 October 19, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Another Man of Action founder and Ben 10 franchise creator takes his turn on the hit new comic book series, as Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Global Consumer Products announce the ninth issue coming this February features Duncan Rouleau at the helm and a special spotlight on the hero’s biggest archnemesis! Ben 10 was created by the Man of Action Entertainment team, composed of Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle. Dynamite’s smash-hit new comic book series is the team’s exciting return to the mythos. So far, readers have gotten Joe Casey’s writing in issues #1-3 and then #6-8. While Seagle stepped in for the thrilling Zombozo arc in issues #4 and 5. Joe Kelly’s contributions are yet to come. While Duncan Rouleau has steadily illustrated gorgeous covers for each and every issue of the series. He also drew the jaw-dropping poster including with #6 kicking off the third arc. Now Duncan is going fully hands-on for one of the most exciting chapters in the saga to date. Issue #9 is set to feature a story written and drawn by him. And he’s turning the spotlight on to the biggest bad in the whole lore, as Vilgax takes center stage. This will be an artistic tour-de-force, a can’t-miss blockbuster installment, and a crucial setup for even more tales to come! “Conquest is for kings. Vilgax doesn’t need subjects,” said writer and artist Duncan Rouleau. “He wants something that can only be found in blood and battle. If he doesn’t find it there — worlds break.”   Character designs by artist Robert Carey, available in Ben 10 Creator Files In addition to Duncan’s storytelling and artwork through the bulk of the issue, issue #9 also features an additional special creative contribution. Two pages within will be drawn by Cormac Hughes. The rising star artist has handled several slick covers for the series exclusive to Final Order Cutoff or the blind bags. Collectors who have gotten the opportunity to get their hands on his work have loved his style and fun homages. Joe Casey scripts these extra pages alongside Hughes. In addition to his story within, Rouleau also regales fans this issue with another instant classic cover. While Robert Carey, Dustin Nguyen, Sebastian Piriz, and Eric Canete also bring more magic with their covers.         |
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