This Summer, Titan Comics will release the first issue of The Blacklist, a comic series with all new stories revolving around Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) and Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone), and featuring most of the characters from the show, such as Donald Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff), Dembe (Hisham Tawfiq) and others. Nichole Phillips is to write and Beni Lobel (Constantine, Batman: Arkham Unhinged) is to draw the comic book series which is being developed in coordination with Sony Pictures Television’s The Blacklist TV series. The first story arc in issues one through five explores events from the series continuity,
“A true extension of the television series, The Blacklist comic will take you on a journey deep into the dark world of international espionage, conspiracies, and intrigue on a global scale and explore new dimensions of the characters that have captured the audiences worldwide,” said David Leach, The Blacklist comic editor.
The Blacklist #1 arrives on July 22nd with two collectible covers: a painted cover of Raymond “Red” Reddington from Alice X. Zhang, the popular Doctor Who cover artist, and a cover with a photo of James Spader in an iconic pose as “Red.” Readers will also be able to purchase The Blacklist on digital storefronts for their tablets, iPods, iPhones, and other devices.
