Several weeks ago, Newsrama posted information about 2005's "Ultimate Iron Man" series from Marvel Comics. It was said to bear some kind of connection to Ender's Game, which led to speclutation concerning whether the resemblence would be plotwise, or if OSC himself was writing the title.
Well, the answer has arrived.
quote:"Finally paying off on a hint dropped by Publisher Dan Buckley at WizardWorld Dallas, it was inadvertently announced by Time.com that novelist Orson Scott Card will be the writer on next year’s Ultimate Iron Man six issue miniseries, joining artist Andy Kubert. The first issue will reportedly have a foil cover by Bryan Hitch, whose artwork is seen here.
The tagline Marvel gave to Time.com reads: "If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again."
The move by Marvel makes Card the lastest in a series of novelists who have moved to comics for a project or an extended stay, a list which includes Greg Rucka, Brad Meltzer, Kevin Anderson, Michael Moorcock, Mat Johnson, Gary Phillips, Richard Morgan, and others."
This is so freaking cool!!! I've been a fan of OSC since I was about 12 years old, and a fan of comic books for just as long. To have two of my favorite things combined is a wonderful suprise.
Posted by DF2506 (Member # 6847) on :
Wow!!! Ben Browder on Stargate AND Orson Scott Card writing Ultimate Iron Man!!!! What a day!! This is so frelling great!!!
I can't wait to read OSC's take on Iron Man next year! I'm sure it'll be great and Andy Kubert is doing the art!!! Wow! Thats going to be a GREAT team!!!
DF2506 " Can't wait! Ben Browder on Stargate AND OSC writing Ultimate Iron Man. Wow!! "