Ever since its announcement last fall, there has been buzz about THE FIFTH BEATLE. Written by multiple Tony Award–winning
producer Vivek J. Tiwary (Green Day’s
American Idiot, The Addams Family,
Mel Brooks’s The Producers), The
Fifth Beatle, chronicling the life of the Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein,
will officially be released on November 19.
The Fifth Beatle, from M Press Books, a division of Dark
Horse Comics, recounts the untold true story of Brian Epstein,
the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles to
unprecedented international stardom—yet died painfully lonely at the young age
of thirty-two. More than merely the story of “The Man Who Made the Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting,
tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the desire to leave
behind a legacy, amidst the struggle to overcome crushing personal obstacles
and insurmountable odds.
This marks the first
full-length graphic novel painted by fanboy favorite Andrew C. Robinson (Dusty Star, King Conan, Starman, Superman). The book also features a special
section paying homage to the 1960s Beatles cartoons, lovingly drawn by multiple
Eisner and Harvey Award–winning cartoonist Kyle Baker (Why I Hate Saturn, Plastic
Man, Nat Turner).
“Telling the Brian Epstein story is a
true labor of love. The Fifth Beatle really is my life’s work—as I’ve
been researching Brian’s life for more than half my own,” says Tiwary. “So it’s
with great excitement and anticipation that I can finally share this
little-known story about one of the great architects of modern pop culture with
the rest of the world.”
Vivek J. Tiwary
is also set to write and produce a feature-film adaptation of his graphic
novel. Tiwary has signed a deal with Sony/ATV (who control the Lennon/McCartney
music catalog) which gives him unprecedented access to Beatles songs for the
film.
The standard
hardcover edition will be available for $19.99 in an oversized
library format. A collector’s-edition hardcover of this groundbreaking
graphic novel will also be available, featuring a wraparound, textured
cover and a section of bonus materials
including Beatles and Brian Epstein memorabilia, artist sketches, and
alternate
covers, for $49.99.
The
limited edition (1,500 copies) features a tip-in sheet signed
by creators Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker, along with a twenty-four-page bonus section including rare Beatles and Brian Epstein memorabilia and
behind-the-scenes sketches, a unique, textured cover, and a special slipcase, for $99.99.
Tiwary
will be signing limited prints of The
Fifth Beatle at BookExpo America in New York City this Saturday, June 8th
at the Dark Horse booth #1003 at 11 a.m.
Additionally both Tiwary and artist Andrew Robinson will be delivering a panel presentation at HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC on June 9th titled: Comics of the Fab Four: The Fifth Beatle and Beyond. The panel begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Additionally both Tiwary and artist Andrew Robinson will be delivering a panel presentation at HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC on June 9th titled: Comics of the Fab Four: The Fifth Beatle and Beyond. The panel begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
“The Beatles will
be bigger than Elvis!”—Brian Epstein, 1961
Tiwary is represented by David Alpert and Lawrence Mattis at Circle
of Confusion.
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