Faust #1 1988. Faust, the lead superhero character stars in a collective series of comic books illustrated by Tim Vigil and written by playwright David Quinn. The series, known as Faust: Love of the Damned, debuted in 1987 and gained popularity as one of the bestselling independent comics of its time. The first issue, Faust Vol. 1, #1, sold over 100,000 copies, with later issues averaging 50,000 sales per issue. The story features strong graphic violence and sexual situations, setting it apart from traditional superhero fare. In this dark and twisted tale, Faust grapples with madness, vengeance, and cosmic forces, all while navigating a web of deception and betrayal.
The plot unfolds in New York City, where hitmen Beef and Hapi work for a mysterious crime boss known as “M.” Their violent actions intersect with the life of journalist Ron Balfour and Doctor Jade DeCamp, but when a horn-masked figure named Faust appears, laughing and wielding retractable forearm talons, the streets run red with blood. Faust’s true identity (John Jaspers) reveals a tortured past, and his quest for vengeance leads him down a path of cosmic significance. As the series unfolds, Faust grapples with inner demons, supernatural foes, and the blurred line between hero and antihero. Used.
