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Halo Graphic Novel In the Works

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sounds-tasty dept.

A new chapter in the Halo story was announced this past week, and it's not going to be a videogame this time. Marvel comics will be working with Bungie studios on a Halo graphic novel. The tome will include four short stories and a bevy of art from concept artists. Joystiq has overall impressions and some artwork, while Gamespot has details on the deal with Marvel. From the Gamespot article: "Marvel has said they will feature signature characters and weapons and be set against a backdrop involving the alien races of the Covenant and the Flood. Perhaps more interesting to comic fans is the roster of talent secured to put words and images on the page. Beyond renowned French comics artist Moebius, the Halo graphic novel will also feature the talents of Phil Hale, Ed Lee, Tsutomo Nihei, Jay Faerber, Andrew Robinson, Simon Bisley, and Lee Hammock."

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  1. What's the fuss? by PhrostyMcByte · · Score: 3, Insightful

    This may be taken as a troll, but- What did I miss out on that everyone else seems to have found? I've played Halo for the PC and found it enjoyable, sure, but the amount of praise given to it seems far overblown. Was the Xbox game that different?

    1. Re:What's the fuss? by Turn-X+Alphonse · · Score: 4, Insightful

      You've hit the nail on the head. The Xbox has very few worth while games, so a decent FPS which plays well on a console was huge. Then it just snowballed as most popular series did and the hype made it sound like the greatest game ever.

      Same with HL1 and HL2. Both are fine games, but they arn't overly special (HL2 right now is special, but give it a year or two and it'll be run of the mill).

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    2. Re:What's the fuss? by DesireCampbell · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Halo = best Console FPS since goldeneye.
      Halo 2 = best console FPS since Halo.

      The biggest deal is Halo 2's online play... in 2005. Good job being 10 years behind the PC.

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  2. Re:no potential by Saffaya · · Score: 3, Interesting

    There are already several books on the Halo universe (check 'halo' at your fav online book retailer), including prequel to the game's storyline.
    Masterchief's name is John117 and you can learn about him and other members of the Spartan project, and see that he and cortana have been a long way together (remember the 'so you did miss me' line ?).
    You'll also see Captain Keyes' prowess as a ship commander against unfavourable odds.
    "no back story, no motivation, no personality, no vulnerability" ?
    There is a limit on what you can cram into the cutscenes between the game stages before it begins to dumb down the pace of action.
    And all your critics can also be applied to half-life's gordon freeman, except we know his name.
    Gordon's back story .. uh ? Motivation ... survive ? personality ... ha ha ha .. Vulnerability ... likes crowbars ?
    Don't be mistaken, I loved the first Half-life and still do. I'm just trying to point out how your criticism seems silly to me. (And I'd be thrilled if it would become a movie too)