TRUE BLOOD (2010)

"(W) Alan Ball, Tischman, Huehner (A) David Messina Alan Ball's hit HBO series, the sensually sizzling story of the lives and loves of vampires, mind readers, and all manner of creature, comes to IDW! Blood and sex mix on a hot rainy night at Merlotte's, when Sookie and her friends are trapped by a vengeful spirit who feeds on shame. People die and dirty secrets are revealed as Sookie, Bill, Eric, Sam, Tara, Jason, and Lafayette and are all coerced to dig deep and tell painful memories from their past-those things we all have locked within us that we never tell another living soul! Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by True Blood series creator Alan Ball, with a script by David Tischman (Bite Club) and Mariah Huehner, and lush art by David Messina (Star Trek: Countdown). Bonus inside every issue: an exclusive pullout gatefold poster by David Messina! o HBO's most-watched show! o True Blood has won Emmy, Golden Globe, Scream, and People' Choice Award! o True Blood was the only TV show in the top-selling DVDs of 2009!"

"Trapped inside the mystically-sealed Merlotte's by a soul-sucking spirit, psychic waitress and vampire girlfriend Sookie Stackhouse is forced to reveal her deepest, most shameful secret to save the lives of Bill and her friends. But will Sookie's shame be enough to satisfy the spirit, and does her story hold a surprise clue to the true cause of her parent's death? Our untold tale from the world of HBO's hit vampire series TRUE BLOOD continues. Story by series creator Alan Ball and show writers Elizabeth Finch & Kate Barnow! "

"(w) Alan Ball, David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (A) David Messina (C) David Messina, Joe Corroney Eric's memory of the Inquisition causes a violent reaction among the locals trapped inside Merlotte's. It's another night of great fun for the vile spirit feeding off their raw emotions. But Sam's figured out a way to trick the Trickster, and, with Tara's help, he sets a trap."

" Sam's attack on the evil spirit proves deadly for the local population, and it ends with him having to recount his most shameful memory a secret powerful enough to re-energize the wounded spirit. Outside, Andy and the Sheriff have discovered the dome keeping them all trapped inside Merlotte's, but will they be able to break in before Jason recounts the dirty details his first time? The stormy night in Bon Temps continues, in this original idea by TRUE BLOOD creator Alan Ball. "

"David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (w) o David Messina (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) Sex with his hot teacher has disastrous results for the teenaged Jason, but it's Lafayette's coming-of-age story, and how it may have affected his psychologically fragile mother that gives the Imp Shaloop-the spirit holding them hostage-a rise. Will Bill get to his story before daylight, and why does Sookie think the trickster spirit may be hiding the biggest secret of all? The truth is black and white-and red all over. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information. "

"David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (w) o David Messina (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) Sookie and Eric, Tara and Sam, Jason and Lafayette-they've all spilled their guts, revealing their deepest, darkest secrets-feeding the trickster spirit's need for shame; hoping he'll release them when they're finished. Now it's Bill's turn, and the 184-year old vampire's story of personal regret in post-civil war Louisiana is the most shameful of all! But the sun is coming up, and it's up to Sookie to uncover the spirit's true intentions. Will she discover the monster's secret in time? "