SCALPED (2009)

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK The acclaimed Vertigo crime series began with the introduction of Dashiell 'Dash' Bad Horse, who's come back home to 'The Rez' to find a glimmering new casino - and a once proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. This issue, reprinted for just $1.00, is collected in the SCALPED VOL. 1: INDIAN COUNTRY TP (MAY070243)."

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by Francesco Francavilla Cover by Jock He's Dash Bad Horse's boss and Chief Red Crow's archenemy, but what do we really know about FBI Agent Baylis Earl Nitz? This issue, take a peek inside Nitz's train wreck of a life, littered with ex-wives and lethal grudges, and see for yourself just how far he's willing to go to take out his enemies. On sale March 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art and cover by RM Guera In 1975, two federal agents were shot and killed on the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation. This issue, find out what really happened that day and who fired the fatal shots as we catch up with jailed militant Lawrence Belcourt and the lonely mystic known only as Catcher. On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock Just when you thought Dash Bad Horse was already pushed as far over the edge as he could be, along comes the dramatic conclusion to 'High Lonesome' to push him a little farther. The Crazy Horse Casino is being robbed, and a drugged-out Dash is forced to help in order to protect his greatest secret. But it's not just his secret that's on the line here - his life, his sanity and perhaps his very soul face dire consequences. On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guéra Cover by Jock It's the start of a pivotal new arc! In part 1 of 'The Gnawing,' the already strung-out and paranoid Dash Bad Horse feels the noose tighten around his neck even more as Chief Red Crow begins to search for the undercover FBI agent in his midst. Meanwhile, the death of another character sets the reservation on the road to all-out war. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by RM Guera Cover by Jock FBI Agent Nitz finally has what he's dreamed about for years: an eyewitness who can put Chief Red Crow away for murder. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way just happens to be his own undercover agent, Dash Bad Horse. Part two of the pivotal new arc 'The Gnawing' offers more surprises and plenty more bloodshed. On sale July 22 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Brian Wood Art by RM Guera Cover by Jock The intensity ratchets up yet another notch in part three of 'The Gnawing' as Dash Bad Horse feels the walls closing in all around him. The drunken mystic called Catcher claims to be sent by the gods to save Bad Horse from himself, while the jailed murderer Diesel claims to be the closest thing Bad Horse has to a friend. But can he really trust either one of them? On sale September 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by RM Guera Cover by Jock The surprises mount and the bullets fly in the penultimate chapter of 'The Gnawing.' Dashiell Bad Horse makes a dark decision that will affect the rest of his life while Johnny Tongue and his Hmong street gang come knocking, ready to burn the Rez to the ground. On sale October 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by RM Guera Cover by Jock 'The Gnawing' reaches its gut-wrenching conclusion, and you'd best believe there will be blood. But whose? The Hmong gangsters who've stormed the rez ready for war? Chief Red Crow, who's backed himself into the deadliest of corners? Officer Falls Down, who's hot on the trail of a killer? Or Dashiell Bad Horse, whose life will be forever changed no matter what happens? On sale November 18 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Jason Aaron Art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Jock In a special stand-alone issue, we meet a couple of characters for the first and last time - an aging husband and wife who eke out a living in the harsh and rugged heart of the Badlands. Learn what it means to reside in the poorest community in the entire United States - and what it means to survive. On sale January 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by Jason Aaron • Art by Davide Furno • Cover by Jock Beginning a brand-new arc focusing on one of the reservation's most mysterious characters: Red Crow's right-hand man, Shunka. When Red Crow becomes embroiled in a feud with a rival Native American casino, Shunka is sent to sort out the mess "

"Written by JASON AARON • Art by DAVIDE FURNO • Cover by JOCK Concluding a two-part story focusing on Shunka, Red Crow's mysterious right hand man! Red Crow sent Shunka to sort out a feud with a rival Native American casino, but now he's become embroiled in a murder mystery. He knows he should walk away, but something inside won't let him, which means things are about to get bloody."

"Written by JASON AARON Art by RM GUERA Cover by JOCK Don't miss this special Vietnam War flashback issue featuring a surprise main character - one whose legacy looms large in the world of SCALPED, but whose story has never been told...until now."

"Written by JASON AARON • Art by R.M. GUERA • Cover by JOCK Still reeling from the shocking ending of 'The Gnawing,' Carol has a choice to make: Should she keep her baby? The bold new arc 'Unwanted' begins here, offering an unflinching look at the results of unwelcome surprises in the world of SCALPED. "

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK In Unwanted part 2, Dash and Carol both battle their inner demons while a surprising character makes his dramatic return to the rez. Read the series that LOST co-creator Damon Lindelof called Dark, beautiful and not for kids. Graphic storytelling at its best. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Dash Bad Horse and his ex-girlfriend have both worked hard to get their lives in order, but now they may be torn apart again by the one thing that's a bane for them both: Family. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK In the gut-wrenching conclusion to 'The Unwanted,' Carol decides the fate of her unborn child while Dash struggles with the idea of fatherhood. On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by JASON LATOUR Cover by JOCK Along the border between Nebraska and the Prairie Rose Indian reservation, Sheriff Wooster Karnow is a bit of a legend; at least according to him. In this stand-alone issue, when a grizzled U.S. Marshal comes to town on the trail of a dangerous fugitive, Karnow will have to prove he's more than just a lot of talk - or die trying."

"Written by JASON AARON Art by DAVIDE FURNO Cover by JOCK After years spent working the rez chasing Chief Red Crow and losing more and more of his soul along the way, FBI Agent Nitz now finds himself at a crossroads where only one thing is certain: someone must die. On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Beginning an all-new arc that counts down toward the landmark 50th issue and sees Red Crow facing a new challenger for tribal leadership, Dash pursuing his mother's murderer and Officer Falls Down facing a most unusual captivity... On sale JANUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Officer Falls Down endures a bizarre captivity at the hands of the mysterious Catcher while inmate Lawrence Belcourt finally gets a face-to-face meeting with Chief Red Crow. On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK 'Running to Stand Still' continues with a state of total upheaval on The Rez. Plus, love is in the air for Dino Poor Bear. But love, as we know, can make men do the strangest things... On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Dash finally gets a chance to uncover the truth about who killed his mother - but the offer comes from an unlikely source. 'You Gotta Sin to Get Saved' continues! "

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK The mysterious Catcher has always walked his own path, but for him, time is running out. As another searing story comes to an end, will Catcher finally run out of places to hide? On sale MAY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA, DEAN HASPIEL, DENYS COWAN, IGOR KORDEY, JILL THOMPSON, TIMOTHY TRUMAN and others Cover by JOCK This landmark fiftieth issue features two special stories, one detailing the long bloody history of scalping and scalphunters, and the other spotlighting the founding of the Prairie Rose rez as seen through the eyes of Dash Bad Horse's ancestor, His Many Bad Horses. Don't miss this all-star celebration of all things SCALPED! On sale JUNE 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK In 'Knuckle Up' part 1 of 5, it's war on the reservation as Red Crow loses his grip on the reins, Agent Nitz gains momentum and Dash Bad Horse faces his toughest foe yet. On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON • Art by R.M. GUERA • Cover by JOCK 'Knuckle Up,' part two. The war on the rez heats up, and so do Shunka's plans for taking care of Dash. On sale AUGUST 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK 'Knuckle Up' part 3 of 5. The web tightens around Dash and Chief Red Crow. Will they aid each other in their hour of greatest need - or only add to the destruction?"

"Written by JASON AARON • Art by R.M. GUERA • Cover by JOCK On sale OCTOBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 'Knuckle Up' part four. There's war on the rez, and like any other war there are bound to be casualties. As bullets fly, bonds are forever broken, and Dash moves to finally face his fiercest foe."

"'Knuckle Up' concludes with an epic confrontation that SCALPED readers have been waiting a long time to see. It's Dash vs. Shunka in a battle for the ages - and if you think you know how it's all going to end, trust us, you don't."

"The searing final arc starts here in 'Trail's End' part one. Beginning months after last issue's shocking finale, we pick up with the citizens of the Prairie Rose Rez, some of whom have found a peace they never could have imagined, while others are in more trouble than ever - with at least one person plotting his next move from behind bars."

"The stunning final arc of SCALPED continues here with 'Trail's End' part 2. Months have passed on the Rez since the fight between Dash and Shunka, and it seems that peace has finally settled in. But this is life on the Prairie Rose. Peace doesn't last forever..."

"Only three more issues of SCALPED left! And no one is safe. Most especially Dash Bad Horse, as all of his sins finally CATCH up to him."

"It's the penultimate issue of the award-winning, critically acclaimed series and it all comes down to this: a Mexican stand-off like you've never seen before."

"IT ALL ENDS HERE."