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Necromancer
Series · 4 books · 2005-2007

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Necromancer #2

2005

Part 2. From science fiction writer Joshua Ortega (FREQUENCIES) and fan favorite penciler Francis Manapul (WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS), comes the story of Abigail van Alstine. Abigail is a stunning, smart high school student who just happens to be a natural spellcaster and adept in The Way. Abigail is thrust into the world of magic and soon ensnared in a larger conflict between the Church of Mali, an ancient demon, the Dark Agents, and the mysterious Hierarchy. What will Abby's inexperience cost her in this grand game?
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Necromancer #4

2006

Part 4. From science fiction writer Joshua Ortega (FREQUENCIES) and fan favorite penciler Francis Manapul (WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS), comes the story of Abigail van Alstine. Abigail is a stunning, smart high school student who just happens to be a natural spellcaster and adept in The Way. Abigail is thrust into the world of magic and soon ensnared in a larger conflict between the Church of Mali, an ancient demon, the Dark Agents, and the mysterious Hierarchy. What will Abby's inexperience cost her in this grand game?
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Necromancer #5

2006

Written by Joshua Ortega. Illustrated by Francis Manapul. The demon Berzelius continues to haunt Abigail van Alstine's life, leading to a series of terrible suicides at her new high school in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, her mentor has an enlightening meeting with the parents of a fellow student-but why is Abby the focus of the meeting? And what exactly are they planning? Critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) teams up with artist extraordinaire Francis Manapul (Witchblade) to bring you the answers in the second part of this eerie new story arc!
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Necromancer, Vol. 1

2007

From science fiction writer, Joshua Ortega ('Frequencies') and penciler, Francis Manapul ('Witchblade', 'The Darkness'), comes the story of Abigail van Alstine. This work is a fantasy adventure.

Authors

Francis Manapul
Francis Manapul
Author · 30 books

Francis Manapul is a comic book artist living in Toronto, Canada currently working for DC comics. His list of credits include the forthcoming Adventure Comics, and Superman Batman. In the past he's worked on titles like Legion of Super-Heroes, Iron and the Maiden, Necromancer, Sept Guerrieres, Tomb Raider, Darkness, G.I Joe and of course Witchblade. Photo by Luigi Novi.

Joshua Ortega
Author · 11 books
Joshua Ortega is an author and journalist best known for his novel Frequencies, as well as his comic book and graphic novel work on entertainment properties such as Star Wars, Spider-Man, Batman, Star Trek, The Escapist, and The Necromancer.
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