The UK’s foremost sword and sorcery heroine returns in a brand-new adventure for The Treasury of British Comics Annual 2024

In her latest adventure adventure following her bestselling YA graphic novel collection, Vengeance Be Thy Name, the infamous sword-maiden known as Black Beth returns from a thwarted quest, having failed to comprehend an arcane clue from her enigmatic ally, Moldred the Cinder-Witch. Yet Beth’s quarry may lie closer than she realises.

With seven pages of stunning, coloured art by DC Comics artist Dani, Death Carries Roses is a macabre fantasy tale of sword and sorcery appearing in the Treasury of British Comics Annual 2024, out now from Rebellion Publishing, the perfect hardcover collection for fans of British comics old and new.

Stuffed with brand-new stories representing the very best in British comics talent, from the superhero crossover of The Spider vs The Leopard from Lime Street by Simon Furman (Transformers), David Roach (Anderson: Psi Division) and Mike Collins (Doctor Who) to brutal frontline action in Gustav of the Bearmacht by Kek-W (The Order) and Staz Johnson (Judge Dredd).

This gorgeous heritage collection features unfamiliar work by some very familiar legends of British comics art, including Spinball by Brian Bolland (Batman: The Killing Joke), The Ghost Pilot by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen) and Curse of the Werewolf by Steve Dillon (Preacher). You’ll discover overlooked gems such as memorably bizarre sci-fi strip Moon Madness and psychic spy story The Esper Commandos, both scanned directly from original archive material held in the Rebellion vaults. You’ll recognise vintage children’s faves Grimly Feendish by Leo Baxendale and Frankie Stein by Ken Reid, as well as rarely collected tales from classics including Charley’s War and Hook Jaw.

The perfect festive gift for anyone who enjoys the uniquely eccentric flavour of British comics, from lovingly restored classics to high-octane originals, The Treasury of British Comics Annual 2024 is available from the Rebellion webstore in digital edition, standard edition and a webshop exclusive edition featuring exclusive original cover art by David Roach.

Also available from Amazon and from all book comic book stores.