- As many of you know, Kevin’s first non-Askew-tied comic, Daredevil #1, will be arriving on shelves September 9th. Kevin took the writing chores while those graphic aces Joe & Jimmy took care of the rest. Here’s a press release concering what we can expect from issue 1 and beyond. It’s basically a piece on ALL the Marvel Knights books, which we edited down for just the pertinent stuff:
Marvel Knights Premieres This Month with the Long-Awaited Daredevil #1
Written by Noted Writer/Director Kevin Smith and Illustrated By Acclaimed Artists Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Marvel Knights makes a gallant entrance into the Marvel Universe on September 9 with DAREDEVIL #1. BLACK PANTHER #1, PUNISHER #1, and INHUMANS #1 will follow weekly throughout the month.
“The Marvel Knights series is the most talked about event in the comic book industry,” stated Joseph Calamari, President and COO, Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. “Joe (Quesada) and Jimmy (Palmiotti) are not just amazing artists — they are also visionaries. I am thrilled that we were able to incorporate their many talents into a Marvel product.”
To further add to the excitement, Marvel Interactive, a division of Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc., has constructed a brilliantly designed Marvel Knights web site available at http://www.marvel.com/mknights. Fans can learn about the characters through in-depth biographies, become acquainted with the creative teams, and preview art from all titles. Online events include:
— A DAREDEVIL #0 CyberComic written by Kevin Smith and penciled by Joe Quesada and inked by Jimmy Palmiotti. This CyberComic is available EXCLUSIVELY online and is a prelude to DAREDEVIL #1.
— A “Take the Knights Home” retail area where fans can order each of the premiere issues and their variant covers directly from the site.
— Fans can enter online sweepstakes! The grand prize for one lucky winner is a Marvel Authentix: DAREDEVIL #1 Original Sketch Cover by artists Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Only 300 of these highly coveted pieces will be available! Ten runner-ups will claim complete sets of all Marvel Knights #1 issues.
“The Marvel Knights project has proved to be an amazing opportunity for Jimmy (Palmiotti) and myself,” said Joe Quesada. “It has enabled us to reach out with some of Marvel’s greatest icons and tell what we hope will be some of the most unique and entertaining stories in the industry.”
Jimmy Palmiotti added, “Each week the Marvel Knights line will deliver whatever it is you’re looking for in top-quality entertainment. No lie! Great stories, excellent art and total attitude!”
DAREDEVIL #1 (September 9)
Comic fan and Hollywood director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) brings his unique vision to the Marvel Universe as writer of DAREDEVIL #1. With monster artists Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti bringing Kevin’s words to life, Daredevil is destined to generate unprecedented fanfare! DAREDEVIL #1 begins a new chapter in this legend’s rich history. As Daredevil (Matt Murdock) sets out to solve a rash of murders in New York City, he finds himself caring for a child who’s been placed in his hands. The scenario takes a bizarre turn when the child’s former guardian tells Daredevil she is drawn to him by angels!
Sounds cool! Be sure to buy these books up, folks, they’re gonna be QUALITY. By the way, the latest issue of Previews has a small picture of the cover for Daredevil #3. Daredevil appears draped over a cross. We’re working on locating a scan for ya.
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