Preacher 9

"Christina L'Angelle was on the run, and she'd got as far as Austin when all of a sudden this big marine was getting in her face - and she did what she figured was the done thing."

- Jesse Custer

"When the Story Began" is the title to the ninth issue of the Preacher ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint. The story was written by Garth Ennis with artwork and inks by Steve Dillon. It was colored by Matt Hollingsworth and lettered by Clem Robins. The cover art illustration was rendered by Glenn Fabry. The story was edited by Stuart Moore with Julie Rottenberg as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a December, 1995 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.50 per copy (US).

Notes & Trivia

 * Preacher was created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon.


 * This series is suggested for mature readers. It contains strong language and other forms of graphic content.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on October 26th, 1995.


 * UPC barcode 761941204017 00911.


 * This issue is reprinted in the Preacher: Until the End of the World trade paperback collection, which was published in February, 1997. It is also reprinted in the Preacher: Book One hardcover collection, released in July, 2009.


 * This is the first appearance of God in the series.


 * Reference is made to a character named Lorie Bobbs.


 * Scenes in Texas take place in flashback only.


 * This is the first appearance of Billy-Bob Bobbs.