100 Bullets

American comic book series the game 100 Bullets (video game) November 2018 100Bullets vol1.jpg Cover to 100 Bullets vol. 1 "First Shot, Last Call", cover art by Dave Johnson. Monthly y Vertigo June 1999 – April 2009 100 Agent Graves Mr. Shepherd The Minutemen Dizzy Cordova Loop Hughes Brian Azzarello Eduardo Risso Dave Johnson Grant Goleash Patricia Mulvihill Clem Robins Brian Azzarello Eduardo Risso First Shot, Last Call 1-56389-645-1 Split Second Chance 1-56389-711-3 Vertigo Comics 100 Bullets 100 Bullets is an American comic book published by DC Comics under its Vertigo imprint. Written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso, the comic book ran for 100 issues over ten years (1999 to 2009) and won the Eisner Award and Harvey Award.Irvine Alex Alexander C. Irvine 100 Bullets Dougall Alastair The Vertigo Encyclopedia 11–17 Dorling Kindersley London 2008 978-0-7566-4122-1 A sequel, 100 Bullets: Brother Lono was released in 2014, and a further entry in the series, 100 Bullets: The US of Anger, was announced in 2025.DC Vertigo: 100 Bullets US of Anger by Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso 10 October 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-vertigo-100-bullets-us-of-anger-by-brian-azzarello-eduardo-risso/ Style Both the writing and artwork in 100 Bullets exemplifies the noir and pulp genres of popular modern fiction. Consistent with noir convention, most of the characters are deeply flawed.Mclaughlin Jeff Comics as Philosophy University Press of Mississippi Jackson 2005 978-1-57806-794-7 As is also common in pulp and noir genres, 100 Bullets frequently portrays stylized and graphic violence. Initially presented as a series of self-contained episodic stories, 100 Bullets developed into a sprawling crime saga in which all the characters and events were connected.November 2018 Plot The core concept of 100 Bullets is based on the question of people willing to act on the desire of violent revenge if given the means, opportunity, and a reasonable chance to succeed. Many of the early issues involve the mysterious Agent Graves approaching someone who has been a victim of a terrible wrong. Graves gives them the opportunity to take revenge by providing a handgun, 100 bullets, and documentation about the primary target responsible for their woes. He informs the candidate the gun and bullets are completely untraceable by any law enforcement investigation, and as soon as they are found at any crime scene, investigations will immediately cease. Although all the revenge murders enabled by Agent Graves are presented as justifiable, the candidates are neither rewarded nor punished for accepting the offer other than their own personal satisfaction. Several people decline, but others who accept find varied success or failure. The attaché and Graves' "games" are later revealed to be only a minor part of a much broader story. Agent Graves is the leader of a group known as The Minutemen, a group of seven men (plus one "Agent") who serve as the enforcers and police of a clandestine organization known as The Trust, which was formed by the heads of 13 powerful European families who controlled much of the Old World's combined wealth and industry. The Trust made an offer to the kings of Europe by which they would leave the continent and their considerable influence and holdings, in exchange for complete autonomy in the still unclaimed portion of the New World. When England ignored this proposition and colonized the Roanoke Island late in the 16th century, the Minutemen were formed. The original Minutemen, seven vicious killers, eradicated the colony and all of its inhabitants, leaving behind only the cryptic message "Croatoa" as a warning, reclaiming the land for the Trust. Since this time, the Minutemen's charge has been to protect the 13 Houses of the Trust, serving as their force against outside threats and more frequently as police of the internal conflicts between the Trust families themselves. The groups' interactions are often facilitated by a person holding the title "Warlord" for the Trust, who serves as the Houses' liaison to the Minutemen. Sometime in the late 20th century, the Minutemen were betrayed by the Trust and disbanded after Agent Graves refused to reenact "The Greatest Crime in the History of Mankind" (a re-expansion of the borders of the Trust). The Minutemen retaliated with the assassination of a hooded figure in Atlantic City, and they were then sent into hiding. Most of the Minutemen of that time were "deactivated" by Graves. These former Minutemen had their memories repressed for their own protection and were returned to "normal" lives. These events occurred prior (presumably some years) to the beginning of 100 Bullets. As the story plays out, many of those who are offered the chance for vengeance by Graves are revealed to have been people wronged by the Trust or its agents, and six are revealed to have been Minutemen at the time of the events of Atlantic City. During the course of the series, Agent Graves seeks to reactivate several of his Minutemen and recruit potential new members. With the occasional aid of the Trust's current Warlord, Mr. Shepherd, Graves sets into motion a plot of revenge against the Trust, which divides into factions, with younger members plotting against the older ones. The series culminates in the downfall of the Trust and its agents. Characters List of 100 Bullets characters Story arcs List of 100 Bullets story arcs Collected editions There are thirteen trade paperbacks in publication for this series. The titles of the trade paperbacks relate to their volume number (First Shot, Last Call; Split Second Chance; A Foregone Tomorrow; The Counterfifth Detective; Six Feet Under the Gun; Strychnine Lives; Decayed (a pun on "decade"; this is the tenth volume)), with four being indirect references (book 7 titled Samurai, for Seven Samurai; book 8 titled The Hard Way, a reference to a roll in craps; book 12 titled Dirty, as in The Dirty Dozen; book 13 titled Wilt, for basketball player Wilt Chamberlain, who wore the number 13 and was famous for scoring 100 points in a single game). Book 11 Once Upon a Crime is also a reference as "once" is Spanish for eleven. The exception to the rule is book 3, which was originally to be called The Charm — as in "third time's the charm" — but was given the title of the collection's largest plot arc, Hang Up on the Hang Low, when it won the Eisner Award. Another interpretation of this seemingly odd exception is that 'Hang Up on the Hang Low' is a coded allusion to Masonic symbology, the upwards triangle placed over the downward triangle, where the number 3 is alluded to, among other things, by this code. As The Trust can also be seen to be a Masonic type allusion, one should also look for other Masonic symbols throughout the books. A series of "Deluxe Edition" hardcover volumes collecting the series have also been published,Azzarello Brian 2011 100 Bullets: The Deluxe Edition Book One f6fUzAEACAAJ yes DC Comics December 14, 2021 978-1-40123-201-6 (Hardcover) and then released in paperback a few years later.Azzarello Brian 2011 100 Bullets: The Deluxe Edition Book One G8L6oAEACAAJ yes DC Comics December 14, 2021 978-1-40125-056-0 (Paperback) 1 First Shot, Last Call Vertigo 2013 1563896451 *Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3 100 Bullets #1-5 Contains the story arcs "100 Bullets", "Shot, Water Back", and "Silencer Night". 2 Split Second Chance Vertigo 2014 1563897113 *100 Bullets #6-14 Contains the story arcs "Short Con, Long Odds", "Day, Hour, Minute... Man", "The Right Ear, Left in the Cold", "Heartbreak Sunnyside Up", and "Parlez Kung Vous". y 3 Hang up on the Hang Low Vertigo 2014 1563898551 *100 Bullets #15-19 Contains the story arcs "Hang Up on the Hang Low" and "Epilogue For a Road Dog". 4 A Foregone Tomorrow Vertigo 2014 1563898276 *100 Bullets #20-30 Contains the story arcs "The Mimic", "Sell Fish and Out to Sea", "Red Prince Blues", "Mr. Branch and the Family Tree", "Idol Chatter", and "Contrabandolero". y 5 The Counterfifth Detective Vertigo 2014 1563899485 *100 Bullets #31-36 Contains the story arc of the same name. 6 Six Feet Under The Gun Vertigo 2014 1563899965 *100 Bullets #37-42 Contains the story arcs "On Accidental Purpose", "Cole Burns' Slow Hand", "Ambition's Audition", "Night of the Payday", "A Crash", and "Point Off the Edge". y 7 Samurai Vertigo 2014 140120189X *100 Bullets #43-49 Contains the story arcs "Chill in the Oven" and "In Stinked". 8 The Hard Way Vertigo 2014 1401204902 *100 Bullets #50-58 Contains the story arcs "Prey for Reign", "Wylie Runs the Voodoo Down", and "Coda Smoke". y 9 Strychnine Lives Vertigo 2014 1401209289 *100 Bullets #59-67 Contains the story arcs "The Calm", "Staring at the Son", "The Dive", "New Tricks", and "Love Let Her". 10 Decayed Vertigo 2014 140120998X *100 Bullets #68-75 Contains the story arcs "Sleep, Walker", "A Wake", and "Amorality Play". y 11 Once Upon a Crime Vertigo 2014 1401213154 *100 Bullets #76-83 Contains the story arcs "Punch Line", "A Split Decision", and "Tarantula". 12 Dirty Vertigo 2014 140121939X *100 Bullets #84-88 Contains the story arcs "The Lady Tonight", "Red Lions", "Rain in Vain", "The Blister", and "My Lonely Friend". y 13 Wilt Vertigo 2014 1401222870 *100 Bullets #89-100 100 Bullets 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition #TitleISBNRelease datePagesCollected material1100 Bullets - Book I 1-4012-3201-9 (HC) 1-4012-5056-4 (TPB)October 11, 2011 (HC) November 4, 2014 (TPB)456Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3,100 Bullets #1–19 2100 Bullets - Book II 1-4012-3372-4 (HC) 1-4012-5431-4 (TPB)April 17, 2012 (HC) April 21, 2015 (TPB)416100 Bullets #20-363100 Bullets - Book III 1-4012-3729-0 (HC) 1-4012-5795-X (TPB)September 25, 2012 (HC) September 22, 2015 (TPB)528100 Bullets #37-584100 Bullets - Book IV 1-4012-3807-6 (HC) 1-4012-5794-1April 23, 2013 (HC) January 12, 2016 (TPB)512100 Bullets #59-805100 Bullets - Book V 1-4012-4271-5 (HC) 1-4012-6133-7 (TPB)December 3, 2013 (HC) April 5, 2016 (TPB)512100 Bullets #81-100 100 Bullets Omnibus The series has been collected in two Omnibus hardcover editions. Although the second volume was initially solicited to include the follow-up Brother Lono miniseries in addition to the main series, ultimately only the original hundred issues were collected (plus an early short story). #TitleISBNRelease datePagesCollected material1100 Bullets Omnibus Vol. 1 1-77950-742-9 (HC)January 12,20211376Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3,100 Bullets #1–582100 Bullets Omnibus Vol. 2 1-77951-486-7 (HC)June 28,20221008100 Bullets #59-100 Media adaptations Acclaim announced plans to release a video game based on 100 Bullets, but following the collapse of Acclaim's publishing house, the game was cancelled. It was intended that the player would be either Cole Burns or Snow Falls (a completely original character) and play in a third person view, with actor Keanu Reeves portraying Cole Burns. The plot was not publicly known, aside from a supposition that it followed the plot of the comic book.November 2018 D3 Publisher of America obtained the rights from Warner Bros. to publish a 100 Bullets video game in 2006.http://www.d3publisher.us/PressDetails.asp?ID=4 D3PUBLISHER OF AMERICA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INK LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR DC COMICS/VERTIGO 100 BULLETS D3publisher.us 2006-05-03 2012-12-16 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20121028041009/http://www.d3publisher.us/PressDetails.asp?ID=4 2012-10-28 http://www.d3publisher.us/PressDetails.asp?ID=4 D3Publisher - Press News Item 2012-12-07 2012-10-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028041009/http://www.d3publisher.us/PressDetails.asp?ID=4 usurpedhttp://www.gamespot.com/news/6148880.html Brendan Sinclair, E3 06: 100 Bullets gets another shot at gaming (May 3, 2006) Gamespot.com 2006-05-03 2012-12-16 They intended to make a video game completely independent from Acclaim's aborted vision, albeit still heavily reliant on input and plotting from Brian Azzarello and releasing it in Q3 2007, but was never released.http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp D3Publisher released games - 100 Bullets is not included D3publisher.us 2012-12-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127163605/http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp 2012-11-27 usurped http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp D3Publisher - Games 2012-12-07 2012-11-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127163605/http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp usurped In 2011, screenwriter David S. Goyer was attached to executive produce and write a TV series based on the comics for Showtime.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7WiXKakAQ&feature=feedu https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/e_7WiXKakAQ 2021-12-21 live IGNentertainment, New Jurassic Park & Spider-Man Details - IGN Weekly 'Wood: 06.23.11 Youtube.com 2011-06-23 2012-12-16 Two years later, Goyer said that the project got "incredibly close" at Showtime before being turned down due to a multitude of mass shootings across the United States. He called the sudden turn of events "frustrating", further stating: "At one point, I thought it was going to happen at Showtime. It got to the three-yard line".http://www.aintitcool.com/node/62904 David S. Goyer And Mr. Beaks Talk MAN OF STEEL Spoilers! DA VINCI'S DEMONS,100 BULLETS And JUSTICE LEAGUE Also Discussed! aintitcool.com 2013-06-17 2013-08-23 In 2014, SciFiNow reported The Wall Street Journals release of information regarding upcoming Warner Brothers films based on DC Comics properties. The films that were revealed to be in development included the much anticipated Justice League film; Shazam!, Fables, and 100 Bullets were among the other films listed.http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/justice-league-fables-100-bullets-fables-shazam-films-revealed/ Justice League, Fables, 100 Bullets, Metal Men & Shazam Films Revealed scifinow.co.uk 2014-04-28 2014-04-29https://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/04/27/warner-bros-details-plans-for-justice-league-movie-exclusive/?KEYWORDS=Warner+Bros Warner Bros. Plans 'Justice League' Movie Directed by Zack Snyder (Exclusive) blogs.wsj.com 2014-04-27 2014-04-29 A film adaptation was announced in August 2015, and was to be produced by Tom Hardy with the option for him to star in the film, written by Chris Borrelli and distributed by New Line Cinema.https://collider.com/tom-hardy-taboo-filming-dc-comics-movie-tv-series/ Tom Hardy Talks Steven Knight's FX Series TABOO Collider Goldberg Matt May 6, 2015http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tom-hardy-tackling-vertigo-comic-814472 Tom Hardy Tackling Vertigo Comic "100 Bullets" for New Line (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter Kit Borys August 11, 2015 Critical reception The series has attracted critical acclaim from within and beyond the American comics industry,https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/dc-comics-and-warner-bros-unveil-new-company-logo-dc-comics-publisher-superman-batman DC Comics And Warner Bros. Unveil A New Company Logo For DC Comics, The Publisher Of Superman, Batman And Wonder Woman Warner Bros. May 9, 2005 December 14, 2021 December 14, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211214082917/https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/dc-comics-and-warner-bros-unveil-new-company-logo-dc-comics-publisher-superman-batman dead as "very violent, dark and clever"http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4159/is_20060604/ai_n16455630 HIT LIST Independent on Sunday June 4, 2006 December 14, 2021 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20071113152337/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4159/is_20060604/ai_n16455630 November 13, 2007 and "a series of compelling morality tales".https://www.cbr.com/the-10-most-shocking-moments-in-vertigos-100-bullets/ The 10 Most Shocking Moments In Vertigo's 100 Bullets Comic Book Resources January 14, 2020 C.J. Standal December 14, 2021 December 14, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211214082915/https://www.cbr.com/the-10-most-shocking-moments-in-vertigos-100-bullets/ dead In his introduction for the second volume collection, Howard Chaykin wrote, "Thanks are overdue to both these guys for producing the most exciting comic book in years".Chaykin, Howard. "Introduction", 100 Bullets: Split Second Chance (Vertigo/DC Comics, 2001). Awards The series won the 2002 Harvey Awards for Best Writer, Best Artist and Best Continuing Series, and the 2003 Harvey Award for Best Artist. It also won the 2001 Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story, and the 2002 and 2004 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series. Sequels 100 Bullets: Brother Lono The franchise's creative team behind the original 100 Bullets joined forces once again to work on a limited series sequel, Brother Lono, released in April 2014.Rogers, Vaneta. "DC Announces BROTHER LONO - A 100 BULLETS Reunion",August 2021 Newsarama (01 March 2013). Archived at the Wayback Machine. It was an 8-issue limited series that detailed Lono's rehabilitated life in Durango after the events of 100 Bullets issue #100.Drew and Patrick "100 Bullets: Brother Lono 2", Retcon Punch! (July 22, 2013). The Brother Lono Deluxe Edition hardcover was released in 2024. It contains Lono is a Four Letter Word,Azzarello, Brian & Eduardo Risso. 100 Bullets: Brother Lono - Deluxe Edition. DC Comics / Vertigo, Burbank, California. 2024. Pgs 181-189. an exclusive 8-page comic. It also has Dave Johnson artwork covers to match the five-volume hardcover 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition. 100 Bullets: The US of Anger In 2025, DC officially unveiled their first line of titles for the Vertigo revival, including 100 Bullets: The US of Anger with Azzarello and Risso returning.DC Unveils Ten Bold New Comic Book Series in Its DC Vertigo Imprint for 2026 https://www.dc.com/blog/2025-10-09/dc-unveils-ten-bold-new-comic-book-series-in-its-dc-vertigo-imprint-for-2026 2025-10-15 DC en-us The first issue of the eight-issue mini-series was released in July, 2026. Collected editions TitleFormatISBNRelease datePagesCollected material100 Bullets: Brother LonoSoftcover978-1-4012-4506-1April 15, 2014192100 Bullets: Brother Lono #1-8100 Bullets: Brother LonoDeluxe EditionHardcover978-1-7795-2743-1August 13, 2024 216100 Bullets: Brother Lono #1-8Lono is a Four Letter Word (8-page comic) See also Other titles by the same creative team: Jonny Double Batman: Broken City Flashpoint: Knight of Vengeance Spaceman Moonshine References External links Brian Azzarello interview to Sequential Tart (August 1999), covering the development of 100 Bullets, among other things Category:1999 comics debuts Category:2009 comics endings Category:Action comics Category:Comics by Brian Azzarello Category:Comics adapted into video games Category:Eisner Award winners Category:Eisner Award winners for Best Continuing Series Category:Harvey Award winners for Best Continuing or Limited Series Category:Mystery comics Category:Neo-noir comics