Part of being a successful independent publishing house is obtaining properties that were highly successful in the past, but haven't been touched for an extended period of time, something that Dynamite Entertainment knows a lot about. Dynamite confirmed they will be launching Lord of the Jungle, as well as their plans to expand upon the Edgar Rice Burroughs tale as a comic book property.
For those unfamiliar with the original story, they should know that the comics will feature Tarzan and his adventures in the jungle. Just in time to celebrate Tarzan's centennial birthday, Dynamite will be releasing the very first issue in this series this December, 2011. According to the publisher, this property will be one of their biggest and most important which is why they plan on offering the first 32 page comic for a mere $1. Below is the official press release from Dynamite Entertainment as well as four covers by Ryan Sook, Alex Ross, Paul Renaud and Lucio Parillo.
LORD OF THE JUNGLE LAUNCHES IN DECEMBER!
EXPANSION OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGH'S CLASSIC TALE!September 20, 2011, Runnemede, NJ - The original Lord of the Jungle returns! Dynamite is proud to announce the December release of Lord of the Jungle! Dynamite's Lord of the Jungle is true to Edgar Rice Burroughs original tale, savage, violent, and uncensored for the first time in its 100 year history! We are so proud and excited about this book, that we are offering the first FULL issue for the introductory price of just $1.00!
Based on the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs adventure story, Tarzan of the Apes, the first of his famous series, which initially began publication in All Story Magazine in 1912. The saga of Greystoke begins in December, written by Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Roberto Castro, and featuring covers by Alex Ross, Lucio Parillo, Ryan Sook, and Paul Renaud!
"Tarzan's DNA is in everything from super heroes to space epics," says writer Arvid Nelson. "But I was surprised at how little I knew about him, because the many adaptations wander very far from the original character. His true story is so much deeper and more interesting -- that's we're trying to bring to life in Lord of the Jungle."
"To allow the series to be accessible to fans old and new, we are offering the first issue at the Introductory Price of $1.00 for the full ENTIRE 32 page comic, as well as dedicating both of the Dynamite front gate folds of the October shipping Previews Magazine to our launch," says Dynamite Entertainment President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Get on board for the biggest comic book launch this December!"
