Ray Harryhausen Presents: 10th Muse

I could not be happier about our new contact with Bluewater Productions - the company which recently made news with their Female Force comics line - and they could not be happier about their new Ray Harryhausen Presents deal! Check out this press release from the company:

BELLINGHAM, WASH. (December 4) – Bluewater Productions is bringing back its flagship title 10^th Muse as part of the Ray Harryhausen Presents comic book line. The exciting new series, 10^th Muse: 800, is scheduled for a February 2009 release.

Just as Stan Lee took on DC Comics and Wonder Woman in the Just Imagine titles, Ray Harryhausen Presents will be putting a whole new spin on the 10^th Muse. It all begins when Lxandra witnesses the destruction of Olympus. She wakes up in the year 2907 to find herself in a whole new world with a completely different body. The world may have changed, but the pursuit of justice hasn't. Not only must the 10^th Muse adjust to her life in a different time, she must also fight a new enemy with an old face. The battle for the city of Neo Ithaca begins with a bang in the first epic issue of 10^th Muse 800!

"2009 is going to be the year of the 10^th Muse at Bluewater," said series creator, and Bluewater publisher Darren G. Davis. "This version of the character is going to be a little darker than the traditional series, along the lines of Blade Runner." Some of the classic characters from the original Image Comics series will be making an appearance. There is also a new ongoing series in the works that will feature the new and fully reloaded Lxandra.

The new version of 10^th Muse is written by Adam David Gragg. Gragg has worked on other Ray Harryhausen Presents titles, most notably Sinbad and the Merchant of Ages. He will be teamed with former Chaos Comics penciler Roman Morales III. Roman is best known for his work on such Chaos series as Lady Death, Evil Ernie, Lynch Mob, and also the X-Men book, Time Gilders for Marvel Comics. Morales' long time inker, Greg Harms, who has done extensive freelancing work, will be along for the ride. Rounding out the team with breathtaking watercolor paints is colorist, Martina.

"I can say with all honesty, working this version of the 10^th Muse is one of the highlights of my career," said writer Adam David Gragg. "It's not often a writer gets to work on an iconic character like the 10^th Muse that has so much to offer, not only in story, but also in sheer kick-ass, take no prisoners characterization."

"Working with Bluewater Productions on the 10^th Muse has been living up to the challenge and interest I wanted in a book" said penciler Roman Morales III. "I have been given an opportunity to apply my talents along with a group of other amazing artists who seem to compliment each others abilities."

10^th Muse has been optioned as a film with Castlebright Films who has a deal with Universal Studios. Back in 2001 when 10^th Muse debuted, it was the 6^th-highest selling comic on the Diamond charts. To order issue #1 through Diamond use the order code: DEC083829 F: RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: 10^th MUSE 800 #1

© C Harris Lynn, 2008