The Ongoing Wheel of Time Comic Book Series from Dynamite Entertainment

[JonCrites]

I thought I might move this conversation out of the Red Eagle Entertainment ghetto. The Dabel Bros. are no longer publishing the ongoing Wheel of Time comic book series beginning with the Eye of the World (no idea about the last issue of New Spring  :(). I have linked the solicitation for their relaunch of the Eye of the World with a #0 and #1 double issue as well as an interview Newsarama did with series writer Chuck Dixon. Dynamite is a great publisher and will get this series out on a much more regular schedule than what we have experienced before.

 

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/Dynamite-April-2010-Solicitations-100120.html - Scroll about halfway down for the solicit...

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/Wheel-of-Time-Dixon-100125.html - Interview with Chuck Dixon

 

I have said it over in the Red Eagle - New Spring topic thread but with comic books today it is easiest to preorder your books (hence the April solictitations) from a site like Discount Comic Book Service; www.dcbservice.com. I order all my books from them and when something is cancelled (like New Spring or the Eye of the World) then DCBS issues a refund - I don't have to go after the publisher as many other people have.

 

 

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[DarTiaElMoscato]

Just an FYI

 

The link below goes to a post that Jason put up on Dragonmount's news section on January 6th. Dabel Brothers are keeping the WOT comics, Dynamite is not doing them.

 

http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=1129

 

 

[JonCrites]

I have talked to Jason and I actually think that information is incorrect. The Dabels may be finishing New Spring (maybe) but according to Chuck Dixon (the adaptive writer for both series) at least the Eye of the World series will be published by Dynamite. And thank goodness and good riddance for that.

[DarTiaElMoscato]

I received an email from Dabel Brothers stating that my WOT subscription is still intact and will resume this May. They apologize for any inconvenience and ask that I enjoy pages from the next issue of WOT, then go on to say that I will continue to get updates and special bonus materials until the next installment is released.

 

Why would Dabel send that out if they were not doing the books, I mean would they not say in the email that Dynamite would be fulfilling my subscription if that's the case? I really am not trying to be devils advocate here I am just confused because the facts seem to show that Dabel has held on to WOT.

[JonCrites]

Honestly, I am not sure what is going on with the Dabels and what they are producing - maybe the final issue of New Spring? All I know is I am putting my preorder in for April 2010 comic books (I buy stuff from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and various independents in advance; much cheaper that way) and I just paid $1.99 to preorder this book from Dynamite Entertainment; to be in stores on 4/28/2010: http://www.dcbservice.com/category.aspx?id=6.

 

ROBERT JORDAN WHEEL OF TIME #1 *Special Discount*

 

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Strangers have come to the village of Emond's Field, located in Two Rivers, during the Bel Tine holiday. With theses strangers come stories of the outside world: tales of war and of a man who claims to be the Dragon Reborn, the one prophesized to save the world, and also to destroy it in his madness. For it is known that no man can channel the One Power without going horribly insane. Featuring issues 0 and 1 of the series, from writer Robert Jordan - joined by the legendary Chuck Dixon - along with artist Chase Conley! 64 BIG pages with bonus materials!

 

Product Code: FEB100834

I read the first 10 or 12 issues of the Battlestar Galactica series Dynamite published a few years ago and really enjoyed the quality of the books and the artwork in particular. I am sure they will bring the same amount of professionalism to the Wheel of Time universe.

 

 

[JonCrites]

Ok, the solicitations for May 2010 comics are up and that includes the solicitation for Dynamite's The Wheel of Time #2:

 

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/Dynamite-May-2010-Solicitations-100224.html

 

ROBERT JORDAN’S THE WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD VOL. 1 #2

Written by ROBERT JORDAN & CHUCK DIXON

Art and cover by CHASE CONLEY

1-in-10 chase cover by SEAMAS

32 pages $3.99

 

Strangers, a Gleeman, a peddler from afar and even fireworks might possibly make this the best Bel Tine ever in Two Rivers. Well, if it wasn't for the bestial Trollocs and fearsome Myrddraal waiting to attack Two Rivers in search of the Dragon Reborn... Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai, and her Warder, al'Lan Mandragoran, are all that stand in the way of the Darkness that has descended on Two Rivers. And Rand al'Thor and his two friends, Matrim Cauthon and Perrin Aybara, must leave the only home they have ever known if they want to spare their loved ones from any further danger.

 

Notice how they have changed the title the The Eye of the World Vol. 1 #2. I wonder if the volumes will correspond to the novels or if the will break up the novels into multiple volumes themselves?

 

Here is the cover; Lan fighting Trollocs on Bel Tine:

[Justin Iseminger]

I really hope this series succeeds. I will be buying it.

[JonCrites]

I really hope it sells well too. At least well enough that it can get enough issues to warrant a trade paperback or two. I think this series will fair really well in collected form at bookstores.

 

I also hope this site covers each issue as it comes out; we get features on the eBook covers (which are really cool) and I would hope we could get something similar when each issue comes out from Dynamite.

[JonCrites]

Dynamite Entertainment's June Solicitiations are out and not only do they include The Eye of the World #3 but New Spring #8 as well! Finally, after several years and four publishers, New Spring is coming to a close.

http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130147011

 

ROBERT JORDAN'S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD VOLUME ONE #3

 

Price: $3.99

 

Shipping: Available Soon!

SKU: C725130147011

Rating: TEEN+

Cover: Chase Conley, Seamas (1-in-10)

Writer: Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon

Penciller/Inker: Chase Conley

Publication Date: JUNE, 2010

Format: Comic Book

 

PAGE COUNT: 32 pages

UPC: 725130147011

"Winternight" - The mysterious dark rider is momentarily forgotten as the Al'Thor farm is beset by trollocs smelling blood. It is up to Rand to wield his father's sword in defense of the family. The fresh violence stirs memories of wars past in old Tam and he dreams of the desperate fight at the Dragonwall. The action heats up in this epic graphic re-telling of Robert Jordan's classic fantasy!

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http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130147028

ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #8

 

Price: $3.99

 

Shipping: Available Soon!

SKU: C725130147028

Rating: TEEN+

Cover: Joe Cooper

Writer: Robert Jordan w/Chuck Dixon

Penciller/Inker: Joe Cooper

Colorist:

Genre:

Awards:

Publication Date: JUNE, 2010

Format: Comic Book

 

PAGE COUNT: 32 pages

UPC: 725130147028

The long awaited conclusion is here! The Historic binding of Al'Lan Mandragoran as Warder to Moiraine of the Aes Sedai is upon us and the search ensues for the Dragon Reborn, so that he may be saved to fulfill his destiny and oppose the Dark One in an ultimate Last Battle. However, followers of the Dark One also know the prophecy and a desperate race ensues with the fate of all mankind hanging in the balance. The Adventure has just begun!

 

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[Kadere]

New Spring #8 should be released tomorrow according to Comic Book Resources, and the graphic novel will be released May 25th according to Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

[JonCrites]

Here is the solicit for the next issue of the Eye of World:

 

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http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130148780

Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World Volume One #4

Shipping: July, 2010

SKU: C725130148780

Rating: TEEN+

Cover: Jeremy Saliba & Seamas Gallagher (1-in-10)

Writer: Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon

Penciller/Inker: Chase Conley

Colorist: Nicolas Chapuis

Genre: FANTASY

Publication Date: JULY, 2010

Format: Comic Book

UPC: 725130148780

PAGE COUNT: 32 pages

After surviving a vicious Trolloc attack, Rand is forced to carry his wounded father Tam to Edmond's Field for care. On arriving he finds the Trollocs had marched a path of destruction there the previous night as well, with burned buildings and wounded villagers all about. Rand must befriend the mysterious visitors Moiraine and Lan, and enlist their help, for Tam's life hangs in the balance! The graphic re-telling of Robert Jordan's master fantasy work continues...

 

[JonCrites]

A little late this month (I was out of town) but here is the solicitation for the next issue of the Eye of the World:

http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130151179

 

 

ROBERT JORDAN'S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD VOLUME ONE #5

Price: $3.99

Shipping: August, 2010

 

SKU: C725130151179

Rating: TEEN+

Cover: Jeremy Saliba

Writer: Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon

Penciller/Inker: Chase Conley

Colorist: Nicolas Chapuis

Genre: FANTASY

Awards:

Publication Date: AUG 2010

Format: Comic Book

PAGE COUNT: 32 pages

 

The next chapter in the ROBERT JORDAN'S thrilling WHEEL OF TIME! Thanks to Moiraine, Rand Al'Thor has found out why his quiet life has erupted into chaos and what the myrddraal seeks -- and those answers will change his life forever. Plagued with visions of a great evil, and forced to leave the only home he's ever known, THE EYE OF THE WORLD continues here!