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Dover Introduces the First Title in a New Line of Classic Graphic Novels Updated With a Wealth of Exclusive Original Material
Since 1941, Dover has been preserving important works of literature, fine art, the sciences, and much more, in affordable, high-quality paperback reprints. Now, the publishing house turns its expertise to the sequential art medium, rescuing out-of-print comic book runs and graphic novels. Long unavailable, these timeless works were often overlooked by the mainstream when originally released but have since developed serious cult followings.
The books were created by some of the most acclaimed names in the comic industry, artists and writers who have worked on such popular characters as Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Green Arrow, Captain America, Sandman, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and others. Plus, since many of these stories are "creator owned" and not the usual "work for hire" comic book assignments, each represents a deeply personal project, passionately written and illustrated. As an added bonus, the books are being expanded with exclusive original material, including new covers and commentary by such literary and comic superstars as Max Brooks , Larry Hama , Scott Hanna , Brandon Graham , and Dave Sim . Many of the titles also collect complete, multi-issue runs for the very first time.
Dover will premiere the new graphic novel line with six titles, each released in sequential months:
(Available Now)
Semi-autobiographical adventures of life aboard a WWII destroyer — includes new Foreword by
author Max Brooks , new Introduction by
Larry Hama , and new Afterword by
Chuck Dixon
( May 2015 )
Graphic drama of the War Between the States by writer of and and the illustrator of
.
( June 2015 )
Mind-bending masterpiece by Eisner Award–winning writer known for his work on , , and — includes new Introduction by the writer, new Afterword by
Art Young , and bonus "How It Was Made" material
( July 2015 )
Hard-hitting tale of vengeance by the writer of — first time collected in a single volume. Includes new Foreword by
Joe Illidge , new Afterword by
David Colley , and new cover by Scott Hanna
( August 2015 )
Cult classic by the writer of & penciler of
with new Foreword and pin-up by Brandon Graham and new Introduction by the creators — includes entire six-issue run
( September 2015 )
Features never-before-seen ending by Murphy and Zulli, new Foreword by
Dave Sim , new Afterword by Stephen R. Bissette , and new Introduction by the authors: "Intelligent and urgent mythology." —
Neil Gaiman
"We plan on releasing at least 12 graphic novels each year," states Drew Ford , the Acquisitions Editor in charge of the new line. "I have more than 20 years of experience in the comic book community and my contacts have helped me uncover forgotten gems that deserve a second life. We've already started planning the second wave of titles, and I'm thrilled that we'll be publishing works by Harlan Ellison , Carl Potts , Jerome Charyn , Jeff Nicholson , and other talents in the very near future."
Dover graphic novels will be available at www.doverpublications.com, Amazon, and other retailers as well as local comic book shops.
For a review copy of Sam Glanzman's , please contact Ken Katzman at kkatzman@doverpublications.com.
"It is quite possible we are about to become Dover Publications' biggest fans." —
"Dover Publications continues to impress." —
"An ambitious line of graphic novel reprints." —