Posted by iTZKooPA on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 - 7 Comments
Tags: Karlain, malgar, wildstorm, world of warcraft comic, world of warcraft: alliance, world of warcraft: horde, wow comic split, wow comics, wow two comics, wow: alliance, wow: horde
BlizzPlanet is reporting that the World of Warcraft comic from Wildstorm will be changing its title. Actually, it’s a bit more than a simple title change, more of a complete format modification. No longer will the comic flip-flop its focus between Horde and Alliance, as it has since the completion of Varian Wrynn’s story in volume 25. Instead it will be split in two distinct pieces of literature, World of Warcraft: Alliance and World of Warcraft: Horde, starting in January.
The WoW: Horde comic will kick off the new direction with Issue 1 on January 6. It’s to feature an unknown orc by the name of Malgar that returns to a life of violence. If the report is correct, it seems that the Alliance side of things will pick up right where the former series left off (before it became Horde-based). The first Alliance branded comic will be Issue 26, and follow the Horde debut on January 20. It also features previously unheard of heroes, something that’s more akin to the novels and manga than the comics.
The Horde edition is being written by Doug Wagner. Mr Wagner has decided to show “the harsher side of Kalimdor” in the series. It’s drawn by Pop Mahn. The Alliance story will focus on ” a mysterious quest for a powerful artifact” thanks to Mike Costa. Neil Googe will be performing the feat that I could never hope to achieve, drawings that go beyond stick figures. One thing is certain, the different art and writing styles will have readers arguing over what’s better once more, Horde or Alliance (comics).
The split is probably a good idea, giving both factions the ability to shine on its own. No more unusual segues. It will also draw in more readers from the Horde, as the faction has been seriously under-represented in the Extended Universe of World of Warcraft. Plus, I hated the comic’s current title, World of Warcraft. It left so much to be desired, like a subtitle, and always had to be qualified in discussions with “No, I mean the comic.”
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By Xianghua on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Sounds cool. I’ll have to pick these things up sometime.. >.>
By Xianghua on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
BTW: FIRST BLOCK! *evil laugh*
By PatrickD on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I’ve been picking these up in the hardcover editions. I’d never remember to get the monthly ones.
By Hatell on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
The comic book shop I was buying from just went outta business. So I have to travel to the next town over to look for them… if the shop over there holds them. T_T
By Spifftastic on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
… And Malgar will be Varian’s half-brother or something ridiculous…
I dunno. The comics are fun, yes, but can be ridiculous. I don’t wanna put in spoilers, but yeah, it gets pretty… Odd, at points.
By Kazzoo on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
i havnt read them myself but my friends say they are 2 short and they should b longer
By jimbob on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
@hatell buy on internet?