Marvel Entertainment & Abc Studios Announce All-New Original Graphic Novel Castle: Unholy Storm

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND ABC STUDIOS ANNOUNCE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL, CASTLE: UNHOLY STORM

Derrick Storm returns in the best-selling graphic novel saga, based on the world of ABC’s hit primetime series.

New York, NY (December 9th, 2013) - Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are proud to announce CASTLE: UNHOLY STORM, an all-new graphic novel inspired by the popular “Castle” television series. This 112-page hardcover hits comic shops and bookstores everywhere on May 6th, 2014.

Derrick Storm is back and he has a new, deadly case to solve. When the daughters of four high-powered international businessmen are discovered dead in New York, the NYPD scrambles to bring the murderer to justice. But when a fifth girl is found mutilated in a pool of her own blood, her prestigious French family hires Derrick Storm to run his own investigation and find the real killer. Storm has only one lead - a strange symbol drawn in blood. Storm enlists the help of the beautiful and daring Clara Strike, his CIA handler. Together they uncover a deep web of deception under the guise of mysticism and devotion.

CASTLE: UNHOLY STORM brings together a star-studded cast of the best creators in the industry, including writer Cullen Bunn (Fearless Defenders, Venom), interior artists Robert Atkins (Amazing Spider-Man) and Will Sliney (Fearless Defenders) along with cover artist Carlo Pagulayan (Iron Man, Hulk).

“We are incredibly excited to, once again, be partnering with marvel to bring Richard Castle’s early literary works to life.  It’s a great way to expand the Castle universe for all our fans.” 

—Andrew W. Marlowe, “Castle” Creator/Executive Producer

The release of CASTLE: UNHOLY STORM marks the fourth adaptation of the Derrick Storm Novels by New York Times Best-Selling Author Richard Castle.

“We are, once again, excited to bring the Derrick Storm’s novels to life. Whether you’re new to the world of Castle or a longtime fan, there’s something for everyone in CASTLE: UNHOLY STORM—and it’s the kind of book that reaffirms Marvel’s commitment to creating new fans of comic books.”

—Axel Alonso, Marvel Entertainment Editor in Chief

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle with Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers.

“Castle” is produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe is the show’s creator/executive producer, along with executive producers Rob Bowman, David Amann, David Grae, and Armyan Bernstein.

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