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NEWS With one of the best covers in the series and a new profile section, Wanderlust #2 looks even better than #1 . Hold on tight as the intergalactic conflict takes a fierce turn. For info, click here . 12/28/00 Wanderlust #3: Stores are taking orders now. Check out the explosive cover art and description for Wanderlust #3 and reserve your orders. 11/18/00 Wanderlust #2 coming soon. With the first issue in stores, the second issue is now available for order . Check out the Wanderlust #2 cover art and description in the Gallery. 10/10/00 New sci-fi epic is "go for launch" Wanderlust is a new ongoing series filled with wild space battles and daring espionage. But as important as those ingredients are to the comic, another vital quality is the approach. Series creator Bryant Shiu describes Wanderlust as possessing "the intensity of thrilling sci-fi anime combined with a distinct edginess and focus on characterization." While providing pulse-pounding dogfights between squadrons of weapon-laden mecha and the intrigue of deadly, elusive spies, he'll be exploring the backdrop for the story as well as the different motivations of the characters. "The scope of the Interplanetary League is promptly established and past League conflicts will be addressed from time to time, though the unidentified threat is always at the fore," Shiu said. "Soon after the first issue, we'll gain more insight into the characters, starting with one of the most experienced League pilots, and find out why he is as good as he is. Which begs the question, as you see the fighting escalate, 'Is anybody good enough to help successfully safeguard the colonial worlds from this new danger?' They may be driven, talented men and women, but they're called upon to do an impossible task." Handling the artwork are penciller/colorist Brett Weldele and inker Michael Halbleib . "Mike's been around for years and is one of the best kept secrets in the business." Shiu said. "As for Brett, he's drawn outstanding stuff, handling the furious mecha battles, character work, and even good-old, white-knuckled brawling with terrific skill." With the right art team, Shiu plans to push the story as fervently as possible. "The status quo for the characters and their situations will be rocked quite a few times in the course of the series, and then it'll be rocked some more. A fevered pitch is what I'm ultimately aiming for and that's what readers should expect from Wanderlust ." Published by Chiseled Comics , the full-color first issue of Wanderlust hits the stands in November. 10/10/00 Now appearing... Wanderlust is carried by Diamond Comic Distributors , Cold Cut Distribution , and FM International, Inc. . Issue One was spotlighted in the Diamond Previews catalogue, September 2000 edition, as well as Westfield Comics ' October 2000 order form. Other Wanderlust appearances include recent newsletters by retailer-chains New England Comics and Mile High Comics . 10/10/00 Bios Bryant Shiu is the writer/creator of Wanderlust . Raised on Marvel comics and badly dubbed anime during the eighties, his course was clear. Too bad he followed up that decade only with reading more comics and watching more anime in the nineties. Wanderlust is his first ongoing series. Brett Weldele pencils, colors, and designs the Wanderlust series. He's the letterer for Issue One as well, but with the next issue, Bryant decided to handle most of the lettering chores for fear of Brett reaching through his computer and throttling him on the other end. Brett's credits include a ten-page story and painted cover for Confessions of a Cereal Eater , published by NBM , and storyboards for the upcoming film Demonium . Michael Halbleib is an accomplished inker who has worked on a number of titles for Marvel and other publishers. The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe , a masterpiece of mayhem he inked, was recently reprinted. He is the writer/artist of Vortech the Wonder Mule , a title he created and published under his company, Black Peke . Some of his most recent work can be found in the pages of Anne Rice comics . HOME -- NEWS -- CONTACT -- GALLERY -- ORDER -- LINKS Unauthorized use of any portion of material on this website is prohibited. Website developed & maintained by TML Web Design. |