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| 777: The Wrath | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Avatar Press |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre | Action, erotic horror, suspense, urban fantasy |
| Publication date | April – June 1998 |
| No. of issues | 3 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | |
| Written by | David Quinn |
| Penciller(s) | Tim Vigil |
| Inker(s) | Johnny B. |
| Letterer(s) | Larry Rix |
| Colorist(s) | Barry Gregory (covers only) |
| Editor(s) | Mark Seifert |
777: The Wrath is a three-issue, black-and-white American comic book mini-series by writer David Quinn and artist Tim Vigil. It was published monthly by Avatar Press, with the first issue cover dated April 1998 but released in March.
Though never explicitly stated, 777: The Wrath is set in a shared universe with Quinn and Vigil's Faust series, as the two crossover in the subsequent mini-series Faust/777: The Wrath (a.k.a. Darkness in Collision).
Background and creation
777: The Wrath marked the third time that writer David Quinn and artist Tim Vigil collaborated.[1]
Publication history
According to Avatar Press, 777: The Wrath #1 was released in March 1998.[2]
The first issue was released with nine variant covers, including three foil stamped limited editions and one leatherbound version.[3] The second issue was released with two variant covers and the third issue had three variants, including one foil stamped limited edition.[4]
Plot summary
Reception and legacy
Avatar Press consider issuing 777: The Wrath #1 as one of the "pivotal moments" in their company's history, as it was their most successful release to date and "solidified" their position as a premier outlet of creator-owned projects.[5]
References
Citations
- ^ Though at least one source lists 777: The Wrath as Quinn and Vigil's second collaboration (see Avatar Press (2003)), it does so by strictly acknowledging the creative team's then-still ongoing Faust: Love of the Damned series and failing to recognize their Omega (a.k.a. Omen) work (see Christensen (2000, p. 93)).
- ^ Avatar Press (2003)
- ^ Christensen (2000, p. 91)
- ^ Christensen (2000, p. 91)
- ^ Avatar Press (2003)
Sources
- Christensen, William A., ed. (May 2000). "Quinn/Vigil Collaborations Checklist". Faust Hornbook. Vol. 1. Special thanks to Glen Hammonds. Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. pp. 91–93.
- "Gallery: 777 The Wrath by Tim Vigil". Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. April 20, 2003. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Seifert, Mark (July 28, 1997). "David Quinn, Timothy Vigil Reunite at Avatar" (Press release). Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. Archived from the original on August 14, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Seifert, Mark (November 20, 1998). "[untitled]". Avatar E-Zine (Mailing list). Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Seifert, Mark (February 16, 1999). "[untitled]". Avatar E-Zine (Mailing list). Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Seifert, Mark (March 9, 2000). "[untitled]". Avatar Ezine (Mailing list). Urbana, IL: Avatar Press. Archived from the original on June 13, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
External links
- 777: The Wrath at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- 777: The Wrath at the Grand Comics Database