SAN DIEGO, DAY ONE: CROSSGEN LAUNCHES A MAGIC MISSLE
During a panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego Thursday, CrossGen Comics announced upcoming plans, including a new, and very auspicious, comic launch set for December, 2003. Written by DC favorite J.M. DeMatteis, and penciled by comics legend Mike Ploog, "Abadazad" promises to appeal to an all-ages audience. In the absence of the creators involved, CrossGen Marketing Directory Bill Roseman touched on the concept of the book. "This series is in the tradition of 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Narnia'." It's the brainchild of DeMatteis who wanted a comic series that he could read with his eight year-old daughter. In keeping with CrossGen tradition, "Abadazad" takes place on an Earth-like world. The main character, a young girl named Kate, goes on a journey to discover the fate of her missing brother. She travels to a land populated with creatures and characters drawn from memories of the fairy tales she heard as a young child. "'Abadazad' is a dream project that I've nurtured for years," DeMatties said in a press release, "a story that can nurture an eight year old imagination--and be accessible and entertaining to adults, as well." Expect "Abadazad" to be reminiscent of "Harry Potter" in both concept and market placement.
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