PRIDE & PREJUDICE #4Media Release -- Critics agree that Marvel’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is a smash hit and has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level)! Two-time Rita Award-Winner Nancy Butler and acclaimed artist Hugo Petrus present this groundbreaking love story in a way you have never seen before! A passionate story of a strong woman looking for true love, Marvel truly brings this tale of romance and betrayal to life in a manner that any comic book fan will enjoy.

Critics and fans alike are raving about this spectacular graphic fiction adaptation of Jane Austen’s masterpiece:

“Stunning…If you're new to the wonderful world of Jane Austen, then this is a great starting point.” – Karyn Pinter, Comicsbulletin.com

“I respect the amount of effort it must have taken to recreate the authentic clothes and settings of the era. Unique…Austen's biting wit is still heavily apparent, Mr. Bennett still remains one of the most amusing creations in all of British literature.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“…aesthetically the book is a pleasure from the front cover to the closing page. … the soft yellow tones to be well suited to the 19th century candlelit world of "Pride and Prejudice."” – William Kulesa, NJ.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Pride & Prejudice issues, as the limited series continues to draw praise from all corners. Experience the novel that defined the romantic comedy genre like never before! Find out what has both critics and fans saying they love, they love, they love it!

PRIDE & PREJUDICE #1 (of 5) (FEB092473)
Written by NANCY BUTLER
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by SONNY LIEW
Rated T+…$3.99
On Sale Now

PRIDE & PREJUDICE #2 (of 5) (MAR092511)
Written by NANCY BUTLER
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by SONNY LIEW
Rated T+…$3.99
On-Sale—5/13/09

PRIDE & PREJUDICE #3 (of 5) (APR090446)
Written by NANCY BUTLER
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by SONNY LIEW
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC—5/21/09, On-Sale—6/10/09

PRIDE & PREJUDICE #4 (of 5) (MAY090431)
Written by NANCY BUTLER
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by SONNY LIEW
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC—6/18/09, On-Sale—7/8/09