Madame Xanadu Vol. 1: Disenchanted

Legendary creator Matt Wagner (MAGE GRENDEL SUPERMAN/BATMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY) and rising star artist Amy Reeder Hadley present Vertigos newest ongoing fantasy epic MADAM XANADU. Centuries long and around the far reaches of the globe her tale winds before the ageless fortuneteller whose powers of sight can change the course of human events. As the mysterious past of Madam Xanadu is slowly unraveled Wagner takes us on a journey throughout her history from a medieval kingdom beset by foul sorcery to the court of Kublai Khan. Eventually Madam Xanadu returns to Europe as mystic advisor to Marie Antoinette and as political tensions begin to boil the Phantom Stranger makes his return. This time he seeks to kick-start the revolution and ensures that Pariss streets run red - a blood sacrifice that will keep certain demonic forces at bay. Readers will also be happy to discover that the fan-favorite character Death from THE SANDMAN makes a special appearanceas Madam Xanadu wagers her immortality in a game of chance against.