The Master Chief will make his comic book debut later this summer when the new Halo Graphic Novel hits shelves.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics and Bungie Studios, the novel will include 128 full-color pages in a hardcover design. The novel is expected to hit bookstore shelves in July 2006.
The Halo Graphic Novel is an anthology of original stories set in the Halo universe representing an unprecedented display of visual storytelling. Building on the success of the critically acclaimed Halo®: Combat Evolved and Halo® 2 video games for Xbox, the graphic novel will feature the series' iconic characters, weapons and scenarios and the epic struggle against the alien threats known as the Covenant and the Flood.
Bungie Studios will handle the graphic novel while Marvel will publish and distribute it "We are thrilled to be working with the Halo property, as it's proven to be an international sensation since its very inception," said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Director of Development, Publishing. "And being that I am an avid Halo fan, this creative synergy in the graphic fiction medium makes it all the more thrilling."
HGN first edition and following three series are the master pieces of renowned comic artists including: Moebius, Phil Hale, Ed Lee, Tsutomo Nihei, Jay Faerber, Andrew Robinson, Simon Bisley, and Lee Hammock. Also, there will be never before seen original Halo inspired artwork created exclusive for HGN by the artists and Bungie’s Team.
"The chance to give our faithful fans something this special was a chance we had to jump at," said Harold Ryan, Studio Manager of Bungie Studios. "Re-exploring the Halo universe with some of our favorite comic book artists and writers—indeed, some of the greatest of all time—was a true labor of love and we couldn't have picked a better partner than Marvel to help us achieve our vision."
"With Marvel and Halo's similar loyal fan bases, we are confident that Halo's transition into the comic book arena will further bolster the characters, storylines, and huge popularity of the property with not only the longtime, dedicated Halo fans but among comic book fans as well," said Dan Buckley, President and Chief Operating Officer of Marvel Entertainment, Publishing.
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