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Category Archives: Stephen King
IDW to adapt King/Hill adventure tale
Press Release
IDW Publishing is proud to announce ROAD RAGE, a new partnership with best-selling authors Stephen King and Joe Hill, to produce a comic-book adaptation of their co-written adventure tale, Throttle. This monthly two-part series begins in February, and will be followed by two issues adapting the story that inspired Throttle, Richard Matheson’s classic tale of suspense, Duel, beginning in April.
Stephen King gets Bluewater bio
Press Release
Author Stephen King, the best-selling master of horror who has terrified a generation with his nightmarish imagination, helps give voice to his own tale in a special edition of Bluewater Productions’ latest biography comic title “Orbit; Stephen King”. The comic book will will hit comic shops and online retailers on June 22nd. The 32-page comic retails for $3.99.
Michael Lark draws The Dark Tower – The Battle of Tull
Press Release
This June, acclaimed artist and Eisner Award nominee Michael Lark (Daredevil, Gotham Central) joins the superstar writing team of Peter David & Robin Furth for Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle Of Tull #1 (of 5). Lark joins the acclaimed team of Peter David, Robin Furth and Richard Isanove in the select group of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle Of Tull! Longtime fans and newcomers alike are sure to be amazed as Lark’s take on the grit and grandeur of Mid-World this June with an outright merciless tale that sets in motion the fateful journey of Roland Deschain.
On the next Major Spoilers Podcast: The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew cracks open the adaptation of Stephen King’s first Dark Tower Book.
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King’s Roland – an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland’s past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland’s origins – the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! Collects Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7.
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Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sisters of Eluria announced
Marvel Comics has announced that the next installment of the Dark Tower series kicks off in December. Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sisters of Eluria will be written by Robin Furth and Peter David, with art by Luke Ross.
Stephen King’s “N” in stores today
“N” looks spooky, as one would expect from Stephen King.
A bizarre arrangement of eight stones in Ackerman’s Field keeps a nightmare contained, but when–in the eye of an unfortunate beholder–the eight stones become seven, the fabric of what we think is real begins to shred, and an unbearable doom seizes the mind.
The four-issue mini-series is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Alex Maleev.
Sean Phillips joins Dark Tower: Gunslinger saga
Marvel has announced that artist Sean Phillips has joined the Dark Tower creative team.
Phillips’ fellow Dark Tower collaborators couldn’t be more pleased with their new teammate. “Here’s to the beginning of our new Dark Tower adventure! Sean is a wonderful artist, so I can’t wait to see his depictions of Mid-World. We will all miss Jae [Lee], but we’re really lucky to have Sean. Peter and Richard will continue their amazing work, so I think Roland is ready to saddle up and move forward to the Mohaine Desert. Readers, bring plenty of sunscreen. You’re going to need it†said co-writer Robin Furth.
“The past four years spent in Midworld have been the most enjoyable and creatively fullfiling of my professional life. Jae has taken me further than I thought possible in the artistic field and I am ecstatic to now have Sean along for the ride. I’m sure he’ll quickly feel at home within our little functional family, with the wise guidance of Robin, Peter’s perfect prose and under Ralph’s despotic thumb†explained fellow artist Richard Isanove.
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger #1 arrives in May 2010.
Stephen King’s “N.” gets Marvel adaptation
Marvel has announced it will adapt Stephen King’s “N.” short story into a four-issue mini-series beginning in March 2010.
The blockbuster creative team of Marc Guggenheim and Alex Maleev, also responsible for the red-hot Stephen King’s “N†Motion Comic, tell the story of something terrifying hidden in Ackerman’s Field. A bizarre arrangement of eight stones keeps a nightmare contained, but when–in the eye of an unfortunate beholder–the eight stones become seven, the fabric of what we think is real begins to shred, and an unbearable doom seizes the mind.
“It’s absolutely thrilling for Marvel to be working on ‘N.’ again and having the honor to publish it as a comic book miniseries,” said said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Marvel Senior Vice President, Development & Planning, Print, Animation and Digital Media. “Both as a fan of the story and a producer on the ‘N.’ motion comic, I am absolutely psyched for the terrifying ride that Marc, Alex, and the editors have planned for readers!”
Marvel Sneak Peek: The Stand: Soul Survivors #1
Arriving in stores today is the latest installment of Marvel’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand. The survivors are beginning to show up, and are starting to form groups. Marvel sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue, that you can see after the jump.
New Dark Tower series on the way
Marvel Comics announced that the next chapter in its adaptation of Stephen King’s Dark Tower is set to arrive in 2010, as Peter David, Robin Furth and Richard Isanove return to the series.
Beginning another epic tale, told over multiple limited series, Dark Tower: The Gunslinger marks another milestone for the graphic fiction sensation that’s captivated fans worldwide. The Dark Tower collaboration between Marvel and Stephen King has drawn accolades from all corners, revolutionizing the comic book industry with previously unprecedented mainstream media coverage and the first worldwide midnight openings for a graphic fiction series.
“We are extremely excited to continue our epic journey into the Dark Tower universe with The Gunslinger,†said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development-Acquisitions & Licensing in a prepared statment. “And we are equally ecstatic to continue our collaboration with Stephen King as well as keeping comic book fans on their toes!â€
Sneak Peek: Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #5
If you missed it when it arrived in stores the other day, take the jump to get a look at the latest installment of Marvel Comics’ adaptation of the Dark Tower series.