New Releases by Francesco Francavilla

A limited hardcover edition, autographed by writer/artist Francesco Francavilla! A series of unexpected disappearances and deaths hit Central City. Initially, these cases seem purely unrelated; no apparent connection between the victims makes it easy for the police to just file them as runaways or natural deaths. But when someone close to Ebony White disappears, The Spirit is on the case! The iconic masked crimefighter created by legendary comic book creator Will Eisner returns in an all-new tale by Francesco Francavilla... Eisner Award winner, master of crime noir, and worthy successor to The Spirit''s legacy! Reviews: "Visually stunning and with a genuinely intriguing hook... Another thrilling addition to the storied history of this iconic character." - Big Comic Page "It''s everything you love about The Spirit perfectly intact from a fresh, yet loyal perspective." - All-Comic "A delight to read, and the art blows my mind." - Major Spoilers "From an artistic point of view, you aren''t going to find a more gorgeous book on the stands and the story excels in its job of enticing readers." - Capeless Crusader

The masked American hero ventures to the Middle East incognito (as Tom Sawyer) to fight Nazis in pursuit of a mysterious object of terrible power—a weapon of unknown origin, older than the pyramids, which could fuel the Thousand Year Reich of Hitler’s dreams. This story originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents #28-32.

CONCLUDING THE FIRST, NOIR ARC OF THE FLAGSHIP DARK CIRCLE COMICS SERIES! “Bullet’s Kiss, Part 5”:The Black Hood finally corners the mysterious “Connection” on the abandoned seventh floor of City Hall. No cops, no witness—just the two of them, ready to throw down. But when the Connection finally reveals his identity, Greg realizes the game was rigged from the beginning. And it’s going to take all of the Black Hood’s strength to walk out of this building alive…

NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “The Bullet’s Kiss, Part 3” The Black Hood is supposed to be dead. Shot, de-masked, autopsied, buried. So who’s running around town in a ratty black hood, declaring war on the underworld? The City of Philadelphia is electrified by the fleeting glimpses they see on social media—but both the cops and the drug gangs want him stopped at all costs. However, the new Black Hood may not have to be stopped. He’s coming unglued all on his own…

Black Beetle''s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsterstaking out most of Colt City''s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle? New series from Eisner Award winner! "Francavilla delivers the pulp noir that suits his style perfectly."-Comic Book Resources

While investigating a meeting between a pair of powerful mob bosses, the Black Beetle - Colt City''s sleuthing sentinel - witnesses an explosion that decimates the city''s organized crime community, killing dozens. No one gets away with mass murder when the Black Beetle''s on the case. When Colt City cries out for justice, there''s one man who will answer! Follow Eisner Award-winning creator Francesco Francavilla''s critically acclaimed pulp hero as he searches island prisons, dank sewers, and swanky nightclubs for the mysterious man known as Labyrinto.

BLACK is back for the final issue of the CMYK Quarterly. We''ve got some of comics'' top writers and artists coming at you with bold statements and dark accents. Join us as we celebrate VERTIGO''s favorite color and the anthology that''s been bringing it all year long.