Have you always wondered about Richard Castle’s original creation, Derrick Storm? Here’s your chance! And for those of you who have never watched Castle, this should still be an entertaining read. You can get a sneak peek of this Graphic Novel in the season finale of Castle, airing May 16 at 10:00 PM on ABC. One point of criticism though, Marvel says this is part of their ongoing initiative to bring new readers to comics. I humbly suggest that a $20 hardbound graphic novel is not really the way to accomplish that. Try a more moderately priced book in an actual comic book format. That’s just my opinion.
When viewers first met Richard Castle, he had reached celebrity author status with the success of his Derrick Storm mystery novels. In an unprecedented collaborative effort between Marvel, ABC Studios and the producers of Castle, the adventures of Derrick Storm will be chronicled in an all new graphic novel from some of the most accomplished creators in the industry. “I am honored and humbled to see Derrick Storm join the ranks of some of the greatest heroes of all-time,” said Richard Castle. “Being a part of the Marvel family is a childhood fantasy come true for me.”
Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm brings together a star studded cast of the best creators in the industry, including co-writers Brian Michael Bendis and Kelly Sue DeConnick; interior artist Lan Medina; and cover artist Carlo Pagulayan.
“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with marvel to bring Richard Castle’s early literary works to life,” said Andrew W. Marlowe, Castle creator/executive producer. “It’s a great way to expand the Castle universe for all our fans.”
The release of Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm marks the first adaptation, in any medium, of the Derrick Storm novels by New York Times best-selling author Richard Castle.
“It’s exciting to bring the Derrick Storm novels to life for the first time ever” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Entertainment Editor in Chief. “Whether you’re new to the world of Castle or a long time fan, there’s something for everyone in Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm – and it’s the kind of book that reaffirms Marvel’s commitment to creating new fans of comic books.”
CASTLE: RICHARD CASTLE’S DEADLY STORM
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Art by LAN MEDINA
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Rated T+…$19.99
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5327-6