Surely you all know Jim Lee for his amazing talent in art? Jim Lee has been inking up a lot of your favorite characters since the early 90's and continues to do so today. He's worked on a variety of different DC comics such as, All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrow, and a ton more.

Today Jim Lee heads another direction with his artistry and signs with Epic Games to provide the cover artwork for the July 2009 issue of the new hit Gears of War comic book. The new cover artwork will be introducing a new Gears character, and Jim couldn't be more excited!

"Being a huge Gears of War fan, I couldn't pass the opportunity to draw a cover for the series, It's the most visceral yet elegant game I've ever played, and I am thrilled to be able to contribute something new to the ever expanding mythos of Gears!"

So not only is Jim Lee excited, but he is a player of the Gears of War games as well. The Gears of War comic book series was one of the most popular DC Comics' launches in 2008. It continues to see great success with the fans, bringing Jim Lee in to do the 9th issues cover will broaden the fan-base by appealing to Gears fans and Jim Lee fans.

Gears of War #1 and issue #2 sold out almost as soon as it was released. It was then sent back to the press to make a special flip book reprinting of both #1 and #2 combined into one volume.Also, later this summer fans can look forward to a Gears of War Sourcebook that features the comics' best and brightest talent, also included are some incredible pieces by some of the artists from Epic Games!

I haven't had a chance to see the Gears of War comic series but I'm even more interested in checking it out now that Jim Lee is coming aboard. Hopefully it isn't just for one cover. Hopefully he becomes a regular artist on the comic. What are your thoughts?


(Full press release below)

Comic Book Legend Jim Lee Enlists for Gears of War #9

World Class Talent Extends Bestselling Comic Book Series

April 23, 2009 – CARY, N.C. – Epic Games, Inc. today announced it has secured the creative talent of iconic comic book illustrator Jim Lee for its Gears of War #9 comic book from DC Comics' WildStorm imprint. Lee will provide the cover artwork, which introduces a new Gears character, for the July 2009 issue.



"Being a huge Gears of War fan, I couldn't pass the opportunity to draw a cover for the series, said Jim Lee. "It's the most visceral yet elegant game I've ever played, and I am thrilled to be able to contribute something new to the ever expanding mythos of Gears!"

"We're ecstatic to have Jim Lee on board for the Gears of War comic book series," said Dr. Michael Capps, president, Epic Games. "We've been huge fans of his artwork for years, and can't wait to incorporate his latest character design into the Gears universe."



Gears of War #9 will be authored by Capps and Joshua Ortega, the lead author of the comic book series and scriptwriter for the Gears of War 2 game, and interior illustrations will be provided by renowned comic book artist Liam Sharp. An alternate cover for Gears of War #9 will be provided by Chris Perna, art director of Epic Games.



The Gears of War ongoing comic book series was one of the most popular launches for DC Comics' WildStorm imprint in 2008. According to WildStorm, high demand for Gears of War #1 was answered with broad circulation.



"We're quite pleased with the continued success of the Gears of War comic that kicked off with the widely distributed premiere issue," said Hank Kanalz, vice president and general manager of WildStorm. "We hope to maintain that momentum, leading up to the collected hardcover edition releasing later this year."



Both Gears of War #1 and Gear s of War #2 sold out and went back to press with a special flip book reprinting of both issues combined into one volume. Slated for release this summer is also a Gears of War Sourcebook featuring some of comics' best and brightest talent, plus amazing pieces by select artists of Epic Games.



More information about the Gears of War comic book series is available at www.dccomics.com/wildstorm/comics. To subscribe, visit www.SubscribeDCGearsOfWar.com.