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Syfy News Fallen Heroes comic adaptation will launch at the Cardiff International Comic Expo

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Fallen Heroes comic adaptation will launch at the Cardiff International Comic Expo

Posted by Syfy.co.uk

Fallen Heroes, the 2009 supernatural thriller novel written by Barry Nugent (Geeksyndicate) has been adapted into a comic books series. The team behind the adaptation includes Barry himself, and the first edition of the comic will be released at the Cardiff International Expo on 26th February... so make sure your get yourself to the front of the queue. Below is the official press release;

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After selling out at several branches of Waterstones, becoming a bestselling title on Amazon and enjoying a growing cult status, the stylish supernatural thriller Fallen Heroes is now entering the realm of comics.

With a creative team consisting of Barry Nugent, Martin Conaghan, Steven Penfold and Gat Melyvn everything was in place to begin work on a comic adaptation of the novel.

When asked about taking on the adaptation Martin, who now works for the BBC had this to say.

“Fallen Heroes is jam-packed full of fantastic ideas and thrilling set-pieces. It has everything; a great blend of mythology, science-fiction, action and the supernatural – all told in a very visual style – it’s perfect for the graphic novel format.”

Soon after work began on the adaptation the team were shocked to learn that Insomnia Publications, who had licensed Fallen Heroes for a graphic novel, had filed for Bankruptcy.

“It was a blow for everyone, not just us, but all the creators and staff involved with Insomnia,” explains Barry. “I don’t mind admitting that I thought that was it for the project.”

However the creative team decided that rather than quit they would continue on with the adaptation. Together they set about raising the money to produce the comic by selling advertising space in the first issue and taking donations. It was a gesture that did not go unnoticed by the creative team.

“It’s great to be part of an industry where people see folks in trouble and will do anything to help rather than see a project fail,” said Barry.

The limited edition 1st issue including art from DC, Marvel and 2000AD artists is set to launch at the Cardiff International Comic Expo on the 26th February.

For more information go to www.fallenheroescomic.com.