Media Release -- Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are proud to announce Castle: A Calm Before A Storm, an all-new comic book limited series by the popular "Castle" television series. The first issue of this five issue series, based the titular novel from noted author Richard Castle, hits comic shops, the Marvel Comics app and the Marvel Web Store on December 5th,, 2012. Following issues will ship monthly through April 2013. Castle: A Calm Before A Storm is written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David (Stephen King's Dark Tower, X-Factor), penciled by popular artist Robert Atkins (Amazing Spider-Man) and features powerful covers by Mico Suayan (Moon Knight).
Derrick Storm is looking forward to finally getting out of the game – stocking up his cabin cruiser and heading out into the open Atlantic for good. But his plans are put on hold when, on the eve of a UN summit, the severed head of a Russian diplomat is found bobbing in the backwaters of the Hudson. Storm's CIA handler Clara Strike, enlists him to crack a plot of global proportions, pitting the uncanny PI against a legion of eastern bloc mercenaries, and an ex-KGB hit-man known simply as "The Fear."
"The continued success by Marvel with these graphic fiction adaptations of my work is incredible. I'm thrilled to welcome Peter, Robert and Mico to the family," said Richard Castle. "Derrick Storm is one of my favorite creations and it's great to have such an excellent creative team join us with this new comic series,"
This is the third "Castle" graphic fiction adaptation to be released through a collaborative effort between Marvel, ABC Studios and the producers of "Castle." In 2011, Castle: Richard Castle's Deadly Storm dominated sales charts and garner worldwide acclaim. And on October 15th, 2012, Castle: Richard Castle's Storm Season will be released on sale in comic shops, the Marvel Comics app, Marvel Web Store, iBookstore, Nook Bookstore and everywhere books are sold
"The partnership with Marvel has been a dream," said Andrew W. Marlowe, "Castle" creator/executive producer. 'Their extraordinary creative vision has given our audience a new and exciting way to enjoy Richard Castle's work."
"With the newest adaptation of the Derrick Storm novels it's safe to say that Richard Castle's work is a hit with comic book fans around the world!" said Axel Alonso, Marvel Entertainment Editor in Chief. "Castle: A Calm Before The Storm follows in the tradition of our 'Castle' projects full of great characters, international intrigue and packs every page with lots of action!"
CASTLE: A CALM BEFORE THE STORM #1
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
13 & Up …$3.99
ON SALE DECEMBER 5, 2012
"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.
"Castle" is produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe is the show's creator/executive producer, along with executive producers Rob Bowman, David Amann, Laurie Zaks and Armyan Bernstein.
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