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| Writer = [[Rhianna Pratchett]] | | Writer = [[Rhianna Pratchett]] | ||
| Pencil = Nicolás Daniel Selma (p. 5-28)<br> | | Pencil = Nicolás Daniel Selma (p. 5-28)<br> | ||
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| − | '''Tomb Raider: The Beginning''' is | + | '''Tomb Raider: The Beginning''' is a single comic issue, coming out alongside the new [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] game, released March 5th and published by [[Dark Horse]]. The comic is a prequel to the new game, introducing the characters and the background story to the expedition aboard the [[Endurance]]. |
| − | + | It precedes the new comic series [[Tomb Raider (Dark Horse Comics)|Tomb Raider]] in which Dark Horse follows the newly established storyline. | |
| − | {{Quote|Tomb Raider: The Beginning<ref>Description on the comic's | + | Cover art and design of the comic are by [[Brian Horton]]. |
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| + | {{Quote|Tomb Raider: The Beginning<ref>Description on the comic's backcover</ref>|In this prelude to the exciting new entry in the Tomb Raider video game saga, lead game writer Rhianna Pratchett reveals the untold story behind Lara Croft's earliest adventure.<br> | ||
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Join Lara and the crew of the Endurance as they prepare for a thrilling journey to uncover the lost kingdom of Yamatai.<br> | Join Lara and the crew of the Endurance as they prepare for a thrilling journey to uncover the lost kingdom of Yamatai.<br> | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
| − | * [[Lara Croft ( | + | * [[Lara Croft (Dark Horse Comics)|Lara Croft]] |
* [[James Whitman]] | * [[James Whitman]] | ||
* [[Conrad Roth]] | * [[Conrad Roth]] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Development== |
| − | The publication plans of Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic were announced on January 31st 2013 on both the Official Tomb Raider Blog | + | The publication plans of Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic were announced on January 31st 2013 on both the Official Tomb Raider Blog<ref>[http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/41947459315/crystal-dynamics-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft Official Tomb Raider Blog: Crystal Dynamics & Dark Horse Bring Lara Croft Back To Comics] (January 31st 2013)</ref> and the [[Dark Horse]] website<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1278/crystal-dynamics-and-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft-b Dark Horse.com: Crystal Dynamics and Dark Horse bring Lara Croft back to comics] Dark Horse's announcement. (January 31st 2013)</ref>. On the same day a four-page preview of the comic was published on Comingsoon.net.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=99653 Comingsoon.net: Preview of the Tomb Raider: The Beginning Comic] (January 31st 2013)</ref> |
| − | Global brand director [[Karl Stewart]] stated the following about the comic and the co-operation between [[Crystal Dynamics]] and [[Dark Horse]]: {{Quote|Karl Stewart | + | Global brand director [[Karl Stewart]] stated the following about the comic and the co-operation between [[Crystal Dynamics]] and [[Dark Horse]]: {{Quote|Karl Stewart in the Dark Horse announcement|Lara Croft is an icon across all forms of media, including comic books. The team at Crystal Dynamics has worked closely with Dark Horse on 'The Beginning' to bring the relatable, re-imagined Lara Croft back to the comic book world.}} |
| − | [[Dark Horse]] gave the following statement on the partnership:{{Quote|Dave Marshall, editor at Dark Horse | + | [[Dark Horse]] gave the following statement on the partnership:{{Quote|Dave Marshall, editor at Dark Horse|The bold new vision of the game demanded we bring an equally fresh approach to the comics. We're excited for Tomb Raider fans to experience a new side of Lara Croft as they accompany her on the earliest parts of her first adventure.}} |
| − | [[Rhianna Pratchett]], the lead writer of the [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] game and also the writer of the comic, said the following about writing the story: {{Quote|Rhianna Pratchett on both the Dark Horse | + | [[Rhianna Pratchett]], the lead writer of the [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] game and also the writer of the comic, said the following about writing the story: {{Quote|Rhianna Pratchett on both the Dark Horse announcement and the official Tomb Raider Blog|Whilst penning Lara’s origins story for the game I had lots of ideas about the world she and the other characters inhabited, and the story behind their voyage: as great to be able to flesh out the world of Tomb Raider and work with the talented team at Dark Horse to bring Lara Croft back to comics.}} |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/41947459315/crystal-dynamics-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on the official Tomb Raider blog] | * [http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/41947459315/crystal-dynamics-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on the official Tomb Raider blog] | ||
| − | * [http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1278/crystal-dynamics-and-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft-b Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on Dark Horse | + | * [http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1278/crystal-dynamics-and-dark-horse-bring-lara-croft-b Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on the Dark Horse website] |
* [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=99653 Tomb Raider: The Beginning preview on Comingsoon.net] | * [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=99653 Tomb Raider: The Beginning preview on Comingsoon.net] | ||
* [http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17565745-tomb-raider-the-beginning Tomb Raider: The Beginning on Goodreads.com] | * [http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17565745-tomb-raider-the-beginning Tomb Raider: The Beginning on Goodreads.com] | ||
Revision as of 00:25, 30 June 2015
| The Beginning | |
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| Dark Horse | |
| Release Date | March 5th 2013 |
| Writer | Rhianna Pratchett |
| Pencil | Nicolás Daniel Selma (p. 5-28) Andrea Mutti (p. 29-52) |
| Ink | Juan Gedeon (p. 5-28) Pierluigi Baldassini (p. 29-52) |
| Colors | Michael Atiyeh |
| Letters | Michael Heisler |
Tomb Raider: The Beginning is a single comic issue, coming out alongside the new Tomb Raider (2013) game, released March 5th and published by Dark Horse. The comic is a prequel to the new game, introducing the characters and the background story to the expedition aboard the Endurance.
It precedes the new comic series Tomb Raider in which Dark Horse follows the newly established storyline.
Cover art and design of the comic are by Brian Horton.
In this prelude to the exciting new entry in the Tomb Raider video game saga, lead game writer Rhianna Pratchett reveals the untold story behind Lara Croft's earliest adventure.
Join Lara and the crew of the Endurance as they prepare for a thrilling journey to uncover the lost kingdom of Yamatai.
Tomb Raider: The Beginning[1]
Story
A 48-page, six-part hardcover omnibus, Tomb Raider: The Beginning follows the story of how the crew came together for The Endurance's fateful mission to discover the lost Japanese kingdom of Yamatai. Originally intended to feature as the latest installment of Dr. James Whitman's successful archaeology show, Whitman's World, the show-biz archaeologist gets more than he bargained for when he enlists the help of Captain Conrad Roth. As Roth's unique and eccentric crew gradually come together and share their stories and secrets, the expedition faces unexpected threats before it's even begun.
Official Description
Characters
- Lara Croft
- James Whitman
- Conrad Roth
- Angus Grimaldi
- Joslin Reyes
- Samantha Nishimura
- Jonah Maiava
- Alex Weiss
- Alisha
- Sheila
- Thomas Goldman
- Mr. Hong
- Cheng
- Fergus
- Una
Locations
- Somalia (flashback)
- Arctic (mentioned)
- Congo (mentioned)
- Red Desert (mentioned)
Development
The publication plans of Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic were announced on January 31st 2013 on both the Official Tomb Raider Blog[2] and the Dark Horse website[3]. On the same day a four-page preview of the comic was published on Comingsoon.net.[4]
Global brand director Karl Stewart stated the following about the comic and the co-operation between Crystal Dynamics and Dark Horse:
Lara Croft is an icon across all forms of media, including comic books. The team at Crystal Dynamics has worked closely with Dark Horse on 'The Beginning' to bring the relatable, re-imagined Lara Croft back to the comic book world.
Karl Stewart in the Dark Horse announcement
Dark Horse gave the following statement on the partnership:
The bold new vision of the game demanded we bring an equally fresh approach to the comics. We're excited for Tomb Raider fans to experience a new side of Lara Croft as they accompany her on the earliest parts of her first adventure.
Dave Marshall, editor at Dark Horse
Rhianna Pratchett, the lead writer of the Tomb Raider (2013) game and also the writer of the comic, said the following about writing the story:
Whilst penning Lara’s origins story for the game I had lots of ideas about the world she and the other characters inhabited, and the story behind their voyage: as great to be able to flesh out the world of Tomb Raider and work with the talented team at Dark Horse to bring Lara Croft back to comics.
Rhianna Pratchett on both the Dark Horse announcement and the official Tomb Raider Blog
External Links
- Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on the official Tomb Raider blog
- Tomb Raider: The Beginning comic announcement on the Dark Horse website
- Tomb Raider: The Beginning preview on Comingsoon.net
- Tomb Raider: The Beginning on Goodreads.com
References
- ↑ Description on the comic's backcover
- ↑ Official Tomb Raider Blog: Crystal Dynamics & Dark Horse Bring Lara Croft Back To Comics (January 31st 2013)
- ↑ Dark Horse.com: Crystal Dynamics and Dark Horse bring Lara Croft back to comics Dark Horse's announcement. (January 31st 2013)
- ↑ Comingsoon.net: Preview of the Tomb Raider: The Beginning Comic (January 31st 2013)
