Marvel Unveils Philip K Dick's Electric Ant #1
Marvel and Electric Shepherd Productions are proud to announce that the
graphic fiction adaptation of Electric Ant, Philip K Dick's seminal
science fiction short story, arrives in comic shops this April with
Philip K Dick's Electric Ant #1! Acclaimed creators David Mack
(Daredevil, Kabuki) and Pascal Alixe (Ultimate X-Men), along with cover
artist Paul Pope (Strange Tales) and consulting editor Brian Michael
Bendis (Siege, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man), unite for an adaptation of
this existential thriller unlike anything you've ever imagined. Garson
Poole's life is pretty great, with the job, apartment and sexy assistant
of his dreams, but a visit to the hospital uncovers a dark secret about
his existence. Revealed as an "Electric Ant," a type of robot programmed
to serve a specific function, Poole's life is thrown into a tailspin as
he works to discover the truth about his programming.
itself!
As one of the most celebrated authors of the last century, Philip K Dick
is the winner of both the prestigious the Hugo Award and the John W.
Campbell awards, which honor excellence in science fiction. Inducted
into the Library of America in 2007, Dick has received unprecedented
literary recognition for his contributions to modern literature,
specifically in the area of science fiction. His 45 novels and over 210
short stories have been adapted into numerous hit films, including
blockbusters Minority Report, Total Recall and Blade Runner.
"Philip K Dick is one of the most groundbreaking sci-fi authors ever and
we're honored to bring his stories to life at Marvel," said Joe Quesada,
Chief Creative Officer & Editor-in-Chief, Marvel Entertainment.
"Electric Ant is an extraordinary interpretation of Philip K. Dick's
classic short story, one that I', sure all fans will enjoy."
Laura Leslie, Dick's daughter and a partner with her sister, Isa Dick
Hackett, in Electric Shepherd Productions, added, "As the first original
adaptation of our father's work into this genre, we are thrilled with
the creative team and the support of Marvel in the care they have taken
to be true to the integrity of this story."
Combining the unparalleled literary prowess of Philip K Dick with some
of the most imaginative creators in comics today, Philip K Dick's
Electric Ant is the sci-fi graphic fiction event of the year!
PHILIP K DICK'S ELECTRIC ANT #1
PHILIP K DICK'S ELECTRIC ANT #1 MACK VARIANT
Written by David Mack
Art by Pascal Alixe
Cover by Paul Pope
Variant Cover by David Mack
Rated T+ ...$3.99
ON SALE APRIL
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Electric Shepherd was founded by Leslie and Hackett, who along with
their brother, Christopher Dick, own and manage the Philip K Dick
Estate. Electric Shepherd is currently working on several other projects
based on the works of Philip K. Dick, including the Disney/Pixar
animated feature based on King Of The Elves slated for release in 2012,
and a Philip K. Dick biopic for HBO Films. Christopher Tricarico handles
all business and legal affairs for Electric Shepherd and the Estate.
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