Graphic Novel

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Return To The World Of Gamer Nerd Rage With Book Two Of ‘King Of RPGs’

7:30AM May 27, 2011 | Annalee Newitz

We loved the first book of io9 columnist Jason Thompson’s graphic novel series King of RPGs, and now book two is finally out! Return to the crazed world of Theo, the greatest DM in the world, and the game-addicted Shesh, as they rampage through World of Warfare. We’ve got the first few pages of the book to get you started. If you’ve ever found yourself sucked way too far into a tabletop game, or gotten into a fistfight over an MMO, this book is definitely for you. More »


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Dead Space Fiction Expands With Aftermath And Salvage

3:20AM July 24, 2010 | Mike Fahey

As with Dead Space before it, Dead Space 2 is getting the transmedia treatment from EA, with a brand new animated feature and a graphic novel taking fans deeper into the dark universe this summer. More »


Video Games Get Starring Role In Comic-Con

1:00AM July 28, 2009 | Brian Crecente

The San Diego Comic-Con draws more than a hundred thousand people from around the world each year to revel in all things pop-culture. But last weekend’s gathering also highlighted the strengthening connection between comic books and video games. More »


In Real Life

Activision, Twistory Unravel Time With Singularity Graphic Novel

7:20AM July 22, 2009 | Mike Fahey

The Comic-Con comic book news explosion continues, as Activision and Twistory announce plans for a graphic novel based on the upcoming time-twisting shooter Singularity. More »


In Real Life

Mechner Pens Prince Of Persia Prequel Graphic Novel

2:40AM July 22, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Series creator Jordan Mechner once again plumbs the depths of the Prince of Persia mythology, penning an anthology graphic novel to serve as a prequel to the upcoming feature film. More »


Wolfenstein The Animated Graphic Novel Part One

7:20AM July 8, 2009 | Mike Fahey

This first in a four-part series of animated Wolfenstein graphic novels from Activision tells the story of the original Wolfenstein 3D. Really out of date spoilers follow. More »


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Legendary Backstory Revealed In Graphic Novel

9:20AM November 1, 2008 | Stuart Houghton

Spark Unlimited’s fantasy action game Legendary has become a graphic novel (like a comic only you get to stroke your chin and go ‘hmmm’ while you read it) available now from indie publisher Top Cow Productions.

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