Modern Warfare 2: Ghost #1-2 (Of 6)

is a six-part comic book mini-series published by Wildstorm Productions that will tie-in with the video game The comic is written by David Lapham, with art by Kevin West and Federico Dallocchio, who will draw the covers of each issue. It will relate the history of Ghost, a character in . The comic series is set before Ghost became a member of Task Force 141, with events from both before and leading into the game, focusing on the origins of the character, his skull-like mask, and why he calls himself Ghost. The first issue of the series was released on November 11, 2009, and the second issue just last week, Dec 9, 2009.

In anticipation of the sequel to the groundbreaking game, WildStorm brings you a no-holds-barred, brutal tale of the mysterious Task Force 141 soldier known as "Ghost." Learning the motivation behind his mask and moniker is the tip of the iceberg in a story spanning the globe from the United Kingdom to war-torn Afghanistan to the drug war in Mexico. Believe us, this will be talked about for years to come! Award-winning creator David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, Stray Bullets) is joined by artist Kevin West in a shattering 6-issue tour-de-force epic! -- Sgt. Riley - codenamed 'Ghost' - has found himself in many a sticky situation while serving in the S.A.S. But never has a mission fallen apart so fast. On his first Joint Task Force mission, a combination of betrayal and bad luck has landed him in the hands of a blood-thirsty Mexican drug czar. Could things possibly get worse? Absolutely, yes. The best-selling Call of Duty video game series continues its comics debut in this 6-issue miniseries! --

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