Dover Introduces The First Title In A New Line Of Classic Graphic Novels Updated With A Wealth Of Exclusive Original Material

MINEOLA, N.Y., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Publications, Inc. (www.doverpublications.com) launches a new line of noteworthy graphic novels with the release of Sam Glanzman's A Sailor's Story.

Since 1941, Dover has been preserving important works of literature, fine art, the sciences, and much more, in affordable, high-quality paperback reprints. Now, the publishing house turns its expertise to the sequential art medium, rescuing out-of-print comic book runs and graphic novels. Long unavailable, these timeless works were often overlooked by the mainstream when originally released but have since developed serious cult followings.

The books were created by some of the most acclaimed names in the comic industry, artists and writers who have worked on such popular characters as Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Green Arrow, Captain America, Sandman, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and others. Plus, since many of these stories are "creator owned" and not the usual "work for hire" comic book assignments, each represents a deeply personal project, passionately written and illustrated. As an added bonus, the books are being expanded with exclusive original material, including new covers and commentary by such literary and comic superstars as Max Brooks, Larry Hama, Scott Hanna, Brandon Graham, and Dave Sim. Many of the titles also collect complete, multi-issue runs for the very first time.

Dover will premiere the new graphic novel line with six titles, each released in sequential months:

A Sailor's Story (Available Now) Written and illustrated by Sam Glanzman
Semi-autobiographical adventures of life aboard a WWII destroyer — includes new Foreword by World War Z author Max Brooks, new Introduction by Larry Hama, and new Afterword by Chuck Dixon

Civil War Adventure (May 2015) Written by Chuck Dixon, illustrated by Gary Kwapisz 
Graphic drama of the War Between the States by writer of Batman and Green Arrow and the illustrator of The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian.

Mercy: Shake the World (June 2015) Written by J. M. DeMatteis, illustrated by Paul Johnson
Mind-bending masterpiece by Eisner Award–winning writer known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, and Justice League of America — includes new Introduction by the writer, new Afterword by Art Young, and bonus "How It Was Made" material

 Blackjack: Second Bite of the Cobra (July 2015) Written by Alex Simmons, illustrated by Joe Bennett
Hard-hitting tale of vengeance by the writer of Batman: Orpheus Rising — first time collected in a single volume. Includes new Foreword by Joe Illidge, new Afterword by David Colley, and new cover by Scott Hanna

The BOZZ Chronicles (August 2015) Written by David Michelinie, illustrated by Bret Blevins
Cult classic by the writer of Iron Man & penciler of The New Mutants with new Foreword and pin-up by Brandon Graham and new Introduction by the creators — includes entire six-issue run

The Puma Blues (September 2015) Written by Stephen Murphy, illustrated by Michael Zulli
Features never-before-seen ending by Murphy and Zulli, new Foreword by Dave Sim, new Afterword by Stephen R. Bissette, and new Introduction by the authors: "Intelligent and urgent mythology." — Neil Gaiman

 "We plan on releasing at least 12 graphic novels each year," states Drew Ford, the Acquisitions Editor in charge of the new line. "I have more than 20 years of experience in the comic book community and my contacts have helped me uncover forgotten gems that deserve a second life. We've already started planning the second wave of titles, and I'm thrilled that we'll be publishing works by Harlan Ellison, Carl Potts, Jerome Charyn, Jeff Nicholson, and other talents in the very near future."

Dover graphic novels will be available at www.doverpublications.com, Amazon, and other retailers as well as local comic book shops.

For a review copy of Sam Glanzman's A Sailor's Story, please contact Ken Katzman at [email protected].

Advance Praise for Dover Graphic Novels:

"It is quite possible we are about to become Dover Publications' biggest fans." — Bleeding Cool

"Dover Publications continues to impress." — Forbidden Planet International

"An ambitious line of graphic novel reprints." — The Comics Reporter

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SOURCE Dover Publications, Inc.

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