Back in 1999, acclaimed comedian creator Brian Michael Bendis revealed Fortune and Glory, his 3-issue restricted collection chronicling his experiences within the Hollywood trade. Today Dark Horse Books introduced a new edition of Fortune and Glory up to date with new cowl artwork and loads of bonus supplies.
After shifting his Jinxworld line to Dark Horse final 12 months, new commerce collections of Bendis’ creator-owned work have been within the works. Check out the new cowl artwork and launch info beneath.
Before co-creating Miles Morales, Wakanda Forever’s Ironheart and the Peabody award successful Jessica Jones, earlier than the triumphant successes with Secret Invasion, Daredevil, Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Invincible Iron Man,… earlier than the groundbreaking unique collection Powers, Scarlet, Cover, and The Ones…
Before all these, Brian Michael Bendis was a hungry younger cartoonist about to take his first step into the shark-filled swimming pool that’s the American movement image trade. The harsh classes that he realized alongside the way in which–and the unforgettable those that he met–are set down for the ages in Fortune and Glory, his hilarious autobiographical account of Hollywood improvement hell.
Written and illustrated by Brian Michael Bendis, with colours by Matthew Wilson (X-Men), this new edition of Fortune and Glory collects the three-issue miniseries and contains an introduction by Paul Dini, a gallery of promotional artwork, and interviews from Bendis’ archives.
Fortune and Glory Volume 1 TPB can be out there in comedian retailers April 5, 2023 and in bookstores April 18, 2023. It is now out there for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your native comedian store and bookstore.
A new quantity of Fortune and Glory additionally begins this January on Brian Michael Bendis’ Substack, Jinxworld!
Praise for Brian Michael Bendis:
“Bendis’ early comics are some of the most unique and vibrant comics you’ll ever read, and this [Fortune and Glory] is no exception. The storytelling is fresh, the writing electric, and you just may find yourself laughing out loud more than once.” –Comics Bookcase
“And re-reading it now, wow, Jinx A. holds up really well and B. was such a breath of fresh air at the time.” —Comic Book Resources
“Bendis’ easy read, well thought out story, along with clean amazing artwork from Edgar and colors from Diaz gives you a complete first issue and leaves you excited for the future of the series [The Ones].” –Capes & Tights
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