The Books of Magic #68

The Books of Magic, originally launched by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in 1993, centers on the journey of Timothy Hunter, a young boy destined to become the world's most powerful magician. By the time issue #68 was published in 2000, the series had evolved through several creative shifts, moving from Neil Gaiman's foundational four-part miniseries into a long-running monthly title that explored the darker, more complex intersection of urban fantasy and teen angst.

This specific issue was written by Dylan Horrocks, a New Zealand cartoonist known for his introspective and character-driven approach to storytelling. Under his tenure, the series shifted focus toward Timothy's internal struggles and his evolving relationship with the magical world, rather than traditional heroic tropes. The cover art for this era typically maintained the surreal, atmospheric aesthetic that defined the Vertigo line at the turn of the millennium, reflecting the mature, reader-focused sensibility that characterized the imprint's latter years.