Ruse (2001) comic books in grades to VG

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by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible crimes threatens his city, only detective Simon Archard can separate the guilty from the innocent. Who is he? Where does he come from? All his operatives know for certain about Archard is that he is uncannily gifted and astonishingly intelligent. In fact, one might say inhumanly so. FC, 48pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy Detective Simon Archard is in a state his confidante Emma Bishop hasn't seen him in for years: he's hungry. Hungry for information, hungry for insights, hungry for solutions. At last, he's faced with mysteries he cannot solve without leaving his armchair, and he's attacking them with a gleam of excitement in his eyes ?? leaving Emma with a new worry. Archard will find the answers to his questions ?? even if it kills him. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy Detective Simon Archard has long held the key to the city of Partington ? but he's suddenly finding that it's opening some very ugly doors. The police commissioner, the city fathers ? in fact, almost all those whom Simon counted as devoted allies ? are fast turning against him. The Baroness is doubtless responsible ? but how, and to what end? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy As Ruse's first story arc reaches its climax, detective Simon Archard is sick and tired of playing the part of the hunted... and decides to become the hunter! While actively unraveling the complex schemes of the Baroness, however, Simon not only gets his first glimpse at the heart of her sorcerous power... but Emma manages to accidentally triple it! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy With Simon missing following the events of last issue, Emma finds herself responsible for his vast network of agents, all of whom she gives the same assignment: find Simon. Now. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Johnson, Dell, & Lambert Since Ruse #2, readers have been clamoring for more details regarding the mysterious "Lightbourne," Simon Archard's former partner. Who is he? Where has he been? And why is he making Emma fear for her life? The answers begin to unfold this month! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Guice, & Perkins; Colored by DePuy Below the streets of Partington lies a stygian realm ruled by Simon Archard's former partner, Lightbourne! In order to save the city from complete and total destruction, Simon and Emma have no choice but to confront Lightbourne in his own domain ? where he holds all the power! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Waid, Ryan, Marcos, & Staples At last ?? the untold story of Simon's years with Malcolm Lightbourne ?? how they met, how they operated, and how a strange and powerful artifact known as the Enigmatic Prism tore them apart, turning close friends into bitter enemies! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, & Laura DePuy After years of plotting and planning, Lightbourne's quest for the Enigmatic Prism comes to a fruitful and fateful end! Now Simon and Emma risk their lives to save the city of Partington, facing the enemy on a familiar but surprising battlefield--upon which Simon will make an unexpected sacrifice! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Beatty, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy Simon's ruse is discovered ? Emma rises from the dead, and the Wreckers are revealed to be hiding more secrets than bounty within their lair, a treasure trove leading to something much more insidious... the return of a formidable foe. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Scott Beatty, art by Butch Guice & Mike Perkins, colors by Laura DePuy In times of trouble, the city of Partington looks to its favorite son _ the greatest detective ever known. But just who are Simon Archard and his lovely partner, Emma Bishop? That is the burning question behind each fantastic case solved by these stylish sleuths. In a world where a veneer of Victorian finery hides mammoth mysteries, Simon and Emma may be the biggest mystery of all. Who's extorting Partington's rich and famous? Nabbing the cunning culprit would normally be a job for detectives Simon Archard and Emma Bishop. But with Simon and Emma gone missing, the next generation of intrepid sleuths among Archard's Agents must step in to investigate the theft of an incriminating list coveted by the vengeful Consortium of Aggrieved Manservants! 32 pages full color, on sale January 22 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Scott Beatty, art by Butch Guice & Mike Perkins, colors by Laura Martin In times of trouble, the city of Partington looks to its favorite son ? the greatest detective ever known. But just who are Simon Archard and his lovely partner, Emma Bishop? In a world where a veneer of Victorian finery hides mammoth mysteries, Simon and Emma may be the biggest mystery of all. At long last, Miranda Cross returns! Marooned on a less-than-deserted island, Emma Bishop finds herself caught between hungry gargoyles above and a secret empire below. Meanwhile, Simon Archard allies with roguish adventurer Theophilus Dare to attempt a rescue before Miranda vents her volcanic fury upon a captive Emma! On sale March 19. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Scott Beatty, art by Paul Ryan & Pablo Marcos, colors by Caesar Ridriguez A tiny murder leads to a very large whodunit in this self-contained thriller! Partington's favorite son is sorely tested, as a vocal contingent of concerned citizens seek to replace Simon Archard and his astute partner Emma Bishop with the detective duo of upstart Iain Crombie and his fetching girl Friday, Charity Wyndham. When Simon's most vocal critic is found dead within the sprawling Archard Residence, Simon is himself the prime suspect! Can Emma unravel a locked room mystery and establish Simon's innocence before Crombie and Wyndham prove otherwise? 32 pages full color, on sale May 28 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Scott Beatty, Butch Guice, Michael Perkins, & Laura DePuy Martin Murder Most Foul! Is Simon Archard a cold-blooded killer? The master detective's latest travails continue as Partington's favorite son endures his new status as Public Enemy #1, jailed among the very miscreants he once outsmarted! Emma rushes to spare Simon from a death sentence, enlisting the aid of rival sleuths Iain Crombie and Charity Wyndham, the pair who proved Simon guilty! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Scott Beatty (w), Butch Guice (p), Mike Perkins (i), Laura Martin (c) Is Simon's home haunted? Simon Archard's headquarters has been rebuilt, but someone?or something?is visiting the cathedral's sleeping residents...with thoughts of revenge! "The new writer of RUSE (Scott Beatty) has carried on the fine blend of storytelling and witty characterization that made this comic so unique." ?Comics International 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 30 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.