About this Collection
This definitive edition collects the complete eight-issue 1993 Vertigo series Enigma, written by Peter Milligan with art by Duncan Fegredo. The story follows a reclusive comic book writer whose fictional superhero, the Enigma, begins appearing in the real world, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality in a surreal, psychological narrative. Dark Horse's 2021 hardcover presents the entire saga with restored colors and supplementary material, offering a comprehensive look at this influential, mind-bending tale.
Contains 8 stories
Chapter 1: The Lizard, The Head, The Enigma
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Michael Smith (first appearance)Enigma (first appearance)Sandra (first appearance)Victor Lamont (first appearance)Frank (first appearance)Bob (first appearance, death)Joe (first appearance)The Head [Roger Cliff] (first appearance, villain)
Chapter 2: The Truth
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithSandraCraig (first appearance)Mulligan (first appearance)The Truth [Victor Lamont] (villain)The Head [Roger Cliff] (villain, death)
Chapter 3: The Good Boy
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithTitus Bird (first appearance)SandraMrs. Smith (flashback)JoeSaturn (first appearance)William Williams (first appearance)Envelope Girl [Victoria Yes] (first appearance, villain)The Truth [Victor Lamont] (villain)
Chapter 4: ...And Then What?
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithTitus BirdSandraJohn Cade (first appearance, death)The EnigmaticsEnvelope Girl [Victoria Yes] (villain)The Truth [Victor Lamont] (villain)
Chapter 5: Lizards and Ghosts
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithTitus BirdThe EnigmaticsThe Interior League (first appearance, villains)Envelope Girl [Victoria Yes] (villain)
Chapter 6: The End of the World
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithTitus BirdStephen (first appearance, flashback)Envelope Girl [Victoria Yes] (villain)
Chapter 7: Sex in Arizona
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
EnigmaMichael SmithTitus BirdMrs. Smith (flashback)Victoria Yes [also as Enigma's mother] (villain)
Chapter 8: Queer
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Enigma (origin)Michael SmithTitus BirdDoug Moon (first appearance, flashback)Enigma's mother
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