Very nice presentation immediately sets this oversize, clothbound hardcover apart from the pack (But, evidently, not enough so that we noticed it when it came out... last year).   One part Aubrey Beardsley, one part Mobius, one part Michael Kaluta, one part Theo Ellsworth, all seasoned with an Alan Moore sensibility, combines to yield a neo-Heavy Metal-esque fare that is a special treat.  Paul Gravett says, "Our new century demands a new charismatic comic book magician to weave his spells on us.  Updating classic conjurers like Mandrake and Doctor Strange with a twist of Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley, John Harris Dunning and Nikhil Singh have crafted a haunting, hypnotizing master of the mystic arts in Salem Brownstone.  Their sharp, surprising storytelling and intense, imaginative illustration combine to create real magic on the page." 

More far out art from this early 21st century anthology.  Marc Bell's contribution was eventually repreinted in Pure Pajamas (although NOT the cover, which is here only).  Ron Regé's piece is labelled as a preview to Awake Field, but the exact art here was not used, and so gives some insight into his begininnings on this project.  The work by Pakito is very energetic and fairly unique -- and good!

We've posted images of the covers and contents pages of the issues we just discoveed, HERE.

GONE!

Here's another of this early 21st century comics anthology out of the UK.  This one has the all-star line-up.  Check out the crazy cover by Jason!

ONLY THIS ONE COPY AVAILABLE.

We've posted images of the covers and contents pages of the issues we just discoveed, HERE.