MADAME XANADU (2009)

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend Madame Xanadu's centuries long origin draws toward its close when the immortal fortune-teller finds herself setting up shop in New York City. As the weird machinations of the Phantom Stranger near full tilt, get ready for revelation, revenge and the final price of unchecked love. On sale March 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend The cold and omnipotent Phantom Stranger is the only man throughout all of time who vexes the mysterious Madame Xanadu. When the two timeless lovers meet in a final confrontation, the past, present and future will hang in the balance! On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"By Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta jumps onboard for a 5-issue story with the seductive sorceress he first brought to life 30 years ago. Kaluta joins series scribe Matt Wagner to weave a mystery that jumps between the Spanish Inquisition and 1940s New York City. Long-buried secrets come back to life as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Featuring colors by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart. On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta The second exciting issue featuring the return of artist Michael Wm. Kaluta! Tipping the scales of justice, the ageless and beautiful Madame Xanadu becomes embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. As she pursues a savage killer in 1940s New York City, her clairvoyance reveals a centuries-long record of fear, hate and cowardice. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta A young daughter pleads for Madame Xanadu to use her powers of sight to investigate deeper into her father's mysterious death. But the family secrets Madame Xanadu digs up are the kind that no one truly wants brought to light. Generations of deceit can charge a heavy toll, and the fortune-teller will discover why it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. On sale July 29 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Nominated for 4 Eisner Awards! With the awards season in full tilt, Vertigo's biggest buzz book continues with 'Sins of the Fathers,' by comic book legends Matt Wagner and Michael Wm. Kaluta. Trapped in a secret that straddles two different centuries, time is running out for the beautiful mystic. And out of this land of nightmares steps a surprise player in the mystery theater! On sale August 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Comics legends Matt Wagner and Michael Wm. Kaluta wrap up their dynamic collaboration as Madame Xanadu and the golden age Sandman confront an ancient terror in the mind-bending conclusion to 'Exodus Noir.' On sale September 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend The original MADAME XANADU team of Eisner nominees Matt Wagner and Amy Reeder Hadley is back! When the gloss and polish of a 1950s Madison Avenue exec's wife begins to tarnish, Madame Xanadu's present investigation will stir up a rivalry from the powerful mystic's past. On sale October 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend Chasing down a mystery that haunts Manhattan socialites, Madame Xanadu discovers that she is in fact the center of their creepy plot. And if that'snot enough, she's being tailed by a shadowy detective who just might be out of this world. On sale November 25 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend Caught in a catfight foretold millennia past, Madame Xanadu's immortality is put to the test. And she finds the only thing worse than an innocent housewife possessed by the devil is a housewife possessed by her first and fiercest rival. On sale December 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Matt Wagner Art by Joëlle Jones & David Hahn Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend After the shocking conclusion to the previous issue, a 2-part story by guest artist Joëlle Jones begins a storybook look back at Madame Xanadu's earliest days in ancient, pastoral Britain. The Elder Folk confront the coming of mortal man, and the rivalry between two ageless sisters takes root. On sale January 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by Matt Wagner • Art by Joëlle Jones & David Hahn • Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley Presenting the conclusion of guest artist Joëlle Jones' flashback revealing Madame Xanadu's earliest days. Squabbles with the young immortal's sister Morganna intensify and turn bloody as the world of Fairy and Roman conquest vie for domination of pre-history Britain."

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by AMY REEDER HADLEY & RICHARD FRIEND Cover by AMY REEDER HADLEY Madame Xanadu and her stark, raving mad sister Morgana are still at odds, leaving 1950s housewife Betty Reynolds more distraught - and more inhuman - than ever. And Mr. Jones continues his 'negotiations' with the New York mob in an effort to aid and abet Madame Xanadu's investigation."

"Written by MATT WAGNER • Art by AMY REEDER HADLEY & RICHARD FRIEND • Cover by AMY REEDER HADLEY As Madame Xanadu seeks aid from Mr. Jones to locate her sister's hiding place, Morgana seeks out three artifacts from her past that will complete her rise to power. Will these two strong-willed siblings finally cross paths and battle to the end?"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by AMY REEDER & RICHARD FRIEND Cover by AMY REEDER The sisters fight to the death. Will Mr. Jones arrive in time to help Madame Xanadu escape her sister's wrath - or will Morgana find the artifact she needs to bring on the coming holocaust and her rise to power? Find out in the action-packed conclusion to 'Broken House of Cards.'"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by MARLEY ZARCONE Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM Writer Matt Wagner redefines the way we think about the five senses in 'Extra Sensory,' a 6-issue storyline featuring different interior art each issue by some of today's most talented female comics artists and covers by Mark Buckingham (FABLES)! Acclaimed newcomer Marley Zarcone (Forgetless) kicks things off in New York City, 1963. While riding on the subway, a young woman from Harlem begins seeing brutally horrific metamorphoses right in front of her eyes. Can a visit to Madame Xanadu's Lower East Side storefront help stop these strange, prophetic visions before her she stares death in the face? Other evocative artists joining this arc include Laurenn McCubbin (Rent Girl), Chrissie Zullo (CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE), Celia Calle (AMERICAN VIRGIN) and Marian Churchland (The Beast). Amy Reeder and Richard Friend reunite on the final issue of the arc, which focuses on Madame Xanadu's 'extra' sense - her clairvoyance."

"MATURE READERS Written by MATT WAGNER Art by LAURENN MCCUBBIN Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM Spencer's got great hearing for a '60s ad exec. So great, in fact, that he can hear thoughts - but not the kind of thoughts you want to hear. Spencer hears voices that want him to hurt others and even female voices offering lurid temptations. When Madame Xanadu suspects the influence of a malevolent spirit and intervenes, Spencer refuses. Can he resist the violent impulses - or will he face a lifetime of heartache? Find out in part 2 of Extra Sensory featuring guest art from the talented Laurenn McCubbin (Rent Girls). On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by CHRISSIE ZULLO Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM It's said that the olfactory sense is man's most powerful, and that's bad news for poor Sammy, an eight-year-old boy who smells - badly. In his dreams, though, things are fine when he becomes Sammy Starrider, a space cowboy who saves a beautiful princess from aliens and Astro-witches. Madame Xanadu isn't fazed by Sammy's odor or his fantasies. In fact, she's been seeking him out. This spectacular third part of 'Extra Sensory' features guest art from CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE cover artist Chrissie Zullo. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READES"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by CELIA CALLE Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM Touch may be the most sensual of the five senses, but it's the bane of Neon Blue, a porcelain vision of beauty who doesn't care for physical contact. See, Blue isn't what she seems, and touching her leads to nothing but ill fortune and untimely death. But when Blue crosses paths with Madame Xanadu in 1964, will this finally be the end of her long, insensitive life? Part 4 of 'Extra Sensory' features guest art from AMERICAN VIRGIN cover artist Celia Calle. On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by MARIAN CHURCHLAND Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM For Charlotte Blackwood, taste turns into a nightmare when every time she eats a meal, she gets a vision of what her food went through before arriving on her plate! Can Madame Xanadu help get her off this bad trip? Find out in 'Extra Sensory' part 5 of 6 featuring stunning art by Marian Churchland (Beast). On sale OCTOBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by MATT WAGNER Art by AMY REEDER & RICHARD FRIEND Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM Eisner Award-nominated artist Amy Reeder returns for the amazing series finale! Set in the New York City of 1966, Madame Xanadu and her new protégé, Charlotte Blackwood, ponder what the future may hold. According to The Phantom Stranger, they stand on the edge of a new age - and the coming of a familiar team of heroes "