The explosive final issue (#8 of 8) of the graphic novel adaptation of Storm Front hits comics stores today! Check out a five-page preview at Dynamite’s website.
DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME TWO #3
Adapted by Mark Powers
Cover by Ardian Syaf
Pencils by Brett Booth
Battered and beaten, Harry Dresden faces his final showdown with the Shadow Killer. With his own life on the line can Harry possibly stop him in time? The Dresden Files: Storm Front reaches a shattering climax loaded with all of Jim Butcher’s trademark mix of magic, mystery and adventure!
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This also marks our last issue illustrated by Brett Booth, who took over for Ardian when the title transitioned to Dynamite Entertainment. Thanks for a fantastic finale, Brett! Now, we’re pleased to welcome Chase Conley to the team as the penciller/inker for Dynamite’s upcoming adaptation of Fool Moon.
If you want a hint of what Chase’s take on Dresden will look like, you can check out his audition pieces in his blog: Harry, Murphy, and Thomas, and two sample pages from Fool Moon.
Jim and Fred Interviewed on Walking Eye
A rare event! Both Jim Butcher and Fred Hicks get interviewed on The Walking Eye podcast, and talk about the novels, the RPG, and gaming in general. Have a listen!
In RPG-related news, “Wizard” themed Fudge Dice are up for preorder on the Evil Hat webstore.
Jim Interviewed by Sci Fi Book Club
Warning! Changes spoilers inside!
An author Jim recommends in the video, Harry Connolly, can be found here: http://www.harryjconnolly.com/
Side Jobs and a Happy Birthday!
Today is Jim’s birthday, but we fans are getting the presents! Side Jobs, the long-awaited Dresden Files short story collection, hits stores today. Grab it in hardcover from our store, or buy the audiobook from Audible.
The first short story collection in the #1 New York Times bestselling series-including a brand-new Harry Dresden novella!
Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher-a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious. Also included is a new, never-before-published novella that takes place after the cliff-hanger ending of the new April 2010 hardcover, Changes. This is a must-have collection for every devoted Harry Dresden fan as well as a perfect introduction for readers ready to meet Chicago’s only professional wizard.
“Witty, fast-moving and well worked-out. Butcher’s yarns go along with the standard supernatural repertory while providing enough twists to keep things fresh and intriguing.” –Kirkus, Starred Review
“Die-hard fans who can’t wait for next year’s Ghost Story will want to rush to the final novella, “Aftermath,” starring Harry’s friend Karrin Murphy, but there are many others here worth reading… Adding value to this title are Butcher’s introductions to each story, filling the reader in on its place in the Dresden-verse time line and offering insight into the author’s intentions.” –Library Journal
Evil Hat, publishers of the Dresden Files RPG, are also giving us reason to celebrate. All this week (ending October 31st–Harry’s birthday), they’re knocking 10% off all DFRPG products on the Evil Hat webstore. Save $9 on the two books and get free shipping when you order them together, or pick up both PDFs for only $36.
Happy Birthday, Jim! And Happy Jim’s Birthday to us!
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Jim’s NYCC Schedule
Attending New York Comic Con? Come see Jim! Here’s his schedule:
FRIDAY:
7:30pm – 9pm – Epic Fantasy Panel in Rm 1A15, with Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, Jim Butcher, Naomi Novik, and Brandon Sanderson.
SATURDAY:
12pm – 1pm: official Con autograph signing (table A4 in Autograph Alley)
4pm – 6pm: Penguin booth signing (booth 2414)
7pm – 10pm: Fan Dinner (SOLD OUT)
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