Gargoyles (comics)

Gargoyles is a fictional team of characters appearing in comic book series by Slave Labor Graphics and Creature Comics which appeared between 2006 and 2009. It was based on the 1994 animated television series Gargoyles, and was written by series co-creator Greg Weisman. The comic continued the storyline of the first two seasons, but ignores much of the third season, The Goliath Chronicles.

Gargoyles
Cover of Gargoyles #1 by Greg Guler
Publication information
PublisherSlave Labor Graphics
ScheduleBi-monthly
Genre
Publication date2006 - 2009
No. of issues12
Main character(s)Manhattan Clan
Creative team
Created byGreg Weisman (uncredited) and others
Written byGreg Weisman
Penciller(s)David Hedgecock
Greg Guler
Nir Paniry
Karine Charlebois
Gordon Purcell
David Hutchison
Ben Dunn
Colorist(s)Will Terrell
Dustin Evans
Stephanie Lostimolo
Robby Bevard
Editor(s)Jennifer de Guzman

Storyline

The comic acted as a continuation of the animated series after episode 65, picking up after the climactic second season finale, "Hunter's Moon, Part III". The first two issues of the comic translate episode 66 "The Journey", which was the only third season Gargoyles episode Weisman considers to be canonical (as well as the only third season episode Weisman wrote). Issue #3 of the Gargoyles comic then began a completely new storyline, which deliberately ignored the rest of the events of the televised third season.

Weisman has confirmed that the in-universe timeline of the comic starts in 1996, just after the conclusion of the final episode of the series' second season. Issue #10 was the first issue set in 1997.

Production

In June 2005, it was announced that a series of Disney-licensed, bi-monthly Gargoyles comic books would be created by Slave Labor Graphics in association with CreatureComics. Gargoyles #1 was released on June 21, 2006 and promptly sold out, ensuring a second printing. After an extended delay, Gargoyles #2 was released on December 13, 2006. Issue #6 contains an error: the artwork on page 12 and 16 was switched, even though the text is correct. Slave Labor has acknowledged this error, and the corrected issue was reprinted on November 14.

Greg Guler, character designer for the original TV series, and Stephanie Lostimolo have produced the cover art for each issue. Story art is primarily being produced by David Hedgecock and colored by Dustin Evans, although issues #4, #5, and #6 were drawn by guest artists. Gargoyles #6 used the unpublished script that Weisman wrote for the Marvel series.[1]

In August 2008, Greg Weisman announced that, due to Disney increasing its licensing fees, Slave Labor Graphics would not be renewing its license of Gargoyles after it ran out on August 31, 2008. The final two issues of Bad Guys and four of Gargoyles were released in the comic trades collecting both series in August 2009. Weisman also stated that SLG President Dan Vado has not given up on the Gargoyles franchise, and hopes to pursue the idea of Gargoyles graphic novels in the future.[2]

Spin-offs

One of Greg Weisman's planned Gargoyles spin-offs, Bad Guys, appeared as a black-and-white six-issue limited series in 2007/08. The first issue was released on November 28, 2007. The series was written by Weisman and drawn by Karine Charlebois, with cover art by Greg Guler and Stephanie Lostimolo.

Had the comics continued, Gargoyles: Pendragon would have been next in line, followed by Gargoyles: Timedancer. Each of these would have also appeared as a six-issue black-and-white limited series.

Issues

Note that Gargoyles issues #9–12 and Bad Guys issues #5–6 were only published in the collections.

Gargoyles

TitleIssue #Release date
"Nightwatch"1June 21, 2006
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color artist: Will Terrell
Cover Artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
As the public learns of the existence of gargoyles in NYC, the Manhattan Clan goes into hiding atop the Eyrie Building while an anti-gargoyle group known as the Quarrymen are formed by John Castaway. Meanwhile the police set up a task force led by Matt Bluestone to deal with the issue. When Goliath later visits Elisa to discuss their troubles, the two find themselves on the run from a squad of Quarrymen.
"The Journey"2December 13, 2006
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color artist: Will Terrell
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
Elisa and a wounded Goliath are pursued through Manhattan by the murderous Quarrymen, while a debate about gargoyles between ADA Margot Yale and "Lennox MacDuff" continues on the local news.
"Invitation Only"3March 28, 2007
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color artist: Dustin Evans
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
Xanatos arranges a Halloween costume party on top of the Eyrie Building, and the gargoyles plan to attend, pretending to be wearing gargoyle "costumes." However, Elisa and Goliath's relationship has taken a sudden turn. And the shadowy Illuminati are making plans of their own concerning the gargoyles.
"Masque"4May 16, 2007
Pencil artist: Nir Paniry
Color artist: Dustin Evans
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
The gargoyles mingle with humans in the Eyrie building under cover of a costume party. Thailog returns from his supposed death to claim his "property", and Xanatos is absent from his own party, visiting the White House.
"Bash"5July 18, 2007
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
The confrontation between Thailog, Goliath, and the clones turns violent, and Delilah must choose a side. Meanwhile, Xanatos meets with a mysterious man in Washington D.C.
"Reunion"6October 10, 2007
Reprint: November 14, 2007
Pencil Artist: Gordon Purcell
Color artist: Dustin Evans
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
Thailog is told of a lost tale from the Avalon World Tour by his new executive assistant. The tale involves Goliath and company meeting up with Coldstone in the Himalayas. The issue ends with Xanatos meeting up with a familiar face.
"The Rock"7December 12, 2007
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color Artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
Macbeth is aided by Lexington and Hudson to safeguard the Stone of Destiny while it's being taken from London to Scotland. Meanwhile Xanatos prepares for his mission from the Illuminati and recruits Coldsteel and Coyote (Now 5.0).
"Rock & Roll"8March 26, 2008
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: David Hedgecock
Cover color artist: Jorge Molina
After Macbeth and the gargoyles make their acquaintance with the London Clan, they unite to protect the Stone from Coldsteel.
"Rock of Ages"9See Clan-Building, Volume Two
Pencil artist: David Hedgecock
Color artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
The Gargoyles, now joined by Coldstone and Coldfire, continue their fight to protect the Stone from Coldsteel, while their opponents implement the rest of their scheme. (This is David Hedgecock's last issue as artist for the series, due to his inability to stay on schedule.)
"The Gate"10See Clan-Building, Volume Two
Pencil artist: Greg Guler
Color artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
The Phoenix Gate returns to Manhattan, breaks into the Phoenix itself and whisks Brooklyn back to 997 Scotland in the first trip of his 40 year Timedance (which may eventually be created into its own spin-off series, called Timedancer). Greg Guler guest pencils.[3]
"Tyrants"11See Clan-Building, Volume Two
Pencil artist: David Hutchison
Color artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: David Hutchison
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
"Phoenix"12See Clan-Building, Volume Two
Pencil artist: Ben Dunn
Color artist: Robby Bevard
Cover artist: David Hutchison
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
Brooklyn and Demona's clan join the fight against the usurper King Constantine. Back in 1997, Goliath's brooding about his clan's survival is interrupted by a pair of unexpected and joyous reunions and additions to the family.

Gargoyles: Bad Guys

TitleIssue #Release date
"Strangers"1November 28, 2007
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
The Redemption Squad (Dingo, Matrix, Fang, Yama and Robyn Canmore/Hunter) is on its way to a mission when it comes under attack. The tale of how Dingo came to join the group after his first encounter with the Hunter is recounted.
"The Lost"2April 30, 2008[4]
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
The Redemption Squad continues its mission. The rest of the issue details Yama's recruitment and ends with a familiar face visiting Fang in the Labyrinth.[4]
"Estranged"3May 21, 2008
Pencil artist: Christopher Jones
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
As the title suggests, this issue mostly deals with Robyn Canmore's current relationship with her two brothers Jason and Jon with flashbacks to the night when their father was killed during a fight with Demona.
"Louse"4August 20, 2008
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
"Strangled"5See Bad Guys: Redemption
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard
"Losers"6See Bad Guys: Redemption
Pencil artist: Karine Charlebois
Color artist: N/A
Cover artist: Greg Guler
Cover color artist: Robby Bevard

Collections

TitleVolume #Release date
"Clan-Building, Volume One"1 of 2January 23, 2008
Pages: 168
Price: $19.95
Cover Artist: Greg Guler
Cover Color Artist: Stephanie Lostimolo
Collects issues #1-6 of the Clan-Building Arc. Introduction by Wendy Pini.
"Clan-Building, Volume Two"2 of 2August 2009[5]
Pages: 168
Price: $19.95
Cover Artist: David Hutchison
Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard
Collects issues #7-12, completing the Clan-Building Arc.
"Bad Guys: Redemption"1 of 1August 2009[6]
Pages: 168
Price: $17.95
Cover Artist: Greg Guler
Cover Color Artist: Robby Bevard
Collects issues #1-4 including the planned #5 and #6 as bonus material.

Awards

Award name Year Status
Ursa Major Award - Best Comic Book 2007 Won[7]

References

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