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Speaker for the Dead

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Speaker for the Dead is one of my all-time favorite books, so to have the chance to work on the comic adaptation for Marvel is like a dream. Speaker is one of those books that you read and think, “Dang! How did he ever think up THAT idea?” An amazing and expected sequel to Ender’s Game. It won the Huge and Nebula Award the year it was was released, making Scott Card the first person to ever win both the Hugo and Nebula twice in a row (He won both awards the previous year for ENDER’S GAME.).

In any event, I’m working with Jordan D. White, a genius and saint of an editor at Marvel. Incredibly smart and talented guy. The art is being drawn by Pop Mahn, who I was privileged to work with on ENDER IN EXILE. Amazing artist. Oozing with talent. The creative director on this has been Orson Scott Card himself, and it’s always a joy to work with him. He is after all my favorite author. It’s a five-issue series. Check it.

Marvel’s Awesome Trailer for Formic Wars

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Marvel just put together a trailer for the upcoming Formic War series I’ve been writing with Orson Scott Card. I think the trailer looks pretty amazing. The art in this series has been top notch. First issue releases mid February.

Dragon Age #6 (now available)

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The conclusion to the limited series. I know, it brings a tear to my eye, too. But seriously, this has been a thrill to work on. So many talented people have had their hands on this, including Rob Simpson, our editor at EA Comics, quite possibly the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. This one’s for you, Rob.

Thanks to all who’ve been following the series. It’s been a joy. Now hurry to a comic book store. This one’s got zing!

See the review by clicking here.

Ender in Exile #5

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Click here for the preview.

The final issue in the adaptation of Ender in Exile drops October 13, 2010. I’ve loved working on this series. But fear not, more Ender is coming!

THE STORY:
The exciting conclusion to Orson Scott Card’s bestselling novel and direct sequel to Ender’s Game! Ender has found a cocoon of a young Formic hive queen who carries within her ten thousand Formic eggs. With it, Ender can restore the alien species he destroyed in the war. But should he? Or would he be opening Pandora’s box, unleashing Earth’s deadliest enemies to finish what they started? It all comes to a head here as Ender accepts or rejects his destiny as the Speaker for the Dead. Parental Advisory

COVER BY: SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
WRITER: Aaron Johnston
PENCILS: POP MAHN
INKS: POP MAHN
COLORED BY: JIM CHARALAMPIDIS
LETTERED BY: NEUROTIC CARTOONIST, INC

Ender in Exile #3 from Marvel (Now Available)

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COVER BY: Sebastian Fiumara
WRITER: Orson Scott Card
Aaron Johnston
PENCILS: Pop Mhan
THE STORY:
Time is running out for Ender. The colony ship is about to reach its destination, and Ender’s newest enemy, the captain of the ship, is ready to make his move. Can Ender outwit him before the captain seizes all control? Or will Ender be sidetracked by the beautiful young colonist eager for his attention? It all comes to a head here as the adaptation of the best-selling novel from Orson Scott Card continues. Parental Advisory …$3.99

PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: August 4, 2010


Dragon Age #4 cover released

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Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado have done it again. This may be my favorite cover for DA yet. Love the angle. Love the coloring. And I especially like how Humberto has this big menacing templar (Sadatt) wielding this massive sword among these casually falling leaves. Awesome.