Mister X Condemned (2008) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Dec 2008 by Dark Horse.$3.20
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Dean Motter (W/A) Twenty-five years ago, Mister X debuted with a concept so clever and a character so captivating that it influenced an entire generation of comics fans and creators. Today, Motter reclaims the reins and sets out to inspire a whole new generation with Mister X: Condemned, a completely fresh introduction to the elusive Mister X and his dystopian home-Somnopolis, the City of Nightmares. With influences from Film Noir to German Expressionism, this story of a city gone mad and the never-sleeping man who's obsessed with saving it will amaze anyone interested in masterpiece storytelling born from the vision of a single iconoclastic creator. o One of the most iconic characters of alternative comics-Mister X-is reborn in a new four-part series by his original creator, legendary designer Dean Motter! 'Perhaps the first legitimate combination of science fiction and German Expressionism seen in comics.' -Frank Miller 'A sharp mixture of Raymond Chandler, Blade Runner, Peyton Place, and a post-punk Dante's Inferno.' -Blitz magazine Text and illustrations of Mister X: Condemned © 2008 Dean Motter. Mister X is a trademark of Vortex Comics Incorporated. FC, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #2
Published Jan 2009 by Dark Horse.$3.20
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Dean Motter (W/A) Comic-book and graphic-design legend Dean Motter continues to reinvent his industry-changing creation in part two of Mister X: Condemned! In a desperate attempt to rescue his citizens from the insanity-inducing architecture that surrounds them, the mayor of Radiant City employs giant robots to demolish the most maddening buildings. That is, until one such mechanical monstrosity razes the sanctuary of a reclusive sect of architects-with all 150 members inside! A freak accident or foul play? One man is determined to discover the truth-the mysterious Mister X! 'Mister X has appropriated the language and format of traditional American comic books and realigned them to serve a subversive agenda.' -SPIN magazine Text and illustrations of Mr. X: Condemned © 2008 Dean Motter. Mr. X is a trademark of Vortex Comics Incorporated. FC, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #3
Published Feb 2009 by Dark Horse.$3.20
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Dean Motter (W/A) In this latest chapter, return to the Ninth Academy, sanitarium for mad scientists-the place that nurtured the minds behind Somnopolis's nightmarish design. Years later, the demolition of the insanity-causing architecture has been temporarily halted after the deaths of an entire sect of architects-either a tragedy or a conspiracy. In the middle of it all, the enigmatic Mister X continues his frantic quest to find the missing city plans, so he can save Somnopolis while there's still some of it left! FC, 24 pages NOTE: 'More fun than its ponderous premise sounds, the tale is enlivened by gangsters, glamour gals, and romantic intrigue . . . the grand design, equal parts Metropolis and film noir, carries the day.' -Booklist Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #4
Published Apr 2009 by Dark Horse.$3.20
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Dean Motter (W/A) Comic-book and graphic-design legend Dean Motter brings his visionary new take on his classic creation to its shocking conclusion in part four of Mister X: Condemned! A building full of dead architects. A serial killer walking the streets. A metropolis plagued by insomnia, sleepwalking, and madness. In the midst of citywide turmoil, is the unsleeping architect Mister X any closer to solving the problems that haunt Somnopolis? Can all the plans and blueprints he's collected actually save the 'City of Nightmares'? 'Mister X serves as both futuristic fantasy and social satire and is recommended to all who find graphic novels an exciting literary/visual genre.' -Rock Express Text and illustrations of Gigantic FC, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.
