Outcast by Kirkman and Azaceta
| Outcast | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for the first issue of Outcast, published on June 2014. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | June 2014 – present |
| No. of issues | 23 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Robert Kirkman |
| Written by | Robert Kirkman |
| Artist(s) | Paul Azaceta |
| Letterer(s) | Rus Wooton |
| Colorist(s) | Elizabeth Breitweiser |
| Editor(s) | Sean Mackiewicz |
Outcast (trademarked as Outcast by Kirkman and Azaceta)[1] is an ongoing American comic book series created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.
It is a supernatural horror story that chronicles Kyle Barnes, a man whose loved ones have been involved in demonic possession since his childhood. With the help of a clergyman, he tries as an adult to unveil what lies behind the supernatural manifestations and why he seems to carry special peculiarities.
The first issue of the monthly comic was published in 2014 by Image Comics. Before the first release, Kirkman also began to develop a television adaptation with Cinemax[2][3] which began airing in June 2016.
Publication history
Outcast was officially announced on October 2013 at New York Comic Con, after two years of development. Kirkman said it was the first time that he already had a clear ending in mind when he began to write the comic book.[4] He described Outcast as an epic horror story, hoping to give real scares to readers, unlike The Walking Dead style. Kirkman said that orders for the first issue were higher than for the most recent issue of The Walking Dead.[5]
Issues
- A Darkness Surrounds Him, June 25, 2014
- From The Shadows It Watches, July 30, 2014
- I Remember When She Loved Me, August 27, 2014
- To Light Our Way, September 24, 2014
- A Wrath Unseen, November 12, 2014
- Receive Your Mark, December 24, 2014
- The Road Before Us, March 18, 2015
- A Vast and Unending Ruin, April 29, 2015
- What Lurks Within, May 27, 2015
- A Weakness Exposed, July 1, 2015
- A Line is Crossed, August 5, 2015
- Close to Home, September 9, 2015
- This Little Light, November 25, 2015
- Get Behind Me Satan, December 16, 2015
- All Alone Now, January 27, 2016
- Overwhelmed, February 24, 2016
- The Damage Done, March 23, 2016
- There is No Escape, April 27, 2016
- Under Devil's Wing, July 27, 2016[6]
- A POWER EXPOSED, August 24, 2016
- Blood is Spilled, September 28, 2016
Collected editions
| Volume | Authors (Writers and Illustrators) | Pages | Compilation Published | Issues Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcast: Volume 1 - A Darkness Surrounds Him | Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta | 152 pages | January 28, 2015 | Outcast #1-6 |
| Outcast: Volume 2 – A Vast and Unending Ruin | Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta | 128 pages | October 7, 2015 | Outcast #7-12 |
| Outcast: Volume 3 – This Little Light | Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta | 128 pages | June 21, 2016 | Outcast #13-18 |
| Outcast: Book One | Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta | 296 pages | November 8, 2016 | Outcast #1-12 |
Television adaptation
Cinemax picked up the rights to produce a show based on the comic in 2013.[7] Ten episodes were announced to be produced with Patrick Fugit (Kyle Barnes) and Philip Glenister (Reverend Anderson) as the leading roles for the television series, which premiered in June 2016.[8]
Reception
The first issue of the comic was released in June 2014 to positive reviews.[9]
References
- ^ Rich Johnston (December 29, 2014). "Outcast By Kirkman And Azaceta Hits Another Trademark Bump". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ Lesley Goldberg (November 11, 2013). "Robert Kirkman's Exorcism Drama 'Outcast' Lands at Cinemax (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ Lesley Goldberg (July 7, 2014). "Robert Kirkman Talks 'Outcast,' Says 'Walking Dead' Will Return With 'Intense' Season 5". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ "Kirkman & Azaceta Bring Demonic Possession Comic "Outcast" To Image". Comic Book Resources. October 8, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ Kirkman, Robert (June 2014). A Darkness Surrounds Him. Image Comics. p. 46.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Outcast By Kirkman & Azaceta #19 - Releases - Image Comics".
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 11, 2013). "Robert Kirkman's Exorcism Drama 'Outcast' Lands at Cinemax (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Lesley Goldberg (March 14, 2016). "Robert Kirkman's Cinemax Drama 'Outcast' Renewed for Second Season". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ "Outcast By Kirkman & Azaceta". Comic Book Roundup. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
External links
- Official website at Image Comics
- Outcast at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)