The Books of Magic Annual #2 (1998)

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The Books of Magic Annual #2 (1998)

Publisher: DC/Vertigo

Story Summary:

In this moody and introspective standalone tale, Tim Hunter confronts the fallout from his magical decisions — both personal and mystical. This annual digs into his emotional journey as he faces illusions, fractured relationships, and the eerie sense that something inside him might be slipping away. The creative team continues their trend of layering mythological depth and human frailty into the Vertigo magical landscape.

The Books of Magic Annual #2 (1998)

Publisher: DC/Vertigo

Story Summary:

In this moody and introspective standalone tale, Tim Hunter confronts the fallout from his magical decisions — both personal and mystical. This annual digs into his emotional journey as he faces illusions, fractured relationships, and the eerie sense that something inside him might be slipping away. The creative team continues their trend of layering mythological depth and human frailty into the Vertigo magical landscape.

Key Features:

  • Oversized annual issue featuring a standalone story

  • Focuses on the darker, more personal costs of magic in Tim Hunter’s life

  • Fits into Vertigo's late-‘90s mature storytelling aesthetic

  • Explores psychological themes and character consequences not usually shown in the main series

Creative Team:

  • Writer: John Ney Rieber

  • Artist: Peter Gross

  • Cover Artist: Charles Vess