SYNOPSIS Zimbabwe's last hangman retired in 2004. As the nation drifted towards abolition, no determined effort was launched to find a replacement. However, the discovery of carnivorous flame lilies at the Great Zimbabwe monument triggered a spirited search for a new executioner. Those who know why this discovery energized the recruitment effort refused to talk. The frantic attempts to find a new hangman were impeded by the lack of suitable candidates....

NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! They say the Hangman is nothing more than an urban legend. A spook story told to scare criminals straight. But those who encounter him-like hitman "Mad Dog" Mike Minetta-know different. They know that when he comes for you… you're dead already. Join fan-favorite writer Frank Tieri (WOLVERINE, BATMAN) and artist extraordinaire Felix Ruiz (WOLVERINE MAX, HALO) for an ongoing tale of horror, the supernatural and...

"Damned, Part 3" From the very depths of Hell… a new Hangman arises! Can this newest incarnation of the urban legend do what it takes to save his soul-or will he walk the Earth forever unredeemed? He will if the demon Azmodeus has anything to say about it!

"One day I intend to court you, lady. That's a promise. Hangman's daughter or not."
Texas, 1868. Emma Taggart has finally found a place to belong – setting up Heaven's Door orphanage with her sister Maura was a new beginning for her – and one she will do anything to protect.

When guarded ex-army man Stone Landry buys the neighbouring land and moves in - camels and all - Emma's world changes forever.

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