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Showcase: Starman Omnibus, Do Androids Dream, and I Kill Giants

More graphic novel love has exploded on Impulse Creations—and trust me, it’s not as violent as it sounds. In this round I discuss Starman Omnibus Vol. 2, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Vol. 1, and I Kill Giants Vol. 1. Hop over and read the reviews now.

“James Robinson flicks a cosmic rod and revives the dusty Starman legacy, brushing up the dents and polishing over the comic’s outdated visage with modernistic flair.” - Starman Omnibus Vol. 2

“Dick’s novel and thus, this comic, serves a heavy dose of sci-fi lingo and progressive notions thick with literary speak—a requisite that the light of mind should consider before taking the plunge into Dick’s world.” - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Vol. 1

“Plenty of snuggly kids’ stories hit shelves. Nearly all of them douse their pages with make believe, as they should, but few truly shower them with magic.” - I Kill Giants Vol. 1

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Philip K. Dick’s Electric Ant Invades Your Comic Picnic

Science-fiction storytelling master Philip K. Dick extends his reach into the Marvel world this April with an Electric Ant graphic adaptation. This isn’t the first time his works touched comic grounds—Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? grazed BOOM! Studios’ line-up last year—but of course, Marvel claims all the glory from unsuspecting readers. Regardless, you can learn more about the exciting news at OneMetal.

Film isn’t the only alternate medium to benefit from Philip K. Dick’s fictional touch. More over Minority Report and Blade Runner, because Dick’s 1969 science-fiction short story, The Electric Ant, joins the recently invigorated Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (BOOM! Studios)—this time courtesy of Marvel and Electric Shepherd Productions.

Throughout his career, Dick has raked in more than a few prestigious awards for his mighty collection (now 45 novels and over 210 short stories strong), including the Hugo and John W. Campbell Awards. April’s issue of Philip K. Dick’s Electric Ant #1 adapts the original with writer David Mack’s (Daredevil, Kabuki), artist Pascal Alixe’s (Ultimate X-Men), and cover artist Paul Pope’s (Strange Tales) visionary talents.

What Philip K. Dick story would you like to see revitalized as a comic?

Tags: David Mack, Electric Ant, Marvel, Pascal Alixe, Paul Pope, Philip K Dick
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