Ahead of Monday’s full DC/Vertigo solicitations, we are able to exclusively share the covers and solicitations for five Vertigo books hitting shelves in January, including the first issue of Richard Kadrey’s run of “Lucifer,” and the cover of “The Lost Boys” that features the most striking image from the film.
LUCIFER #14
Written by RICHARD KADREY
Art by LEE GARBETT
Cover by DAVE JOHNSONWelcome to a grave new world. Heaven and Hell are in expert hands as New York Times best-selling author and dark fantasy veteran Richard Kadrey grabs LUCIFER by the horns in his first full-length issue of many more to come. Now’s the time to get on board as series favorites get a twisted fresh start and make the acquaintance of some new black hearts.
On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOST BOYS #4
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by TONY HARRISStar has rejoined the vampires, the Frog Brothers are M.I.A. and David’s kidnapped Michael to appease the Blood Belles. It looks like it’s up to Sam and the mysterious musical muscleman known as the Believer to save the day. Those dirty bloodsuckers better get ready for some sweet tunes!
On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, • FC, 4 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
EVERAFTER: FROM THE PAGES OF FABLES #5
Written by DAVE JUSTUS and MATTHEW STURGES
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by TULA LOTAYBo’s hunt for Jordan gets bloody! Meanwhile, it’s damage control for the rest of the Shadow Players as San Francisco is under siege by a horde of enraged and undead warriors. Desperate to stop an imminent Mundy massacre at the hands of this ghost battalion, Feathertop is forced to make a bargain with potentially disastrous consequences.
On sale JANUARY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
FROSTBITE #5
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDERKeaton and Vic are coming to the end of the road…but it’s not the end they had planned. Their destination was Alcatraz, but when Keaton’s darkest secret is revealed by her worst enemy, the deadly crime boss El Fuego, she’ll find herself left out in the cold.
On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
ASTRO CITY #42
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art by BRENT ANDERSON
Cover by ALEX ROSSAt long last, it’s the origin of the Gentleman! Lord Saampa and his Serpent Cult strike in the US…but are they here to serve their scaly god, or to save a soul? And either way, can the Gentleman stop them? Plus: Another incarnation of Astro City’s counterculture champions—this time, one you’ve seen before!
On sale JANUARY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Thanks again to the fine folk at DC/Vertigo, and be on the lookout for the full solicitations – and our commentary on them – in the weeks to come.
