Beginning this February, IDW Publishing is excited to
announce a unique new miniseries by writer Mike Heimos and artist Nick Runge
(Judge Dredd, Ghostbusters)! Taking readers back to World War II and to the
oft-unseen locales explored by the 6th Infantry Division of the 6th Army, FEVER
RIDGE is an 8-part series, a historical fiction inspired by real soldiers and
their incredible experiences.
Written by first-time creator Heimos in tribute to his
grandfather, a decorated soldier, FEVER RIDGE puts readers in country with “The
Sightseein’ Sixth” and the Alamo Scouts, their jungle commandoes. This is a
look at the world’s greatest war from another angle. Exploring General Douglas
MacArthur’s campaigns deep in the jungles of New Guinea and the Philippines,
this is a story that will explore exotic characters, events, and locales and
will unearth a few secrets along the
way.
“I am thrilled to be teaming up with IDW to tell this
story of ‘The Sightseers’,” said Heimos. “It is one that involves subject
matter that has received too little attention in general; almost none in
historical fiction and I don't think any in graphic novels/comics" he
continued.
“The heart of the forest can be as cruel and tangled as
our mind. Yet, it's beauty and fire hold the keys to this world,” said series
artist Runge. “The War is only one of the many faces that shape this tale of
survival and suspense in the dark corners of New Guinea. Our main characters
face not only the horror of combat and secrets of the jungle, but the question of
how these events will effect the path of their lives when they return home....
if they do.... This is a new take on
World War II in the Pacific and I'm truly honored to have a fantastic company
like IDW publishing this series. It's a perfect fit!"
“I've had the pleasure of working with artist Nick Runge
on a number of covers for various books I've edited," said editor Tom
Waltz. “His awesome talent speaks for
itself and he's always proven to be a true professional. But, man, I was
completely awestruck when he first showed me the pages he was doing for Fever
Ridge. I mean, I knew he was good, but not THAT good! Combine that with
Michael's fantastic story and I knew right then and there, we needed to find a
way to get Fever Ridge published at IDW -- and we did!”
Rounded out by the coloring talents of Jordie Bellaire
(The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom, Captain Marvel) and the letters of Brandon
DeStefano (Term Life, Harvest), FEVER RIDGE promises to be as eye-popping as it
is vividly thought-provoking.