during the drunken victory celebrations. So far, Flycatcher (a.k.a. King Ambrose) has managed to avoid spilling blood in the formation of his new kingdom. But now he has to judge a trial wherein the only penalty for the guilty is death. Featuring guest-artist David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, SILVERFISH).
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #3
Written by Chris Roberson
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Chrissie Zullo

Super-spy Cinderella and her uneasy ally Aladdin are hot on the trail of the shadowy figures who are smuggling black market magics into the mundane world, and the search leads them from the hot sands of Dubai to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Meanwhile, back in Fabletown, Crispin Cordwainer’s new shoe designs are a big hit – maybe a little too big!
On sale January 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

“Hot and heavy . . . [with] vibrantly intense art.” — Entertainment Weekly

THE LOSERS VOL. 1 AND 2 TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Shawn Martinbrough
Cover by Jock
With the eagerly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures movie The Losers set to reach theaters in April 2010, DC Comics collects the first twelve issues of THE LOSERS — from the ANTE UP and DOUBLE DOWN TPs — into a single, explosive volume!
This collection introduces The Losers, formerly an elite U.S. Special Forces unit that served as the covert bloody hand of America until they stumbled across a C.I.A. secret they  couldn’t ignore. The C.I.A. tried to kill them, but they’re about to learn that it takes more than one try to eliminate The Losers.
On sale January 27 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE

HELLBLAZER #263
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini
Cover by Simon Bisley
“India” part 3 of 4. Meeta’s dreams of Bollywood fame are threatened by a grotesque creature from the British Raj. It looks like the only person who can save her is John Constantine. But Constantine’s got a surprise visitor: someone who might just turn his life around. With greed, sex, demons and dancing, Mumbai has never been hotter than this.
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

GREEK STREET #7
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Davide Gianfelice    Cover by Davide Furno
While Chantel the chorus girl agonizes over whether she should take a more active role in the story, Eddie and Sandy are forced to play starring roles in a monstrous porn movie. Meanwhile, Owen Furey discovers the shocking truth behind the scars that disfigure his brother’s face – which might just lead to a war with their bitter and powerful enemies. With more sex, bloodshed and labyrinths, the tragedy continues…
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #21
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi and Sergio Aragones
Cover by Esao Andrews
A new era for the House of Mystery begins as Fig reopens the bar to the public. But where’s Harry? What’s Cain doing here? And what are those things floating in their dusty jars?  This is a stellar jumping-on point for new readers featuring a story illustrated by Sergio Aragones about…oh, what do you care what it’s about? It’s Sergio!
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

NORTHLANDERS #24
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Leandro Fernandez
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
“The Plague Widow” part 4 of 8. As temperatures plummet and both fuel and food start to dwindle, some of the townspeople start to panic. Gunborg seizes on this to organize an expedition outside the sealed city in order to forage. But considering the plague, he seems too eager to take that risk. And as Hilda finds out herself, one doesn’t have to travel far for danger to find them.
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

MADAME XANADU VOL. 2: EXODUS NOIR TP
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Writer Matt Wagner is joined by master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW) for this epic story starring the seductive sorceress Kaluta first envisioned 30 years ago. Weaving a mystery that jumps from the Spanish Inquisition to 1940s New York City, long-buried secrets are revealed as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Collected from issues #11-15 of the hit Vertigo series.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 10 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS

MADAME XANADU #19
Written by Matt Wagner
Art by Joëlle Jones & David Hahn
Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend
After the shocking conclusion to the previous issue, a 2-part story by guest artist Joëlle Jones begins a storybook look back at Madame Xanadu’s earliest days in ancient, pastoral Britain. The Elder Folk confront the coming of mortal man, and the rivalry between two ageless sisters takes root.
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED #35
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Jock
In a special stand-alone issue, we meet a couple of characters for the first and last time – an aging husband and wife who eke out a living in the harsh and rugged heart of the Badlands. Learn what it means to reside in the poorest community in the entire United States – and what it means to survive.
On sale January 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SWEET TOOTH #5
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art and cover by Jeff Lemire

“The new ‘must read’ book.” – Geoff Johns
“Dark, moving and intriguing.” – Frank Quitely

Surprises abound in this conclusion to the first arc of the red-hot Vertigo series that’s so compelling you’re not going to want to wait for the trade. On the dangerous road to a rumored safe haven, Gus and Jeppard come to a raw moment of truth.
On sale January 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE UNWRITTEN # 9
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross
Cover by Yuko Shimizu

As Donostia jail burns, assassins stalk its corridors in search of Tom Taylor — and so do the children who’ve decided to be his saviors. But there’s one terrifying encounter still to come, as the Inside Man finally unmasks.
On sale January 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #16
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Dave Johnson
Moses, descending deeper into the mystery of who murdered the IDP camp doctor, begins to stir the nest of hornets that is the criminal underworld of refugee camp life. He suspects everyone – and everyone suspects him. It’s nothing short of hard-boiled detective fiction, East African style.
On sale January 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS