The Necromancer (comic)

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The Necromancer

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Publication information
Publisher Top Cow Productions
Created by Joshua Ortega
Francis Manapul
In story information
Alter ego Abigail van Alstine
Abilities Spellcaster, Arcane knowledge, Sorcery

The Necromancer is a comic book published by the Top Cow imprint of Image Comics.

The comic is written by science fiction author turned comic writer Joshua Ortega with art on the first series by Francis Manapul.

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[edit] Overview

The story has been described by some as a 'dark version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' While not an entirely accurate description, it is undeniable that Ortega's writing has some of the same elements -- a teenage girl dealing with destiny and the supernatural -- as Joss Whedon's Buffy did.

Necromancer was originally announced back in 2001 with Top Cow president Matt Hawkins as the writer and Brian Ching on art chores.

Necromancer returned in the 2007 "Pilot Season" program from Top Cow.[1] Ortega provided the script[2] [3] and Jonboy Meyers took over on art, as Manapul was on exclusive contract to DC.[4]

[edit] Collections

The first series was collected into a trade paperback in April 2007 (ISBN 1582406480).[5]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Top Cow's Pilot Program - Talking About Pilot Season, Newsarama, June 26, 2007
  2. ^ Necromancing: Joshua Ortega on Pilot Season: Necromancer, Newsarama, October 5, 2007, 2007
  3. ^ Believe in Magic: Ortega Returns to "Necromancer", Comic Book Resources, October 24, 2007
  4. ^ Drawing The Necromancer: Talking to Jonboy Meyers, Newsarama, October 19, 2007
  5. ^ NECROMANCER COLLECTED IN TRADE THIS APRIL, Newsarama, February 1, 2007

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