Road Rage - Stephen King & Joe Hill

[Ari_Racing]

IDW Publishing is proud to announce ROAD RAGE, a new partnership with best-selling authors Stephen King and Joe Hill, to produce a comic-book adaptation of their co-written adventure tale, Throttle. This monthly two-part series begins in February, and will be followed by two issues adapting the story that inspired Throttle, Richard Matheson’s classic tale of suspense, Duel, beginning in April.

http://i.newsarama.com/images/Throttle_Duel_Cover_02.jpg

“Throttle is a story that really begs for a visual adaptation: it’s got bikes and badasses and lots of expensive rolling iron blowing up and getting smashed,” said Hill. “Who doesn't get off on that? I can’t wait to see IDW get behind the wheel and take the thing out for a spin.”

Throttle, the first collaboration between father-and-son King and Hill, was not only inspired by Matheson’s Duel, it also only appeared in print in a limited-edition anthology honoring Matheson’s works, He is Legend. Throttle and Duel were subsequently released as an audiobook called Road Rage, which is the banner title the comics will also carry.

Throttle tells the story of a motorcycle gang pursued by an unseen assailant in a big rig, but as might be expected knowing the talent involved, things aren’t exactly as they seem.

“Working with the great Joe Hill (I can say that because he’s my kid) on such a kick-ass story was a terrific treat, and this version takes it to whole new level,” said King. “Rev up and climb on!”

Adapting the story alongside Hill and King is Chris Ryall, IDW’s Chief Creative Officer and the editor of Hill’s New York Times best-selling graphic novel series, LOCKE & KEY. Handling art duties is Nelson Daniel, whose own collaboration with Hill and artist Zach Howard, THE CAPE, was nominated for a 2011 Eisner Award. Daniel will handle full art and colors, and provide a cover. Acclaimed artist Phil Noto will also provide covers for the two-part series. Ryall, who received a 2006 Eisner nomination for his and Ashley Wood’s adaptation of Matheson’s “Blood Son,” will also adapt Duel, with artist Rafa Garres for that two-part series. As a special bonus on the King/Hill story, artist Tony Harris will paint two incentive covers that show the authors themselves on a motorcycle road-trip.

“Like Joe and Steve, Richard Matheson’s Duel had a huge impact on me as a kid,” said Ryall. “And so did the works of Stephen King. Add to that mix the chance to continue working with Hill and Daniel, two of the very best creators of my generation, and you’ve got the makings of a project that’s very special to me. And as long as I don't screw up my part, it’ll hopefully be as special for all their fans when it comes out. Otherwise, you know who to blame...”

ROAD RAGE: THROTTLE will be released in February and March, with ROAD RAGE: DUEL to follow in April and May.

Source (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/stephen-king-joe-hill-idw-111013.html)

[Merlin1958]

AWESOME!!!!



:clap::clap::clap:

[Patrick]

I'll be buying those!

[pixiedark76]

I'll be buying those!

ME TOO! (more comics to spend money on):cool_002:

[Ari_Racing]

Publication date is getting closer (Feb. 15th), and some stuff can be found at www.stephenking.com and websites related to their creators.


ROAD RAGE: THROTTLE

The Tribe is more than a motorcycle club – it’s a family. Literally, since club leader Vince rides alongside his son Race, as well as fellow Viet Nam vet Lemmy and a passle of others. They’ve been together a long time, these two generations of riders. But never before have they seen the kind of trouble they’re about to run up against.

War is easy—lines are drawn, sides are chosen. But when the club is attacked on a lonely highway road by a trucker with unknown but quite murderous intent, their hard-scrabble existence becomes one of pure survival. And not all of ‘em are going to make it through.

In Throttle, Stephen King collaborated for the first time with his son, novelist & Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Joe Hill, to bring the Tribe to life in their prose tribute to Richard Matheson’s Duel. And now King and Hill are collaborating with IDW Publishing, home of Joe Hill’s acclaimed comic-book series Locke & Key and The Cape, to bring the story to vivid four-color life in the form of Road Rage.

The four-issue Road Rage, which shares the title of the joint audiobook versions of Throttle and Duel, adapts both stories to comic-book form. Throttle is up first, adapted by IDW Chief Creative Officer and Zombies vs Robots co-creator Chris Ryall and artist Nelson Daniel (The Cape). The story, which unfolds over two gritty issues starting with Road Rage #1, will be released in both print and digital form on February 15 and be accompanied by variant covers from acclaimed artists such as Phil Noto and Tony Harris, as well as a temporary Tribe tattoo of your own, too. Just, if you apply that tat to your personage, be damned careful not to run afoul of any trucks out on the open road…

The first number will have variant covers as well:

http://d1466nnw0ex81e.cloudfront.net/iss/600w/894/22638943/1100647.jpg

On the other hand, here are some production assets:

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/road_rage/production_assets/cover2a.jpg

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/road_rage/production_assets/pdf.jpg

(Here you can download the pdf with some of these assets: PDF file (http://www.stephenking.com/promo/road_rage/production_assets/throttle.pdf)

Finally, in Chris Ryall's blog (Chris is IDW Publishing's Publisher/Editor-in-Chief), you can see one of the final pages of the first number and the cover of DUEL:

http://ryalltime.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/duel-cover-a.jpg?w=98&h=150 (http://ryalltime.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/duel-cover-a.jpg) http://ryalltime.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/roadrage-01-rd2_page_01.jpg?w=97&h=150 (http://ryalltime.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/roadrage-01-rd2_page_01.jpg)
(Click to see full size)

[Shannon]

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/road_rage/promo_site/

[jhanic]

This really belongs in the Comics forum.

John

[Ari_Racing]

I already opened one thread there a couple of days ago :)

[Shannon]

Oh, well ... I lose, lol

[pixiedark76]

Awww man I am going to have to buy all of the #1 covers! They are all so awesome!

[jhanic]

Does anyone have any idea just how many different variants there are of the first issue? I count at least 3-4 on eBay tonight.

John

[Ari_Racing]

So far I counted 4.

[jhanic]

Thanks, Ari!

John

[herbertwest]

7 in fact.

They're all on my website : http://club-stephenking.fr/2615-road-rage (http://club-stephenking.fr/2615-road-rage)

[jhanic]

Thanks, Jeremy! I doubt I'll even try to get all those.

John

[pixiedark76]

Thanks, Jeremy! I doubt I'll even try to get all those.

John

:frown2: Me either

[pixiedark76]

I just got Cover 1a and 1b in the mail today. they are awesome! I can't wait to read what happens next!

[jhanic]

Pics?

John

[pixiedark76]

Pics?

John

I tried to take pics but my camera is broken! :angry_002:

[cgallagh44]

Well I managed to get 5 so far plus the promo pin...

[Ari_Racing]

I've been trying to get that promo pin, but no luck so far. Congratulations! :)

[pixiedark76]

Well I managed to get 5 so far plus the promo pin...

I got the Promo pin! It came with the JetPak original comic.

[pixiedark76]

Thanks, Jeremy! I doubt I'll even try to get all those.

John

:frown2: Me either

Shame on me! I ordered 3 more covers on eBay today! I even got the silver comicpro edition. My husband is going to be so PISSED at me! :angry::mad::mad:

[cgallagh44]

Well done pixiedark76, did you get the silver comicpro edition on eBay too?

[pixiedark76]

Well done pixiedark76, did you get the silver comicpro edition on eBay too?

yes I did.

[pixiedark76]

Pics?

John

I tried to take pics but my camera is broken! :angry_002:

I got the Comics Pro edition today and The JetPack original plus the other variants today. Unfortunately my camera is still broken! :frown1::pullhair::angry_002:

[jhanic]

I went to my usual comics store yesterday and they "forgot" to order any of the Road Rage. It's under new management and I'm getting sorely disappointed. They haven't ordered ANY of the hardcover editions either. I'm thinking about changing shops.

John

[Bev Vincent]

I've taken to ordering online -- so many trips to comic shops where they don't have the books yet or they aren't out on display yet. I'd rather pay a few bucks shipping and have them delivered to my door.

[jhanic]

I'd really rather patronize a local store, but I'm getting close to doing just what you're doing, Bev. This store was great for a long time, but, as I said, they have new management and they seem VERY disorganized.

John

[Bev Vincent]

The one I frequent, one time I went in at noon and the guy running the place was drunk off his ass.

[pixiedark76]

I've taken to ordering online -- so many trips to comic shops where they don't have the books yet or they aren't out on display yet. I'd rather pay a few bucks shipping and have them delivered to my door.

I agree. Even though I feel bad not using my local shop, online ordering seems more reliable.

[pixiedark76]

The one I frequent, one time I went in at noon and the guy running the place was drunk off his ass.

LOL The place where I go the guy is always stoned! :cool::wtf: Last week I asked if I could pre-order and pre-pay my comics and he did not understand what I was asking him to do.:confused1: I had to explain it to him 5 times!

[Bev Vincent]

If I couldn't see where you were located from your profile, I'd wonder if it was the same guy!

[pixiedark76]

If I couldn't see where you were located from your profile, I'd wonder if it was the same guy!

Maybe it is a job requirement to be stoned or drunk to work in a comic shop.

[Imastrangeone]

does anyone know if the second printing of road rage 1 that came out today has the same or a different cover?

[herbertwest]

Second printing? Are you sure?
I would tend to say that it was the #2 part (last of the adaptation of THROTTLE); and i think that the covers are great !

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/road_rage/promo_site/

[herbertwest]

The JETPACK exclusive is not on the SK.com website.

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/mars/2012/Road-Rage-2/RoadRage2_cover5.jpg


Here are ALL the covers :
http://club-stephenking.fr/2615-road-rage

[pixiedark76]

I have pics of all the Road Rage covers on my book collection thread: pixiedark76

[Brainslinger]

I'm really intrigued by this series. I do hope that they do something new with it and it isn't just Duel with Bikers though. (Mind you the 'bikers' could be a significant difference in itself so there may be no 'just' about it.)

[mae]

http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=3194

Here is the cover for the hardback of Road Rage with new intros from both King and Hill. If you head over to the pre-order page you can get a sneek peak.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qs75rGm3L.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1192/kr1ir2mx2g.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1613772823

[Stockerlone]

On Lilja´s is a nice pic from the ARC HC

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/roadrageadvance.jpg

http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=3216#open_comments

[Brainslinger]

Ooh. I like that. Now THAT'S a monster truck.

Are any of you enjoying this series? Do they bring anything new to the original premise they're riffling off? (I'd like to get it anyway. Trouble is, money is scarce and there are a lot of comics I'd like to get. I'll likely trade-wait for this.)

[mattgreenbean]

Road Rage for $900 on amazon??!?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1613772823/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used

[jhanic]

I'm tempted to think it's a decimal point error.

John

[Dan]

I often see books priced outrageously high on Amazon. Not sure the reason, maybe hoping someone will think it's rare.

[Brice]

Okay, decimal error or not if someone does pay $900 that's right around the point where I'd say the dumbass deserves what they get.

[Br!an]

What is the Road Rage that is coming out on October 29, 2013? Is it a second printing?

[Bryant Burnette]

I can't say for sure without looking (and am too lazy to look), but my guess is it's the paperback.

[Br!an]

I can't say for sure without looking (and am too lazy to look), but my guess is it's the paperback.

There you go. That makes sense. Thanks

[Bryant Burnette]

I can't say for sure without looking (and am too lazy to look), but my guess is it's the paperback.

There you go. That makes sense. Thanks

No problem! I just hope I'm right about it. ;)