"Snakes in the Grass" is the thirty-second issue of the supernatural drama comic book series Preacher published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint. It was written by Garth Ennis with artwork and inks by Steve Dillon. It was colored by Pamela Rambo and lettered by Clem Robins. The cover art illustration was rendered by Glenn Fabry. The story was edited by Axel Alonso. This issue shipped with a December, 1997 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.50 per copy (US).
This issue is UPC barcode number 6194120401 7 03211.
In Canada, this issue has a cover price of $3.50 (CAD).
This issue is reprinted in the Preacher: Dixie Fried trade paperback collection, published in September, 1998.
This issue is reprinted in the Preacher: Book Three hardcover collection, released in December, 2010.
While discussing voodoo, Jesse Custer makes reference to a James Bond he once saw. The film he is referring to is Live and Let Die directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Roger Moore. Jesse also makes reference to the "fella from Alien being in it. This would be Yaphet Kotto, who plays Doctor Kananga in Live and Let Die and J.T. Parker in Alien.
This issue establishes that Janis is born under the astrological sign of Virgo, which means she was born between August 23rd and September 22nd. The year of her birth is unknown.
