Comic books in 'Obscure Cities'

1st printing. Written by Benoit Peeters. Art and cover by Francois Schuiten. After a metaphysical accident on a roller coaster, young Mary begins to lean. Five years later, as a young woman, Mary joins Prof. Wappendorf in a rocket. On an alien planet, they meet Jules Verne and a lonely artist. This is a story of persevarance and a search for love. This is the first time this award-winning graphic novel has been published in English. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Benoit Peeters. Art and cover by Francois Schuiten. The second book of The Obscure Cities series following The Leaning Girl. Gholam Mortiza Khan comes to Brüsel to sell some jewelry, but before the sale can be closed, Khan dies in an accident. Thus begin events sparking an investigation by Mary von Rathen: accumulation of sand in the apartment of Kristin Antipova; accumulation of stones in the house of Constant Abeels, and Maurice who is loosing weight by the day. The events have a catastrophic effect on Brüsel and time is of the essence. Newly translated into English by Ivanka Hahnenberger and Steve Smith (translator of The Leaning Girl and The Beauty) and edited by Smith and Karen Copeland at Alaxis Press for publication by IDW. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.