Gargoyles (SLG comic)
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- This article is about the comic by Slave Labor Graphics. For the 1995 series by Marvel Comics, see Gargoyles (TV series)#Marvel.
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 Cover art of Gargoyles #1 by Greg Guler |
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| Publisher | Slave Labor Graphics |
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| Schedule | Bi-monthly |
| Format | Ongoing |
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| Writer(s) | Greg Weisman |
| Penciller(s) | David Hedgecock, Greg Guler (cover) |
| Colorist(s) | Dustin Evans, Stephanie Lostimolo (cover) |
| Creator(s) | Greg Weisman |
Gargoyles is a bimonthly comic book produced by Slave Labor Graphics and Creature Comics and written by series creator Greg Weisman starting in 2006. It continues the storyline of the animated television series Gargoyles from the syndicated episodes. In doing so, this series largely supplants the events of the ABC Television Network sequel series, The Goliath Chronicles, which both Weisman and most fans regard as of unacceptably poor quality.
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[edit] Storyline
The continuation of the animated Disney series, which picks up after the climactic 3-part series finale, "Hunter's Moon", at the end of the second season. The first two issues of the comic translate the only third season (The Goliath Chronicles) episode Weisman considers to be canon, "The Journey" (which he wrote), with issue #3 beginning the new storyline. Weisman has confirmed that the comic starts in 1996, just after the conclusion of the final episode of the series' second season. Issue #10 will be the first issue set in 1997.
[edit] Production notes
In June 2005, it was announced that a series of Disney-licensed, bi-monthly Gargoyles comic books would be created by Slave Labor Graphics in association with CreatureComics.com. Gargoyles #1 was released on June 21, 2006 and promptly sold out, ensuring a second printing. After an extended delay, Gargoyles #2 was released on December 13, 2006. Following another delay Gargoyles #3 was released on March 28, 2007. Issue #3 contains the first all-new canon stories in ten years. Subsequent issues were released without delay with the exception of Gargoyles #6, which appeared October 10, 2007. This issue also contains an error. The artwork on page 12 and 16 were switched, even though the text is correct. Slave Labor has acknowledged this error and the corrected issue was reprinted on November 14th. Gargoyles #7 was released December 12, 2007 [1]. Gargoyles #8 was released on March 26, 2008 [2].
Greg Guler, character designer for the original TV series, with Stephanie Lostimolo have produced the cover art for each issue thus far. Story art is primarily being produced by David Hedgecock and colored by Dustin Evans, although issues #4, 5, and 6 were drawn by guest artists. Gargoyles #6 used the unpublished script that Weisman wrote for the Marvel series.[3]
Gargoyles was recently nominated for and won the Ursa Major Award in the category of Best Comic Book. Voting began on March 15th and ended on April 20th. The winners were announced on May 17th.[4][5]
[edit] Spin-offs
Greg Weisman has confirmed that one of his planned Gargoyles spin-offs, Bad Guys, is set to debut as a black-and-white six-issue limited series. The first issue was released on November 28, 2007. The series will be written by Weisman and drawn by Karine Charlebois, with cover art by Greg Guler and Stephanie Lostimolo.
Should Gargoyles: Bad Guys turn out to be successful, Gargoyles: Pendragon would be next in line sometime in 2008, followed by Gargoyles: Timedancer. Each of these would also appear as a six-issue black-and-white limited series.
[edit] Issues and Plot Summary
[edit] Gargoyles
| Cover | Title | Issue # | Release Date | ||
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"Nightwatch" | 1 | June 21, 2006 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Will Terrell |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| As the public learns of the existence of gargoyles in NYC, the Manhattan Clan goes into hiding atop the Eyrie Building while an anti-gargoyle group known as the Quarrymen are formed by John Castaway. Meanwhile the police set up a task force led by Matt Bluestone to deal with the issue. When Goliath later visits Elisa to discuss their troubles, the two find themselves on the run from a squad of Quarrymen. | |||||
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"The Journey" | 2 | December 13, 2006 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Will Terrell |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| Elisa and a wounded Goliath are pursued through Manhattan by the murderous Quarrymen, while a debate about gargoyles between ADA Margot Yale and "Lennox MacDuff" continues on the local news. | |||||
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"Invitation Only" | 3 | March 28, 2007 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Dustin Evans |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| Xanatos arranges a Halloween costume party on top of the Eyrie Building, and the gargoyles plan to attend, pretending to be wearing gargoyle "costumes." However, Elisa and Goliath's relationship has taken a sudden turn. And the shadowy Illuminati are making plans of their own concerning the gargoyles. | |||||
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"Masque" | 4 | May 16, 2007 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Nir Paniry Color Artist: Dustin Evans |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| The gargoyles mingle with humans in the Eyrie building under cover of a costume party. Thailog returns from his supposed death to claim his "property", and Xanatos is absent from his own party, visiting the White House. | |||||
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"Bash" | 5 | July 18, 2007 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| The confrontation between Thailog, Goliath, and the clones turns violent, and Delilah must choose a side. Meanwhile, Xanatos meets with a mysterious man in Washington D.C. | |||||
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"Reunion" | 6 | October 10, 2007 Reprint: November 14, 2007 |
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| Pencil Artist: Gordon Purcell Color Artist: Dustin Evans |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| Thailog is told of a lost tale from The Avalon World Tour by his new executive assistant. The tale involves Goliath and company meeting up with Coldstone in the Himalayas. The issue ends with Xanatos meeting up with a familiar face. | |||||
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"The Rock" | 7 | December 12, 2007 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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| Macbeth is aided by Lexington and Hudson to safeguard The Stone of Destiny while it's being taken from London to Scotland. Meanwhile Xanatos prepares for his mission from The Illuminati and recruits Coldsteel and Coyote (Now 5.0). | |||||
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"Rock & Roll" | 8 | March 26, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
Cover Artist: David Hedgecock Cover Color Artist: Jorge Molina |
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| After Macbeth and the Gargoyles make their acquaintance with the London Clan, they unite to protect the stone from Coldsteel. A larger image of the cover can be viewed here. | |||||
| "Rock of Ages" | 9 | June, 2008 | |||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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"The Gate" | 10 | August, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Greg Guler Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: David Hedgecock Cover Color Artist: |
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| It is assumed that this issue will feature Brooklyn's departure on his adventures with the Phoenix Gate, which, like Bad Guys, may eventually be created into its own spin off series, called Timedancer. Greg Guler will be guest pencilling this issue[6] | |||||
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"Tyrant" | 11 | October, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: |
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| "Phoenix" | 12 | December, 2008 | |||
| Pencil Artist: David Hedgecock Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: |
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[edit] Gargoyles: Bad Guys
| Cover | Title | Issue # | Release Date | ||
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"Strangers" | 1 | November 28, 2007 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: Karine Charlebois |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| The Redemption Squad (Dingo, Matrix, Fang, Yama and Robyn Canmore/Hunter) is on its way to a mission when it comes under attack. The tale of how Dingo came to join the group after his first encounter with The Hunter is recounted. | |||||
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"The Lost" | 2 | April 30, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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| The Redemption Squad continue their mission. The rest of the issue details Yama's recruitment and ends with a familiar face visiting Fang in The Labyrinth. | |||||
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"Estranged" | 3 | May 21, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Christopher Jones Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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| A 7-page preview of guest penciller Christopher Jones' work can be found here. The cover image can be found here. | |||||
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"Louse" | 4 | July, 2008 | ||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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| "Strangled" | 5 | September, 2008 | |||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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| "Losers" | 6 | November, 2008 | |||
| Pencil Artist: Karine Charlebois Color Artist: |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard |
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[edit] Collections
| Cover | Title | Volume # | Release Date | ||
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"Clan-Building, Volume One" | 1 of 2 | January 23, 2008 | ||
| Pages: 168 Price: $19.95 |
Cover Artist: Greg Guler Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo |
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| Collects issues #1-6 of the Clan-Building Arc. Introduction by Wendy Pini. | |||||
| "Clan-Building, Volume Two" | 2 of 2 | Unknown Late 2008/Early 2009 | |||
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Cover Artist: Cover Color Artist: |
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| If released, will collect issues #7-12, completing the Clan-Building Arc. | |||||
[edit] Awards
| Award Name | Year | Status | |||
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| Ursa Minor Award - Best Comic Book | 2007 | Won[7] | |||
[edit] References
- ^ PREVIEWS: The Comic Shop's Catalog! - New Releases
- ^ http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/newreleases.txt
- ^ Product description for Gargoyles #6
- ^ Search : Ask Greg : Gargoyles : Station Eight
- ^ The Ursa Major Awards - Voting for the Awards
- ^ Search : Ask Greg : Gargoyles : Station Eight
- ^ The Ursa Major Awards - 2007 winners
[edit] External links
- Gargoyles Comic - Gargoyles Comic News Source and mailing list for new releases.
- Ask Greg
- Slave Labor Graphics
- Save the Gargoyles Comic!...And Other Gargoyles News - A frequently updated Gargoyles' Blog, bringing you the latest in all Gargoyles news.
- Gargoyles Comic Interview with Weisman - March, 2006
- Wondercon 2007 Panel Greg Weisman - March 4, 2007
- GREG WEISMAN TALKS "THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN" & "GARGOYLES" - March 8, 2007
- Greg Weisman's interview on BAD GUYS & GARGOYLES comic books - October 2, 2007
- Charlebois' BAD GUYS & GARGOYLES - October 18, 2007
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