V.1 - C.1 - Newbury & Hobbes

A foul plot unfolds from the depths of London, as bombs rock the city, the dead rise, and Her Majesty is not amused! Discoer the dynamic detective duo Sir Maurice Newbury and Miss Veronica Hobbes, defenders of the Victorian Empire against threats both natural and supernatural. The HIT steampunk mystery novels unleash a new tale by original creator George Mann (‘Doctor Who’, ‘Dark Souls’) with irrepressible illustrations by Dan Boultwood (‘It Came!’, ‘The Phoenix’). Plus, exclusive Newbury & Hobbes prose story! Collects Newbury & Hobbes #1-4. “There is no doubting the talent on show in this book. Fans of Doctor Who or Holmes should find enough to quench their thirst.” – Comic Crusaders “Fans of Alan Moore’s work will enjoy Mann’s description of Victorian asylums, slums, aristocratic soirees and things that go bump in the night.” – Strange Horizons

The latest Newbury & Hobbes adventure, set in the world of the hit steampunk novels and written by original creator George Mann. Something lurks in London’s sewers, and our detective duo are dragged to its heart!

A fierce battle ensues as Chaos Marine Rendix bursts through the breach on the Dark Angels’ barge, while Baltus and his team successfully make their way on board the Inquisition vessel. Under orders from Sabbathiel to protect the vault, Hera, Anya and Fitch attack the Dark Angels, but Hera is struck dead by Baltus’ bolter blast. Back on the Dark Angels’ ship, the Fallen makes his way into the fight, destroying everyone is his path. While trying to defend the blockade, Seraphus and the rest of the Dark Angels are confronted with the sudden appearance of the Grey Knights and Sabbathiel – who declare annihilation for all heretics!