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Ruse comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Ruse (2001) 1
    Published Nov 2001 by CrossGen Comics.

    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.

  • Issue #1A
    Ruse (2011 Marvel) 1A
    Published May 2011 by Marvel.

    Cover by BUTCH GUICE & MIKE PERKINS Written by Mark Waid Art by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI Renowned as the Victorian world's greatest detective, Simon Archard is the most intelligent of men. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and enchanting Emma Bishop, has the smartest man in the world met his equal? Brought to readers by superstar writer Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and red-hot artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: Original Movie Adaptation), this is the new comic series that'll leave you breathless. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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  • Issue #1B
    Ruse (2011 Marvel) 1B
    Published May 2011 by Marvel.

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    Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER Written by Mark Waid Art by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI Renowned as the Victorian world's greatest detective, Simon Archard is the most intelligent of men. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and enchanting Emma Bishop, has the smartest man in the world met his equal? Brought to readers by superstar writer Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and red-hot artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: Original Movie Adaptation), this is the new comic series that'll leave you breathless. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ruse The Victorian Guide to Murder TPB (2011 Marvel/CrossGen) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Ruse (2011 Marvel) #1-4. Written by MARK WAID. Art by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI and MINCK OOSTERVEER. Cover by JACKSON GUICE. Renowned as the Victorian world's greatest detective, Simon Archard is the most intelligent of men. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and enchanting Emma Bishop, has the smartest man in the world met his equal? Brought to readers?by superstar writer Mark Waid (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and red-hot artist Mirco Pierfederici (TRON: ORIGINAL MOVIE?ADAPTATION), this book will leave you breathless. Softcover, 96 pages, ull color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Hero Fairy Tales Superman and the Rumpelstiltskin Ruse SC (2022 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Sarah Hines Stephens. Art and cover by Agnes Garbowska.

    The trickster Mr. Mxyzptlk is partnering with Lex Luthor in a new scheme to take down Superman. After responding to a fake alarm, the Man of Steel is caught in a red kryptonite cage and must meet Luthor's demand to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. But with the kryptonite zapping Superman's strength, the task is impossible. That's when a disguised Mxy appears with a deal. He'll help... if the super-hero gives up a super ability.

    Will Superman discover who he's truly dealing with before losing all his powers for good?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 72 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). All Ages

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ruse TPB (2002-2003 CrossGen) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Enter The Detective!" Collects Ruse (2001-2004) #1-6.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art by Butch Guice, Johnson, Mike Perkins, and Neary. Cover by Butch Guice and Laura DePuy.

    Collected at last - the first six issues of CrossGen's newest breakout hit, Ruse!

    As the world's greatest detective, Simon Archard long ago lost interest in crimes that present to him absolutely no challenge...but when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible events threatens the gas-lit streets of Partington, only Archard and his partner Emma Bishop can separate the guilty from the innocent.

    Sherlock Holmes meets the X-Files - Ruse mingles the Victorian detective genre with equal helpings of suspense and comedy.

    The CrossGen Universe has long had a sense of mystery. Now, at last it has a detective!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Ruse TPB (2002-2003 CrossGen) 1-REP

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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings."Enter The Detective!" Collects Ruse (2001-2004) #1-6.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art by Butch Guice, Johnson, Mike Perkins, and Neary. Cover by Butch Guice and Laura DePuy.

    Collected at last - the first six issues of CrossGen's newest breakout hit, Ruse!

    As the world's greatest detective, Simon Archard long ago lost interest in crimes that present to him absolutely no challenge...but when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible events threatens the gas-lit streets of Partington, only Archard and his partner Emma Bishop can separate the guilty from the innocent.

    Sherlock Holmes meets the X-Files - Ruse mingles the Victorian detective genre with equal helpings of suspense and comedy.

    The CrossGen Universe has long had a sense of mystery. Now, at last it has a detective!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Ruse TPB (2003 CrossGen Comics) Digest Edition 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Enter The Detective!" Collects Ruse (2001-2004) #1-6.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art by Butch Guice, Johnson, Mike Perkins, and Neary. Cover by Butch Guice and Laura DePuy.

    The world no longer holds any mysteries for Simon Archard, the greatest detective of his age.

    The stupidity of the common criminal, the ease with which he's caught, the paltry stakes of the game - all of it has pushed Archard to the verge of retirement.

    Then, a mysterious new menace takes the stage, a hideous evil playing for very high stakes indeed. Aided by his beautiful and charming assistant, Emma Bishop, Archard embarks on the case of his career.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.99.