News: Abadazad

[LeGuy]

In SanDiego verkündet: Die bereits angedeutete "Harry-Potter-artige" Serie wird Abadazad heißen, Autor ist J.M. DeMatteis, Zeichner Mike Ploog. Ob die Serie zum CGU gehören wird, steht leider nicht im Artikel...
von CBR:

SAN DIEGO, DAY ONE: CROSSGEN LAUNCHES A MAGIC MISSLE
During a panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego Thursday, CrossGen Comics announced upcoming plans, including a new, and very auspicious, comic launch set for December, 2003. Written by DC favorite J.M. DeMatteis, and penciled by comics legend Mike Ploog, "Abadazad" promises to appeal to an all-ages audience. In the absence of the creators involved, CrossGen Marketing Directory Bill Roseman touched on the concept of the book. "This series is in the tradition of 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Narnia'." It's the brainchild of DeMatteis who wanted a comic series that he could read with his eight year-old daughter. In keeping with CrossGen tradition, "Abadazad" takes place on an Earth-like world. The main character, a young girl named Kate, goes on a journey to discover the fate of her missing brother. She travels to a land populated with creatures and characters drawn from memories of the fairy tales she heard as a young child. "'Abadazad' is a dream project that I've nurtured for years," DeMatties said in a press release, "a story that can nurture an eight year old imagination--and be accessible and entertaining to adults, as well." Expect "Abadazad" to be reminiscent of "Harry Potter" in both concept and market placement.

[Northstar]

Anmerkung: habe den Thread LeGuy's mit meinem zusammegelegt, und hier gepostet, da die Serie Code 6 ist.

Frisch von comicscontinuum.com, es steht eine neue Code 6 Serie an:

At Comic-Con on Thursday, CrossGen Entertainment announced Abadazad, a coming-of-age fantasy tale written by J.M. DeMatteis and marking the return to comics of artist Mike Ploog.

The series, which launches in December from CrossGen's Code 6 imprint, marks the first monthly art from Ploog in more than 20 years.

Here's how CrossGen describes the book:

"In the tradition of The Wizard of Oz and The Chronicles of Narnia, Abadazad reveals the story of Kate, a teenaged girl riddled with guilt over the mysterious disappearance of her younger brother five years ago. Now, given a glimmer of hope, Kate must travel from home and undergo dangerous and terrifying trials in order to rescue the person she holds most dear."

"Abadazad is a dream project that I've nurtured for years," DeMatteis said. "It's a chance to tell a rich, character-driven fantasy tale in the tradition of L. Frank Baum, J.M. Barrie, C.S. Lewis, Dr. Seuss, Madeleine L'Engle and so many other great writers whose work has touched and inspired me - and stuff my children's heads full of wonderful dreams. A story that can nurture an 8-year-old imagination - and be accessible and entertaining to adults, as well.

"At a time when so many comics seem to be about limiting the audience, about playing to the familiar, about creating an 'adult' and 'edgy' image, I am delighted to find that CrossGen understands the need for material accessible to a broad audience. I'm also happy to see that the company is wildly enthusiastic about finding new and innovative ways to reach that audience."

"At times funny, touching and exciting, Abadazad will appeal both to adults and younger readers who enjoy contemporary fantasy," said Code 6 managing editor Ian Feller. "J.M. has long dreamed of writing this story, and it's clearly showing in the work he's submitted. As J.M. wrote in his original pitch, this is the type of story that he can read with his 8-year-old daughter.

"As for Mike Ploog, he's coming back to comics to illustrate Abadazad - he's that enthusiastic about it. And any time a legend the likes of Mike Ploog is excited about a project, you have to stand up and take notice."

After the panel, Feller told The Continuum that Ploog is currently working on character designs. It's also possible another artist will be used to draw the more realistic scenes to contrast with Ploog's fantasy art.

[Northstar]

Ein erstes Interview mit J.M. DeMatteis und schönen Neuigkeiten zu Abadazad gibt's hier:

http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/pulse...6%26t%3D001233

[Northstar]

Neues zur Serie & erste Bilder(!!!) : http://newsarama.com/forums/showthre...&threadid=5761

[Ralph Kruhm]

Ploog zeichnet nun komplett!!!

[Ralph Kruhm]

Unter dem folgenden Link findet Ihr Infos und neues, ganz phantastisch aussehendes Artwork aus Abadazad #1.

http://newsarama.com/forums/showthre...&threadid=8486

[Ralph Kruhm]

Hier gibt´s ein sehr schönes Interview mit JMdM:

http://www.sequentialtart.com/jmdematteis.shtml

[Obregon Kaine]

Es gibt mittlerweile auch von Abadazad Wallpaper auf www.geocities.com/cge_wallpapers

[Batch]

Ist zwar nicht wirklich ein "News", ich schreibs trotzdem kurz hier rein: Hab gestern die erste Ausgabe gelesen und bin hin und weg. Schon die Previews haben mich ja sehr neugierig gemacht, aber das Heft selber übertrifft ja alle Erwartungen. Wow. Hoffentlich ist die Serie erfolgreich...