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==About== |
==About== |
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Published by Wildstorm, a publishing imprint of [[DC Comics]], the graphic novel collection houses the [[graphic novels]] of [[Season One]], Issues #1-34 at a cost of $24.99. It has a total of 240 pages, bound in hardcover. Sales began on November 7, 2007. A softcover version {{show later|on=05212008|show=went|until then show=will go}} on sale May 21, 2008 at a cost of $19.99. In addition to the reproduction of the online novels, the collection features two different covers by [[Jim Lee]] and [[Alex Ross]]. The collection includes an introduction from [[Masi Oka]], and copies of [[Tim Sale]]'s artwork as seen on ''[[Heroes]]''. |
Published by Wildstorm, a publishing imprint of [[DC Comics]], the graphic novel collection houses the [[graphic novels]] of [[Season One]], Issues #1-34 at a cost of $24.99. It has a total of 240 pages, bound in hardcover. Sales began on November 7, 2007. A softcover version {{show later|on=05212008|show=went|until then show=will go}} on sale May 21, 2008 at a cost of $19.99. In addition to the reproduction of the online novels, the collection features two different covers by [[Jim Lee]] and [[Alex Ross]]. The collection includes an introduction from [[Masi Oka]], and copies of [[Tim Sale]]'s artwork as seen on ''[[Heroes]]''. |
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Much of the design of the collection is credited to [[JG Roshell]] of [[Comicraft]]. He decided to follow the basic design of [[9thWonders.com]], making the interior look like the "classic silver age comics, including aging the pages as if the comics have been around for years" [http://www.comicraft.com/print/heroeshc/]. To prevent the long list of credits from being boring, he made the credits look like "those old classified ads for x-ray specs and whatnot." The introduction is made to look like a "Bullpen Bulletins" page, and the interview at the end is designed to look like a letters column. The chapters are divided by [[Tim Sale]]'s art from the show, presented as fake "covers" to ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' comics. |
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==Notes== |
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* Each novel is prefaced by a ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' cover, based on [[Tim Sale]]'s artwork. |
* Each novel is prefaced by a ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' cover, based on [[Tim Sale]]'s artwork. |
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* According to [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12712 Comic Book Resources], the graphic novel collection was the top item on the list of trades sold in November 2007; an estimated 26,151 units were sold in that month alone. In fact, the collection ranks as the fifth best premiere for a trade after ''Sandman: Endless Nights'' (September 2003 with 41,200 units), ''Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth'' (November 2001 with 32,786 units), ''JLA: Secret Origins'' (November 2002 with 31,695 units) and ''JLA: Liberty & Justice'' (November 2003). |
* According to [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12712 Comic Book Resources], the graphic novel collection was the top item on the list of trades sold in November 2007; an estimated 26,151 units were sold in that month alone. In fact, the collection ranks as the fifth best premiere for a trade after ''Sandman: Endless Nights'' (September 2003 with 41,200 units), ''Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth'' (November 2001 with 32,786 units), ''JLA: Secret Origins'' (November 2002 with 31,695 units) and ''JLA: Liberty & Justice'' (November 2003). |
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* [[John Roshell]] was [[awards|nominated]] for an Eisner Award in 2008 for his design of the graphic novel collection. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Image:Graphic Novel Collection.jpg|One cover is by [[Alex Ross]]... |
Image:Graphic Novel Collection.jpg|One cover is by [[Alex Ross]]... |
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Image:51CWzsLNmML._AA240_.jpg|...the other by [[Jim Lee]]. |
Image:51CWzsLNmML._AA240_.jpg|...the other by [[Jim Lee]]. |
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Image:Graphic novel collection section divider.jpg|Sections are divided by [[Tim Sale]]'s art, turned into mock ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' covers. |
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Image:Graphic novel collection credits.jpg|The credits follow [[9thWonders.com]]'s old fashioned design, mimicking old classified ads from the 1930s and beyond. |
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* [http://www.dccomics.com/graphic_novels/?gn=9214 Softcover version] at [[DC Comics]].com |
* [http://www.dccomics.com/graphic_novels/?gn=9214 Softcover version] at [[DC Comics]].com |
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* [http://www.nbcumv.com/release_detail.nbc/universalstudiosconsumerproductsgroup-20070726000000-dccomicstopublish.html Press release] from [[NBC.com]] |
* [http://www.nbcumv.com/release_detail.nbc/universalstudiosconsumerproductsgroup-20070726000000-dccomicstopublish.html Press release] from [[NBC.com]] |
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* [http://www.comicraft.com/print/heroeshc/ Article] by [[John Roshell]] about the collection's design |
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* [http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-07-25-heroes_N.htm ''USA Today'' article] |
* [http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-07-25-heroes_N.htm ''USA Today'' article] |
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The graphic novel collection is a hardcover collection of issues 1-34 of the Heroes graphic novels.
About
Published by Wildstorm, a publishing imprint of DC Comics, the graphic novel collection houses the graphic novels of Season One, Issues #1-34 at a cost of $24.99. It has a total of 240 pages, bound in hardcover. Sales began on November 7, 2007. A softcover version Template:Show later on sale May 21, 2008 at a cost of $19.99. In addition to the reproduction of the online novels, the collection features two different covers by Jim Lee and Alex Ross. The collection includes an introduction from Masi Oka, and copies of Tim Sale's artwork as seen on Heroes.
Much of the design of the collection is credited to JG Roshell of Comicraft. He decided to follow the basic design of 9thWonders.com, making the interior look like the "classic silver age comics, including aging the pages as if the comics have been around for years" [1]. To prevent the long list of credits from being boring, he made the credits look like "those old classified ads for x-ray specs and whatnot." The introduction is made to look like a "Bullpen Bulletins" page, and the interview at the end is designed to look like a letters column. The chapters are divided by Tim Sale's art from the show, presented as fake "covers" to 9th Wonders! comics.
Notes
- It was originally announced that the collection would include issues 1-43. That seems to have been a mistake.
- The sales date for the collection was originally announced to be October 24, 2007. On September 10, DC Comics changed the sales date to November 7 without explanation.
- Proceeds from purchasing or preordering the graphic novel collection using the link at the bottom-left of this site will benefit Heroes Wiki. See here for more information on how the proceeds are used.
- Each novel is prefaced by a 9th Wonders! cover, based on Tim Sale's artwork.
- According to Comic Book Resources, the graphic novel collection was the top item on the list of trades sold in November 2007; an estimated 26,151 units were sold in that month alone. In fact, the collection ranks as the fifth best premiere for a trade after Sandman: Endless Nights (September 2003 with 41,200 units), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth (November 2001 with 32,786 units), JLA: Secret Origins (November 2002 with 31,695 units) and JLA: Liberty & Justice (November 2003).
- John Roshell was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2008 for his design of the graphic novel collection.
Gallery
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One cover is by Alex Ross... -
...the other by Jim Lee. -
Sections are divided by Tim Sale's art, turned into mock 9th Wonders! covers. -
The credits follow 9thWonders.com's old fashioned design, mimicking old classified ads from the 1930s and beyond.
External Links
- Wildstorm sales page at DC Comics.com
- Softcover version at DC Comics.com
- Press release from NBC.com
- Article by John Roshell about the collection's design
- USA Today article