Whiteout (comic book)
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Whiteout is a black and white limited series created by writer Greg Rucka and artist Steve Lieber. It was originally released in four issues during 1998, by Oni Press and then collected into a trade paperback.
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[edit] Overview
The story follows Carrie Stetko, a U.S. Marshal working at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, and her investigation of a murder that takes place there.
It was followed by a sequel, Whiteout: Melt. A third volume in the series, Whiteout: Thaw was expected to be released as four separate issues beginning in the Fall of 2007.[1]
The book once crossed over with Barry Ween, in a story illustrated by Judd Winick.
In 2000 Whiteout was nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Limited Series, and Best Graphic Album.
[edit] Collected editions
The series are collected as trade paperbacks:
- Whiteout Volume 1 (128 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0966712711; Definitive edition, July 2007, ISBN 978-1932664706)
- Whiteout Volume 2: Melt (120 pages, 2000, ISBN 978-1929998036; Definitive edition, June 2007 ISBN 978-1932664713)
[edit] Film adaptation
A film based on the comic book is being directed by Dominic Sena, with Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht in the lead roles.
[edit] References
- ^ Wieland, Jonah. "NYCC, Day 1: "Whiteout" Returns! Rucka & Lieber Talk." CBR News: The Comic Wire. 23 Feb. 2007.
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