Gifts of the Night (1999) comic books 1990-1999
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Issue #1
Published Feb 1999 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Magdin, prince of a mythical European realm, has a vision--a vision his father, the King, turns into military strategy. Once thought a simpleton, Magdin is hailed as a seer, but no one realizes that his visions are merely poetic retellings of history lessons learned from his tutor. But in a land torn by war and religious bigotry, a secret such as this cannot be kept for long...and soon Magdin is a critical pawn in a game of savage political intrigue. Written by Paul Chadwick. Painted art and cover by John Bolton. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
Published Mar 1999 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
The once-timid scholar Reyes grows reckless, taking a bolder hand in manipulating the prophetic visions of the young prince Magdin. But certain danger awaits when Reyes begins a secret affair with the child's beautiful nursemaid, a woman whose fate becomes irrevocably linked to Reyes' political fortunes. Written by Paul Chadwick. Painted art and cover by John Bolton. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
Published Apr 1999 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
As the visions of the royal child Magdin become more ominous, Reyes' dreams of establishing an Alexandria-like library are shattered--and the seeds of hatred are sown against him and his kind. Horrified by the collapse of his world, Reyes turns against the only woman he has ever loved. Written by Paul Chadwick. Painted art and cover by John Bolton. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #4
Published May 1999 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
The miniseries concludes as the scholar Reyes and the counselor Leuchet--now bitter rivals for the power to influence the throne--face off at Prince Magdin's bedside. When Reyes loses, he embarks on a desperate, even murderous course in a last-ditch effort to salvage his life. Written by Paul Chadwick. Painted art and cover by John Bolton. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.
