I haven’t heard a lot from the Dabel Brothers in recent months, but this press release filtered through my inbox the other day announcing a new manga-style series based on the Malcom Wong’s screenplay called Dog Eaters.
Take the jump for the full press release, and a peek at the issue.
While there were a lot of companies that had news to share in their panel, there really wasn’t enough to justify a single article for each. To make sure we try to get as much complete coverage as we can, here’s a summary of the tid-bits coming from the rest.
Over at his blog site, Jim Butcher has announced his novels the Dresden Files are going to be translated into comic book form, by none other than Dabel Brothers Productions.
The current plan is to lay out the Dresden Files storyline at the rate of one of the novels every twelve to sixteen monthly issues, with occasional side-trips and independent stories thrown in. (Ever wonder what happened in Branson the month before Storm Front? How about what somebody saw in the lake in Minnesota between Storm Front and Fool Moon? Maybe I’ll get to tell those stories now! How cool is that?)
I will be assisting with the writing of the comics, and am also involved in the design and approval of the characters, art, tone, and so on. This is an actual hand-in-hand project in which I have full creative input and influence, and I’m friggin’ giddy about it. I mean, come on! Comic books!
After their split with Marvel, Dabel Brothers have picked up Dean Koontz Frankenstein and now Dresden.
It didn’t take Dabel Brothers Productions to quickly move on to its next project following the split with Marvel. The company announced it will be producing the graphic adaptation of Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein trilogy.
“We love surprises,” laughed Ernst Dabel, President of Dabel Brothers Productions in a prepared statement, “and we’re certain that many people will be absolutely stunned to hear that we’re working with such a well-known author as Dean Koontz. And we’re excited! Mr. Koontz is an amazing writer with some incredible ideas, and we’re thrilled to have a chance to bring his Frankenstein story into the comic book medium.” (more…)
Here is something that comes as a complete surprise. Marvel sent out a press release this morning announcing it has “concluded its relationship” with Dabel Brothers Productions.
Fans of Anita Blake Vampire Hunter know the Dabel Brothers brought the high selling title to Marvel back in 2006, and it has been a hit, getting new readers into stores. Instead of Dabel Brothers Productions keeping its many titles including Hedge Knight, Tales of Alvin Maker, and Wryms, Marvel will continue to produce these titles. There was never any official word on the exact nature of the Dabel/Marvel deal, so who knows why Dabel Brothers would turn the rights to these properties over to Marvel outright.
The press release is really vague about the specifics, but due to the nature of the announcement something is up.
Dabel Brothers Productions is currently working on its next series of books that is slated for release in 2008.
What are your thoughts on this announcement? I know some of you absolutely hate Anita Blake, while an equal number love the series.
You can read the entire press release after the jump.
New York Times Best-Selling novelist Laurell K. Hamilton and Jonathon Green are back to bring you a new two-part tale of Anita Blake. The issue two part issue take place one year before Anita Blake: Guilty Pleasures, and readers will learn how Anita met some of the key character.
Marvel Comics and The Dabel Brothers have sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at this issue.
I have a question: Matthew doesn’t care for the series, I haven’t read it, but it has sold well, so do any Spoilerites like the Anita Blake series?
Marvel Comics and The Dabel Brothers have teamed up for another adaptation, this time with George R. R. Martin’s Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword #1. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the new series featuring art by Mike S. Miller.
Marvel Comics and Dabel Brothers have been inundated with requests for more information on the Enderverse original story Gold Bug written by Orson Scott Card.
If you want to find out what the story is about, take the jump!
The Dabel Brothers and Marvel Comics announced the companies will be bringing an original Orson Scot Card Ender Wiggin’s tale to comics this spring.
More info and the full cover after the jump.
Dabel Brothers Productions has announced Brett Booth will make an appearance at Wizard World LA. The reclusive artist’s latest work has been on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures and to help promote the sold out series, has agreed to sign and sketch for fans.
“We’ve been friends with Brett for years, but we’ve always had trouble talking him into attending a convention, despite the fact that fans are always begging us to bring him,” laughed Les Dabel, Vice President of Dabel Brothers Productions. “We’re thrilled that he’s agreed to come and help promote the Anita Blake series just as it begins to achieve critical mass, and we’re sure that Brett’s fans will be as excited as we are to see him attend this year’s first WizardWorld convention!”
Marvel has also sent along a five page preview of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #5.
First released in 1984, one of Europe’s most popular comics, XIII has sold over 16 million copies with a regular run of around 550,00 per book. Even with this massive success, a fully translated copy has yet to reach America.
Marvel Comics and Dabel Brothers Productions have teamed up to translate the French comic into graphic novel format that is scheduled to hit stores January 31, 2007. Best of all, the publishers have decided to use William Vance’s work without censoring the art.
Major Spoilers have a five page preview after the jump.
Marvel and the Dabel Brothers have announced Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures issue #1 will be going back to press for a third printing after all. In addition, issue #3 will receive a second printing.
Both reprints will feature new covers by Brett Booth which you can see below.
Marvel Comics let Majors Spoilers know that because Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 and #2 have sold out, the company have moved the release of issue #3 back one week to allow retailers to order more copies. The debut issue ranked 67th in the top 300 titles shipped in October according Diamond Comics Distributors.
See the full cover and a four page preview after the jump.
New York Times Bestselling Author Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake Franchises Series Marks First Project Under The New Agreement
NEW YORK – Comic book studio Dabel Brothers Productions, LLC has joined forces with leading publisher Marvel Comics to adapt some of the most popular fantasy, science fiction and horror novels into comic books and graphic novels. Through the partnership, Marvel has signed on as the exclusive publisher for Dabel Brothers Productions, obtaining the marketing, print and distribution rights. The Dabel Brothers will continue to operate as an independent entity working with science-fiction, fantasy and horror authors on story development.
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