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PLUGGED IN! documents the experiences of comic book professionalsthat work in the Video Game industry, offering invaluable tips for thosethinking of venturing into the field, or anyone with a fascination for the innerworkings of both comics and gaming. It features Superman scribe Elliot S!Maggin candidly talking about the early days at Atari, along with JimmyPalmiotti (Ash, Jonah Hex), Chris Bachalo (Death: the High Costof Living, Uncanny X-Men), Mike Deodato (Wonder Woman,Amazing Spider-Man), and Rick Remender (Fear Agent,X-Force), all giving firsthand accounts of working on current generationvideo game hits like Dead Space, Prototype, Army of Two: 40thDay, Bulletstorm, and DC Universe Online! In addition tocurrent comics professionals, author Keith Veronese conducts first-personconversations with artists and writers who made the leap to working invideo games full-time, including an in-depth interview with Trent Kaniuga(CreeD) about his career at Blizzard Entertainment, working as one of thearchitects of the long awaited Diablo III! So whether you're a noob orexperienced gamer or comics fan, be sure to get Plugged In! |