Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend
Madame Xanadu’s centuries long origin draws toward its close when the immortal fortune-teller finds herself setting up shop in New York City. As the weird machinations of the Phantom Stranger near full tilt, get ready for revelation, revenge and the final price of unchecked love.
MATURE READERS
Date Available: 03/25/2009
BONUS REVIEW by GARY OWENS
Matt Wagner is hitting his stride. The issues of this series have built upon Madame Xanadu’s curiosity, and how she is out to uncover the mystery of The Phantom Stranger, as well as her need to help. Wagner has grown this intense, but pacifist, female character (far different than Grendel), and I’m always wowed by Amy Reeder Hadley’s art. After the jump from Jack The Ripper’s England, in last issue, we now find ourselves near the modern era, as the world prepares for WWII. And the Madame closes in on getting an answer to her question. You’re missing something special if you’re not reading this book.
