Astro City: Confession

([November] 2015)

Dedications (Table of Contents: 1)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 1 page (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited as Kurt); Brent Anderson (credited as Brent); Alex Ross (credited as Alex)

Pencils

Alex Ross

Colors

?

Letters

typeset

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)

Introduction (Table of Contents: 2)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Neil Gaiman (credited)

Letters

typeset

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)

New Kid in Town (Table of Contents: 3)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

The Crossbreed: Daniel; David; Joshua; Mary; Noah; Peter
First Family: Julius Furst; Rex
K.O. Carson; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish]; Crackerjack [Eugene Wallace]; Tamra Dixon; Glue-Gun; Jedson Godfrey; Ironhorse; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Brian Kinney (origin); Krunch; Lummox; Rockslide; Sledgehammer; Jessica Darlene Taggart; Wrestla

Synopsis

Brian Kinney arrives in Astro City and finds a job at Bruiser's, a bar "costumes" frequent. The owner, seeing something more in Brian, helps him get a job at a classier place, Butler's. When Glue-Gun crashes through the skylight there and tries to make Brian a hostage, Brian knocks him out, drawing the ire of his fellow busboys, but also the attention of the Confessor.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #4 (December 1996)

Indexer Notes

Homages in this story include the Outcalt Bridge, Fass Gardens, and Bakerville. Some of the people of Astro City call the Crossbreed, the Jesus Freaks. Brian's narration mentions the Devil's Own and Temblor. Also mentioned in the story are Samaritan, Air Ace, and Anders Van Rupert, who is rumored to have been Leopardman.

Learning the Game (Table of Contents: 4)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Honor Guard: Beautie; N-Forcer; Quarrel [Jessica Darlene Taggart]; Samaritan [Asa Martin]
Altar Boy [Brian Kinney]; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish]; Crackerjack [Mr. Bridwell]; Crackerjack [Eugene Wallace]; Sean Hanrahan [Queen's Bishop]; Mr. Tugliewski; Chet

Synopsis

Brian Kinney begins his training as the Confessor's sidekick Altar Boy, but is frustrated by all the mysteries surrounding the Confessor. Though Brian wants to solve the Shadow Hill murders, Altar Boy's first big solo case involves uncovering the truth behind a seemingly rogue Crackerjack.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #5 (January 1997)

Indexer Notes

Homages in this story include Gibson, Fass Gardens, Grandenetti Cathedral, Robinson Prep, Sprang House, and Mooney's. Winged Victory's controversial schools are mentioned on a TV news report. The Chessmen, including Sean Hanrahan, the original Queen's Bishop, are mentioned in Brian's training. At the Astro Mart there are Zot!, Little Lulu, Groo, Air Ace, and First Family comics on the rack.

The Gathering Dark (Table of Contents: 5)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Astro City Irregulars: Juice; Palmetto; Ruby
The Crossbreed: Daniel; David; Joshua; Mary; Peter
First Family: Astra Furst; Augustus Furst; Julius Furst; Natalie Furst; Nick Furst; Rex
Honor Guard: Beautie; The Black Rapier; Cleopatra [Sarah Brandeis]; MPH [Michael Hendrie]; N-Forcer; Quarrel [Jessica Darlene Taggart]; Samaritan [Asa Martin]
Altar Boy [Brian Kinney]; Mordecai Chalk; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish]; Crackerjack [Eugene Wallace]; Sara-Lynne Felton (death); Gunslinger; The Hanged Man; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Mayor Stevenson; Trench; Winged Victory [Lauren Freed]; Chet; E.A.G.L.E. [Extranormal Activities Garrison for Law Enforcement]; Frigians; Thermians; Mr. Vlacek

Synopsis

Altar Boy continues his training, as the public becomes increasingly anxious about the Shadow Hill murders. The mayor of Astro City brings in monster-killer Mordecai Chalk and makes plans to register the superhumans. But Confessor concentrates on bringing in Gunslinger, as Altar Boy begins to suspect Confessor's true nature.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #6 (February 1997)

Indexer Notes

Homages in this story include Biro Island Ferry.

Eye of the Storm (Table of Contents: 6)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Astro City Irregulars: El Robo; Ruby; Stray
Honor Guard: Beautie; The Black Rapier; Cleopatra [Sarah Brandeis]; MPH [Michael Hendrie]; N-Forcer; Quarrel [Jessica Darlene Taggart]; Samaritan [Asa Martin]
Air Ace (flashback); Altar Boy [Brian Kinney]; Mordecai Chalk; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish] (origin); Mayor Stevenson; E.A.G.L.E. [Extranormal Activities Garrison for Law Enforcement]; Enelsians

Synopsis

While Confessor and Altar Boy go after the Deacon, Honor Guard stops an alien scout ship. Later, Confessor tells Altar Boy his origin, as an alien armada approaches Earth.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #7 (March 1997)

Indexer Notes

A TV news program mentions Lonestar, the Colonial, and the Astro City Irregulars. Homages in this story include the Gottfredson Bridge, Shuster Expressway, Cardinal Grandenetti, and Mount Kirby.

Patterns (Table of Contents: 7)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

The Crossbreed: Peter
Enelsians: Mayor Stevenson (death)
First Family: Nick Furst
Altar Boy [Brian Kinney]; Mordecai Chalk; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish] (death); Tamra Dixon; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Samaritan [Asa Martin]; Winged Victory [Lauren Freed]; E.A.G.L.E. [Extranormal Activities Garrison for Law Enforcement]; The Unclean

Synopsis

The government actively tries to capture superhumans, as the mayor blames Confessor for the Shadow Hill murders. But as the Confessor mounts the fight of his life against government troops, he exposes the mayor for what he truly is.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #8 (April 1997)

Indexer Notes

Homages in this story include Mount Kirby, Gaines River, and Mooney's. It is mentioned in this story that Jack-in-the-Box was presumed dead in 1982. The Gentleman and Hanged Man are mentioned as still at large by a newscast.

My Father's Son (Table of Contents: 8)

Astro City / comic story / 24 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

The Crossbreed: Daniel; David; Joshua; Mary; Noah; Peter
Enelsians: Mayor Stevenson
First Family: Astra Furst; Augustus Furst; Julius Furst; Nick Furst
Honor Guard: Beautie; Cleopatra [Sarah Brandeis]; MPH [Michael Hendrie]; N-Forcer; Quarrel [Jessica Darlene Taggart]; Samaritan [Asa Martin]
Altar Boy [Brian Kinney]; Bullroarer; The Colonial; Confessor [Jeremiah Parrish] (flashback); Confessor [Brian Kinney] (origin); Tamra Dixon; The Gentleman [Tillie Armstrong]; The Hanged Man; Silversmith; Winged Victory [Lauren Freed]; Enelsians; Birds of Paradise; Trolls of Glittertinden; Chet

Synopsis

Superhumans all over the world repel the alien invasion. Later, the Hanged Man subdues the creature responsible for the Shadow Hill murders, and Brian Kinney takes on a new role.

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #9 (May 1997)

Indexer Notes

Superhumans mentioned, but not seen, include Kookaburra, Barrier, Skyscraper, Real Thing, Untouchable, Anansi, Iron Cross, Crackerjack, Nightingale, Sunbird, and Starwoman. Homages in this story include the Enelsians.

The Nearness of You (Table of Contents: 9)

Astro City / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Kurt Busiek (credited)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited as Brent Eric Anderson)

Inks

Will Blyberg (credited)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (credited)

Letters

John Roshell of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's John Roshell)

Genre

superhero

Characters

First Family: Augustus Furst (flashback); Julius Furst (flashback); Natalie Furst (flashback); Nick Furst (flashback)
All-American [Johnny Appleton] (flashback); Beautie (flashback); Eterneon (flashback); The Halcyon Hippie (flashback); The Hanged Man; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; The Lamplighter (flashback); MPH [Michael Hendrie] (flashback); N-Forcer (flashback); The Old Soldier (flashback); Samaritan [Asa Martin] (flashback); The Silver Agent [Alan Craig] (flashback); Slugger [Ken Davis] (flashback); Starwoman [Pr'slla of K'ntar] (flashback); Michael Tenicek; Miranda Tenicek; Time-Keeper (flashback); Winged Victory [Lauren Freed] (flashback); Tempus Fugitives (flashback)

Synopsis

Michael Tenicek cannot stop thinking of the woman who appears in his dreams, Miranda. The Hanged Man explains to Michael that he dreams of his wife from a reality that no longer exists and gives him the option of forgetting or remembering her.

Reprints

• from Wizard Presents: Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Homage; Wizard, 1996 series) #1/2 (1996)

Indexer Notes

A news show mentions the Conquerlord. The Time-Keeper mentions the Astro-Naut.

Dramatis Personae (Table of Contents: 10)

Astro City / text article / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Alex Ross (credited); ?

Pencils

Brent Anderson (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

superhero

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)

Indexer Notes

Preliminary sketches of Confessor, Altar Boy, the Gunslinger, Iron Horse, the All American, and the Slugger with descriptions of their development.

New Kid in Town (Table of Contents: 11)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Brian Kinney

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #4 (December 1996)

Learning the Game (Table of Contents: 12)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

The Confessor

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #5 (January 1997)

The Gathering Dark (Table of Contents: 13)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

The Confessor; Altar Boy

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #6 (February 1997)

Eye of the Storm (Table of Contents: 14)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

Aliens

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #7 (March 1997)

Patterns (Table of Contents: 15)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

various

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #8 (April 1997)

My Father's Son (Table of Contents: 16)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Inks

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Colors

Alex Ross (credited) (painting)

Genre

superhero

Characters

various

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Image, 1996 series) #9 (May 1997)

The Nearness of You (Table of Contents: 17)

Astro City / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

Brent Anderson (signed)

Inks

Will Blyberg (signed)

Colors

Alex Sinclair (signed)

Genre

superhero

Reprints

• from Kurt Busiek's Astro City: Confession (Image, 1997 series) (1997)
which is reprinted
• from Wizard Presents: Kurt Busiek's Astro City (Homage; Wizard, 1996 series) #1/2 (1996)