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July 2009 ArchivesCLICK BELOW TO READ IT The second project from the partnership between Zachary Quinto's Before The Door Pictures and the publisher, Archaia, will be an original comic book series - LUCID: A Matthew Dee Adventure. "LUCID" was created by Michael McMillian, a writer and actor (HBO's "TRUE BLOOD" and many other projects) and a longtime friend of Zachary, Corey, and Neal from their days together at Carnegie Mellon. PRESS: Here is a link to a great interview with ZQ, CM, and ND about the projects and partnership with Archaia with writer Jesse Schedeen over at IGN. And another great interview/article from G-Man over at ComicVine. ARTWORK: This early teaser artwork premiered at Comic-Con on July 25th, 2009.  THE STORY: Our nation's prayers have been answered: The stars have aligned and brought us President Jefferson Monday to lead the world into a new Golden Age. After thousands of years of promise... Camelot has returned. Unfortunately, evil agents of darkness lurking in shadows and high positions of world power aren't willing to call it a day just yet... Thankfully, the United States Department of Secrets has employed Matthew Dee to protect us. A descendant of Queen Elizabeth I's court magician, John Dee, Matthew is a covert spy and combat mage, trained in the ancient practice of the Mystery School Network, fighting to ensure humanity's freedom from the grip of ancient dark forces. LUCID, a 4-issue limited series, is an action-packed fantasy for the 21st century drawing inspiration from James Bond, Arthurian Legend, and modern American mythology. VIDEO: And here's a video of Michael McMillian and the Before The Door Team (ZQ, CM, ND) talking about "LUCID" on the Archaia panel at Comic-Con.
The first project from the partnership between Zachary Quinto's Before The Door Pictures and the publisher, Archaia, will be an original graphic novel.
"MR. MURDER IS DEAD" was created by Victor Quinaz, a New York-based writer and longtime friend of Zachary, Corey, and Neal from their days together at Carnegie Mellon. Murder... Intrigue... Old men doing bad things... GOULD KANE is long into his retirement as a top cop. He was once the basis for the world famous comic strip detective THE SPOOK. But when a not-so-nice man, once nicknamed MR. MURDER, is found dead, the events that unfold could lead Gould to a new and perhaps even greater profession in his twilight... as a very bad man. MR. MURDER IS DEAD lives in several worlds. It's all at once a throwback to the great staples of noir & pulp, while at the same time examining the real-life ramifications of our characters' choices. Here's a LINK to an article about the partnership with Archaia from ComicBookResources. This early cover artwork (by Chris Burnham) premiered at Comic-Con on July 25th, 2009.  And here's a video of Victor Quinaz and the Before The Door Team (ZQ, CM, ND) talking about "MR. MURDER IS DEAD" on the Archaia panel at Comic-Con.
Zachary and his partners at Before The Door (Corey Moosa, and Neal Dodson) attended Comic-Con this past weekend in San Diego. The main purpose of their visit was to announce a three-book publishing deal with Archaia Comics. More details on those specific projects will be trickling out over the next few days, including artwork.
Below is an interview from Newsarama that details the new venture.
On that front, here are some thoughts from Zachary: "As a company passionate about telling unique stories, we're thrilled to be doing that on our projects with Archaia. I've been immersed in the comic book world through my work as an actor, and it feels fitting that Corey, Neal and I are diving even further into it as producers. It's my third year in a row at Comic-Con--Sylar, Spock and now Archaia." And from Corey Moosa: "I second Zachary, and add that, as a lifelong comic book fan myself, our writers are telling some awesome tales. We can't wait to share them." VIDEO: And here's a VIDEO of the first segment of the Comic-Con panel that featured Zachary Quinto, comicbook legend Jeph Loeb (who moderated the panel), Corey Moosa, Neal Dodson, Archaia director of development Stephen Christy, Archaia president PJ Bickett, and our first two writers: Victor Quinaz & Michael McMillian. Thanks to Mabes and the Sarmy for the front row video footage.
Before The Door signed an exclusive three book publishing deal with Archaia Comics. The deal will be announced tomorrow on a panel at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con. At the panel, we will announce the first two projects, introduce the writers, and debut teaser artwork. Zachary, Neal, and Corey will all be in attendance.
Zachary, Corey, and Neal will all be attending the 2009 San Diego ComicCon.
On Saturday afternoon at 5:30pm, all three of us will be on the Archaia Panel. Details to be revealed...
Hope to see you there!
- cm, nd, zq
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