Following the success of his novel, the comic book, mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook will be released in september 2017. An allnew adventure set in the world of the bestselling mycroft holmes novel, the apocalypse handbook, sees the diffident, brilliant mycroft pulled into a globespanning adventure at the behest of queen victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the british government. Mycroft holmes is the head of the committee in the comic book miniseries, predator. Mycroft s existence did not occur to me until kaj wrote this book. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, launching this august from titan comics. Basketball legend and sherlock holmes enthusiast abduljabbar and frequent collaborator obstfeld up the steampunk quotient in this graphic. The apocalypse handbook presents brand new comic adventures set in the world created by the author of the bestselling mycroft novel series, and is perfect for fans of mycroft holmes and sherlock. However, after reading mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, the existence of that previous book began to make sense. The nba great last year cowrote a wellreceived novel, mycroft holmes, and now hes giving the man who was at least as smart as sherlock his. Best comics from comiccon 2016, from marvel to mycroft holmes. Simon bowland against his will, the idle but brilliant mycroft holmes is pulled into a globespanning adventure at the behest of queen. Kareem abduljabbar jumps to comic books with mycroft holmes. Abduljabbar will team with novelist raymond obstfeld and artist joshua cassara for a fiveissue series, mycroft holmes and the apocalypse.
Not content with being an nba legend and columnist for the washington post, kareem abduljabbar is adding a new career to his resume. Watson made for good comic relief, but cyrus was an equal and quite believable partner in the adventure. The meticulously researched book featured a younger, different mycroft than holmes fans are accustomed to. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar has written his own mycroft holmes comic book series that he showcased at the san diego comiccon. Yet this most british of civil servants has strong ties to the faraway island of trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend. The most recent specifically mycroft novel is mycroft holmes and the adventure of the desert wind 2017, the first of a proposed new series by janina woods. Legendary nba basketball player kareem abduljabbar at san diego comiccon discussing his newest comic book profession in a panel. A new novel written by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar. The nba playerturnedauthor has penned a comic series, mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, following the adventures of sherlock holmess older. He possesses even greater powers of observation and deduction compared to his younger brother.
Kareem abduljabbar debuts mycroft holmes comic book at. The penultimate issue in dynamites acclaimed sherlock holmes comic book event. In anticipation of the release date, i brushed up on mycroft holmes and was astonishing to learn of the possible connection between the league of extraordinary gentlemen, james bond, and mycroft holmes moriartymr. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook mycroft holmes. It is 1872, and a series of gruesome murders is the talk of london. Mycroft holmes comic book series to be written by kareem abduljabbar. His debut novel mycroft holmesa mystery novel and the first of an actionmystery series based on sherlock holmess savvy older brotherwas released in by titan publishing in september 2015. Heres hoping abduljabbar and waterhouse write many more. His comic writing includes extensive work on doctor who, dark souls, warhammer 40,000, star wars as well teenage mutant ninja turtles for younger listeners and hes. The nba allstar is taking on the adventures of sherlock holmes smarter brother this summer. Mycroft comic read mycroft comic online in high quality.
Abduljabbars own unique take on the character in the comic book is very different to the mycroft in the tv shows or in the robert downey jr. His new holmes brothers novel, mycroft and sherlock, drops october 9th and abduljabbar was kind enough to answer some questions about his new book, his holmes obsession, and his tbr pile. After watson appeals to mycroft holmes and sherlock himself arrives at the scene end of last issue, can the worlds greatest detective unravel his greatest mystery. An allnew adventure set in the world of the bestselling mycroft novel, the apocalypse handbook sees the diffident, brilliant mycroft pulled into a globespanning adventure at the behest of queen victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the. Sherlock holmes superfan kareem abduljabbar writes his. Kareem abduljabbar turned heads in 2015 when titan books announced mycroft holmes, a novel cowritten by the former basketball player that follows the exploits of sherlocks lesserknown brother. Kareem abduljabbars sherlock holmes comic is weirder. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook from titan comics is a graphic novel set in the world of everyones favorite sociopath detective. Imagine shaking someones hand and suddenly the hand, as well as everything else connected, begins to melt like hot wax dripping from a candle. Mycroft holmes book vancouver island regional library. With this meticulously researched work, abduljabbar and waterhouse have pulled off the nearimpossible with mycroft holmes.
The new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Red 5 has an american football player writing a comic book for them, while titan comics have a basketball player in kareem abduljabbar with raymond obstfeld writing mycroft holmes. Mycroft hits the usa in search of the apocalypse handbook. But the comic book prequel injustice never stopped running, and writer tom taylor will continue work into its sequel injustice 2, timed to release with the actual game also titled injustice 2. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook paperback. I understand that abduljabbar is also associated with an additional mycroft comic book, but i haventand wontread it, as its apparently set in some sort of alternate universe. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of state for war. The story has stunning graphics and a suspenseful and engaging storyline. He frequently has his people grab john watson off the street and deliver him so that watson can relay messages from mycroft to sherlock. All new adventures starring mycroft holmes by author of the bestselling mycroft series, kareem abduljabbar.
Nemesis, by gordon rennie and colin macneil and published by dark horse comics. Read the first couple of pages of the upcoming graphic novel from nba legend and sherlock holmes fan abduljabbar. Mycroft holmes comic book series to be written by kareem. Mycroft holmes by abduljabbar and anna waterhouse has sherlocks brother investigating child deaths with his black best friend. Mycroft holmes sherlocks younger brother strand magazine. This is the first graphic novel ive had the opportunity to read. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Mycroft holmes titan, 2015 and mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook titan, 2017 are available now. Mycroft holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for sherlockians and nonsherlockians alike, but its a particular delight for aficionados of the doylean world. Kareem abduljabbar has a new comic book cosmic book news. And then i was again astonished even more so this time to learn that abduljabbar is a new york times bestselling author. Unlike a novel, the comic book is a very regimented format, abduljabbar said. The graphic novel collects the first five issues of the comic book. Titan comics has announced that it is teaming up with nba legend kareem abduljabbar for a new comic book adventure entitled mycroft holmes and.
Hes written several novels featuring a 1920s vigilante known as the ghost, as well as bestselling doctor who novels, a star wars book and new adventures for sherlock holmes. Origin mycroft holmes is sherlocks older brother by seven years. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook by kareem abdul. Kareem abduljabbar to write mycroft holmes comic book series. The mycroft holmes comic book miniseries launched early this year from jabbar and cowriter raymond obstfeld, giving us yet another look at the young mans early adventures, this time on a. They have a very strained, oppositional relationship and mycroft even refers to himself as sherlocks arch enemy. Kareem abduljabbar to write mycroft holmes comic book. Three sherlock holmes adaptations have appeared in american newspapers.
Abduljabbar first read sherlock holmes back in high school and became a sherlockian in his nba basketball days. Mycroft holmes comic book san diego comicon 2016 panel. The linework is rich with detail and the scenes are lively, whether in a classroom, a sultry bedroom, or in the. An allnew adventure set in the world of the bestselling mycroft holmes novel, the apocalypse handbook, sees the diffident, brilliant mycroft pulled into a globespanning adventure at the behest of queen victoria and a secret organization at the heart of. Kareem abduljabbar to write mycroft holmes comic book series exclusive. The elder, and possibly more intelligent, brother of sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes was drawn by leo omealia who later drew covers for action comics. The nba great last year cowrote a wellreceived novel, mycroft holmes, and now hes giving the man who was at least as smart as sherlock his own comicbook series, mycroft holmes and the. Those future adventures will also benefit from the lessons abduljabbar learned along the way on mycroft holmes. From straight expository prose to fanciful fiction. Mycroft holmes possessed greater powers of deductive. Titan comics has created something different, something intriguing, and something that gives more credibility to the name mycroft holmes than simply being a footnote to his famous, fictional brethren. Abduljabbars mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, being published by titan comics, will be a fiveissue series and launch this. Jon schnepp sits down for an exclusive interview with kareem abduljabbar about his new comic book series mycroft holmes.
Sherlock holmes 2009 dynamite entertainment comic books. The apocalypse handbook presents brand new comic adventures set in the world created. Mycroft holmes comic book series to be written by kareem abdul. Mycroft appears in this pastiche the holmes stories, hp lovecrafts cthulhu mythos and doctor who by andy lane. Mycroft holmes comic book san diego comicon 2016 panel with. The first, titled sherlock holmes, ran from 1930 to 1931. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Mycroft holmes is basically the tony stark of the victorian era.
If you love the holmes brothers, you will love this book. Now, titan comics is publishing mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, a collaboration with raymond obstfeld, joshua cassara and luis guerrero, offering a different take on young mycroft in government service. New from titan comics, the graphic novel mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook by kareem abduljabbar, raymond obstfeld, and. Kareem abduljabbar comes to comics with mycroft holmes. Mary russell series mycroft appears in this series of books by laurie r king. Mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook sees the diffident, brilliant mycroft pulled into a globespanning adventure at the behest of queen victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the british government. Basketball legend, novelist, and superstar polymath kareem abduljabbar brings his take on sherlock holmes older brother to comics at last. But only one week prior, he graced the stage at another convention san diego comiccon, where he was promoting mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook, his new comic book miniseries from. He hires the main character, captain edward soames, to hunt down springheeled jack, a predator hunting in the east end. He claims to occupy a minor position in the government, but his access to. Mycroft holmes is the older brother of sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar talks about his comic book mycroft. Kareem abduljabbars sherlock holmes comic is weirder than. His debut novel mycroft holmes a mystery novel and the first of an actionmystery series based on sherlock holmess savvy older brother was released in by titan publishing in september 2015.