Winter is coming…to comic shops. With his A Song of Fire and Ice series, author George R.R. Martin created a rich, brutal fantasy world filled with compelling characters, with different Houses fight for the right to rule the Seven Kingdoms. That story has earned new attention recently with the success of HBO’s adaptation, and now Dynamite Entertainment and Bantam Books are teaming to put the masterpiece to work for your shop with A Game of Thrones #1.
George R.R. Martin has been called “the American Tolkien” by Time Magazine, and now his landmark fantasy series is being adapted to a graphic format, starting with the first book of the series: A Game of Thrones. The premiere issue introduces readers to George’s world, adapting the prologue and first three chapters of the novel, and bringing onto the graphic stage such iconic characters as Eddard and Catelyn Stark, Jon Snow, young Bran Stark, and Daenerys Targaryen. This novel has also been adapted as a major miniseries by HBO – with HBO’s highest ratings to date, since having premiered on April 17, 2011!
As Joseph Rybrandt, editor of the new book, commented, “From the stunning [Alex] Ross and [Mike] Miller covers to the incredible, career-defining interior art of Tommy Patterson (and color artist Ivan Nunes) along with the pitch-perfect adaptation by writer Daniel Abraham, Game of Thrones is the perfect comic companion to the HBO series, and fans of the original books.”
The premiere issue introduces readers to Martin’s world, adapting the prologue and first three chapters of the novel, and bringing onto the graphic stage such iconic characters as Eddard and Catelyn Stark, Jon Snow, young Bran Stark, and Daenerys Targaryen.
“It has been fifteen years since I first edited A Game of Thrones, and it is a genuine joy to be revisiting and adapting this landmark novel into a format that suits it so perfectly,” says Senior Editor at Random House Anne Groell. “George’s writing has always been highly visual, painting rich, detailed and striking images in the reader’s minds and hearts. And now seeing such a talented group of artists bringing that so vividly to life is truly exciting. I couldn’t be more pleased with everything I have seen so far–and I can’t wait for what is yet to come!”
“It’s a real privilege and a treat to be involved with reinterpreting Game of Thrones,” says writer Daniel Abraham. “It’s a brilliant piece of work, and watching the strength of that story come into a visual medium is fantastic.”
“George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones is the best book series I’ve ever read,” says cover artist Mike Miller. “Not just in the fantasy genre, but in ANY genre. Just as I hear people saying Game of Thrones is the best series on TV, I’m sure they’ll be saying the same about the comic book. You can’t find a better writer anywhere than George, and I was very excited to get the opportunity to draw covers for the comic book adaptation.”
Game of Thrones began airing on HBO in April 2011, and quickly became one of the highest rated and critically acclaimed shows of the year, with a 2nd season commitment by HBO following the airing of the first episode. The season finale was the highest rated episode of the season, showing the strength of the series. The comics and graphic novels will further expand the Game of Thrones series into a new medium, creating opportunities for readers old and new to immerse themselves in this bestselling world.
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. With the stakes so high for some of the greatest characters in fantasy fiction, customers won’t want to miss seeing the action unfold in the comics format.
A Games of Thrones #1 comes out 9/28/2011. Reserve your copy today. You can contact us at sales@nostalgicbooksandcomics.com
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