Thursday, March 23, 2006

HALO Graphic Novel.

Last week on Bungie.net they talked about a new project with Marvel Comics. marvel will produce a 128 page hardcover graphic novel featuring stories and art based on the HALO universe. The book will contain 1 main story and 3 shorter support stories, as well as a art gallery. Below is a short story preview and art preview for each story.

Armor Testing By Ed Lee & Jay Faerber
A Spartan is sent to test the Mjolnir Mark VI battle armor. But is it the armor that's truly being tested or those trying to discover its weaknesses?

Breaking Quarantine By Tsutomo Nihei
Ever wonder how Sgt. Johnson escaped the Flood in Halo? The story is finally told.

Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa By Moebius & Andrew Robinson
Halo 2 brought you the large-scale action of the war in New Mombasa. This tale examines the more intimate battles that took place on the streets.

Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor By Lee Hammock & Simon Bisley
A Covenant Elite Commander and his Special Forces squad are sent to investigate an agricultural support ship that's terminated communications. They discover an unexpected threat, far greater than the human opposition.

Some of the artists contributinting to the art section include:

· Doug Alexander
· Rick Berry
· Geof Darrow
· Scott Fischer
· Sterling Hundley
· Craig Mullins
· Tsutomu Nihei
· George Pratt
· Juan Ramirez
· George Staples
· Justin Sweet
· John Van Fleet
· Kent Williams

This looks to be a very cool project.

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