A-TEAM Comic Book will Act as a Prequel to the Film

A-TEAM Comic Book will Act as a Prequel to the Film

Twentieth Century Fox and IDW Publishing are introducing two new A-TEAM comic book series that will give audiences an in depth look at the characters of the film.

By multipurposeponi - Feb 23, 2010 11:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Action

Here is part of the official press release, courtesy of Collider.com:

'THE A-TEAM follows the exciting and daring exploits of a colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going “rogue,” they utilize their unique talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. THE A-TEAM in theaters only June 11, 2010.

Liam Neeson, whose many credits include the Oscar-winning “Schindler’s List” and the recent box office hit “Taken,” portrays Hannibal Smith, a master planner of inventive missions requiring split-second timing, unusual skills and a team of incredibly proficient and…eccentric soldiers; Bradley Cooper, who shot to movie superstardom in the smash comedy “The Hangover,” is Templeton “Face” Peck, who can procure anything for the Team’s unorthodox and daring activities; Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, a professional mixed martial artist and a top rated UFC light heavyweight, is B.A. Baracas, the Team’s driver and muscle; and Sharlto Copley, who stars in the surprise summer hit “District 9,” is H.M “Howling Mad” Murdock, a gifted pilot - and certified loon. Jessica Biel (”The Illusionist”) stars as Capt. Charisa Sosa, a former love interest of Face’s, but who’s now relentlessly pursuing the Team for a crime not of their doing. Patrick Wilson (”Watchmen”) is Lynch, a mysterious CIA operative who is a key player in the Team’s most explosive mission.

Joe Carnahan (”Narc,” “Smokin’ Aces”) directs from a screenplay by Skip Woods (”X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), Carnahan, and Carnahan’s writing partner Brian Bloom (writing credit not final), based on the television series “The A-Team.” The producers are Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Jules Daly, Stephen J. Cannell, Alex Young, Iain Smith, and Spike Seldin.

“This comic project is the ideal collaboration between the studio, the production, the filmmakers and the publisher maximizing everyone’s talents for the best product. IDW has demonstrated their ability to bring on some of the best writers and artists in the comic book industry and work closely and effectively with all the constituents. The A-Team has a huge following and these comics, much like the upcoming film, contemporize this enormously popular action-adventure franchise and deliver fresh, compelling stories and art to the fans,” said Virginia King, Vice President U.S. Sales for Fox Licensing & Merchandising.






Co-written by comics great Chuck Dixon (G.I. Joe) and Erik Burnham (Nanovor: Game Day), the series kicks off with Hannibal and B.A. in March, followed by Face and Murdock in April. Each team member’s story will feature a different artist in order to best bring out every character’s individual personality. Hugo Petrus (Marvel Illustrated) will provide interior art for Hannibal, and Casey Maloney (G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra) tackles B.A. in March. In April, Alberto Muriel (Legion: Prophets) revives Face, followed by Guiu Vilanova (After the Fire), who delivers Murdock. Fan-favorite artist Michael Gaydos (Alias) will provide covers for every issue.

“I was a devoted A-Team fan from the first episode and love all of these characters. Pure action and excitement,” said Chuck Dixon. “I jumped at the chance to join Erik and work on this property and it’s been better than expected. The dialogue and characterizations came so naturally to me, it was scary.”

Also starting in March, A-Team: Shotgun Wedding, a bi-weekly four issue series, gives fans a taste of the team’s missions after they’ve officially formed The A-Team. This original adventure, co-plotted by the movie’s director, Joe Carnahan, and Waltz (who also handles the scripting) follows the team from frigid Alaska to sunny San Diego and onto a wedding cruise that becomes utter chaos. Artist Stephen Mooney (Angel: After the Fall) adds heat to every explosion, while John K. Snyder III offers eye-catching covers.'









Many thanks to Collider.com for sharing this info.
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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/23/2010, 11:19 AM
Cool, IDW comics always get on the action! ; D

Damn, that comic looks really good, very nice artwork, got the curves an everything!!

Heh.

Dmon
Dmon - 2/23/2010, 11:22 AM
Awesome.

"I love it when a plan comes together." **smokes Cigar**
BubbaDude
BubbaDude - 2/23/2010, 11:45 AM
"You ain't gettin me on no plane, Murdock. You Fool!"

*drinks drugged milk*

passes out.....



lol, loved that show
Betty
Betty - 2/23/2010, 11:46 AM
That Hannible cover is cool.
JLAvenger23
JLAvenger23 - 2/23/2010, 12:24 PM
Cool!! Looks great!!
superdog
superdog - 2/23/2010, 12:27 PM
nice. ill read them. and now we dont have to deal with all the whiners that say "is the a-team a comicbook? why is this in main"......hate those people :(
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/23/2010, 2:43 PM
i grew up in the 80s watching the a-team loving it,as i've gotten older realized how bad it really is,the a-team tv series + a-team the movie + the comic = big sack of shit,i pity the fool that falls into the a-team trap.
lc
lc - 2/23/2010, 3:26 PM
@leee got the curves in all??here's a hint its not rel! you should get out more!! lol
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