Media release — Archaia, an imprint of award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios, invites visitors to look behind the scenes of Shakespeare’s Macbeth to see who wields the genuine power in the new, original restricted series Toil as well as Trouble. Mairghread Scott (Transformers: Windblade) as well as debut artists Kelly & Nichole Matthews reinvent the well-known disaster by putting the power in the hands of the three witches as they manage the destiny of a king as well as the fate of Scotland.
“Toil as well as difficulty takes the coolest parts of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as well as flips it around to show exactly how these three powerful witches were pulling the strings the whole time,” stated BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Mairghread has crafted a story of three amazing women whose wishes will shape a country’s destiny, as well as Kelly as well as Nichole infuse that story with beautiful, rich artwork crackling with magic. I believe even the Bard himself would co-sign this.”
The three Fates—Riata, Cait, as well as Smertae—have always been guiding as well as protecting Scotland unseen, indirectly controlling the line of kings according to the old religion. When there is a dispute in the sisterhood, Riata as well as Smertae will utilize guy as pawns, as well as Smertae will direct Macbeth to a crown he was never implied to have.
“[Toil as well as difficulty is] a gorgeously drawn story of a battle for ancient Scotland, that is secretly viewed over by three feuding witches as well as their familiars,” tweeted writer Gail Simone (Red Sonja, trick Six), who got to checked out an advancement copy. “Absolutely one of my preferred new books. I can’t wait on the next issue, it feels like a first-class fantasy novel, however with lovable art.”
Toil as well as difficulty #1 (of 6) (formerly The third Witch) shows up in comic shops on September 2nd with a primary cover by Kyla Vanderklugt (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches) for the cost of $3.99 under diamond purchase code JUL151089. likewise offered in a restricted high quality is a 10 Years reward cover by Meredith McClaren, as well as a seller reward cover by Haemi Jang (Clive Barker’s next Testament).
The final purchase Cutoff deadline for sellers is August 10th. Not sure where to discover your nearest comic retailer? utilize comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to discover one! fans can print out, fill in, as well as bring in the purchase type below to their regional comic shop. (Please note that many shops will need repayment in advance.) It’s likewise offered for purchase directly from boom-studios.com.
ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) produces a constellation of very popular Eisner as well as Harvey Award-winning original as well as licensed comic books as well as graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four unique imprints. The original Studios imprint is house to Mike Carey’s suicide Risk; James Tynion IV’s The Woods; mark Waid’s Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; as well as huge difficulty in bit China. Steven Grant’s graphic book 2 guns was released as a function film from universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington as well as mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; animation Network’s experience Time, routine Show, The outstanding world of Gumball, as well as Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear as well as the Kid; as well as Natasha Allegri’s Bee as well as PuppyCat. BOOM!’s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh as well as Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! obtained Archaia home entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner as well as Harvey Award-winning graphic book publisher of mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, as well as Jim Henson’s tale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios went into into a distinct first-look connection with 20th Century Fox, providing the studio gain access to to its library of titles as well as providing the publisher gain access to to Fox’s large catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look connection with 20th Century Fox TV to establish properties for the little screen.
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