INSIGHT COMICS PRESENTS
BEFORE HOUDINI
Written by Jeremy Holt
Illustrated by John Lucas | Colors by Adrian Crossa
London, 1888. A shadowy killer stalks the streets of London, his appetite for blood unleashed upon the city’s lower classes. To defeat him, MI6 turns to its most top-secret team: four teenage agents with extraordinary gifts—including a young American immigrant with a talent for escapism. . .
After Houdini (2018) began the story of Josef Houdini, son of the famous Harry Houdini—brilliant illusionist, acclaimed escape artist, and top-secret covert operative. Before Houdini (Insight Comics; July 16, 2019; $16.99), turns back the clock and introduces Ehrich Weiss, a young man whose talent for picking locks is about to land him the adventure of his dreams and pull him into a war that will affect his life—and his son’s—for years to come. This is the story of Ehrich’s strange beginnings, from before he was a world-famous magician. Before he was a master of espionage.
Before he was Houdini.
About the Contributors:
Author: Jeremy Holt is a Vermont-based author whose most recent works include Before Houdini, After Houdini, and Skip to the End. He has received high praise from Ms. Marvel creator G. Willow Wilson, as well as magician and NYT crossword constructor David Kwong. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Holt.
Illustrator: A prolific freelance contributor to both DC and Marvel Comics, John Lucas has also produced a great deal of small-press work, as well as Valkyries (with Steve Moore) for 2000 AD.
Colorist: Adrian Crossa has worked for comic books and magazines in Spain, the UK, France, and America. He has worked on a number of genres from superhero action tales to revolutionary steampunk stories and kids magazines. In his free time he likes to draw cute monsters and creepy characters. You can follow his work at adicrossa.artstation.com.
About Insight Editions:
Celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality, Insight Editions is a publisher of innovative books and collectibles that push the boundaries of creativity, design, and production. Through its acclaimed film, television, and gaming program, Insight strives to produce unique books and products that provide new ways to engage with fan-favorite characters and stories. Under this program, Insight has published books covering the worlds of Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Destiny, Assassin’s Creed, Halo, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and the Harry Potter films, among many others. Insight’s award-winning art, photography, and sports titles celebrate the artistry and history of a wide range of subjects that include the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, the San Francisco Giants, and the Dallas Cowboys. Other divisions include a line of deluxe stationery products, as well as a children’s imprint, Insight Kids. For more information, visit www.insighteditions.com.
Before Houdini
By Jeremy Holt, Illustrated by John Lucas
Colors by Adrian Crossa
Insight Comics | July 2019 | 7.75 in. × 10.25 in. | 96 pages
Paperback | $16.99
ISBN: 978-1-68383-063-4