Epic Games today announced that legendary comic book illustrator Jim Lee will provide the cover artwork for its Gears of War #9 comic book.
Epic Games today announced that legendary comic book illustrator Jim Lee will provide the cover artwork for its Gears of War #9 comic book.
This July 2009 issue, which introduces a new Gears character, is written by Capps and Joshua Ortega, the lead author of the comic book series and scriptwriter for the Gears of War 2 game. The interior illustrations will be provided by Liam Sharp. An alternate cover for Gears of War #9 will be provided by Chris Perna, art director of Epic Games.
“Being a huge Gears of War fan, I couldn't pass the opportunity to draw a cover for the series, said Jim Lee. “It’s the most visceral yet elegant game I've ever played, and I am thrilled to be able to contribute something new to the ever expanding mythos of Gears!”
“We’re ecstatic to have Jim Lee on board for the Gears of War comic book series,” said Dr. Michael Capps, president, Epic Games. “We've been huge fans of his artwork for years, and can't wait to incorporate his latest character design into the Gears universe.”
The Gears of War ongoing comic book series was one of the most popular launches for DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint in 2008. “We’re quite pleased with the continued success of the Gears of War comic that kicked off with the widely distributed premiere issue,” said Hank Kanalz, vice president and general manager of WildStorm. “We hope to maintain that momentum, leading up to the collected hardcover edition releasing later this year.”
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