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Sample Art and
Press Release February 28, 2005 .....
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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For more information, contact
Les Dabel
Vice President/New Business Director
Dabel Brothers Production
ldabel@dabelbrothers.com
February 28th, 2005
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DABEL BROS TAKE ON THE RIFTWAR SAGA
Studio behind The Hedge Knight returns to bring the universe
of bestselling author Raymond E. Feist to life.
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Following up on the success of the critically acclaimed bestselling
adaptation of George R. R. Martin's The Hedge Knight, Dabel Brothers
Production is nearing release on its next wave of comic book
adaptations
based on the works of popular fantasy authors.
One of the foremost of these titles is based upon the short story
"The Wood
Boy" by Raymond E. Feist, a unique coming of age story that
offers a common
boy's perspective of the Riftwar Saga as he finds himself enslaved
under a
force of alien invaders as they occupy the manor where he works.
Featuring
art by fan-favorite Mat Broome, the comic book adaptation of The Wood
Boy is
on track to become another major title for the Dabel Brothers.
"The Wood Boy is a great introduction to the Riftwar because it
gives
readers a glimpse of both sides of the conflict," said Sean J.
Jordan, who
wrote the adaptation of the story. "On one side, you've got the
Midkemians,
who live in a fairly standard medieval world complete with elves,
dwarves,
and dragons. On the other side, you have the Tsurani, an invading army
somewhat like a blend between the Mongol Hordes and the Roman Legions
that
has come through a rift between the two worlds to conquer the kingdoms
and
take their metal."
The Wood Boy follows Dirk, a teenager who has just begun his life as a
servant on a prominent estate as the Riftwar begins. When the Tsurani
invade
the estate and turn it into a base of operations, Dirk and his fellow
workers are forced to not only attend to the needs of the estate, but
also
those of the army.
"The first half of the story is all about Dirk learning how to
live under
the rule of his harsh new masters," said Jordan, "while the
second half
takes an unexpected twist and gives Dirk an opportunity to grow from a
simple wood boy into a courageous hero."
One of the most distinctive aspects of The Wood Boy is its artistic
style -
illustrator Mat Broome infused the story with a bit of a
"Dirk-the-Daring"
look to make the title stand out in the genre. The result is a
book that
captures the imagination and fun of the fantasy world.
"Part of the reason I decided to work on this project is because
Feist's
writing is really good," said Broome. "This is a really
compelling story
about the awkwardness of being a kid, and it's been a blast to work on
it."
The Wood Boy #1 will be available in Spring, 2005 through Image Comics
at
comic book retailers everywhere. Retailers may order copies through
Diamond
Distributors, Order Code JAN051638.
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About Dabel Brothers Production
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Dabel Brothers Production (DB Pro) is a comic book studio dedicated to
bringing many of the best and most popular novels in the world of
fantasy to
the comic book medium. With a passion for authenticity and a firm
respect
for the original text, the Dabel Brothers work hard to ensure that
their
adaptations build upon and enhance the worlds of popular works in a
manner
that longtime fans and new readers alike can enjoy.
To date, Dabel Brothers Production is best known for its critically
acclaimed adaptation of bestselling author George R. R. Martin's The
Hedge
Knight. DB Pro has also produced such titles as Legacy, Robert
Silverberg's
THE SEVENTH SHRINE and DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND of HUMA. Upcoming
titles
include Tad Willams's THE BURNING MAN, Raymond E. Feist's THE WOOD
BOY, and
IMPERIAL DRAGONS.
More information about Dabel Brothers Production can be found at
http://www.dabelbrothers.com
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Copyright 2005, Dabel Brothers Productions. All Rights reserved. All
trademarks and titles are the property of their respective owners.
The statements contained within this document are considered
"forward-looking statements" and may not reflect upon the
actual future
performance of Dabel Brothers Production.
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Raymond E. Feist 's "The Wood Boy"
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About the publishers:
Dabel Brothers Production (DB Pro) is a comic book
studio dedicated to
bringing many of the best and most popular novels in the world of
fantasy to
the comic book medium. With a passion for authenticity and a firm
respect
for the original text, the Dabel Brothers work hard to ensure that their
adaptations build upon and enhance the worlds of popular works in a
manner
that longtime fans and new readers alike can enjoy.
To date, Dabel Brothers Production is best known for its critically
acclaimed adaptation of bestselling author George R. R. Martin's The
Hedge
Knight. DB Pro has also produced such titles as Legacy, Robert
Silverberg's
THE SEVENTH SHRINE and DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND of HUMA. Upcoming titles
include Tad Willams's THE BURNING MAN, Raymond E. Feist's THE WOOD BOY,
and
IMPERIAL DRAGONS.
More information about
Dabel Brothers Production can be found at
http://www.dabelbrothers.com
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Raymond E. Feist's Home Page
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