My co-creator Karl Kerschl and I (and our colourist Nadine Thomas) have really worked hard on this book, and we've poured a lot of effort and energy into it, because we wanted to do something that wasn't just a shallow, cash-in spinoff. Believe me, I've worked on that type of project before, and I can admit that I've half-assed it for the paycheck. But not so here - with the amount of creative freedom granted us by Ubisoft, it really feels like this is a very personal project for Karl and I and we're very proud of the final product. We've tried to make it accessible for non-gamers, engaging for people already familiar with Assassin's Creed, and above all, the kind of comic that we'd like to read.
This is my first published work as a writer, too (aside from Sin Titulo, which is technically self published), and so it's a new phase in my career that's very exciting and I would love if it started successfully.
Assassin's Creed: The Fall #1 is out in stores tomorrow, November 10, and is available at comic shops, Target, and GameStop*. I'd very much appreciate if you would consider purchasing a copy, and letting me know what you think here. Thanks and I hope you enjoy it!
*NOTE - the edition sold in Target and GameStop is slightly altered than the direct market version, for bad language.
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ReplyDeleteI think it has more to do with the fact that it's not getting much press. I love the AC series and the ONLY reason I know this was coming out was because I saw it listed in PREVIEWS. Beyond that I haven't heard hide nor hair about it or how it ties into the games.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh! I wish this would be released in Europe too!
ReplyDelete@DeeNuke I think it will be. Stay tuned...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it! This may actually get me to my local comic shop...unless I can find it at the North Carolina Comicon this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteDee - If it's not releasing soon in Europe, I'll send you one!
I, for one, can't wait to for this book to come out. Two killer artists working on an interesting property, and the concept work you've shown off has got me really interested.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this! And Nadine Thomas did an amazing job with the color from what I've seen (I'd compliment you and Karl but I'm sure you guys hear it all the time).
ReplyDeleteI get my books mail order so I won't get to read it until this month's books arrive early December, but I already pre-ordered all three issues and am very much looking forward to it. Hopefully good buzz will pique some interest and bump up the sales a bit. Those pages look great!
ReplyDelete@Cameron Stewart Oh! That is such an awesome news! That will definetely make me buy it! :) Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteWhatever, dude. All those other guys are just jealous because you're getting to do what is essentially a creator-owned book that will blow the total circulation off any X or Bat out there. I just can't to bring it home for my housemate's 9-year-old to read. It's gonna knock his God of War comic sideways!
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ReplyDeleteA review of the comic was posted by Kotaku, check it out! Looks like they had ideas pretty similar to what you were saying:
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Hey Cameron,
ReplyDeleteI have not played the Assassin's Creed video games, but I picked up The Fall #1 out of appreciation of your other work and I found it held high production values and was an engaging story overall. I plan on picking up the remaining issues. Great job!
I though it was going to be a crappy tie in comic until I saw your name on it, which I went to my local comic shop only to find he sold out, I just got issue two today and cant wait for the reorder so I can fully enjoy it, it looks absolutely amazing by the way
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Dont take it personally...video game comics never, ever do well. I have worked on a few based on popular games and they really only sold a few copies and did much better being placed in the game box.
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