In a thrilling revelation last November, comic enthusiasts were introduced to the collaborative masterpiece of renowned writer Ram V and celebrated artist Evan Cagle through the captivating series, Dawnrunner. Now, brace yourselves for the ultimate experience as we announce the upcoming release of the entire Dawnrunner series in a comprehensive hardcover volume later this year. This eagerly anticipated collection promises to immerse readers in an enthralling sci-fi adventure that follows the fearless Anita Marr as she pilots the revolutionary Dawnrunner, a secret prototype of colossal mechs known as Iron Kings, in a relentless battle against monstrous invaders called the Tetza.
FIGHT TO SURVIVE IN THE “DAWNRUNNER” HARDCOVER COLLECTION
The sci-fi epic by Ram V and Evan Cagle now in one complete volume
MILWAUKIE, Ore., — Dark Horse Comics presents the hit Dawnrunner comic series, now collected in one hardcover volume. An epic sci-fi adventure featuring brave humans piloting mighty mechs to defend earth from an invasion of giant Monsters, this graphic novel includes issues #1-5 of the original Dawnrunner comic series, written by Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Rare Flavors, Detective Comics), with interior and new exclusive-to-this-edition cover art by Evan Cagle (The Witcher), colors by Dave Stewart (B.P.R.D.), and letters by Aditya Bidikar (Blue Book).
A story of heroes, impossible armors, ghosts and two people, centuries apart, connected by their need to protect the ones they love.
A century ago, a portal opened over Central America and giant monsters known as the Tetza came through, changing everything we knew. Now people put all of their efforts into building the Iron Kings—great mechs driven by pilots that battle the Tetza for humanity’s continued survival in gladiatorial combat. War has turned to sport. Star jockey, Anita Marr, has been chosen to pilot a secret new prototype that could change the tide in humanity’s favor.
But after a difficult first battle together, Anita begins to uncover and understand the unusual connection forming between herself and the experimental new Iron King, Dawnrunner. As the Tetza threat grows, Anita, Dawnrunner, and their secrets will become mankind’s last hope. Are we doomed or will dramatic revelations push Anita and Dawnrunner to transcend into something new?
The Dawnrunner collection, hardcover, contains 168 pages and measures 6.625 x 10.1875”. The collection will be available November 27, 2024 in bookstores and November 28, 2024 in comic shops. It is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore and will retail for $29.99.
Praise for Ram V and Evan Cagle:
“The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1 does something that too few comics do. It presents an elegant, richly human story told in a steady, poetic voice with equally elegant and poetic art that speaks to a larger sense of the living experience.”—Comicbook.com
“If futuristic adventure stories are your forte, then Paradiso #1 may be your new book to check out this December. Full of action, great backstory, and a cliffhanger ending, Ram V and his team of artists crafted a wonderful book.”—Outright Geekery
About Dark Horse Comics
Founded in 1986 as an offshoot of his comics retail chain, Mike Richardson, launched Dark Horse Comics with the goal of creating a welcoming environment for comics professionals. The company strives to be an example of how integrity and innovation can broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant. Dark Horse has published modern masters such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Colleen Doran, Janet Evanovich, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Eric Powell, Stan Sakai, and Gerard Way, as well as Hall of Fame legends Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Richard Corben. The company also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, based on properties such as Star Wars, Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, The Witcher, and Halo. Dark Horse established an entertainment division in 1989, finding immediate success with company-owned projects The Mask and TimeCop. Current hits from Dark Horse Entertainment include The Umbrella Academy on Netflix and Resident Alien on SyFy. Additionally, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
In 2022, Dark Horse Media, LLC was established as the parent company of all three divisions, and became part of Embracer Group AB, strengthening the company’s transmedia capabilities.
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