KÀ #1
Released to Fans at Comic-Con International in San Diego
2012
LAS VEGAS — KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, the spectacular production at MGM Grand
Las Vegas, and Marvel Custom Solutions team up to tell the story of this
acclaimed live production through an all-new, collectible comic book. KÀ #1
will debut at the Marvel booth (#2329) during Comic Con International in San
Diego, July 12 – 15, 2012.
“To see our live KÀ performances transform from the theatre
to ink on pages in a comic book is an incredible opportunity for our entire
team,” said Marie-Hélène Gagnon, Artistic Director of KÀ. “By aligning ourselves
with the premier brand of comic book creators, we have produced an illustration
of KÀ that depicts the story very vividly and stays true to the plot. Marvel and
its team of creators have been great to collaborate with and have embraced the
story of KÀ and the expectations of Cirque du Soleil.”
“Marvel’s proud to bring the exciting, out of this world
action and adventure of KÀ to life in this all new comic book,” said Axel
Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. “This is a great comic for fans
of all ages, whether they’re long-time fans of Marvel, KÀ or new to both
exciting brands of storytelling.”
KÀ fans attending Comic Con International can take home the
heroic journey of Imperial Twins separated by war who encounter adventure and
peril at every turn on their quest to reunite their kingdom.
“What’s more jaw-dropping, the majesty of the Imperial
Court…the dynamic dance of their martial arts display…the overwhelming might of
the invading archer army…the desperate fight for survival in the storm-tossed
seas…or the tantalizing glimpses at the future threats that await the Twins?”
said Marvel Editor Bill Rosemann. “Readers can decide for themselves when they
feast their eyes on the all-out spectacle that writer Bryan J.L. Glass, artist
Wellinton Alves and cover artist Michael Del Mundo have crafted in this world
premiere debut issue.”
KÀ #1 will be distributed at Comic Con International in San
Diego at the Marvel booth in July. A limited amount of books also will be
available at comic book stores in select markets. In addition to the print copy
of the comic book, fans will be able to access the KÀ customized comic book by
utilizing Marvel’s cutting-edge digital comics reader.
Fans can get an
inside look at the making of the comic book by visiting www.kacomicbook.com.
Featuring sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes information, including line art,
storyboards and more, this site will serve as a hub for details on the
collaboration. Fans will be able to receive information on how to get their own
copy of the comic book. On Twitter, fans can tweet about the collaboration to
@Cirque and @Marvel using the #KAComicBook hashtag.
About
KÀ:
KÀ by Cirque du
Soleil is a heroic journey of love and conflict set within ever-changing
theatrical landscapes that conjure an entire empire on stage. Presented
exclusively at MGM Grand Las Vegas, KÀ unfolds on a colossal, 360-degree
rotating stage which forms the backdrop for this cinematic journey of aerial
adventure and perpendicular acrobatics. For more information visit www.ka.com. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KA and
Tweet us: @Cirque #KA.
About Marvel Entertainment: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters
featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character
franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information,
visit www.marvel.com.
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