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Cover: Charles Vess
The Books of Magic #5
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In "The Hidden School," Jo stumbles upon a secret academy where magic isn't taught—it's lived. Written by John Ney Rieber and illustrated with striking precision by Peter Snejbjerg, this issue unfolds with a dreamlike intensity, blending mystery and the uncanny in a way that feels both ancient and utterly new. The haunting, ethereal cover by Charles Vess captures the story’s otherworldly tone, making it a standout in the early Vertigo lineup.
writer John Ney Rieber · artist, inker Peter Snejbjerg · colorist Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh · letterer John Workman · cover Charles Vess
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writer John Ney Rieber
artist, inker Peter Snejbjerg
colorist Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh
letterer John Workman
cover pencils, inks Charles Vess
Reprints
Reprinted in The Books of Magic #[2] (1996), The Books of Magic #1 (2017), The Books of Magic Omnibus #1 (2021)
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