Wampus
WAMPUS (VOLUME 1) by Franco Frescura and Luciano Bernasconi, cover by Stephen R. Bissette, colors by Oliver & Stephane Peru.
Contents:
- Foreword by Will Eisner
- Introduction by Lofficier
- Wampus #1-#4 by Franco Frescura & Luciano Bernasconi
- Epilog in Manhattan by Jean-Marc Lofficier & Luciano Bernasconi
- Bonus pages: Preview of Wampus #2.
Story: An alien shapeshifter arrives on Earth to create chaos.
7X10 tpb, 232 pages b&w
ISBN-10: 1-932983-61-9, ISBN-13: 978-1-932983-61-6 - US$20.95 / GBP 12.99
WAMPUS #2: DOOMSDAY MARCH by Franco Frescura; art and cover by Luciano Bernasconi.
Contents:
- Foreword by J.-M. Lofficier
5. VIEW FROM A BRIDGE
6. THE EXECUTIONER'S PREY
7. CRIMSON SKY
Wampus was the herald of a second generation of comic heroes and magazines launched by Editions Lug in 1969, which eventually led to Jaleb, Homicron, the Time Brigade, Kabur, Jeff Sullivan and many more.
Wampus is a shape-shifting monster sent to Earth by an evil cosmic power called The Great Mind to sow havoc and destruction. He can change into any form by merely touching water, and revert to type by coming into contact with fire. His only adversary seems to be an French ex-secret agent named Jean Sten, whom, in typical Invaders tradition, no one believes. In this issue, Wampus brings chaos to London, Spain and Venice, while Sten appears unable to stop him. Yet, strange new allies show up who might pose a challenge to the creature from beyond…
7x10 squarebound trade paperback, 180 p. b&w
ISBN-13: 978-1-64932-113-8. US$15.95 / GBP 12.99