Gravel (comics) explained

Character:y
Character Name:Gravel
Debut:Strange Kiss
Full Name:William Gravel
Limited:y
Ongoing:y
Titles:Strange Kiss
Stranger Kisses
Strange Killings
Strange Killings: Body Orchard
Strange Killings: Strong Medicine
Strange Killings: Necromancer
Gravel
Horror:y
Publisher:Avatar Press
Startmo:November
Startyr:1999
Endyr:present
Main Char Team:William Gravel
Writers:Warren Ellis
Mike Wolfer
Artists:Mike Wolfer
Raulo Cáceres
Creators:Warren Ellis
Mike Wolfer
Tpb:Never a Dull Day
Isbn:1-59291-050-5
Tpb1:Bloody Liars
Isbn1:159291070X
Tpb2:The Major Seven
Isbn2:1592910823
Tpb3:The Last King of England
Isbn3:1592910823
Subcat:Avatar Press
Sort:Gravel

Gravel is the name given to a series of limited and ongoing series by Warren Ellis, illustrated by Mike Wolfer and published by Avatar Press.

A number of different limited series have been published under the Strange Killings banner, all of which centred on British 'combat magician' William Gravel. Most recently these series were republished under the Gravel name, followed by the launch of a new series, Gravel.

Publication history

Gravel initially appeared in the Strange Kiss limited series, which was followed by a sequel, Stranger Kisses. The third series was titled Strange Killings, which remained the name for the subsequent limited series, until the latest ongoing series called Gravel.[1] With Gravel, Wolfer became the co-author with Raulo Cáceres joining as the first of what has been described as a "revolving team" of artists.[2]

Collected editions

The series have been collected into their own trade paperbacks but there is also a signed limited edition hardcover which collects the older series in one volume:

Film

A movie adaptation was planned by Legendary Pictures, with Rick Alexander penciled in as producer and Warren Ellis writing the first draft as well as being executive producer.[3] Mike Wolfer was interviewed at New York Comic Con in 2010 and said his preferred actor would be Daniel Craig.[4] Tim Miller was considered to direct the film while Oliver Butcher and Stephen Cornwell had been brought in to work on the script.[5] As of June 2015, no further development on the film has been announced.

External links

Interviews

Reviews

Notes and References

  1. http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12375 The Minor Seven: Ellis & Wolfer talk "Gravel"
  2. http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/10/17/gravel-artist-raulo-caceres-talks-about-ellis-wolfer-and-their-upcoming-series-with-avatar/ GRAVEL artist Raulo Caceres talks about Ellis, Wolfer, and their upcoming series with Avatar
  3. Web site: Marc . Graser . Legendary digs 'Gravel' . Variety . 8 October 2009 . 10 October 2009.
  4. Web site: Tim . Dowd . NY Comic Con 2010: Mike Wolfer Interview on Gravel . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/TfWcNlH7hzw . 2021-12-15 . live. bleedingcool.com . 13 October 2010 . 17 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Mike . Fleming . VFX Wiz Tim Miller Digs in to Helm 'Gravel' For Legendary Pictures . . 15 March 2012 . 27 March 2012.