New Releases by Sean Murphy

A reality TV show starring a clone of Jesus Christ causes chaos across the U.S. of the near future in PUNK ROCK JESUS, a new graphic novel written and drawn by the incredible Sean Murphy. J2 causes both outrage and adulation. Religious zealots either love or hate the show, angry politicians worry about its influence on the nation, and members of the scientific community fear the implications of cloning a human being at all, let alone the Son of God. Thomas McKael is the clones''s bodyguard and former IRA operative, who despite his turbulent past is hired to protect the new Jesus--a baby who captivates the world, but grows up to become an angry teenager. When falling ratings force the network to cut Jesus''s mother from the series the young star runs away, renounces his religious heritage and forms a punk rock band. And what starts off as babysitting for Thomas becomes an epic battle, as Jesus goes to war against the corporate media complex that created him.

Writer/Artist Sean Gordon Murphy returns to the White Knight universe with a new take on Neo-Gotham and Terry McGinnis in a deluxe hardcover from DC Black Label. When a recently incarcerated Bruce Wayne hears there''s a new Batman running around Gotham in a hi-tech bat suit, it''s time to escape from behind bars and put this Batman to bed. With Derek Powers working behind the scenes on a new Gotham police force, it''s only a matter of time before Bruce recruits his forgotten Robins to aid in the battle for the future of Neo-Gotham. Blockbuster writer/artist Sean Gordon Murphy invites DC fans into a new Gotham like they''ve never seen before in the sequel to Batman: White Knight and Batman: Beyond the White Knight. Collects: Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1-8; Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #1-2.

Don Quixote meets Narcos in this modern reimagining of the legendary swashbuckling hero Zorro by Sean Murphy, the writer-artist behind DC Comics’ Batman: White Knight. Diego is a young man who is convinced that he’s Zorro. As a child, he suffered a psychotic break after witnessing the murder of his parents by the drug cartel in his village. To cope with the trauma, he embraced the 200-year-old legend of Zorro by donning the mask, training with the sword, and declaring war on the Narcos for the sake of his people.

THIS KIND OF MAN offers an unvarnished look at life in 21st Century America, excavating the complicated, tender, wild truth of what it is to be a man across generations and relationships. These stories interrogate the pressures and tensions of contemporary life, and the ways men grapple with them, often without success. Issues such as marriage, fatherhood, aggression, alcoholism, gender expectations, generational backlash, and the inexorable dread of death, abound. Many of these stories live within a slow implosion of coping, and often failing, as well as those who refuse to succumb, addressing concerns oft-discussed, or not discussed enough, in mainstream print: gun violence, the recent history of coal country Appalachia, sports-related concussions, illegal immigration (and the jobs many of these ostensibly unwelcome folks are obliged to do), homelessness, and the inability of men to honestly connect or communicate. Far from excusing or exonerating toxic males, this collection locates their violence (toward others, against oneself) in the context of a deadening culture and the false narratives that prevail in an exploitative, zero-sum game capitalist model, where those without are encouraged to quarrel with similarly overworked and underpaid, mostly blue-collar workers. We see that our received notions of manhood and masculinity are inculcated-from the beginning and by design-to ensure willing participation in a system where the overwhelming majority are excluded from the start. We witness the way these dysfunctions are handed down like inheritance, and how every cliché, from fighting to drinking to intolerance of dissent and distrust of others, is a carefully constructed trap, preventing solidarity, empathy, and love (for others, for one''s self).

With Kinds of Blue, Sean Murphy has created a deep personal and spiritual meditation on the personalities, stories, and souls that created some of the most important music (plus comedy, film and more) of the 20th century. More than a book ''about'' these other art forms, Kinds of Blue gives voice to ineffable and transcendent qualities of the art using the medium of poetry. -Jon Madof, bandleader, composer, and co-founder of Chant Records "It''s not worth singing about if it doesn''t leave a scar," the speaker in Sean Murphy''s Kinds of Blue says-and these poems are about song and scar, even as they sing and heal along the hurt-lines. Murphy muses about what drives us to art, what hinders art''s making, what sacrifices art demands, what makes art, and the artist, endure. "It never hurts if you write an anthem," the speaker says, though the book is filled with artists who hurt, even to the point of self-harm and death. The poems here confront an "America waking up/ slowly, from the old school/ slumber of the whitest world," and comes to a reckoning: "again it was down to artists/ to guide us through." Kinds of Blue is a wise, startling, beautiful guide. -James Allen Hall, author of Romantic Comedy A transformative journey that not only unveils new dimensions to familiar tunes but beckons you to venture into uncharted musical realms. -Nabil Ayers, author of My Life in the Sunshine Late in Kinds of Blue, his third poetry book, Sean Murphy asks: "What is this? How is it possible to make instruments scream in agony and shriek in joy, at the same time?" Yet, these powerful poems do just that with lines crafted from the alchemical tip of his historical pen. Conjuring legendary artists such as Miles Davis and Sam Cooke, as well as lesser-known geniuses, Eric Dolphy and Linton Kwesi Johnson, this collection offers the reader necessary pages from our troubled past "so [we] might bear witness to an anguished joyful noise that could save and restore." Dear Reader, this book is full of poems you will want to research and then read out loud again, while you "trust that hearing is believing." As poetry continually reminds us, we need our collective notes to more fully understand ourselves, our country, our predecessors, in all the potent ways. "Even still they sang-coded texts for torn out tongues, the savage air aglow with conviction." I''ve read these poems again and again, then pulled my old albums out; here where poetry and music become one. -Susan Rich, author of Blue Atlas

After an astonishing astronomical discovery is made near Melbourne, two scientists jostle for possession of the world''s largest iron meteorite. At a time of growing cultural awareness in Australia, brash colonials challenge hidebound imperial assumptions of ownership. At stake is a glittering prize, and a chance to gain an other-worldly talisman of local identity. Who will prevail?

Die Plot Holes sind die unwahrscheinlichste Heldentruppe des literarischen Multiversums: ein Manga-Cyborg-Samurai, ein gestaltwandelnder Tiger-Barbar, ein altkluges Kid aus einem Zeitungscomic und eine Vampir-Assassinen-Piratin. Angeführt von der mysteriösen Red reisen die Plot Holes in fremde Bücher, um miese Stories aufzupeppen und sie so vor der Vernichtung zu bewahren. Der mittelmäßige Comic-Zeichner Cliff Wieselwitz lebt in einer dieser unrettbaren Geschichten. Doch kurz bevor seine Realität zerstört wird, rekrutiert Red ihn als neuestes Mitglied ihres Teams. Denn am Horizont zeichnet sich eine monumentale Bedrohung ab... »Plot Holes« ist die glühende Liebeserklärung von Allround-Talent Sean Murphy (»Tokyo Ghost«, »Batman: Der weiße Ritter«) an jede Form von Fiktion. Ein atemlos erzählter Trip durch alle Genres, randvoll mit Hommagen, Zitaten und Referenzen, die nicht nur Comic-Fans begeistern.

With Bruce Wayne behind bars, a new Batman arrives on the scene. But will he be the last Dark Knight? Gotham Motors CEO Derek Powers has seized control of the Wayne family’s assets, using them to transform the Gotham Terror Oppression unit, and with it, the city it’s supposed to protect! With the crime rate down, only the original Batman, Bruce Wayne, is fully aware of the true danger the city is in. The time has come to destroy the mantle once and for all! Collects Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #1-2!

It all ends here! With the future of Gotham City at stake, Bruce Wayne leads an attack on the Wayne-Powers building to take down Blight and his minions once and for all. And with the new Batman, the Robins, and GCPD’s Barbara Gordon at his side, anything seems possible. But not all endings will be happy: Bruce is still an escaped felon, and the FBI is hot on his tail. Could this be the end of Batman? Not if the mysterious Agent Prince has anything to say about it!

At birth, Ryan Maguire received a gift - a matching set of gorgeous, mesmerizing blue eyes. At an early age, Momma Maguire gave him another gift - her rules to which he was to adhere. She gave him a code to flourish and live life to the fullest. She expected Ryan to demand dignity, fight for himself, and for others not strong enough to fight for themselves. Despite Momma Maguire''s best efforts, by age 14, Ryan was riding a bullet train toward his own destruction. It would take more than her and her rules to change his life''s path. What and who intervene to save Ryan from certain destruction? What are Momma Maguire''s Rules? What Gifts does Ryan receive to help him along his journey? What Truths does Ryan discover along his path? Will he ever recover from damaged relationships to find true love? God calls each of us. When the Holy Spirit summons, how can we recognize Him? How do we make that connection? Will He protect us when we need Him the most, as we walk through our own personal valley of darkness? Gifts Given and Truths Learned answers all these questions and more in a riveting, twisting tale of life, love, growth, courage, discernment, seeking, healing, and faith. It takes you on a beautiful journey from a young child''s life, into adolescence, and finally to a young adult. The bends and turns in his path will keep you on the edge of your seat.

After a freak accident, Derek Powers has been transformed into the super-villain Blight! With his metahuman abilities, he’s more powerful than ever and it’s only a matter of time before Gotham becomes his forever. The Wayne family’s reign is over unless the heir to the name, Bruce, and his found family of heroes can figure out a way to take Powers down. Find out what’s next for Neo-Gotham in this thrilling penultimate issue!

After years of rivalry, it’s the showdown you’ve been waiting for…Jason Todd versus Dick Grayson! Who’s the best Robin? Find out this issue! Plus, with the help of an unexpected new ally, Bruce Wayne aims to take Derek Powers down for good. But will the malevolent millionaire’s newfound powers prove to be too much for the former Batman?

From superstar writer/artist Sean Murphy comes the second thrilling chapter in the White Knight saga. After the events of Batman: White Knight, The Joker is behind bars, the Bat-Family has integrated Batman’s mobile arsenal into the GTO, and Harley Quinn has moved on with her life. But unbeknownst to them, the Clown Prince of Crime still has an ace up his sleeve: he knows a dark secret about the Wayne family that threatens to change their legacy! To help even the playing field, The Joker recruits his own avenging angel, Azrael, to carry out this final act of revenge. Will Gotham City burn under the sword of Azrael, and will the Wayne name forever be tainted? This deluxe edition of the acclaimed story collects the entire eight-issue series as well as the Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze one-shot written by Murphy and illustrated by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns inker Klaus Janson, and features a brand-new cover by Murphy.

Gotham’s most wanted, Jackie Quinzel, has been spotted at Wayne Industries! Now it’s up to the former vigilante Bruce Wayne and his new sidekick, The Joker, to break her out. But Derek Powers is always one step ahead, with tech ready to combat any tricks they may have up their sleeves. Is the dynamic duo doomed? Plus, the showdown you’ve been waiting for…Jason Todd versus Dick Grayson! Who’s the best Robin? Find out this issue!

Red Hood & Robin?! After being reluctantly recruited to bring justice to the East Backport neighborhood of Gotham, Jason Todd is back in the hero business! With an all-too-eager sidekick, Gan, by his side, he’s on the road to becoming one of the good guys again. And after all the damage Bruce Wayne did to his childhood, he’s hell-bent on creating the ultimate Robin, no matter the cost. But when the new dynamic duo’s first challenger comes calling, will they be up to the task? Shriek and his sound-suit are ready to turn up the stereo and blow our heroes away! Can Jason keep Gan safe in her first mission and save the day? Could this be the young Robin’s swan song already? Find out in the action-packed finale of this miniseries exploring the world of Batman: White Knight!

The world of Batman: White Knight continues to expand in this exciting new miniseries! With things heating up in Neo-Gotham, Jason Todd revisits his post-Robin past to find the one ally he believes will help him turn the tide in the battle against Derek Powers. “Bruce Wayne is Batman.” Four words that saved Jason’s life and destroyed his future forever. Banished by his mentor and damaged by The Joker, the former Robin is left to become something different, something stronger, a relentless force for justice in the city…Red Hood! With nobody to answer to, he walks the dangerous line between hero and villain. That is until he meets Gan, a local girl from East Backport who needs his help to save her neighborhood from a super-criminal terrorizing its citizens. And she’s willing to fight alongside him, whatever it takes!

The Jacinta 1972 photo has remained a mystery for over 50 years. The dates of the Garabandal warning, Garabandal miracle and the end of the world would remain obscure until we had arrived at this crucial time. The Garabandal warning in which two asteroids will impact Earth will prepare human consciousness for the coming Garabandal miracle, which is a direct encounter with God. The date of the end of the world is graduation day for all of humanity. The author has been collating information for almost two decades that would become pertinent to solving the puzzle. The dates provided in this book which will reverberate around the world, present an opportunity to prepare for the most important time in recent human history.

The hunt continues as Bruce Wayne searches for the most dangerous offspring in Neo-Gotham, the daughter of The Joker! Little does he know the new Batman is right behind him, waiting for just the right moment to strike and put an end to the older generation of heroes in the city. All seems to be going according to plan for Derek Powers, as his true intentions are revealed. Plus, Ace the Bat-Hound joins the story!

The future of Gotham is coming to destroy its past! Batman…murderer? After discovering Bruce Wayne facilitated the murder of his father, Terry goes on the hunt, ready to unleash as Batman Beyond. The clock is ticking for Bruce in more ways than one after Harley Quinn’s daughter goes missing. And if she takes after her father, the fate of the city is in her hands! Can the former Batman find and stop her before the police do?

The humble beginnings of Terry McGinnis are revealed as Bruce Wayne becomes Gotham’s most wanted man! With the GTO on the case, does Captain Dick Grayson have what it takes to bring down his old mentor? It’s father versus son in the next chapter of this fan-favorite series! Plus, an unexpected ally from Bruce’s past could hold the key to saving the future. Harley Quinn is back and ready to knock you out! Go beyond the Gotham you know to discover an engrossing new take on the city and its heroes. Welcome to Neo-Gotham and the world of Beyond the White Knight!

Acclaimed author and music critic Sean Murphy''s new poetry collection is a searing and timely take on American culture that finds perspective on the present by interrogating our past. The Blackened Blues offers a powerful glimpse into the human psyche, exploring the minds of artists and visionaries, addicts and trauma survivors, searching (as we all are) for "some way to live." We leave this book with a heavy dose of truth, but also of the kind of beauty that makes such truth bearable.

The Artist Edition is a 48-page softcover collection of the raw scans of the first 44 pages of Sean Murphy''s The Plot Holes. The Plot Holes tells the story of a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots in order to stop them from being destroyed.

In the aftermath of “The Joker War,” Selina Kyle has taken up residence in Alleytown. But when she finds that her old stomping grounds have been taken over by drug-running mobsters, she hatches a plan to take the town back! But unbeknownst to her, she’s being tracked by a terrifying new foe: a hit man in priest’s clothing known only as Father Valley, who carries a bag of bibles around as trophies from each of his victims. Will she be able to loosen the mafia’s stranglehold on her new hometown or become another victim to Father Valley’s sacred oath? Plus, Selina heads to the jungle to steal a diamond from a supervillain auction! Collects Catwoman #14-15 and #22-28.

In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman: White Knight, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family’s legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga-and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core! With Gotham City’s identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands-but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker’s plans? It all leads to the final battle of the Bats-Bruce Wayne versus Azrael-with the fate of the city at stake. Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman: White Knight, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family’s legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga-and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core! With Gotham City’s identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands-but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker’s plans? It all leads to the final battle of the Bats-Bruce Wayne versus Azrael-with the fate of the city at stake. Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman: White Knight, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family’s legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga-and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core! With Gotham City’s identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands-but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker’s plans? It all leads to the final battle of the Bats-Bruce Wayne versus Azrael-with the fate of the city at stake. Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.

The cat’s out of the bag! Everyone at Snowflame’s auction is there for the same thing: the list. But what is the market value of a list containing all the intel the world’s greatest crime-fighters have on super-villains? And who exactly is on the list? You’ll have to ask Catwoman to find out.