Dynamite Announces Evil Ernie Creative Team
"It's pretty surreal to be working on Evil Ernie," says writer Jesse Blaze Snider. "We're definitely staying true to the spirit of the character, but those who want a little more substance from your Heaven & Hell opus are going to be surprised by the powerful concepts and ideas that serve as the bedrock of this new series...and this new Chaos Universe."
In Evil Ernie #1, Ernest Fairchild was a kind and gentle soul...until one day something in him snapped, leading him to one of the most notorious killing sprees in American history. With 665 kills to his name, "Evil Ernie" requires ONE more murder to complete the ritual he started and seal his deal with the Devil.
Problem is: he's just been EXECUTED! What led an ordinary boy to become a leather-clad angel of death? How does he wield such blasphemous power? And what is the secret behind his hideous smiley-face button? Make sure to pick up Part One of "Origin of Evil" in Evil Ernie #1 this October.
"It was pretty clear from our first meeting with him, that Jesse would have done ANYTHING to write this book; and that kind of passion and dedication - along with his writing chops, of course - go a long way to making this one of our most anticipated launches later this year," says Dynamite Editor Joe Rybandt. "Evil lives in 2012!"
"With Dynamite's Chaos! characters, we are in possession of some of the most frightening horror characters in comic book history," adds Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Evil Ernie is possibly being the most iconic of the Chaos! characters!"
Full press release below.
DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES EVIL ERNIE CREATIVE TEAM!
IN COMIC STORES EVERYWHERE OCTOBER 2012!
IN COMIC STORES EVERYWHERE OCTOBER 2012!
July 12th, 2012, Mt. Laurel, NJ - Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the classic Chaos! character Evil Ernie returns to comics from the creative team of writer Jesse Blaze Snider and artist Jason Craig! In the world of Evil Ernie, an eternal conflict has existed for all time, a war between good and evil, Heaven and Hell, God and the Devil. And with Ardian Syaf, Nick Bradshaw, Tim Seeley, and Dan Brereton on covers, make sure to jump on board Evil Ernie for this wickedly-wild ride this coming October 2012!
In Evil Ernie #1, Ernest Fairchild was a kind and gentle soul...until one day something in him snapped, leading him to one of the most notorious killing sprees in American history. With 665 kills to his name, "Evil Ernie" requires ONE more murder to complete the ritual he started and seal his deal with the Devil. Problem is: he's just been EXECUTED! What led an ordinary boy to become a leather-clad angel of death? How does he wield such blasphemous power? And what is the secret behind his hideous smiley-face button? Make sure to pick up Part One of "Origin of Evil" in Evil Ernie #1 this October!
"It's pretty surreal to be working on Evil Ernie," says writer Jesse Blaze Snider. "We're definitely staying true to the spirit of the character, but those who want a little more substance from your Heaven & Hell opus are going to be surprised by the powerful concepts and ideas that serve as the bedrock of this new series...and this new Chaos Universe."
"It was pretty clear from our first meeting with him, that Jesse would have done ANYTHING to write this book; and that kind of passion and dedication - along with his writing chops, of course - go a long way to making this one of our most anticipated launches later this year," says Dynamite Editor Joe Rybandt. "Evil lives in 2012!"
"With Dynamite's Chaos! characters, we are in possession of some of the most frightening horror characters in comic book history," adds Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Evil Ernie is possibly being the most iconic of the Chaos! characters!"
Evil Ernie is the fruit of Hell's labor: A psychopath hell-bent on riding the world of the evil that twisted his soul, never knowing that his killing spree is actually a recruitment drive for Hell's armies that will quickly bring us to the brink of Armageddon! Though he thinks that he is doing "good" Ernie is actually performing the greatest evil.
Jesse Blaze Snider is a comic book writer, voice over actor, TV/radio host, semi-pro football player, and rock musician. He is the eldest son of Twisted Sister front man and vocalist Dee Snider, with whom he appeared on the MTV reality show Rock the Cradle. Snider also created the Dead Romeo graphic novel series. He has also writing an ongoing Toy Story series from Boom! Studios. He also wrote a four-issue prequel to the motion picture Strangeland for Fangoria Graphix called Strangeland: Seven Sins.
In Evil Ernie #1, Ernest Fairchild was a kind and gentle soul...until one day something in him snapped, leading him to one of the most notorious killing sprees in American history. With 665 kills to his name, "Evil Ernie" requires ONE more murder to complete the ritual he started and seal his deal with the Devil. Problem is: he's just been EXECUTED! What led an ordinary boy to become a leather-clad angel of death? How does he wield such blasphemous power? And what is the secret behind his hideous smiley-face button? Make sure to pick up Part One of "Origin of Evil" in Evil Ernie #1 this October!
"It's pretty surreal to be working on Evil Ernie," says writer Jesse Blaze Snider. "We're definitely staying true to the spirit of the character, but those who want a little more substance from your Heaven & Hell opus are going to be surprised by the powerful concepts and ideas that serve as the bedrock of this new series...and this new Chaos Universe."
"It was pretty clear from our first meeting with him, that Jesse would have done ANYTHING to write this book; and that kind of passion and dedication - along with his writing chops, of course - go a long way to making this one of our most anticipated launches later this year," says Dynamite Editor Joe Rybandt. "Evil lives in 2012!"
"With Dynamite's Chaos! characters, we are in possession of some of the most frightening horror characters in comic book history," adds Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Evil Ernie is possibly being the most iconic of the Chaos! characters!"
Evil Ernie is the fruit of Hell's labor: A psychopath hell-bent on riding the world of the evil that twisted his soul, never knowing that his killing spree is actually a recruitment drive for Hell's armies that will quickly bring us to the brink of Armageddon! Though he thinks that he is doing "good" Ernie is actually performing the greatest evil.
Jesse Blaze Snider is a comic book writer, voice over actor, TV/radio host, semi-pro football player, and rock musician. He is the eldest son of Twisted Sister front man and vocalist Dee Snider, with whom he appeared on the MTV reality show Rock the Cradle. Snider also created the Dead Romeo graphic novel series. He has also writing an ongoing Toy Story series from Boom! Studios. He also wrote a four-issue prequel to the motion picture Strangeland for Fangoria Graphix called Strangeland: Seven Sins.
Jason Craig started his career in Chicago, in 1991, working on and off for various publishers before moving away to pursue a full time career in advertising. Craig's most notable work in the comics' industry has been for Wildstorm Comics, drawing Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash and its sequel.
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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Shadow, The Boys, Green Hornet, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones and more!
In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and best selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Marc Guggenheim, Stephen Sadowski, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Jae Lee, Matt Wagner and a host of up and coming new talent!
DYNAMITE is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's PROJECT SUPERPOWERS - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. Several of their titles have also hit The New York Times Best-Sellers list: The Boys, Vampirella Archives, Robert Jordan's New Spring and Wheel of Time graphic novels. In 2005 Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%). Dynamite recently won the Diamond Gem Award for Best Publisher Under 4% of market share for 2011! The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
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