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Ruse #1
Renowned as the Victorian world's greatest detective, Simon Archard is the most intelligent of men. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and enchanting Emma Bishop, has the smartest man in the world met his equal? Brought to readers by superstar writer Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and red-hot artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: Original Movie Adaptation), this is the new comic series that'll leave you breathless.
Characters: Emma Bishop, Simon Archard
Creative roster
Alan Fine (Executive Producer)
Axel Alonso (Editor In Chief)
Dan Buckley (Publisher)
Ellie Pyle (Assistant Editor)
Jackson Butch Guice (Cover)
Joe Quesada (Chief Creative Officer)
Laura Martin (Cover)
Mark Waid (Writer)
Mike Perkins (Cover)
Mirco Pierfederici (Artist, Colorist)
Mitch Breitweiser (Cover)
Rob Steen (Letterer)
Stephen Wacker (Senior Editor)
Tom Brevoort (Executive Editor)
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