THE RETURN OF DARKCHYLDE AND THE RELEASE OF STARFALL
Written by Nicholas Yanes on July 31, 2009 – 9:45 am -THE DARKNESS AND DARKCHYLDE CROSSOVER
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 25th, 2009 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that Randy Queen, the creator of Darkchylde, and colorist Sarah Queen will be teaming up with Top Cow Productions to reintroduce Ariel Chylde to comics. This December, fans can expect to see the brand new crossover event, Darkness/Darkchylde, descending on finer comic book stores near you. Within this spectacular new crossover there will be an 8 page exclusive preview for the long-awaited series, Starfall, and the premiere of Jackie’s corrupted Darkness armor.
“The positive reaction to the Starfall announcement last year was noticed, as was the many fans asking for the return of Ariel Chylde. So this evolved naturally from that reaction,” says creator Randy Queen.
“We didn’t just want to offer up an appetizer,” explains Randy Queen, “we wanted it to matter. So it was decided that, because the crossover sort of brings Ariel back to the marketplace, that art should imitate life and the story should reflect this.”
So what can fans expect from this exciting new crossover event?
“Jackie inhabits Ariel’s Nightmares and is responsible for awakening her from a seven year, self imposed exile. Inversely, because he is in her Nightmare world, when he summons his Darkness Armor, it comes over corrupted, and reconfigured by the place. You get two fresh perspectives on fan favorite characters, and it’s the kind only seven years of distance, and objectivity can bring.”
“I’m throwing down the gauntlet and making a statement with this book. We took the time to ensure you get polished, finished craft, with beautiful colors, and it’s a fun story where important, organic things happen which should be of interest to old and new readers. “
“It’s my first crack at the Darkness, and the first new Darkchylde story since our last issue special in 2002. Plus you get 8 pages of Starfall on top of it. Ariel can become her nightmares. Jackie is a nightmare. You’ll see the differences and similarities in tandem, and get a taste of something completely new to boot. It’s one exciting package,” concluded Queen.
“Randy Queen is one of those renaissance guys, who has played with every aspect of comic book creation as well as film and video games. He and Sarah have a fierce dedication to their craft and putting forward the absolute highest level of excellence,” commented Top Cow Publisher, Filip Sablik, “Randy actually also began his career at Top Cow, so in a way this is fun homecoming for all of us.”
Fans can be on the lookout for The Darkness/Darkchylde in December 2009. The stand alone special will be a 48 page comic book.
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