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Gears Of War Getting Comic Book Treatment
Posted by Mike Fahey at 1:20 AM on April 19, 2008
DC's WildStorm imprint is quickly becoming the go-to comics label for the video game industry. They've already got World of Warcraft and the recently announced Prototype, and now Epic and DC announce that Gears Of War will be getting the ongoing comic book series treatment as well.
"We are thrilled to be working with DC Comics to further bring to life the Gears of War universe. A lot of our developers are huge comic fans, and have loved the personas and chronicles unique to DC Comics since childhood," said Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games. "The Gears of War storyline and characters that millions of gamers have come to cherish will be a perfect fit under the WildStorm imprint."Debuting in October, the comic book series will begin with a story that bridges the events between the first game and Gears of War 2. This is getting to be just evil. Soon I'll be back to the weekly, overly expensive trips to the comic store I thought I had gotten out of my system 7 years ago. Curse you DC!
DC Comics And Epic Games Announce Plans For Comic Book Series Based On Hit 'Gears Of War' Video Game FranchiseNew York, NY - April 18, 2008 - DC Comics, the largest English-language comic book publisher in the world, in partnership with Epic Games, Inc., announced plans today to publish a comic book series based on the hugely popular action video game franchise Gears of War. The series is slated to debut from DC's WildStorm publishing imprint in October. More details about the series, including the creative team, will be released at a later date.
The winner of over 30 Game of the Year awards, Gears of War for Xbox 360 and PC features amazing tactical action and multiplayer excitement. The plot thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Gears of War 2, which continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in an epic saga of survival, loss and retribution, is the sequel to the blockbuster game that sold over 4.5 million copies and redefined the third-person tactical action game genre. Gears of War 2 is being developed exclusively for Xbox 360 and will launch this November.
"We are thrilled to be working with DC Comics to further bring to life the Gears of War universe. A lot of our developers are huge comic fans, and have loved the personas and chronicles unique to DC Comics since childhood," said Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games. "The Gears of War storyline and characters that millions of gamers have come to cherish will be a perfect fit under the WildStorm imprint."
"Big guns and monsters — what a perfect comic book for WildStorm! We have an opportunity to work closely with Epic to add to the canon of the Gears of War mythos, so you can imagine how excited we all are, said Hank Kanalz, VP - General Manager, WildStorm. "Epic sets the bar very high, in graphics, story, and gameplay — and expect no less from our series, starting with our lead-in arc that fills in the gaps between the first game and the upcoming sequel."
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ArmyofJuan
Posted 2:39 AM 19/4/08
This one i might actually read. Prototype not so much because i dont even know if the game will be good and i dont touch anythig WoW related, but this maybe
ArmyofJuan
peAr_nectAr
Posted 2:27 AM 19/4/08
@Kyle81: @neoraul20: Yawn. What a tired argument.
Gears of War has a great universe. Look into it. There is plenty source material here. I mean, it's about a war between a united human faction and an underground alien race over oil . . . er, "emulsion." There's plenty of story to go around. I might actually read these comics.
peAr_nectAr
JRONJR
Posted 2:21 AM 19/4/08
@neoraul20: Really? Deformed insects who live under ground and the ex-cons who love them isn't interesting. Light mass bomb, anyone? That shit is real man.
JRONJR
neoraul20
Posted 2:01 AM 19/4/08
@Kyle81: I was going to say the same thing. GOW doesn't have an interesting plot to exploit.
neoraul20
Fierfaerie
Posted 1:53 AM 19/4/08
I'll have to check this out when it arrives...if the art style is awesome and dark and gritty like the game it will be a must buy for me. Hopefully the plot will be good. I'm pretty sure my boyfriend liked the MGS comics when they were around.
Fierfaerie
Scubanick86
Posted 1:42 AM 19/4/08
Well boon did want the new Mk to be gritty and dark looking like gears. Mk Vs Dc..... and Dc making a gears comic...hmmmmm
Scubanick86
JRONJR
Posted 1:42 AM 19/4/08
Oh snap! Now I can grab cover behind a comic book. The Locusts cant even tell you're there.
JRONJR
Kyle81
Posted 1:42 AM 19/4/08
So there will be actual plot this time?
Kyle81
pylon_trooper
Posted 1:39 AM 19/4/08
@Herodito: Yeah, I reckon taking the graphic novel/comic route is a perfect bed for games to expand upon. Hell, head on out into the realm of comicdom, spawn something fresh and exciting, then head back to the digital realm and expand upon the original source material!
pylon_trooper
Herodito
Posted 1:36 AM 19/4/08
I like the way the video game industry is obtaining so many synergistic relations now.
It feels like an all grown up industry now.
Herodito
LionheartAce
Posted 1:36 AM 19/4/08
I'm so glad to see that games aren't just about games anymore.
Merchandising! Spaceballs the video game, Spaceballs the comic book, Spaceballs the chainsaw gun!
LionheartAce
TehBoj
Posted 1:32 AM 19/4/08
Ha, so fail
TehBoj
Ghostyghost
Posted 3:16 AM 19/4/08
So does this mean they might finish the Halo comic books before then?
Ghostyghost
Harteex
Posted 3:12 AM 19/4/08
I wonder how long before there is a Maximum Risky Gears of War :P
Harteex
SOG Cerberus
Posted 3:31 AM 19/4/08
So, Marvel gets a Halo comic, and DC gets Gears? Now I am torn.
SOG Cerberus
parasiteartist
Posted 5:26 AM 19/4/08
Sweet, definitely going to pick these up!
parasiteartist
Handsome Fat Man
Posted 5:02 AM 19/4/08
I hope the comic is about E-Day.
Handsome Fat Man
schwarzsturm
Posted 7:08 AM 19/4/08
@LionheartAce: How could you forget Spaceballs the Flamethrower? The kids love that one.
With that said, GoW sounds interesting, as long as they can get a decent writing and art team putting it together. I'm thinking Mike Carey and Whilce Portacio.
But dammit DC/Wildstorm: GBTW on WildCATS 2 and The Authority!
schwarzsturm
Ignorance's Enemy
Posted 7:06 AM 19/4/08
Ya, Defienetly Seems Like A Cool Idea. DC Is Gonna Make $$$$ Off This *Cough* Unlike MKvsDC *Cough* As Long As The Artwork Is Gorgeous [Who Wouldn't Love A Page With A Locust Getting His Head Popped Off By A Sniper, Oh The Goretastic Moments, I See Them Now], Ill Be Picking These Up.
Ignorance's Enemy
Scuba Steve
Posted 7:36 AM 19/4/08
I hope bender makes a surprise appearance.
Scuba Steve
zerokenta
Posted 8:04 AM 19/4/08
yaaaay, what crazy shenanigans will marcus fenix get involved in this time?!
zerokenta
PsycheDiver
Posted 8:37 AM 19/4/08
Wonderful news! If I don't get the story from the game, it'll have to be in the comic.
PsycheDiver