FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
XENA ISSUES #5 - 8 RE-SOLICITED
Crucial "Dark Xena" Storyline Well Worth the Wait
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February 07, 2007, Runnemede, NJ - DYNAMITE
ENTERTAINMENT announced today that they are rescheduling the
"Dark Xena" storyline (schedule to begin in Xena issue
#5) and will be re-soliciting the issues beginning in the May
Previews.
Dynamite explained, "While we do realize the inconvenience of
canceling and re-soliciting, we hope that fans and retailers
understand that this decision was made out of our dedication to
quality and our loyalty to the property and fans. Response to
Xena has been overwhelming as fans seem to truly
recognize and appreciate the devotion and labor that our
creators pour into each issue. We remain committed to the high
standard that fans have become accustomed to-- especially when
it comes to Xena, since the Warrior Princess has some
of the most dedicated fans we've ever seen! In order to fulfill
our commitment, we needed to take this step, and thank the fans
and retailers for their continued support.
"This all came about as a result of moving Xena
artist Fabiano Neves from Xena to the team up of 2007 --
Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness (you've seen the
previews of Fabiano's Marvel Zombies/AOD,
right?!? His rendition of the Marvel Zombies is so great it's
scary- and vice versa!). Taking Fabiano's place on Xena,
hot off his work on the Xena Annual, will be Noah
Salonga, who really wowed everyone with his interiors for the
Annual. Noah's work is incredibly meticulous, and the
re-solicitation will allow him enough to time to provide fans
with the quality they deserve."
The
re-solicitation will take affect Xena #5, which begins
the next Xena storyline, "Dark Xena -- the second
Xena storyline from writer John Layman and the first for
artist Noah Salonga. Taking place prior to the events in
Dynamite's first four-issue storyline (the "Contest of
Pantheons"), "Dark Xena" links the finale of the Xena
television show with the all-new Dynamite comic book series.
Longtime fans of the television series will note how Xena was
introduced as a brutal villain but changed her evil ways and set
out on a quest for redemption that ended when the warrior
princess sacrificed her life to right the wrong she had
committed many years ago. "Dark Xena" bridges the gap between
the television series and the comic book series by featuring the
sacrifices Xena's companions were willing to make for her to
return, as well as the consequences of her resurrection.
Newsarama.com recently reviewed the debut issues of XENA,
saying: "I like that fact that the scope of the book can go way
beyond the confines of TV, and the creators seem to be embracing
that."
Look for further information on the re-listing of "Dark Xena"
in the week's to come.
