The aging novel co-authored by horror icons Stephen King and Peter Straub, 1984's The Talisman, is being developed as a comic book by SFF publishing powerhouse Del Rey Books. Not bad for a 25 year old novel that most people had forgotten about. After a run of 24 issues it will then be released in a hardcover edition. Talk about cashing in.
But if that sounds snarky, I really should show more respect. Anything that helps good publishers stay afloat these days is fine with me and since I grew up reading comics I obviously have no problem with the format. So here's hoping Del Rey makes loads of money on the project so they may then publish some new but promising authors.
Peter Straub & Stephen King come to comics again
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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