Issued with one of two dustjackets: one by Mark Chiarello and another by Walter Simonson. This is the Walt Simonson Dustjacket.

From the publisher and author Joel Meadows:

Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders is an epic alternate world sci fi adventure featuring The World's Greatest Detective as people have never seen him before.

When Watson leaves Holmes to help Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England's most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo.

This hardcover is 96 pages with 68 pages of story (much of which is new material) plus character sketches, script pages and an interview offering extra information on the series.

I have been a fan of Holmes since ! was a child and Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders is my love letter to Doyle's creation, while bringing something new to the canon. The series has been over twenty years in the making and now the creators, having tested the waters with three shorts, are ready for a longer form story.

Fans of Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion books like Elric and Hawkmoon or Bryan Talbot's acclaimed The Adventures of Luther Arkwright graphic novel series will enjoy Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders. Fans of Sherlock Holmes both on the printed page and the big screen will enjoy this series too. The series also owes a great deal to DC's Vertigo imprint, so fans of comic series like The Sandman, Hellblazer, The Invisibles and others will also appreciate The Empire Builders.

"When you think there is nothing more to be said or done with Sherlock Holmes, along come Meadows and Bennett to breathe fresh life into the great detective. Bravo! I'm thoroughly enjoying this original tale!" -- Michael Moorcock, fantasy writing legend (Elric, Jerry Cornelius)

‘Drawing from the wonderful classic that is Sherlock Holmes, Joel Meadows and Tripwire have once again delivered an electrifying story in a dynamically driven comic spread'. -- Richard Taylor, Wētā Workshop (Lord Of The Rings films, Planet Of The Apes)

"A brilliant celebration of an iconic character. Joel Meadows delivers in style, with a refreshing take on Sherlock Holmes and the art by Andy Bennett is just what you need in a comic. I can't recommend it enough." -- Mark London CEO/CCO Mad Cave Studios and Writer of Hunt.Kill.Repeat, Wolvenheart, Battlecats, Knights Of The Golden Sun

"If you learn the names of your home's previous tenants and it turns out Sherlock Holmes used to live there, I would say get the locks changed--but it wouldn't do any good. This problem, and others, never would have occurred to me without the benefit of Joel Meadows' paranoia and Andy Bennett's moodily feathered art. Also, never reveal the secret potentials of DNA to a fascist, even a well-bred one. Especially a well-bred one." -- Tom Peyer, writer, The Wrong Earth, The High Heaven (Ahoy Comics)

"As a lifelong Sherlock Holmes devotee I'm very happy to add this to my collection of the master of 221 B Baker streets adventures! Meadows and Bennet have accomplished a small(but important!) miracle in capturing the spirit and mystery of Conan Doyle's Holmes in their great imagining in this new story with the eccentric and brilliant private consulting detective. Meadows has written a tale full of mystery and he draws you in with his mastery of the detective tale. Bennett's art is just wonderful as it has all the atmosphere a Holmes tale would require and yet has a fresh approach and graphic charm that makes this an instant classic. If you love Holmes you will loves this, if you are new to Sherlock Holmes you could have no better introduction." -- Kelley Jones, artist, Batman

"Holmes. Watson. Dark conspiracies. And, of course, mysteries to be solved. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EMPIRE builders promises to be an intriguing twist on the classic Doyle stories, in the hands of two enthusiastic and capable creators." -- J.M. DeMatteis, writer, Justice League International, Kraven's Last Hunt

"The game is indeed afoot! It's no small takes to take on the works of Sir Doyle, and yet Joel and Andy had done a neat job of it. Holmes feels quite like the Sherlock we know and love -- except he's found himself out of his element. Meanwhile, like every great heroic story, there's a villain who... well, you'll just have to read it for yourself. Gorgeous artwork by Andy that captures the mood and the spirit of Joel's page turner. Enjoy it all!" - Jeph Loeb, writer Batman The Long Halloween, producer Daredevil TV show, producer Jessica Jones

"Joel Meadows and Andy Bennett have delivered a rare treat for fans of Sherlock Holmes - tantalising new stories that stay true to the tone and aesthetic of the canon." - Frank Quitely, Batman, All-Star Superman