Ruule
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Ruule is a crime comic published by Beckett Comics
through Image Comics
. The plotlines are based on stories from the Bible
. As of March 2006
, both published volumes have drawn from the Book of Judges
. Volume 1, Ganglords of Chinatown, retells the story of Gideon
, and Volume 2, Kiss & Tell, retells the story of Samson
.
Beckett Comics
Beckett Comics started as a comic book-publishing imprint of Beckett Publications. It was founded in 2003. Originally, all of its titles were sold at a lower price than their competition...
through Image Comics
Image Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
. The plotlines are based on stories from the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
. As of March 2006
2006 in comics
-January:*January 1, 2006: Newsweek offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons. *January 2, 2006: The Cincinnati Enquirer cartoonist Jim Borgman starts a blog to detail his creative process...
, both published volumes have drawn from the Book of Judges
Book of Judges
The Book of Judges is the seventh book of the Hebrew bible and the Christian Old Testament. Its title describes its contents: it contains the history of Biblical judges, divinely inspired prophets whose direct knowledge of Yahweh allows them to act as decision-makers for the Israelites, as...
. Volume 1, Ganglords of Chinatown, retells the story of Gideon
Gideon
Gideon was an Israelite judge who appears in the Book of JudgesGideon may also refer to:- Religion :* Gideon , a figure in the Book of Mormon* Gideons International, distributor of copies of the Bible- Media :...
, and Volume 2, Kiss & Tell, retells the story of Samson
Samson
Samson, Shimshon ; Shamshoun or Sampson is the third to last of the Judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Tanakh ....
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Vol.1: Ganglords of Chinatown
- Writer: Ivan BrandonIvan BrandonIvan Brandon is a writer/editor known for his work on titles such as DC Comics' Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape and Kobra and Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion...
- Art: Mike HawthorneMike HawthorneMike Hawthorne is an American comic book artist.He is the creator of the comic book series Hysteria and has provided the artwork for various other comics, including The Un-men, Fear Agent, Umbra, G.I...
& Rick RemenderRick RemenderRick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Portland, Oregon. He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' Punisher series, as well as Fear Agent, Uncanny X-Force, and Venom.-Career:... - Colorist: Giulia Brusco
- Issue # 5
- In a futuristic Chinatown in San Francisco is has been overwhelmed by vicious biker gangs service of the Mighty Baal. One man named Gid is chosen to lead his people to freedom, but the price of victory is more costly than blood and darker than war.
Vol.2: Kiss and Tell
- Writer: Jeff Amano
- Art: Craig RousseauCraig RousseauCraig Rousseau is an American comic book artist.During his career Rousseau has worked for various comic book companies, but is best known for his work on DC Comics titles like Harley Quinn, Batman Beyond and Impulse...
- Colorist: Giulia Brusco
- Issue # 8
External links
- Ganglords of Chinatown, at Image ComicsImage ComicsImage Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
- Review of Ganglords of Chinatown at Comics BulletinComics BulletinComics Bulletin is a website with an emphasis on the American comic book industry, updated daily with news, reviews, interviews, and editorial content. Coverage ranges from mainstream to independent/small press comic book and graphic novel publishers.-History:...
- Review of Ganglords of Chinatown at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
- Review of Kiss and Tell at Comics Bulletin