Deadenders (2000) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Mar 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. Their whole world is on life-support and they're about to self-destruct. They're an angst-ridden gang of teenagers living in a nuclear wasteland where one deserted neighborhood is worse than the next. This is the world of the DEADENDERS, a new ongoing series from VERTIGO. Loaded with attitude, Bartholemew Beezenback ? a.k.a. Beezer ? is Sector 5's gang leader: a cocky teenager who spends most of his time cranked up on "amp," riding his scooter and dodging his large family as well as the corrupt CityCorps cops. He spends his time dealing drugs, igniting street riots, repossessing cars and arguing with his girlfriend, but his once-exciting, edgy life is about to go from accelerated to overload. Because not only has Beezer been harboring a nasty secret (strange "visions" of a world with blue skies and sunlight) that's about to burst into the open, but, as the series unfolds, he's going to discover an unbelievable truth about himself that could propel him from life as a hyped-out delinquent to that of a reluctant hero. Beezer could be his world's savior...that is, if his world lasts long enough. Blade Runner meets Quadrophenia in a dank, futuristic landscape that has been dramatically altered since an earth-shaking event no one seems to remember. While doomsterism and environmental diseases plague most of its denizens, those wealthy enough to live in the "rich" sectors revel in what passes for utopia, a place where enormous weather machines occasionally spew artificial sunlight and books are as rare as royalty. Co-creator/writer Ed Brubaker (SCENE OF THE CRIME) joins co-creator/penciller Warren Pleece (TRUE FAITH), inker Richard Case (DOOM PATROL), and cover artist Philip Bond (KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND) for a post-apocalyptic adventure that's rendered in a riveting color palette by Eisner Award winner Bjarne Hansen (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS).. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #2
Published Apr 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. As his best friend's life hangs precariously in the balance, Beezer concocts a plan that could make Jasper's ultimate wish come true ? if he lives that long. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #3
Published May 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. The distinctive vision of the newest ongoing series from VERTIGO continues to grow more complex. The ultimate heist was a success. Now Beezer uses the stolen weather machine to pay an elaborate tribute to his dying friend. But while Jasper takes a first (and final) swim in the toxic ocean under newly sunny skies, the beach is turned into a battlefield as the CityCorps cops swoop down on Beezer and his gang. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #4
Published Jun 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. In the conclusion of the 4-part "Stealing the Sun," Beezer finally is forced to confront the truth about his birth - and the origins of his mysterious visions - at the torturing hands of the sadistic Science Corp "doctors." Plus, a super-groovy 60s-style backup story sheds new light on the Cataclysm, courtesy of Brubaker, Case, and inker Jay Stephens (Atomic City Tales). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #5
Published Jul 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. While on the run, Beezer and Sophie go head-to-fist with a violent biker gang. But the real trouble begins after they're rescued. In the Orwellian, dog-eat-dog world of the Outer Sectors, a battered Beezer learns that no one can be trusted as his girlfriend becomes an object of desire for a seemingly innocent man with potentially twisted intentions. This psychological drama is countered by a gernade-tossing, shot-gun blasting, car-stealing back-up story featuring Beezer's pals Mikey and Hal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #6
Published Aug 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. Beezer and Sophie continue life on the lam at the mysterious bookshop owned by the disturbingly "helpful" Daniel, even as the deadly drug-dealer Dodge closes in on them. As Daniel's voyeuristic obsession with Sophie quickly evolves into overt actions, Sophie's response is a big surprise to everyone. Plus, a backup story focuses on Beezer's ultra-cute cousin and her own growing fixation with the rough-riding Hal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #7
Published Sep 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. In the conclusion of the 3-part "Suspended Between Now and Then," the killer Dodge calls in his final marker, forcing Sophie to finally choose between her immature boyfriend Beezer and compassionate intellectual Daniel. But before facing his fate, Beezer's "visions" reveal a heartbreaking truth about Daniel's mysterious past. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #8
Published Oct 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. Scooter races and steamy secret crushes permeate this stand-alone issue by Eisner-nominated writer Ed Brubaker. Danica enters a championship scooter race but the real competition concerns her heart-strings. Meanwhile, Beezer returns to Sector 5 in a state of confusion: Should he stay (and party with the gang) or should he go (embark on a dangerous journey to the utopia that is Sector 20)? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #9
Published Nov 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. Part 1 of the 3-part "More Fun In the New World." Beezer has left behind the (relative) comfort of Sector 5 as he begins his quest to reach Anna, a strange shut-in, living in the utopian Sector 20, who possesses some of the same visionary powers as Beezer. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #10
Published Dec 2000 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Richard Case. Cover by Philip Bond. Part 2 of the 3-part "More Fun in the New World." When Beezer travels to the utopian Sector 20, he encounters a mysterious girl named Anna who possesses the same strange, cataclysmic visions as Beezer. With Anna's help, will Beezer finally discover the secret to his own origin? It doesn't seem likely, when a simple hand-shake between the pair sends both on a mind-bending, world-warping trip that leaves them with more questions than answers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #11
Published Jan 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
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Issue #12
Published Feb 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
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Issue #13
Published Mar 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
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Issue #14
Published Apr 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
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Issue #15
Published May 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
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Issue #16
Published Jun 2001 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
$2.50
Smashing Time: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Warren Pleece and Cameron Stewart. Cover by Philip Bond. Final issue! The closing chapter of the series answers all the burning questions since issue #1. Beezer and Anna's quest comes to its searing conclusion as the secrets of the Cataclysm are finally revealed and the lives of the kids of Sector 5 are changed forever. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.
