Preacher: Dead or Alive

Predicador (Norma Editorial, España)

by Glenn Fabry, Garth Ennis (Introduction)

Pub in February of 2003

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Art, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book, Art and Photography, Horror

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Drew Canole · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second time I've seen a pile of this book in the bargain bin. Two different countries too. I finally decided to pick it up even though I've already read the series - and plan to again at some point.

I'm quite familiar with these covers already. But it was nice looking through them again and they're all really interesting even the ones that Fabry himself hates. Each piece has a tiny amount of fluffy commentary by Ennis and Fabry - sometimes by just one of them. The 2 page introduction by Ennis consisted of an interesting story about him meeting Fabry and Fabry almost dying from falling off a train after a night of drinking with Ennis. Besides for that it doesn't seem like Ennis or Fabry put in any effort editing and providing content for the book. Which is a shame, I think it could work really well as a companion piece to the series and show some behind the scenes thinking about the characters, the plot, and the creative process. A sort of director's commentary, if you will.

What we get instead is just a collection of covers that any fan of the series already owns or has seen a bunch of times. I think it was a missed opportunity and makes it seem more like a cash-grab, unless of course you find it in the bargain bin.

[Mike Cruden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book showcases the superb covers that Glenn Fabry painted for the Preacher series, including specials, mini-series and trade paperback covers. Fabry’s covers were an essential part of the package that made Preacher one of the outstanding series of the nineties, and here they all are, printed on high quality paper and with amusing little background commentaries by Fabry himself and author Garth Ennis; Fabry’s comments are mainly concerned with the successes or disappointments with the technical aspects of his paintings while Ennis’s are more general, highlighting the whys and wherefores of personal favourites. All-in-all, a very nice package that wouldn’t look out of place on anybody’s coffee table, but keep it away from the kids; some of the images are just somewhat disturbing!

[HeavyReader · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book of pictures more than words, this is a collection of the covers Glenn Fabry painted for the Preacher series. I read all the words and looked at all the pictures in under an hour.

The art is nice to look at, and Fabry makes (mostly short) comments about each painting. Garth Ennis comments on some of the paintings too, but not all of them.

I can't imagine who but the most die-hard Preacher fan would buy this book; I'm glad I was able to borrow it from the public library.

[Erin Nixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

[Ryan Werner · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's the covers to Preacher, their original sketches, and some (mostly mindless) commentary. At their best, Fabry's paintings summed up the feelings swirling around anywhere from an arc to the full damn run. A great treat for Preacher fans and maybe something to make a believer out of the uninitiated.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of nice art in this but that's all it is. The artist does point out fun and sometimes fascinating points in the pictures. Dislikes & likes of the picture are pointed as well.

[Rumi Bossche · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preacher Dead or Alive

All of the covers from Glenn Fabry, with notes from Fabry and Ennis. Some interviews and extra's,  this is really for the completionists,  but a cool addition to the Preacher books.

[VebamaHu · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is absolutely amazing.

[John Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

PREACHER was
Groundbreaking
Brilliant
Amazing
And visually stunning
Thanks in no small part to
The artwork that
Fabry provided for
The entire run of the series.
Let me say that again
ARTWORK
Fabry didn't just slap
Together a tired old
Comic cover.
He created art that grabbed
Your attention
And tied the whole series
Together.
I loved PREACHER
In no small reason
Because of the brilliant
And often fucked up
Work of Glenn Fabry.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

an art book collecting all the work done by Glenn Fabry for the Preacher series published by DC. Not a week goes by that i don't crack this open and take a look at the work done by Mr. Fabry. Probably my favorite art book- lotsa pics and a little commentary by the artist himself and the writer of the series, Garth Ennis.

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never read the "Peacher" series, but my best friend shoved this is my arms last night (as I was "borrowing" some comics at her house) and told me to look at it. It's pages of Garth Ennis's cover art for the books and it's pretty great stuff if not exactly my cup of tea. (My friend likes gory stuff; I'm a wimp).

[Fugo Feedback · Rating 3 out of 5]

La mayoría de los dibujos están muy buenos y varios de los comentarios en referencia a ellos que hacen Ennis y Fabry también, pero no es precisamente una biblia con los secretos de Predicador. Leído dentro del Nuevo Testamento del Predicador Integral.

[Annette]

tulip. we all died.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

graphic novel series

beware: sex, violence and strong language

[Phoebe Macdonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything I love about the cover art of Preacher, summed up exhaustively in one book. Love.

[Jerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is some insanely awesome artwork!

[Collin Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its all the Preacher covers with commentary by Glen Fabry and Garth Ennis. That's really all you need to know.