Priest Series by Min-Woo Hyung, Jake T. Forbes

In the frontier of the American West, a veil of evil threatens to engulf humanity. Servants of the fallen archangel Temozarela are paving the way for their dark lord's resurrection. One man stands in the way of the apocalypse-- Ivan Isaacs-- a fallen priest who sold his soul to the devil Belial for the power to fight evil armed with a wicked blade and silver bullets. Ivan will give the heretics a baptism of blood in his pilgrimage for humanity's redemption.

Welcome to Saint Baldlas. Population: dwindling. This frontier town is one of the 12 sacred sites that seal the fallen arcangel Temozarela in the darkness. Now the seal is about to be broken. Demonic preacher Jarbilong has made Saint Baldlas his home and has desecrated the land and poisoned the citizens in preparation for his master's return. The only man who has the power to stop him is Ivan Isaacs, a priest who sold his soul to the fevil Belial for the power to fight Temozarela... moreWelcome to Saint Baldlas. Population: dwindling. This frontier town is one of the 12 sacred sites that seal the fallen arcangel Temozarela in the darkness. Now the seal is about to be broken. Demonic preacher Jarbilong has made Saint Baldlas his home and has desecrated the land and poisoned the citizens in preparation for his master's return. The only man who has the power to stop him is Ivan Isaacs, a priest who sold his soul to the fevil Belial for the power to fight Temozarela. When Ivan comes to town at high noon, heads will roll. less

In the Wild West even souls are for sale. Set in a futuristic 19th Century America, Priest tells the tale of Ivan Isaacs, a former man of the cloth who sells his soul to gain power and to seek vengeance. But the devil also works in mysterious ways, and Ivan is drawn into the plans of Temozare, an enigmatic demon seeking to complete the Circle of the Unholy Sabbath in order to revolt against God.

Before Ivan Isaacs became the undead pilgrim who battles Temozarela's forces, he was just a mortal man, with all of humanities failings. Orphaned at an early age, Ivan was adopted by Jacob Isaacs, a wealthy frontiersman who wanted his only daughter, Jenna, to have a companion.

Vascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. His faith was shattered after he lost his wife and children to plague. Consumed by rage, he made a pact with the fallen archangel Temozarela, becoming his agent in the mortal world and slaughtering countless innocents. When De Guillon is brought to trial for his sins, the church sends their top priest to serve as prosecutor - Belial Gavarre... moreVascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. His faith was shattered after he lost his wife and children to plague. Consumed by rage, he made a pact with the fallen archangel Temozarela, becoming his agent in the mortal world and slaughtering countless innocents. When De Guillon is brought to trial for his sins, the church sends their top priest to serve as prosecutor - Belial Gavarre. The prosecutor finds himself the defendant when De Guillon uses any means at his unholy disposal in his attempt to corrupt Belial's faith. less

Hundreds of years ago, the priest and witch hunter, Betheal Gavarre, tried the heretic Vascar de Guillon in a secret court. What he realized too late was that when Vascar claimed to be the fallen Archangel Temozarela, bent on corrupting the race of man, it was neither lie nor madman's rant.

In the Wild West even souls are for sale. Set in a futuristic 19th Century America, Priest tells the tale of Ivan Isaacs, a former man of the cloth who sells his soul to gain power and to seek vengeance. But the devil also works in mysterious ways, and Ivan is drawn into the plans of Temozare, an enigmatic demon seeking to complete the Circle of the Unholy Sabbath in order to revolt against God.

In the Wild West even souls are for sale. Set in a futuristic 19th Century America, Priest tells the tale of Ivan Isaacs, a former man of the cloth who sells his soul to gain power and to seek vengeance. But the devil also works in mysterious ways, and Ivan is drawn into the plans of Temozare, an enigmatic demon seeking to complete the Circle of the Unholy Sabbath in order to revolt against God.

In the Wild West even souls are for sale. Set in a futuristic 19th Century America, Priest tells the tale of Ivan Isaacs, a former man of the cloth who sells his soul to gain power and to seek vengeance. But the devil also works in mysterious ways, and Ivan is drawn into the plans of Temozare, an enigmatic demon seeking to complete the Circle of the Unholy Sabbath in order to revolt against God.

Ivan Isaacs was once a priest. Devoted to his faith he would have given up anything for it. Then the establishment he believed in turned on him, sending him headlong into Hell. Now, he's back. With the priesthood now corrupt with demons, the undead and black prayers, he has returned with the help of the demon Belial, a voice in the darkness who offered Ivan a chance at vengeance, in exchange for his soul... moreIvan Isaacs was once a priest. Devoted to his faith he would have given up anything for it. Then the establishment he believed in turned on him, sending him headlong into Hell. Now, he's back. With the priesthood now corrupt with demons, the undead and black prayers, he has returned with the help of the demon Belial, a voice in the darkness who offered Ivan a chance at vengeance, in exchange for his soul. With his six-shooter, a bowie knife at his side and the white collar of his former life adorning his neck he is a lost pale rider in a barren Wild West where past and future collide. less

Federal marshal Coburn and his team aren't the only one's tracking Ivan and Temozarela. The order of St Vertinez, the Vatican's secret branch for taking care of the church's 'dirty laundry,' has been sent to the West to take care of the 'incident' at Stonetale Abbey and its aftermath.

Ivan wrestles with his demons through the mysterious town of Windtale, the hint of death wafting over all its corrupt citizens... But a horror more haunting than any dark entity lingers over the town. When a tragic misunderstanding fuels an out-of-control mob, an unholy terror is about to be unleashed unto humanity. "I had no idea that this title called Priest would forever change how I read and enjoy sequential art storytelling." -Jared Pine, animeondvd... moreIvan wrestles with his demons through the mysterious town of Windtale, the hint of death wafting over all its corrupt citizens... But a horror more haunting than any dark entity lingers over the town. When a tragic misunderstanding fuels an out-of-control mob, an unholy terror is about to be unleashed unto humanity. "I had no idea that this title called Priest would forever change how I read and enjoy sequential art storytelling." -Jared Pine, animeondvd.com "The art is superb with an excellent use of gore which, amazingly, didn't seem overdone despite the fact that almost every page features a violent and bloody death." -Sheena McNeil, Sequential Tart less

Eons ago, the angel Netraphim was commanded to guard the final gate of heaven. However, this guardian could not prevent Temozarela from proceeding down the path of dissension and war upon man. Now, as the bloodiest power struggle rides in on the coattails of Ivan, will the guardian of Windtale be able to protect this last outpost of outcasts?

In his unyielding battle to quench a thirst for vengeance, Ivan Isaac must now do a twisted tango with his most tantalizing opponent yet: Armand, Temozarela's right-hand angel. As the battle intensifies between the two, Ivan takes a vicious beating and becomes impaled on Armand's sword. But the blow only seems to add fuel Ivan's burning desire for revenge - he is looking for a little payback, and will kill anybody who crosses his path!

As the deadly massacre by the Order of St. Vertinez rushes on in extreme fury, Dudley charges all villagers to defend Windtale with their lives. But is it already too late for them to escape the wrath of the Order? Vengeance may taste sweet, but it will be Coburn who must take a sip if the residents of Windtale are to escape with their lives... and souls.