moorereppion

By Matt Brady

posted: 23 March 2009 01:15 pm ET

We’ve been telling you about Dynamite’s latest classic character that they’re bringing to comics for a little while now.

In May, writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, along with interior artist Aaron Campbell kick off Dynamite’s new Sherlock Holmes series with the storyline, “The Trial of Sherlock Holmes.” Along with the writers and artist, award winning artist John Cassaday in on the team as well, illustrating evocative covers that embody a classic Holmes.

We spoke briefly with Cassaday about bringing Holmes to life in iconic cover images. [read full article]

Along with first looks at the black and white and color covers to Sherlock Holmes #2, Dynamite has also provided Newsarama with a selection of acclaim the series is already getting from those who’ve seen early pages:

“Forget what you’ve heard: Sherlock Holmes is alive and well and living inside this book!” – Joe Michael Straczynski – writer of Thor

“A fantastic opening shot, literally, to a great new Holmes mystery that I can’t wait to read the next chapter of.” – Ed Brubaker – Writer Captain America, Incognito, Daredevil, Criminal and Angel of Death on Sony’s Crackle.com

“A classic locked room mystery, deploying Conan Doyle’s core cast with huge skill and conviction. Sit back with your favorite seven per cent solution and enjoy…” Mike Cary – writer, X-Men: Legacy, Felix Castor novels, Hellblazer, and The Unwritten

“Arthur Doyle may be dead, but reading Leah Moore and John Reppion’s depiction of his immortal hero, Sherlock Holmes, will make you believe in his soul with us forever. One of the BEST revitalizations of a character I have EVER read.” Marc Guggenheim – writer of Amazing Spider-Man, Eli Stone, co-writer of Super Zombies and co-writer on upcoming Green Lantern Feature Screenplay

“A faithful interpretation of one of fiction’s very best characters that will please purist and newcomer alike. The game is afoot once again and I look forward to reading more.”- Brett Matthews – writer on The Lone Ranger comic and Eisner and Hugo Nominated writer

“Wow. Just wow. THE TRIAL OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is classic in the best sense of the word, it takes characters we all know and love and breathes new life into them. You can tell the writers adore the characters. A thrilling read”. Brian Lynch – Co-Writer Angel: After The Fall and Spike Asylum

“Dynamite’s Sherlock Holmes launch and story is reminiscent of the their publishing of The Lone Ranger. Taking a classic character, making him accessible for today’s fans and giving him new life. I am also always impressed by John Cassaday’s cover designs, and his execution, and Holmes is no let down, in fact, it’s taking it up a notch. Leah (Moore) and John Reppion are writing a story that will help cement their careers. Creating a new original story instead of an adaption of previous works is a plus for comics and Holmes fans!” Jae (Dark Tower) Lee – artist Dark Tower and cover artist Dead Irons

“Moore and Reppion bring new life to the iconic Holmes and Watson, with a tantalizing tale and their hallmark attention to period detail. Whether you’re a dedicated Sherlockian or a Holmesian newbie, grab this one!” – Leslie S. Klinger, author of the New Annotated Sherlock Holmes series. (http://annotatedsherlockholmes.com/index.html)

“3 reasons to pick up Sherlock Holmes #1 from Dynamite:

1. It’s Sherlock Holmes minus all the Hollywood cliches, but with what feels like a great mystery at it’s pounding heart.
2. This engaging mystery forces you to quickly turn page after page as you ‘race the clock’ along with Sherlock Holmes.
3. It’s the return of harcore mystery to comics. As Holmes would say, ‘The Plot Thickens’ and we all get to go along for the ride.”
Vince Gonzales – Former CBS and CNN Correspondant and investigative reporter, current Super Zombies co-writer

“I’m a huge Sherlock Holmes fan and a fan of both Leah and John. This can sit proudly beside Peter Ackroyd and Billy Wilder as one of the best reinterpretations of the character. Great stuff.” Mark Millar writer – Civil War, Wolverine, Kick Ass, Wanted