The Books of Magic #56 (1993-2000) Vol.2

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The Books of Magic #56 (1998)

Publisher: Vertigo (DC Comics)

Story Summary:

Tim Hunter finds himself adrift as strange memories creep in—ones that may not even be his. The appearance of a haunting new girl seems to stir something buried in his past or future. Rieber shifts the tone again, leaning into mystery and mood, while Gross visualizes the uncertainty and layered magic with trademark surrealism. This issue kicks off an arc questioning the reliability of identity, memory, and time.

The Books of Magic #56 (1998)

Publisher: Vertigo (DC Comics)

Story Summary:

Tim Hunter finds himself adrift as strange memories creep in—ones that may not even be his. The appearance of a haunting new girl seems to stir something buried in his past or future. Rieber shifts the tone again, leaning into mystery and mood, while Gross visualizes the uncertainty and layered magic with trademark surrealism. This issue kicks off an arc questioning the reliability of identity, memory, and time.

Release Date: December 1998

Key Features:

  • Begins a new story arc involving faerie influence and identity distortion

  • Introduction of a mysterious girl who may hold secrets to Tim’s future

  • Builds tension between magic and memory

Creative Team:

  • Writer: John Ney Rieber

  • Artist: Peter Gross

  • Cover Artist: Charles Vess