ORIGINAL ENDER'S GAME STORY TO APPEAR IN RED PROPHET COLLECTION FROM MARVEL/DBPRO

[MattBrady]

<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/DBPro/RedProphet/ENDERS-GOLDBUG.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.newsarama.com/DBPro/RedProphet/ENDERS-GOLDBUG_t.jpg" border="0" align="right"></a><i>Press Release</i>
<blockquote>In January, 2006, the Dabel Brothers stunned the comic book world with their faithful and lavishly illustrated adaptation of New York Times Bestselling author Orson Scott Card’s epic novel, The Tales of Alvin Maker: Red Prophet. Later that spring, they released the initial issue of Wyrms, yet another adaptation of another popular novel by Orson Scott Card.

They were just getting warmed up.

The Dabel Brothers and Marvel Comics recently announced at the New York Comic Con that beginning in the Spring of 2007, they will be bringing the universe of Ender Wiggin, the central character of Card’s beloved, multi-Hugo and Nebula winning novels Ender’s Game and Speaker for the Dead, into the visual medium with an original story written by Orson Scott Card specifically for comics.

“We’re all huge fans of the Enderverse, and we can’t wait to see what our readers think of this project,” said Ernst Dabel, President and CEO of Dabel Brothers Productions. “Ask any fan of Orson Scott Card what novel made him become one of their favorite writers, and most will tell you, without hesitation, that Ender’s Game is not only their favorite book that he has written, but one of their favorite books of all time!”

“We’ve enjoyed adapting Orson Scott Card’s other novels, and we’re tremendously thrilled to be working with him so closely on this project. Bringing the Enderverse to life will be the next step in a fantastic partnership, and we know that fans and critics are going to love what we produce.”

The original Enderverse story will be titled Gold Bug and will take place sometime near the end of Ender’s Game, as Andrew “Ender” Wiggin arrives on a new colony world as its first governor. It will be written by Orson Scott Card and published as part of the hardcover collection of the first volume of the comic book adaptation of his own The Tales of Alvin Maker: Red Prophet, published by Marvel Comics and produced by Dabel Brothers Productions. The new Enderverse story will feature art by Jin Han, a professional conceptual artist and sculptor hand-picked by Mr. Card himself. It will be scripted by Jake Black (who also adapted Orson Scott Card’s Wyrms for Dabel Brothers Productions). Additional Enderverse projects are planned for the future, and will be announced by Dabel Brothers Productions later in the year.

Card wrote the 11,000-word short story, which will not be published anywhere until after the comic book adaptation appears, giving Dabel Brothers Productions the first appearance of this story anywhere, in any form.

“I’m thrilled to continue to work with the Dabel Brothers to expand the Enderverse with this new story,” remarked Orson Scott Card. “Jin Han is my artist of choice for all Ender's Game material, and Jake Black is a writer I rely on to do excellent work; it doesn't hurt that I also regard them both as friends. My work has never been in better hands."

For more information about Dabel Brothers Productions, LLC, its partners and its projects, please visit http://www.dabelbrothers.com and http://www.marvel.com .</blockquote>

[Zeitgeist]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

[Ye Olde Iowa]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

I've only read the first three books in the series (Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, and Xenocide) and while they get progressively worse as you move along, I wouldn't say any of them are really poorly written. This is an interesting promotional move on the part of Marvel and the Dabel Brothers, but I'm not sure if it will pay off like they want it to. The Ender fan base is pretty large, but this seems like a stretch. I am interested in the possibility of bringing Ender's Game to comics though, as I think it would be interesting to see it played out visually though, like the possible movie I've read about in various places, I just don't think that it would be able to capture the feel of the book enough to be a runaway success.

[rufusTfirefly]

Xenocide and Children of the Mind are rough reads, but Speaker of the Dead and all the Giant novels are pretty damn good. I've always wondered what Ender would look like. For some reason, in my mind he's always resembled Jason Bateman...Odd...

[SeanJJordan]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

Speaker for the Dead won the Hugo. And the Nebula.

Orson Scott Card is the only author who's ever won both back to back.

I'll admit, when I first read Speaker, I was expecting more of a story in the style of Ender's Game. But if you take it on its own, it's a fantastic read, and possibly better than the first novel if you explore its themes. In fact, I think I remember reading somewhere that Speaker was the original story, and Ender's Game was written to flesh out the character of Andrew Wiggin.

But hey... the good news is that "Gold Bug" takes place towards the end of Ender's Game, so those who love that novel will probably love this as well!

[1genxer]

Speaker for the Dead and Xenocide are rough reads at first. But after they get going they are possible the deepest books I have ever read, Science-Fiction or not. I think the problem with the Enderverse books after enders game, is that they are written to an older, more mature audience. Enders Game is really a teen and up book, but the other ones are definitely more mature and deep. They touch on human nature, that only adults and those who have experienced life can fully appreciate.

I personally am very excited about this venture. However, I do not think it will bring in the Ender fans like Marvel hopes it will. If anything it will be read by those who already read Dabel books. It is a great thing when comics really integrate with other forms of media. Comics are media, and over time I honestly don't think we will dsitinguish them as a separate form of media. :)

[JMarsh642]

I love Ender's Game, but I find Speaker for the Dead a much more moving, emotional book. It's my favorite that he's written. then Ender's Game. Then Xenocide and Children of the Mind a notch or two lower. None are bad in the least. Each are excellent. But the first two are masterpieces of science fiction.

and the Shadow series is entirely brilliant

[Funkytable]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

Wow, do I ever disagree. Not only do I think Speaker of the Dead far surpassed Ender's Game, but Speaker for the Dead is my favorite book I've ever read.

And yes I've read a lot of books.

But, to each his own. I do know a lot of fans agree with you.

[Saintv1]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly
You have no idea what you're talking about.

[DF2506]

I love Speaker For the Dead. Its such a great novel, imo. I like it even more then Ender's Game (which, when I first read it, I thought was OK. It was the bugger stuff at the end that got me to read Speaker). And Xenocide is a really good novel too!

Now Children of Mind. Hmm. I was a bit disappointed there. It was ok, but I'd say now its my least favorite of the books. I think mostly because of what happened to Ender...

Anyway, about Red Prophet, I completly missed out on this comic adaptation! I heard it was happening, but I never did get it! So I hope to get the hardcover or the trade (hopefully the trade will have the Gold Bug story too). And I'm so there if they do some Ender's Game related comics!! But ya, I'd like to get Red Prophet. I do like the Alvin Maker series a lot too!

DF2506
" Hopes that Card gets around to doing the last Alvin Maker book one of these days and the new Ender books too! "

[FatFreeMilk]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

Wow. I'm kind of floored by this guy's comment. I thought Speaker For The Dead and Xenocide were some of the bravest follow-ups to a novel (Enders Game) that rocked my world. To be inventive, creative and driven enough as a writer, to continue a story that should only exist as a mind-blowing progression, completely, if not remotely attached to the core material? What WE get - is the REAL LIFE of Ender Wiggin and the ramifications of his early and sometimes inexperienced choices told in the following novels. We got JANE, dude. We got life choices, love, regrets, new experiences and aging. We got to explore BEAN and his impact on your CLASSIC OF SCIENCE FICTION.

Send me your address and I'll ship you the sequels for free.

btw - Kushcash.com = The Ansible

[EmeraldGuy32]

The only sequel worth reading was Ender's shadow. Of course, chronologically speaking, it isn't a sequel at all.

[Midas]

I dont think you can find many who will claim Speaker for the Dead and its sequels as their favorites, those books were really terrible, it is hard to imagine that the guy who wrote one of the classics in science fiction could suddenly write so poorly

I agree with everyone who disagrees with you. The original Ender quartet are some of the most moving books I have ever read and I definitely count them among my favorites. Ender's Game was never an action novel. Even it was deeply philosophical. If you like action, though, there's always the Shadow novels, which are much more "pulp" writing and less cerebral...

[JakeBlack]

I can tell you, that "Gold Bug" has a good mix of OSC's philosophical moments and some fun alien action. :-)

[Derek Ruiz]

I can tell you, that "Gold Bug" has a good mix of OSC's philosophical moments and some fun alien action. :-)


I can vouch for him. He's telling the Truth. :D

[Sharcque]

So, in order for me to get a story that I don't have, I have to buy a trade that contains all of the issues to another series that I do have, and therefore, the price will be huge for me to get this story.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Hellblazer]

Hmmm...........they're rewarding the trade buyers and disregarding the singles buyers !

[Sharcque]

This seriously has me contemplating dropping all of the DBPro titles from my sub list. :mad: I've supported them from the beginning, I have every boook they've put out, and now this! :mad:

[Hellblazer]

Why not go straight to trade instead of pissing off singles buyers ?

I'm unlikely to pick up anything from them again. :mad:

[LDabel]

So, in order for me to get a story that I don't have, I have to buy a trade that contains all of the issues to another series that I do have, and therefore, the price will be huge for me to get this story.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Hi guys, Les D here. I wanted you to know that the Ender's story showing up in the Red Prophet graphic novel has nothing to do with rewarding those buying the graphic novel, because of certain contractual reasons this was the only way the project could have been put out.

On our end we are huge OSC fans and when the opportunity came to work on Enders we jumped on it even though it meant it would only show up in the graphic novel. We are working hard on our end to make sure we can give you guys a monthly fix of Enders. Also we care about our fans and we listen so we will do our best to get an Ender's story that shows up only in the back of the monthly's to reward the monthly buyers as you would put it. Hang in there with us and you won't be disappointed. Thanks.



Les D
www.dabelbrothers.com

[MacrosX]

Hellblazer and Sharcque, you guys have to calm down a little. Stuff like this happens all the time in the comic book industry. I've been reading Dabel Brothers comics for a long time and I have enough faith in them to not let us, the fans down. If you guys don't like it, thats cool, you have every right to express your opinions. Just don't expect the real fans to listen to people who are trying to get their way and try to ruin an amazing company.

[Sharcque]

Hellblazer and Sharcque, you guys have to calm down a little. Stuff like this happens all the time in the comic book industry. I've been reading Dabel Brothers comics for a long time and I have enough faith in them to not let us, the fans down. If you guys don't like it, thats cool, you have every right to express your opinions. Just don't expect the real fans to listen to people who are trying to get their way and try to ruin an amazing company.

I would have had no problem had it gone straight ot its own TPB by itself. Packaging with another book just ups the cost of it.

And no, this doesn't happen all the time.

When's the last time Marvel said that in order to get an X-Men story, I must buy a Fantastic Four trade, because that's the only place it will be printed?

I can only think of one time something like this has happened, and that was DC changing the dialogue at the end of IC, but only in the HC. And now, the HC is what's canon now & the individuals issues are not.

and I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about right here:

Just don't expect the real fans to listen to people who are trying to get their way and try to ruin an amazing company.