Looking Inside the Halo Graphic Novel
Over on Bungie.net, much more information can be found about the Halo Graphic Novel by Marvel Comics including a preview of the cover (pictured left) by Phil Hale. A very detailed account of the creation of the book, from it’s conception, which largely credits the project to Bungee artist Lorraine McLees’ passion for the graphic novel medium to it’s current status. It makes for an interesting read.
Here is a look of the anthology stories that will be published in the Halo Graphic Novel:
The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
Art by Simon Bisley, Story by Lee Hammock
When communications from a Covenant agricultural support ship are mysteriously terminated, an Elite Commander and his squad of Special Forces are sent to investigate. What they find is a peril more deadly and terrifying than any Human threat. The brilliant, almost gaudy palette of Simon Bisley makes the perfect setting for an Elite incursion into a Flood infested agricultural ship.
Armor Testing
Pencils by Andrew Robinson, Colors by Ed Lee , Story by Jay Faerber
The only way to test Spartan armor, is to send a Spartan. The question is what’s really being tested? The power of the Mjolnir Mark VI battle armor, or the mettle of the ODSTs trying to find its weaknesses? Ed Lee’s dynamic, anime-inspired iteration of the Spartan armor makes for a refreshing take on the hardcases and hardware of the Halo universe.
Breaking Quarantine
Art and story by Tsutomu Nihei
One of the untold tales from Halo is Sergeant Johnson’s escape from the clutches of the Flood menace. Now’s the time to reveal how the UNSC’s toughest marine got out of an inescapable trap. Tstutomo Nihei’s vision of Sgt Johnson is visceral, rich with tone and color and perfectly captures the brooding menace of the Flood.
Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa
Art by Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Story by Brett Lewis
Fighting a war isn’t just shipping men and machines to distant worlds. There are subtler, more dangerous fights taking place on the streets of New Mombasa, and in the hearts and minds of men. Legendary artist Moebius takes an intriguing look at the bright lights and big city of a pre-invasion New Mombasa and does so with typical Moebius flair and imagination.
Preview art for each of the stories can be found on Bungie’s Website.
The Halo Graphic Novel will also feature a collection of original gallery pieces by a mind blowing talent pool of comic book and other artists as well as Bungie’s own house illustrators.
These artists 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
- Christopher Barrett
- Frank Capezutto
- Tom Doyle
- Isaac Hannaford
- Lorraine McLees
- Robert McLees
- Frank O’Connor
- Paul Russel
- Eddie Smith
The Halo Graphic Novel (being dubbed the HGN) will be 128 page, full colour hardcover with a slated release date of July 2006.
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