House of secrets was an occult and horrorthemed comic book series written by steven t. While vertigo comics has seen its end, fans can still find many of their favorite dark tales continuing to be published under the banner of dc black label. Some of the weirdest dc comics characters were born in this series, including swamp. The comic book industry was dealt a blow with the news that dc is. Seagle, teddy kristiansen this story about a haunted house shared the same.
Seagle and artist teddy kristiansen reinventing the house of secrets concept as a haunted house occupied by. The building itself is haunted by the juris, a group of ghosts who summon those with secrets in order to judge them and pass sentence. Csgo vertigo hide and seek secret spots like and subscribe for more. The house of secrets is a dc comics anthology comic book series that contains stories of horror, mystery and suspense and is famous for introducing the swamp thing. When cain asks abel who he is talking to, abel indicates the realty agent who dissipates into a spirit which merges into the house of secrets. Being produced by a large number of artists and writers, vertigo comics do not have a consistent house style of art.
It debuted in october 1996, published by the vertigo imprint of dc comics, and ran for 25 issues, followed by a twoissue limited series house of secrets. Dcs vertigo imprint revived the name house of secrets as a new title and concept. Rain instead lets off a string of expletives plenty in this book. A realty agent helps abel move into the house of secrets where abel bumps into cain.
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Browse issues from the comic book series, house of secrets, from vertigo comics. The imprint has long served as a home for more adultoriented comics published under the dc banner, many of which were distanced if not outright divorced from the publishers main universe. The art was by teddy kristiansen, with occasional assistance by christian hojgaard, guy davis, duncan fegredo and the pander brothers. The art was by teddy kristiansen, with occasional assistance.
What i hate is drastically changing history in a story to make it. Sandman, preacher, fables and more of dcs best vertigo comics. Seagles vertigo comics work includes the critically acclaimed graphic novel its a bird illustrated by artist teddy kristiansen, house of secrets also with kristiansen, the multieisner nominated sandman mystery theater series and american virgin illustrated by becky cloonan. Pierre monsards ghost returns from the dead to finish his duel with. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In the latest comic book legends revealed, discover which comic book creators were the models for dc comics cain and abel. It debuted in october 1996, published by the vertigo imprint of. Find the value of the vertigo comic house of secrets volume 1. Vertigos closing and the potential danger of ratings systems. Dc vertigo house of secrets comic lot foundation blueprint other rooms, 6 comics. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Karen berger editor, berger books, after more than a decade at dc comics, oversaw the birth of the vertigo imprint and its titles like sandman, y. It is notable for being the title that introduced the character the swamp thing.
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Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Dcs vertigo to relaunch with new name, logo and seven comicbook series 1 8 the cover for border town no. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. House of mystery vertigo comics artwork by esao andrews. Vertigo comics shuts down its twitter, defers to dc cbr. Dcs vertigo to relaunch with new name, logo and seven. House of secrets comic book price guide sell my comic books.
Another key element of vertigos appeal was its diversity of both characters and subject matter. The house of secrets is the name of several mystery, fantasy, and horror comics anthologies published by dc comics. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. House of mystery is an american occult and horrorthemed comic book anthology series, based on the house of mystery series that ran from 1951 to 1983. Values of house of secrets, the comics price guide. He has also written the adventures of worldfamous super hero icons including superman and the. He is best known for his nationally acclaimed graphic novel memoir its a bird vertigo,and as part of his man of action studios with duncan rouleau, joe casey and joe kelly which created the animated cartoon network series ben 10 responsible for both. Read house of secrets 1956 comic online free and high quality. Our house of secrets comic price guide will help value your comics. Dc comics is currently going through an initiative that aims to publish titles. House of secrets book one vertigo steven seagle on.
Seagle is an american writer who works in the comic book, television, film, live theater, video game, and animation, industries. Seagle is an american writer who works in the comic book, television. One of the most interesting elements of zatanna and the house of secrets is that it contains very overt references to the vertigo roots of the property. He is best known for his nationally acclaimed graphic novel memoir its a bird vertigo,and as part of his man of. Seagle is an american writer who works in the comic book. These liveaction films and tv series are based on vertigo, an imprint of the american comicbook publisher dc comics, founded in 1993. House of secrets was an occult and horrorthemed comic book series written by. Reinventing comics for an american audience, it was clear vertigo wasnt just publishing comics, it had officially turned into its own brand. Vertigo is an imprint of dc comics suggested for mature readers and is a continuity separate from the dc universe that has included sandman, swamp thing, john constantine hellblazer and many others. Three series were published from 1956 to 1998, the third series being a new concept from dcs vertigo imprint. The writers, bill willingham and lilah sturges credited as matthew sturges, debuted the series in july 2008 under the vertigo imprint of dc comics.
She enters a door she hasnt seen before and meets the curator of the gallery where secrets lost in. The anthology book will feature some of dcs best talent telling horror stories set in the dc universe out of continuity. Seagle pencils teddy kristiansen inks teddy kristiansen colors bjarne hansen colors. Vertigo comic online read vertigo comic xoxocomics. It debuted in october 1996, published by the vertigo imprint of american company dc comics, and ran for 25 issues, followed by a twoissue limited series house of. Teddy kristiansen, art for the house of secrets, a dc comics graphic novel series. Though we can look back and find some cringeworthy storylines in hindsight, this was a highly diverse and progressive cast of characters and ideas compared to other mainstream comics of. Which comic creators were the models for cain and abel. House of secrets rain hosts this firstever vertigo holiday anthology, featuring winter tales of some of the lines most popular characters like desire of.
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