Strange Killings
Encyclopedia
Gravel is the name given to a series of limited
and ongoing series
by Warren Ellis
, illustrated by Mike Wolfer and published by Avatar Press
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A number of different limited series
have been published under the Strange Killings banner, all of which centered around British 'combat magician' William Gravel. Most recently these series were republished under the Gravel name, followed by the launch of a new series, Gravel.
joining as the first of what has been described as a "revolving team" of artists.
but there is also a signed limited edition hardcover which collects the older series in one volume:
, with Rick Alexander penciled in as producer and Warren Ellis writing the first draft as well as being executive producer
.
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
and ongoing series
Ongoing series
The term "ongoing series" is used in contrast to limited series , a one shot , a graphic novel, or a trade paperback...
by Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis is an English author of comics, novels, and television, who is well-known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online presence and through his writing, which covers transhumanist themes...
, illustrated by Mike Wolfer and published by Avatar Press
Avatar Press
Avatar Press is an independent American publisher of comic books, founded in 1996 by William A. Christensen, and based in Rantoul, Illinois.Avatar initially published only mini-series; however, they have since begun to branch out...
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A number of different limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
have been published under the Strange Killings banner, all of which centered around British 'combat magician' William Gravel. Most recently these series were republished under the Gravel name, followed by the launch of a new series, Gravel.
Publication history
Gravel initially appeared in the Strange Kiss limited series, which was followed by a sequel, Stranger Kisses. The third series was titled Strange Killings, which remained the name for the subsequent limited series, until the latest ongoing series called Gravel. With Gravel, Wolfer became the co-author with Raulo CáceresRaulo Cáceres
Francisco Raúl Cáceres Anillo, usually credited as Raulo Cáceres is a Spanish comic artist. He is best known for his work at Avatar Press, in particular providing art for titles by Warren Ellis.-Biography:...
joining as the first of what has been described as a "revolving team" of artists.
Collected editions
The series have been collected into their own trade paperbacksTrade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
but there is also a signed limited edition hardcover which collects the older series in one volume:
- Gravel: Never A Dull Day (576 pages, August 2008, ISBN 1592910505) collects:
- Strange Kiss (3-issue mini-series, 1999, tpb, 72 pages, 2001, ISBN 0970678401)
- Stranger Kisses (3-issue mini-series, 2001, tpb, 72 pages, 2001, ISBN 0970678444)
- Strange Killings (3-issue mini-series, 2002, tpb, 72 pages, 2003, ISBN 1592910009)
- Strange Killings: Body Orchard (6-issue mini-series, 2002–2003, tpb, 144 pages, 2003, ISBN 1592910130)
- Strange Killings: Strong Medicine (3-issue mini-series, 2003, tpb, 72 pages, 2004, ISBN 1592910246)
- Strange Killings: Necromancer (6-issue mini-series, 2004, tpb, 144 pages, 2006, ISBN 1592910335)
- Gravel (December 2007-ongoing) collected as:
- Volume 1: Bloody Liars (collects Gravel #0-7, 192 pages, softcover, March 2009, ISBN 1592910696, hardcover, May 2009, ISBN 159291070X)
- Volume 2: The Major Seven (collects Gravel #8-14, 176 pages, December 2009, softcover, ISBN 1592910815, hardcover, ISBN 1592910823
- Volume 3: The Last King Of England (collects Gravel #15-21, 176 pages, February 2011, softcover, ISBN 1592910815, hardcover, ISBN 1592910823
Film
A movie adaptation is planned by Legendary PicturesLegendary Pictures
Legendary Pictures is an American film production company, whose parent company, Legendary Entertainment, is based in Burbank, California and was founded by Thomas Tull in 2004...
, with Rick Alexander penciled in as producer and Warren Ellis writing the first draft as well as being executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
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External links
- "Gravel" #2 Preview, Comic Book ResourcesComic Book ResourcesComic Book Resources, also known as CBR is a website dedicated to the coverage of comic book-related news and discussion.-History:Comic Book Resources was founded by Jonah Weiland in 1996 as a development of the Kingdom Come Message Board, a message forum that Weiland had created to discuss DC...
, March 25, 2008
Interviews
- Mike Wolfer: Q&A, Comics BulletinComics BulletinComics Bulletin is a website with an emphasis on the American comic book industry, updated daily with news, reviews, interviews, and editorial content. Coverage ranges from mainstream to independent/small press comic book and graphic novel publishers.-History:...
, January 29, 2004
Reviews
- Review of Stranger Kisses, Comics BulletinComics BulletinComics Bulletin is a website with an emphasis on the American comic book industry, updated daily with news, reviews, interviews, and editorial content. Coverage ranges from mainstream to independent/small press comic book and graphic novel publishers.-History:...
- Review of Gravel #1 and #2 Comics BulletinComics BulletinComics Bulletin is a website with an emphasis on the American comic book industry, updated daily with news, reviews, interviews, and editorial content. Coverage ranges from mainstream to independent/small press comic book and graphic novel publishers.-History:...