Escapists (2006) comic books 2005-2007
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Issue #1
Published Jul 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Wizard Top Ten and multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways) teams with critically acclaimed artists Philip Bond (Vimanarama, Vertigo Pop, Tank Girl) and Eduardo Barreto (Batman, The Long Haul) to deliver this knockout first issue! Discovering his late father's decades-spanning vault of Escapist memorabilia at the age of six, Max became a fan of the Master of Elusion almost overnight. After exhausting the extensive stash of Golden and Silver Age comics, he needed more-and started writing his own Escapist stories. Now nineteen, he's determined to make the character a sensation once again, but where is he going to find an artist-in Cleveland? Meet Maxwell Roth and Case Weaver, latter-day versions of Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, in part one of The Escapists! With cover art by multi-platinum superstar Frank Miller kicking off a round robin of stellar cover artists including James Jean and John Cassaday, this launch of the first Escapist miniseries can't be missed! ? Special Introductory price: $1.00! ? '[Vaughan] turned in a script that caused grown men, or at least one grown man, to weep for joy. It is a script that well meets, and perhaps even exceeds, the expectations raised by the shadow of the parent novel . . .' Cover price $1.00.
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Issue #2
Published Aug 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Multiple Eisner Award-winning and Wizard Top Ten writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) teams with acclaimed artists Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, MEK) and Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, Gotham Central) for the second installment of our first Escapist mini-series! Max Roth and Case Weaver have finished the very first issue of their re-launch comic, featuring a revamped Luna Moth, and their promotional plans include a risky publicity stunt that puts Denny in an old Escapist costume . . . and in harm's way! Also in this issue is a never-before-seen chapter from Men of Tomorrow, Gerard Jones's wildly acclaimed book on the history of comics, in which he unearths some scandalous press on the Master of Elusion! With cover art by the sensational James Jean, two-time winner of the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist! ? On Men of Tomorrow: 'A magnificent piece of work.' -Alan Moore 'Fascinating and heartbreaking ...' -Art Spiegelman Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #3
Published Sep 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Fan-favorite, Wizard Top Ten, and quintuple Eisner Award nominee Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) returns with sensational artists Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, MEK) and Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, Gotham Central) to present the third part of this captivating Escapist miniseries! Case Weaver is getting reckless after Denny's costume-clad punch-out made the national news. This time, she and Max break into the Cleveland Plain Dealer's office in the middle of the night, in an attempt to give their new Escapist title as much press as the publicity stunt. But with the night watchman closing in via their only route out, the only pressing they might get from the Plain Dealer could be charges! Also in this issue, the relationship between Max and Case develops alongside the pages of their relaunch, as Luna Moth leads our intrepid hero on a steamy chase in the rain. There's good and bad news as the creative team reads their first review and gets back numbers on issue one . . . will this make them or break them? ? With cover art by Eisner award-winning Best Penciller John Cassaday! ? Inspired by The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #4
Published Oct 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Wizard Top Ten writer, Eisner Award winner, and all-around nice guy Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) once again sets our acclaimed creative team on The Escapists! In the comic-within-a-comic, Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) brings Max and Case's gritty new vision of the Escapist to life as samurai-wielding female warriors take Luna Moth hostage. Silence may be golden, but why do these beautiful assassins have their mouths sewn shut?! And what isn't Luna Moth telling her would-be rescuer? Back in the real world, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) depicts the growing irritability between Max, Case, and Denny as our heroes go up against the worst villain of all time-a high-powered corporate lawyer! ? Brian K. Vaughan was a multiple Eisner Award winner for 2005, and has been nominated for five Eisner Awards in 2006! ? Inspired by The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon! Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #5
Published Nov 2006 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
by Various The Escapists are back, and so is the classic villain, The Saboteur! Wizard Top Ten writer and multiple Eisner Award-winner Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) digs into Escapist lore to bring out the ultimate betrayal?Luna Moth, as an agent of the Iron Chain! Is her mind under the Saboteur's control, or is she his willing accomplice? The Escapist is caught in a "good old-fashioned death trap," but his longtime enemy has confiscated the Golden Key?the source of his powers?and has drugged him out of his mind! Now what?! Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) moodily illustrates what may be the Escapist's last adventure. 32pgs, FC (5 of 6) Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #6
Published Dec 2006 by Dark Horse.$3.00
$2.50
$2.50
Wizard Top Ten writer and multiple Eisner Award winner Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) reveals the fate of the Escapist and the plucky comic-bookers who brought this classic hero back to life! As if betrayal at the hands of his onetime ally and lover Luna Moth wasn't enough, the Escapist reels from an even greater revelation-one that will undo everything he ever believed to be true! Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) illustrates this watershed moment in the history of the Escapist. Meanwhile, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) captures equally stunning changes in the lives of the Escapist's writer, artist, and letterer. When tragedy strikes, will the character that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? Find out in this fantastic final issue of the Escapist's first miniseries! ? Inspired by The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon! ? 26 pages of story! No ads! Cover price $2.99.
