New Releases by Christopher Priest

This book is about J. G. Ballard. This book is also about death, love and time travel. J. G. Ballard possessed one of the most astonishing imaginations of our age, and he had an intense and turbulent history: a childhood spent in the encroaching shadow of World War II, teenage internment in a Japanese prison camp - an experience famously fictionalised in Empire of the Sun. Ballard's novels are among the finest and most unusual fiction that has ever been published. Whether in the hyper-surrealism of High Rise or the erotic violence of Crash, he upended the morality and reality of our world. Christopher Priest knew many of Ballard's friends and colleagues personally. As a young writer, it had been Ballard's stories, most of all, that had helped cement his passion for science fiction. With much of their early work published in the same magazines, Priest knew about Ballard's world from the inside. He set out to write a biography that would make people understand what he already knew: that J. G. Ballard wasn't just a cult writer -- he was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. In 2024, Christopher died. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which had metastasised into the bones, the same disease that killed J. G. Ballard -- the man whose biography he'd spent his last months working on. When Nina and Christopher first met, they bonded over their love for Ballard's writing, rereading his novels and stories together many times. When it became clear that Christopher would not have time to finish this biography, Nina promised him that she would complete it, patching together with her own voice the gaps that remained. If the book began as a tribute from Priest to Ballard, it is now also a love story written by Nina for Christopher. With access to never-before-seen material, The Illuminated Man explores the history and themes of Ballard's life and - with Ballardian strangeness - celebrates and mourns for those that are gone. This is the story of two deaths, three science fiction writers and one attempt to turn back time.

THE MAGNIFICENT VAMPI! Trapped in the 19th century Old West, the Daughter of Drakulon is faced with a stark choice: allow a rural town to be taken over by a deadly gang of blood-sucking lawmen, or use her own Vampiri abilities to save the town, and risk destroying her ability to return home through the resulting timestream interference! Grizzled comics gunslingers CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ strap on their six-shooters for Vampirella #12 — flanked by cantankerous cover artists LUCIO PARRILLO, DERRICK CHEW, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A MAD GOD SCORNED! A brand-new story arc begins here! When Vampirella rejects the romantic overtures of Chaos the Mad God, the spurned immortal reacts… poorly. The result? Our favorite Vampiri is sent hurtling through space and time, winding up stranded in the waning days of the American Old West. But wherever (or whenever) she finds herself, the Daughter of Drakulon is nothing if not resourceful — something that a gang of predatory cowboy vampires is about to discover first-hand! The legendary Vampi creative team of writer CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and artist ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ reunite for a tale of the good, the bad, and the undead in Vampirella #11 — featuring slyly celebratory covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, DERRICK CHEW, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

REALITY BITES! In this issue: Vampirella’s best and most trusted friend has seemingly returned from the grave. But is he “real” — an actual, sentient life form? Or is he merely an automaton crafted by the living algorithm ARIS, sent to complicate Vampirella’s own struggle to determine if she herself is an actual person? The answer will hopefully be found within CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and DAVIS GOETTEN’s Vampirella #9 — bolstered by perfectly imperfect covers from allegedly human artists LUCIO PARRILLO, DERRICK CHEW, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

MEMORIES — NOT ALONE IN THE MOONLIGHT! In this issue: The enigmatic living algorithm known as ARIS taps into Vampirella’s mind in its quest to access the mysterious aliens beings known as The Host. The resulting journey through Vampi’s history — from her extraterrestrial origins through her life on Earth — may answer some of the most fundamental questions about the Daughter of Drakulon’s existence! Extrasensory guides CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and DAVIS GOETTEN open the doorways of perception in Vampirella #8 — featuring intuitively intriguing covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, DERRICK CHEW, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

THE LONG NIGHT CLOSES! In the dark future, Vampirella rules the world as a ruthless global dictator locked in a life-or-death struggle to stave off an invasion of the Earth by the terraforming Ancient Ones who created the planet Drakulon millennia ago. Caught between his totalitarian mother and his vengeful ex-girlfriend whose space beacon provoked the invasion, Vampirella’s son Cicero struggles to hang onto what little is left of his own humanity while sealing the fate of his infant self in the present timeline! Master tale-weavers CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ conclude their saga of “The Long Night” in Vampirella #6 — augmented by outlandishly appealing covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, GREG LAND, MEGHAN HETRICK, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

DARKNESS CLOSES IN! In an all-too-possible future following a global apocalypse, a vengeful Vampirella seizes power and imposes a crushing totalitarian order over the entire Earth — leaving her son Cicero with no other choice but to turn to evil to stop her. Meanwhile, in the foreboding present, a cyberpunk Baron Von Kreist arrives from the future, hell-bent on preventing Cicero from disrupting the coming dark future — by any means necessary! Sage prognosticators CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ proffer eerily accurate extrapolations in Vampirella #5 — enhanced by enticing covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, GREG LAND, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

THE SACRED SIX RETURN! With her postpartum depression raging and her infant son inconsolable, an overwhelmed Vampirella goes AWOL and lands in Las Vegas — where her presence panics the local vampires into preemptively attacking her. Meanwhile, in the darkly possible future, the increasingly erratic Daughter of Drakulon leads the other members of the Sacred Six — Pantha, Nyx, Chastity, Victory, and Vampirette — on a mission which may finally push Vampirella permanently over the edge! The well-oiled creative machine of CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ continues to build up steam in Vampirella #3 — stoked by smolderingly sensual covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, GREG LAND, SHANNON MAER, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

"Dying from a deadly plague, Draculina has taken refuge within the astral plane known as the “Dark World” — only to find herself pursued by monsters created from her own childhood imagination! With her escape route blocked by a Dark World “Vampirella” formed from her own hateful imagination, the two sisters’ dark and twisted bond is explored in depth as Draculina struggles to tame the destructive impulse of her own psyche. Comics legend CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and acclaimed artist IVÁN F. SILVA bring the Daughters of Drakulon head to head in Vampirella #673 — artfully enhanced by covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, SORAH SUHNG, ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!"

Inconsolable grief hardens into unstoppable fury in Vampirella/Dracula: Rage, as Vampirella tracks the cultists who threaten her son across Europe and America, unsettling political and economic alliances and unraveling the global network of the baby’s father — Dracula! In a macabre exchange of norms, it is Dracula, the Lord of Vampires, who now hunts the elusive Vampiri in an effort to save Vampirella from herself — or, more precisely, to save her from becoming just like him. Bookending Vampirella/Dracula: Unholy and Vampirella: Year One, this climactic, take-no-prisoners tale from acclaimed author CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and celebrated artist CHRISTIAN ROSADO brings Vampirella’s conflict with the Prince of Darkness to its ultimate conclusion — and marks an unprecedented turning point for the Daughter of Drakulon! Collects Vampirella/Dracula: Rage #1-6.

In a desperate effort to save her own life, Vampirella’s evil twin Draculina has retreated into the astral plane known as “The Dark World” — a holodeck-style realm that responds to her worst fears — where she finds herself trapped in the Warren-era New York City of 1969, pursued by bloodthirsty creatures of her own creation and arrested by the only cop left alive in the city. Left without options, Draculina is forced to turn to Vampirella, her most hated enemy, for help! Legendary comics scribe CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and internationally renowned artist IVÁN F. SILVA present a walk on the wild side for the Daughters of Drakulon with Vampirella #672 — aided and abetted by cover artists LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, SORAH SUHNG, ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

Vampirella’s hateful, self-absorbed twin is back in a brand-new collection, and this time she finds that her Vampire Privilege is failing her as Vampirette, her preteen other-self, has become a literal mirror image of the life she could have had — and the person she could have become — if she wasn’t, y’know, Draculina. Also: Lilith has returned, and the meddling vampire/mom from Hell is determined to reunite her estranged daughters — unaware that Levi, a murderous sea creature, intends to crash the family reunion! Collects all six issues of the series written and illustrated by the horrifyingly talented CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and MICHAEL STA. MARIA!

In chapter Four of “Beyond,” the truth strikes home as Vampi finally realizes that reality as she has known it has been radically changed — for the better! Having now discovered the source of this universe-wide retcon, she is challenged to engage an old enemy in order to return everything to normal. But the question is: should she? The celebration of Vampirella’s sixth decade in comics — and the countdown to issue #700 — picks up speed with Vampirella #669, crafted by the acclaimed creative team of CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and featuring timeless new covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and CARLA COHEN!

After repeatedly dying then waking up to relive the same day, Vampirella finally cracks the mystery of her temporal prison by assembling clues from the tormenting visions she had thought were just recurring nightmares. Armed with this new awareness, the Daughter of Drakulon discovers the key to restoring her “real” reality: make sure she’s not murdered again! Acclaimed author CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and fan-favorite artist ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ shift the celebration of Vampirella’s six decades in comics into high gear with Vampirella #668 — continuing the series’ legacy numbering that reflects all of Vampi’s previous appearances in print, and featuring timeless new covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and CARLA COHEN!

Has Vampirella cheated fate? That's the question our interstellar vampire faces as she unites in unholy matrimony with the man who would be DRACULA! The honeymoon begins! The adventure of several lifetimes begins as Vampirella and new husband Matt journey to Castle Dracula in Transylvania in an attempt to cheat fate by preventing both a high-tech virus and an ancient curse from using Matt's body to resurrect the deadliest threat the world has ever known. Meanwhile secrets and mystery grow around Vampi's spouse, who may not be nearly as innocent as he appears to be. Join us for Vampirella's next tale, by twice-bitten writer Christopher Priest and bloodthirsty artist Donny Hadiwidjaja!

To celebrate the start of Vampirella’s sixth decade in comics, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ continue their legendary run on the series with a mind-bending new story that launches with the landmark issue #666 — restoring the legacy numbering for the title that will continue going forward, reflecting all of Vampi’s previous appearances in print. The road to #700 starts here! This explosive tale opens with a bang as Vampirella is murdered by a mysterious blonde woman who looks exactly like her — only to awaken, alive again and surrounded by her husband, friends, and pseudo-superhero mom Lilith. All seems normal and right with the world, except for her nagging suspicion that none of it actually is — and the fact that she keeps being murdered, over and over, by that strange blonde! Strap in for our weirdest yarn yet as “Beyond” takes everyone’s favorite space vampire into a whole new world — one that she herself may have created! Featuring jaw-dropping cover art by LUCIO PARRILLO, FELIPE MASSAFERA, CARLA COHEN, ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and RACHEL HOLLON cosplay, this milestone 40-page issue also includes “Sanctuary,” Priest’s classic 6-page wordless story from 1999’s Vampirella Monthly #19, illustrated by ALAN DAVIS!

ONE CHILD, TWO DESTINIES… Who is the daughter of Lilith of Drakulon? Is she a streetwise runaway human preteen, or is she Vampirella’s deadly siren nightstalker evil twin? Two souls linked by a reality-jumping demon struggle for control of their own destiny as DRACULINA, Lilith’s first and most beloved daughter, is brought into Vampirella’s reality. Linked to an alternate version of herself by a cursed candle which warps reality when lit, Draculina is swapped with her other possible “self,” a tough homeless kid struggling to make it on her own while being constantly drawn into Draculina’s schemes. Establishing a secret identity for herself as “River East”, high-profile socialite daughter of the missing and presumed dead Lilith Ogden Eastaughffe, Draculina presses forth with a secret, evil agenda of bloody retribution against everyone who’s ever done her wrong, with only Katie—her alt-self-standing between her and her deadly goals. DRACULINA is a wild, fast-paced ride through the literal reverse sensitivities of our altruistic Vampirella, brought to you by Vampi scribe CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and VENGEANCE OF VAMPI artist MICHAEL STA. MARIA! Buckle up for one dark, wild ride! Collecting DRACULINA: 90 HOURS IN SAN FRANCISCO #1-6. “STELLAR DISPLAY OF ART FROM STA. MARIA AND NUNES” - Comical Opinions

THE FINAL ACT OF CHRISTOPHER PRIEST’S EPIC VAMPIRELLA SAGA KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR! After being told that her baby had died at birth, Vampirella discovers her son is actually alive but has been stolen by a nihilist cult who believe the newborn to be a carrier of “The Dracula Virus.” Meanwhile, the Lord of Vampires himself seeks out the help of Victory, Vampirella’s former lover, as he remains several frustrating steps behind Vampi while she hunts down the cultists. The angry new mother will stop at nothing to get her son back — and wreak terrible vengeance on those who took him!

T''Challa is the man with a plan as the Black Panther is reinvented in Christopher Priest''s brilliantly sharp and witty political satire! Prepare to see the king of Wakanda through new eyes: those of U.S. government attaché Everett K. Ross! When a new regime stages a coup in Wakanda, T''Challa finds himself an enemy of the state! The Black Panther is always two or three steps ahead -- but with foes like Mephisto, Malice, Klaw and Killmonger against him, will T''Challa''s cool head and intricate maneuvers be enough to free his nation without alienating his allies and destabilizing the world? Plus, meet Queen Divine Justice -- and the deadly Dora Milaje! Mixing super-heroics with geopolitics, humor and all-out action, Priest''s Panther is a masterpiece not to be missed! COLLECTING: Black Panther (1998) 1-33, Deadpool (1997) 44, material from Marvel Double-Shot (2003) 2

A petty thief who called himself John Smith was arrested in 1877, for theft through fraudulent behaviour. He was convicted and sent to prison. In 1852, Adler and Adolf Beck's father died on a glacier, and their lives separated. One became a respected climate scientist; the other a globally renowned opera singer, or so he claimed. They remained in touch, to share details of the mysterious voices only they could hear. In 2050, Charles Ramsey also has a twin. Greg is a climate journalist. Charles used to be a police profiler, but his redundancy leads to him being sent home with an experimental chip in his head. His brother urges him to explore a little-known aspect of their family history. All these people are connected, impossibly, inexorably. All their lives will intersect. And the climate of their world will keep on changing.

The honeymoon begins! The adventure of several lifetimes begins as Vampirella and new husband Matt journey to Castle Dracula in Transylvania in an attempt to cheat fate by preventing both a high-tech virus and an ancient curse from using Matt’s body to resurrect the deadliest threat the world has ever known. Meanwhile secrets and mystery grow around Vampi’s spouse, who may not be nearly as innocent as he appears to be. Join us for this new series debut by twice-bitten writer Christopher Priest and bloodthirsty artist Donny Hadiwidjaja!

RED MASS, PART 1: The countdown to the most unholy union in history begins here! Having finally returned to Earth from her Interstellar adventure, Vampirella rescues a child from certain death while unwittingly giving life to the greatest evil the world has ever seen! The epic run of CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGUN GUNDUZ is about to reach its crescendo!

A thousand enemies, a thousand kills--Deathstroke is the world's greatest assassin. When Slade Wilson is confronted by his own troubled past, he'll be challengedc to reinvent himself before he loses everything and everyone in his life. Can Deathstroke be redeemed? ...And if he can, how long will he be able to keep up his hero status? Find out in Deathstroke by Christopher Priest Omnibus collecting Deathstroke: Rebirth #1; Titans #11; Teen Titans #8-29; Deathstroke #1-50; Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special #1; DC Holiday Special 2017 #1; Deathstroke Annual (Rebirth) #1

DER KILLER, DIE TITANEN UND DER TOD Deathstroke ist der tödlichste Auftragskiller der Welt. Und er ist ein alter Feind der Teen Titans. Deren Anführer Robin – einst selbst von seiner verbrecherischen Mutter zum Attentäter erzogen und trainiert – entschließt sich mit seiner jungen Heldentruppe, Slade Wilson endgültig aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen. Und so stellen sich Kid Flash, Red Arrow und die anderen jungen Titanen Deathstroke zum vielleicht letzten Kampf. Der wiederum erfährt von Robins finsterstem Geheimnis, das dieser sogar vor seinen Teamkameraden verbirgt – und dann schlägt der Tod unerbittlich zu! Das komplette Crossover zwischen Slade und den Teen Titans sowie das Serienfinale der DEATHSTROKE-Serie in einem Band, inszeniert von Christopher Priest (Deadpool), Adam Glass (Supernatural), Carlo Pagulayan (Planet Hulk) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: DEATHSTROKE 41-50, TEEN TITANS 28-29

Seduction of The Innocent Continues: Following her mother, Lilith’s advice, Vampirella chooses to end her loneliness by engaging in community, connecting with friends, building a new career, and creating roots within her adopted world-- which invites inevitable consequences as her enemies continue to gather for a mysterious purpose, and her mother receives a visit from a man from Vampirella’s past.

Seduction of The Innocent Book Three of Twelve: Vampirella leads a team of religious zealots to take down a pack of werewolves preying on unsuspecting cultists. Also, weary of her mother Lilith’s nagging, Vampirella reluctantly goes speed dating and, in so doing, stumbles into a dangerous new love affair.

Vampirella's struggle to deal with the complex emotional consequences of a major disaster caused by her enemies is exacerbated by an unexpected visit from her mother, Lilith, with whom Vampi has a complicated relationship. But has the Mother of All Vampires come to help or destroy her daughter? And will Vampirella's hapless therapist survive the encounter?

A powerful meditation on loss and memory seen through the prism of 9/11, by one of our greatest authors. Ben Matson lost someone he loved in the 9/11 attacks. Or thinks he did - no body has been recovered, and she shouldn't have been on that particular plane at that time. But he knows she was. The world has moved on from that terrible day. Nearly 20 years later, it has faded into a dull memory for most people. But a chance encounter rekindles Ben's interest in the event, and the inconsistencies that always bothered him. Then the announcement of the recovery of an unidentified plane crash sets off a chain of events that will lead Ben to question everything he thought he knew . . . Thoughtful, impeccably researched and dazzling in its writing, this is Ben's story, the story of what happened to his fiancé, and the story of all that happened on 9/11. Christopher Priest is a genre-leading author of SFF fiction. His novel, THE PRESTIGE, won a number of awards and was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film directed by Christopher Nolan (TENET, INCEPTION) starring Hugh Jackman (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, X-MEN), Christian Bale (THE BIG SHORT, BATMAN BEGINS), Michael Caine (THE ITALIAN JOB) and Scarlett Johansson (MARRIAGE STORY, THE AVENGERS).

Collecting Black Panther (1998) #1-5. King T’Challa of Wakanda is not just a monarch — he is the Black Panther, the nation’s ceremonial protector! And he fights an unceasing battle to safeguard his homeland from those who seek to plunder its amazing riches and technology. T’Challa has forged a fearsome reputation as a monarch, a warrior and even an Avenger. But now a very different king hungers for Wakanda — a king of hell itself. And T’Challa, together with his deadly Dora Milaje, must battle to protect his people’s very souls! The Panther travels to America to fight his diplomatic and spiritual war on many fronts — and State Department Special Attaché Everett K. Ross, assigned to the visiting king, swiftly becomes a man far out of his depth. Priest kicks off a revolutionary era of Black Panther!

Collects Inhumans: Once And Future Kings #1-5. A king in training. A brother destined for madness. Journey back in time with superstar writer Christopher Priest and witness the early days of the Boltagon legacy! When the king of the Inhumans is attacked, young Black Bolt and Maximus spring into action to save their leader! But when Black Bolt loses control, what are the consequences for his future kingdom - and his own family? It's a pivotal moment in Black Bolt and Maximus' lives...and a turning point for the entire Inhuman race! Plus, the teleporting dog has his day as Lockjaw stars in his own uncanny adventures!