Based on the story “Throttle”
IDW Publishing announced it will release “Road Rage,” a new partnership with best-selling authors Stephen King and Joe Hill, a comic-book adaptation of their co-written adventure tale, “Throttle.”
This monthly two-part series begins in February, and will be followed by two issues adapting the story that inspired Throttle, Richard Mathesonâs classic tale of suspense, Duel, beginning in April.
“Throttle is a story that really begs for a visual adaptation: it’s got bikes and badasses and lots of expensive rolling iron blowing up and getting smashed,” said Hill. “Who doesn’t get off on that? I canât wait to see IDW get behind the wheel and take the thing out for a spin.”
“Throttle,” the first collaboration between father-and-son King and Hill, was not only inspired by Mathesonâs “Duel,” it also only appeared in print in a limited-edition anthology honoring Mathesonâs works, He is Legend. “Throttle” and “Duel” were subsequently released as an audiobook called “Road Rage,” which is the banner title the comics will also carry.
“Throttle” tells the story of a motorcycle gang pursued by an unseen assailant in a big rig, but as might be expected knowing the talent involved, things arenât exactly as they seem.
“Working with the great Joe Hill (I can say that because heâs my kid) on such a kick-ass story was a terrific treat, and this version takes it to whole new level,” said King. “Rev up and climb on!”
Handling art duties is Nelson Daniel, whose own collaboration with Hill and artist Zach Howard, “The Cape,” was nominated for a 2011 Eisner Award. Daniel will handle full art and colors, and provide a cover. Acclaimed artist Phil Noto will also provide covers for the two-part series. Ryall, who received a 2006 Eisner nomination for his and Ashley Woodâs adaptation of Mathesonâs “Blood Son,” will also adapt Duel, with artist Rafa Garres for that two-part series. As a special bonus on the King/Hill story, artist Tony Harris will paint two incentive covers that show the authors themselves on a motorcycle road-trip.
“Road Rage: Throttle” will be released in February and March, with “Road Rage: Duel” to follow in April and May.
Source: IDW Publishing
