Post by Isabel on Mar 3, 2005 7:57:21 GMT 1
There is also going to be made a comic about Feist world;)
February 28th, 2005
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DABEL BROS TAKE ON THE RIFTWAR SAGA
Studio behind The Hedge Knight returns to bring the universe
of bestselling author Raymond E. Feist to life.
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Following up on the success of the critically acclaimed bestselling
adaptation of George R. R. Martin's The Hedge Knight, Dabel Brothers
Production is nearing release on its next wave of comic book adaptations
based on the works of popular fantasy authors.
One of the foremost of these titles is based upon the short story "The Wood
Boy" by Raymond E. Feist, a unique coming of age story that offers a common
boy's perspective of the Riftwar Saga as he finds himself enslaved under a
force of alien invaders as they occupy the manor where he works. Featuring
art by fan-favorite Mat Broome, the comic book adaptation of The Wood Boy is
on track to become another major title for the Dabel Brothers.
"The Wood Boy is a great introduction to the Riftwar because it gives
readers a glimpse of both sides of the conflict," said Sean J. Jordan, who
wrote the adaptation of the story. "On one side, you've got the Midkemians,
who live in a fairly standard medieval world complete with elves, dwarves,
and dragons. On the other side, you have the Tsurani, an invading army
somewhat like a blend between the Mongol Hordes and the Roman Legions that
has come through a rift between the two worlds to conquer the kingdoms and
take their metal."
The Wood Boy follows Dirk, a teenager who has just begun his life as a
servant on a prominent estate as the Riftwar begins. When the Tsurani invade
the estate and turn it into a base of operations, Dirk and his fellow
workers are forced to not only attend to the needs of the estate, but also
those of the army.
"The first half of the story is all about Dirk learning how to live under
the rule of his harsh new masters," said Jordan, "while the second half
takes an unexpected twist and gives Dirk an opportunity to grow from a
simple wood boy into a courageous hero."
One of the most distinctive aspects of The Wood Boy is its artistic style -
illustrator Mat Broome infused the story with a bit of a "Dirk-the-Daring"
look to make the title stand out in the genre. The result is a book that
captures the imagination and fun of the fantasy world.
"Part of the reason I decided to work on this project is because Feist's
writing is really good," said Broome. "This is a really compelling story
about the awkwardness of being a kid, and it's been a blast to work on it."
The Wood Boy #1 will be available in Spring, 2005 through Image Comics at
comic book retailers everywhere. Retailers may order copies through Diamond
Distributors, Order Code JAN051638.
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IMAGES
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Cover:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_cover.jpg
Logo:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_logo.gif
Page Sample 1:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_1.jpg
Page Sample 2:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_2.jpg
Page Sample 3:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_3.jpg
February 28th, 2005
---------------------------------------------------------------
DABEL BROS TAKE ON THE RIFTWAR SAGA
Studio behind The Hedge Knight returns to bring the universe
of bestselling author Raymond E. Feist to life.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Following up on the success of the critically acclaimed bestselling
adaptation of George R. R. Martin's The Hedge Knight, Dabel Brothers
Production is nearing release on its next wave of comic book adaptations
based on the works of popular fantasy authors.
One of the foremost of these titles is based upon the short story "The Wood
Boy" by Raymond E. Feist, a unique coming of age story that offers a common
boy's perspective of the Riftwar Saga as he finds himself enslaved under a
force of alien invaders as they occupy the manor where he works. Featuring
art by fan-favorite Mat Broome, the comic book adaptation of The Wood Boy is
on track to become another major title for the Dabel Brothers.
"The Wood Boy is a great introduction to the Riftwar because it gives
readers a glimpse of both sides of the conflict," said Sean J. Jordan, who
wrote the adaptation of the story. "On one side, you've got the Midkemians,
who live in a fairly standard medieval world complete with elves, dwarves,
and dragons. On the other side, you have the Tsurani, an invading army
somewhat like a blend between the Mongol Hordes and the Roman Legions that
has come through a rift between the two worlds to conquer the kingdoms and
take their metal."
The Wood Boy follows Dirk, a teenager who has just begun his life as a
servant on a prominent estate as the Riftwar begins. When the Tsurani invade
the estate and turn it into a base of operations, Dirk and his fellow
workers are forced to not only attend to the needs of the estate, but also
those of the army.
"The first half of the story is all about Dirk learning how to live under
the rule of his harsh new masters," said Jordan, "while the second half
takes an unexpected twist and gives Dirk an opportunity to grow from a
simple wood boy into a courageous hero."
One of the most distinctive aspects of The Wood Boy is its artistic style -
illustrator Mat Broome infused the story with a bit of a "Dirk-the-Daring"
look to make the title stand out in the genre. The result is a book that
captures the imagination and fun of the fantasy world.
"Part of the reason I decided to work on this project is because Feist's
writing is really good," said Broome. "This is a really compelling story
about the awkwardness of being a kid, and it's been a blast to work on it."
The Wood Boy #1 will be available in Spring, 2005 through Image Comics at
comic book retailers everywhere. Retailers may order copies through Diamond
Distributors, Order Code JAN051638.
------------------
IMAGES
------------------
Cover:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_cover.jpg
Logo:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_logo.gif
Page Sample 1:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_1.jpg
Page Sample 2:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_2.jpg
Page Sample 3:
www.aliasenterprises.com/press/dbpro/woodboy_3.jpg
