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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Two epic battles have been raging in the pages of Star Wars: Invasion – Revelations and DCUO Legends: The Brainiac – Sinestro Corps War, and both come to a climactic end this week. Two wars. Two Galaxies. Two books. Two publishers. One big week.
These two story arcs probably contain my largest ever fictional body count.
DC Universe Online Legends #17
Written by: Tom Taylor
Art by: Bruno Redondo
Cover by: Doug Mahnke
Colored by: Jorge Gonzalez
Hal Jordan is seriously conflicted as he and the Green Lantern Corps arrive at Korugar to “contain” the war between Sinestro’s Yellow Lanterns and Brainiac–but can they save the planet of innocents caught in the crossfire? And how desperate could things possibly get that would see Hal team up with Sinestro for one final battle?!
Star Wars: Invasion—Revelations #5
Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: Colin Wilson
Colorist: Wes Dzioba
Cover Artist: Chris Scalf
Release: November 16, 2011
32 pages, issue 5 of 5
Queen Nina and Princess Kaye have successfully rescued the refugees from the Battle of Shramar, but the Yuuzhan Vong invaders may still have another win for their tally. Or is there another revelation in store? Meanwhile, on Coruscant, Jedi-in-training Finn Galfridian finds that in trying to prevent an assassination, he may be complicit in one! The next revelation may be about Finn’s new mentor!
Tags: Brainiac, Bruno Redondo, Colin Wilson, DC comics, DC Universe Online Legends 17, DCUO legends, Finn Galfridian., Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Star Wars, Star Wars: Invasion, Tom Taylor, Yuuzhan Vong
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Yes. Doug Mahnke’s cover to DC Universe Online Legends #17 is this good.
I’ve just seen this is up over on DC’s site, so I figure I can now share it here. Gaze at it!
And the good reviews for issue #16 are coming in.
“Writer Tom Taylor – a playwright from Australia who’s been doing some Star Wars comics for Dark Horse and took a turn at The Authority – does excellent work with the main Green Lantern characters, particularly Guy Gardner, who is positively gleeful at the idea of watching Sinestro and Brainiac stomp the **** out of each other. The dialogue is generally excellent, particularly Guy’s. Taylor takes what should be work-for-hire on a loss-leading marketing ploy and infuses it with moral questions. About the nature of only following orders. The morality of taking no stand in the face of genocide. The law of unintended circumstances.”
And Bruno Redondo, who I chatted to this morning (I love Skype) is also coming in for much deserved love…
“I was also pleasantly surprised by Bruno Redondo’s art… It’s fairly straight-ahead comic pencils – clean lines, nothing too stylized to scare off any videogame nerd who might be buying their first comic – but he does pretty dynamic action and good facial expressions, which are key to a character like Guy Gardner and to the emotional beats Taylor builds into the story.” - Crisis on Infinite Midlives
“The reader is subjected to a brutal scene of violence as Sinestro gets his face smashed in. Tom Taylor underlines the scene with witty prose. He also puts us in the driver’s seat for the victim. For that moment, the audience sees things from Sinestro’s point of view. A war in space unfolds with ships, hulking skull faced warriors, and dozens of black and gold suited aliens blasting away at each other. The forces of Brainiac and the Sinestro are at war. I really liked this issue overall. It had beautiful artwork and an engaging story that provoked emotion, thought, and plain enjoyment. I give it five out of five metal bikinis and looked forward to the second part of The Brainiac-Sinestro Corps War.” - Roqoo Depot
A big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to tweet, message and email their reaction to this first issue. I had a great time creating these two issues with Bruno and Ben Abernathy and it always means a lot to read some kind words. Cheers!
Tags: Ben Abernathy, Bruno Redondo, DC comics, DC Universe Online Legends 17, DCUO legends, Doug Mahnke, Hal Jordan Green Lantern, Sinestro, Tom Taylor
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
“In space, no one can hear—
—the dull thud of my brain smacking against the inside of my fractured skull.” – Sinestro
And so begins DC Universe Online #16, the first of my two-part ‘Brainiac/Sinestro Corps War’ story available this week in print and digital download. Despite writing The Authority for almost a year, which should also be available for digital download soon, this is my first work in the actual DC universe, and starting out with Green Lantern was a bit of a dream gig. The next character I’ve written (not announced yet) is also a dream gig.
I really hope everyone checks out this book this week. Bruno Redondo absolutely blew me away with his art and he managed to capture the moments of action, humour, violence and pain perfectly. This is a Green Lantern sample piece from Bruno’s blog. Thanks to Ben Abernathy for bringing me on board for this one. Looking forward to much more!
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by BRUNO REDONDO
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale: October 19, 2011
Price: $2.99
Product Id: AUG110178
Hal Jordan and the other human Green Lanterns have been recalled to Oa under emergency circumstances. Brainiac’s main fleet has been located and he’s gone to war with the Sinestro’s Yellow Lantern Corps on Korugar! The mission: Containment, allowing both enemies to annihilate each other!
IGN has also posted the exclusive news of the next issue right here. Will share Doug Mahnke’s cover art for #17 when I can – it’s all kinds of awesome.
Tags: Ben Abernathy, Brainiac, Bruno Redondo, DC comics, DC Universe Online, DC Universe Online Legends #16, Doug Mahnke, Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, The Brainiac Sinestro Corps War, Tom Taylor
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
With the brilliant Doug Mahnke cover to DC Universe Online #16 being exclusively posted at IGN this morning, I feel I can finally sing this one from the rooftops (and have the right art to back it up).
I’m writing a two-part stand-alone story in this series called ‘The Brainiac – Sinestro Corps War’ with art by Bruno Redondo. Bruno is going to be huge. The guy’s storytelling is fantastic, he gets the epic, the action and, probably most importantly for me, the characterization. I especially loved getting to write Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner and Bruno brings these guys to life perfectly. I can’t wait for people to see this book next month. Writing this book also meant working with one of my favourite editors in Ben Abernathy. Hope everyone picks it up, especially anyone who misses these guys after the reboot (this is basically an elseworlds tale set pre-boot).
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by BRUNO REDONDO
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale: October 19, 2011
Price: $2.99
Product Id: AUG110178
Hal Jordan and the other human Green Lanterns have been recalled to Oa under emergency circumstances. Brainiac’s main fleet has been located and he’s gone to war with the Sinestro’s Yellow Lantern Corps on Korugar! The mission: Containment, allowing both enemies to annihilate each other!
IGN has also posted the exclusive news of the next issue right here.
Also, some massive news will be going up here tomorrow…
Tags: Ben Abernathy, Brainiac, Bruno Redondo, DC comics, DC Universe Online, DC Universe Online Legends #16, DCU online Legends, Doug Mahnke, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Sinestro Corps, Tom Taylor, Yellow Lantern
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
That has a nice ring to it.
I’m not allowed to divulge anything specific yet, but I am allowed to say I’m working on a little something set in the DCU… good times.
Tags: DC comics, Tom Taylor
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
San Diego Comic-Con is almost here and, once again, I will brave man-made flight machines with Colin Wilson to get there.
This con is looking a lot busier than the last one. I will be signing for The Authority at the DC booth every day. I will also be signing with Colin at the Dark Horse Booth on ‘Star Wars Day’ (Friday) and, on the Saturday, I will be part of the Wildstorm: Stormfront Panel with some great talent. I will also be signing at booth 4500 for Gestalt Publishing and generally hanging around that area as Colin Wilson has his own table at this year’s SDCC with Dave Dorman (which I’m apparently sitting at too). If you’re around, come say hi.
THURSDAY, JULY 22
12-1pm: SIGNING @ DC booth (#1915)
FRIDAY, JULY 23
12:00-1:00: SIGNING @ Dark Horse booth
2-3pm: SIGNING @ DC booth
SATURDAY, JULY 24
1-2pm: SIGNING @ DC booth
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WildStorm: Storm Front Panel
What’s new in the WildStorm Universe? VP/general manager Hank Kanalz and senior editor Ben Abernathy bring you up to speed with this inside look into DC’s wildest imprint. Joining Hank and Ben will be Adam Beechen (WildCats), Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Darick Robertson (Fringe: Tales From the Fringe), Tom Taylor (The Authority), Tim Seeley (WildCats), Adam Archer (Ratchet and Clank), Cruddie Torian (Gen13) and others. Room 4
SUNDAY, JULY 25
2:30-3:30pm: SIGNING @ DC booth
MONDAY, JULY 26
Sleeping… hard.
Tags: Colin Wilson, Dark Horse, DC comics, Gestalt Publishing, Star Wars: Invasion, The Authority, The Example, Tom Taylor
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Superstar artist, Al Barrionuevo, joins me on The Authority with issue #24 this week. Several people have called Al’s work on this book the best he’s ever done and I can’t disagree with them. Just check out this preview page…
Grab your copy of #24 to see Al’s return, the two-pronged, multi-scaled battle against Mondregon and The Aegean, The High being The High and, finally, an answer to… what’s in the box?
Tags: Al Barrionuevo, DC Wildstorm, Flint, Jack Hawksmoor, Mondregon, The Aegean, The Authority, The High, Tom Taylor
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
This Thursday (due to Memorial Day in America) sees the release of The Authority #23.
I know I wrote it and all, but I really like this issue. You will too… maybe.
THE AUTHORITY #23
Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by MIKE S. MILLER • Cover by PHILIP TAN
With the onboard rebellions subdued and attacks from the stowaways repelled, The Authority can once again focus on the nature of their voyage. Is the Carrier leading them to its home – or does it have some other, more sinister agenda? While passing through a vast graveyard of discarded spacecraft, the latest Century Baby detects a faint sign of life. The High goes off on a rescue mission, but what he brings back on board eclipses any danger they’ve faced so far.
Tags: DC comics, Mike S Miller, Philip Tan, The Authority #23, The Authority by Tom Taylor, Wildstorm
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
A new solicit for The Authority in August means a new split cover for The Authority and WildCATS – by Howard Porter (The Flash, JLA), Allen Martinez and Wes Hartman.
THE AUTHORITY #25
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by AL BARRIONUEVO
Cover by HOWARD PORTER, ALLEN MARTINEZ & WES HARTMAN
In the aftermath of the twin battles with the Aegean and Mondregon, the team assesses the damage and Hawksmoor is forced to explain the origin of his strange, secret weapon. Deathblow is down for the count, and Swift is unconscious with no one able to figure out why she can’t be revived. But there’s not much time to lick their wounds or ease over internal tensions as The Carrier appears to finally be approaching its ultimate destination. Who or what they are about to meet could alter the course of the Wildstorm Universe forever.
On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
August will be a huge month. The Authority, Blood Ties and Will of Darth Vader are all coming out and it’s possible more may still be announced for the month… no wonder I’m falling asleep on the couch as I write this.
Tags: Al Barrionuevo, DC Wildstorm, Deathblow, Howard Porter, Jack Hawksmoor, Swift, The Authority, The Authority by Tom Taylor
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Today my run on The Authority begins with issue #22. And, this morning, I woke up to a good luck message from the man himself, Warren Ellis – Hell. Yes.
Acclaimed writer Tom Taylor (Star Wars: Invasion) takes the helm for a 4-issue arc. The Authority’s journey through space on The Carrier’s unknown mission continues. Their mysterious voyage takes an even more terrifying twist than anything they’ve experienced so far when they discover stowaways of the worst possible kind. Facing a hideous mutiny by overwhelming odds, only one person can possibly save them. But will this reluctant hero break his own vow and return to action?
Note: It isn’t just a four issue arc… and, apparently, I’m ‘acclaimed’.
Here is a preview of the first page by Mike S Miller, featuring Flint, Deathblow and Grifter… and vampires… in space.
I’ve read it. It’s good, seriously. Buy it. you won’t be disappointed.
Tags: DC entertainment, DC Wildstorm, Deathblow, Flint, Grifter, Mike S Miller, The Authority, The Authority by Tom Taylor, Tom Taylor, Warren Ellis, Wildstorm
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