Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, AIPT is happy to share a video of the crossover between the films The Princess Bride and The Writer. But that’s not all. Scroll down to see Mike Mignola’s cover for the direct market edition of this book.
Josh Gad collaborated with Rob Reiner and Jake Reiner on a new video. Josh, Jake, and Rob create The Princess Bride with a few twists to help promote their comic book series, including using golem magic and reading The Writer instead of The Princess Bride. ” reenact the opening scene.
Watch the video below.
That’s not all. AIPT can exclusively reveal that The Writer is included in a special direct market edition with a new cover drawn by Mike Mignola. You can pre-order the trade paperback today. If you want a Mignola cover, be sure to tell your comic book shop. Both are scheduled to be released on April 22, 2025.
Check out that cover below!
For more information on this news, please see the press release below.
MILWAUKEE, Ore. (Nov. 11) — Josh Gad (“Frozen”), Ben and Max Berkowitz (“Forever House”), Ariel Olivetti (“Daredevil,” “X-Men”) ), Frank Cvetkovich’s (Cyberpunk 2077) four-issue comic series The Writer, stories of heroism, magic, folklore, and the thrilling power of the written word, will be collected for the first time in Spring 2025 , will be published in two great new formats: Direct Market Edition and Paperback Edition. Both contain all four issues of The Writer and include a cover gallery and sketchbook section. The Direct Market edition is exclusive to comic shops and features a new cover drawn by the legendary Mike Mignola (Hellboy, Bowling with Corpses, and Other Weird Tales in Land Unknown).
Regarding the Direct Market Edition, Ben Berkowitz says: “Mike Mignola (my hero and inspiration, the creator whose work deeply shaped The Writer and my own journey) has drawn this incredible cover for our series. It brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it. It was beautiful, haunting, and epic, beyond anything I ever imagined my first comic could convey. Grateful” doesn’t even begin to cover that. This cover will be a treasure to me forever. ”
The Writer immerses readers in the fascinating world of Stan Siegel. Stan Siegel is a famous comic book artist whose life spirals into terrifying adventures that transcend the limits of reality. Along with his fiercely protective mother Liz and intelligent daughter Izzy, Stan faces an onslaught of Nazis, demons, and mythical creatures drawn from Jewish folklore. Their quest for answers as they navigate a world full of occult mysteries leads to a high-stakes race that uncovers hidden identities and ignites a new war on terror.
Author Direct and Paperback editions will be available in comic shops and bookstores on April 22, 2024. The direct-to-consumer version is now available for pre-order at your local comic shop. The paperback edition is currently available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, indie bookstores, and local comic shops.
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Kudos to the writer:
“One of the must-read comics of the year.” – AIPT
“A star-studded creative team brings Stan Siegel’s thrilling story to life in The Writer, blending folklore and diabolical chaos to create a high-octane adventure.” – Screen Rant
“Despite tackling heavy themes like anti-Semitism and race, The Writer strikes the perfect balance between seriousness and humor.” —Capes & Tights
“The Writer is a great opening issue that proves to be a fun and exciting adventure. It takes us on an action-packed adventure while still being rooted in history, compelling lore, and legend. Reminds me of great stories like The Nerd Initiative, Indiana Jones, National Treasure, and The Adventures of Tintin.
“This comic is dense and thrilling.” —Kveller
