A little while back we gave an update as to what happened to Frank Miller Presents, the publishing company serving as the hub for the works of Frank Miller. Well, the publisher’s upcoming releases are now partnered over at Abrams ComicArts with RONIN RISING and PANDORA finally available in stores today. Here’s a preview along with details.
On Ronin Rising
A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York. This is the world of Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising, the highly anticipated sequel to the influential cyberpunk comics classic by the legendary Eisner Hall of Fame cartoonist. On October 8th, 2024, Frank Miller Presents and Abrams ComicArts will publish Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising in two stunning editions: a hardcover Collector’s Edition and a paperback manga edition from Kana, Abrams ComicArts’s new manga imprint.
Now, Ronin Rising is the sequel to Miller’s 1983 cyberpunk masterpiece, RONIN. This highly anticipated release comes in a collector’s Edition Hardcover along with a Manga edition published by Kana, with Miller himself providing the cover and two chapters of interior art.
And he’s not alone. RONIN RISING also calls upon the works of artists Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques who are on pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5. The entire book includes Miller’s layouts, concept designs by Tan, six full-page wraparound variant covers, and a foreword by another industry legend: DC Comics’ Jim Lee.
You can read it here:
“Four decades ago, a work emerged that would redefine the boundaries of the comic book medium. Frank Miller’s Ronin burst forth from the pages of DC Comics, a visionary masterpiece that dared to challenge convention and ignite the imaginations of readers worldwide. Ronin stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and unbridled ambition of its creator… As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Ronin, let us not only pay tribute to its singular brilliance but also reaffirm our commitment to the limitless potential of the comic book medium. At the time, although Miller was at the peak of his creative and commercial powers (and soon to climb even higher with his seminal work to come in Batman), he fearlessly took the opportunity—with great risk—to do something completely unexpected and original. So let us raise our voices in celebration of Frank Miller’s Ronin, a true masterpiece of the graphic storytelling tradition. May its legacy endure for another four decades and beyond, inspiring countless generations to dare, to dream, and to embark on their own epic quests for truth and redemption.”
Ronin has inspired a generation of writers, artists, and fans alike. Now Miller, Tan, and Henriques have created a worthy sequel, continuing the story for a new generation.
On Pandora
Annabeth is an endlessly curious fifteen-year-old girl. Unpopular at school, unhappy at home, and struggling to feel like she belongs, everything changes for her when she stumbles across a flower-shaped relic with the power to warp reality. Determined to change her dissatisfying everyday life, Annabeth uses her newfound powers to transform the world around her — and as she does, she sows the seeds of impending chaos in her wake.
As to Pandora, this book of a dark, modern-day fairy tale about a teenage girl searching for a perfect world. The second long anticipated project from Frank Miller Presents and Abrams ComicArts, the book is illustrated by Emma Kubert (Inkblot), co-written by Anthony Maranville and Chris Silvestri (Star Trek: Discovery), and features bonus material including endpapers and concept art by Emma Kubert.
There’s also a behind-the-scenes look at the process of making Frank Miller’s Pandora and six variant covers by Frank Miller, Andy Kubert, and Theresa Kubert. You can see the preview pages below.
RONIN RISING and PANDORA are in stores right now.
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