Cover: J. H. Williams III

Promethea #2

Sep 2001 · DC · 24.95 USD; 40.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This second volume of Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III's acclaimed series continues the journey of Sophie Bangs as she fully embraces her role as the living embodiment of the mythic Promethea. The collection delves deeper into the nature of imagination, magic, and the power of storytelling, with Williams' lush, experimental artwork pushing the boundaries of comic book page design. Issues #7-12 are collected here, advancing the narrative toward its philosophical and metaphysical climax.

In "Rocks and Hard Places," Sophie’s journey through the Immateria deepens as she encounters Bill, learning about the significance of Pentacles and the mysteries of her own path. Meanwhile, in the material world, a gathering of powerful figures—Sophie’s mother, the mayor, the Painted Doll, Benny Solomon, the Goetia, and Marv of the Five Swell Guys—converges on the hospital where Sophie lies unconscious, setting the stage for a tense confrontation. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated with stunning detail by J. H. Williams III, with coloring by Jeromy Cox and José Villarrubia, and lettering by Todd Klein, this issue features a cover by J. H. Williams III.

Contains 6 stories

Rocks and Hard Places

24 pp · Superhero

Five Swell Guys (Bob, Roger, Kenneth, Stan, Marv)Patricia "Trish" BangsStacia van der VeerSophie BangsPromethea [Bill Woolcott]Mayor Sonny BaskervilleBenny Solomonthe Goetia (Buer, Stolas, Ronove, Bael, Asmoday, Marchosias, Andras)the Painted Dollthe UniverseBill Woolcott (flashback)Dirk Dangerfeld (cameo)young Dennis Drucker (flashback)Dennis DruckerPrometheus

In "Rocks and Hard Places," Sophie's journey through the Immateria deepens as she connects with Bill, learning the significance of Pentacles and the weight of his past. Back in the material world, a storm of converging forces—Sophie’s mother, the mayor, the Painted Doll, Benny Solomon, the Goetia, and Marv of the Five Swell Guys—rallies at the hospital where Sophie lies unconscious. As Bill returns her to her body, the hospital becomes the epicenter of two escalating threats, one from the Painted Doll, the other from the Goetia.

Guys and Dolls

24 pp · Superhero

the Goetia (Buer, Stolas, Ronove, Bael, Asmoday, Marchosias, Andras)Five Swell Guys (Bob, Roger, Kenneth, Stan, Marv)Promethea [Bill Woolcott]Promethea [Barbara Shelley]Promethea [Grace Brannagh]Promethea [Anna]Little MargiePromethea [Margaret Case]the Painted DollBenny Solomon (dies)Sophie BangsTrish BangsStacia van der VeerMayor Sonny BaskervilleBarbara Shelley

Bringing Down the Temple!

24 pp · Superhero

Promethea [Sophie Bangs]Sophie BangsStacia van der VeerBarbara Shelley (corpse)the Painted Doll (cameo)Mayor Sonny Baskerville (cameo)Weeping Gorilla (cameo)Kenneth of the Five Swell GuysPromethea [Bill Woolcott]Promethea [Grace Brannagh]Promethea [Anna]Promethea [Margaret Case]Little MargieJack Faustthe Temple (Henry Royce, Teddy, Pru)the Pied Piper

In "Bringing Down the Temple!" from Promethea #2, Sophie, now wielding the power of Promethea, sets out to avenge Barbara Shelley’s death—only to find the legendary Temple isn’t a fearsome order, but a trio of frail elderly women who believe they’re protecting the world from her all along.

Sex, Stars & Serpents

24 pp · Superhero

Sophie BangsJack FaustPromethea [Sophie Bangs]Weeping Gorilla (cameo)Stacia van der VeerInnanaEreshkigalMayor Sonny Baskerville (cameo)

Pseunami

24 pp · Superhero

Five Swell Guys (Bob, Roger, Stan, Marv, Kenneth)Sophie BangsStacia van der VeerMayor Sonny Baskerville (cameo)Weeping Gorilla (cameo)

Metaphore

24 pp · Superhero

Promethea [Sophie Bangs]Aleister Crowley