World-famous entrepreneur, adult entertainment icon and New York Times best-selling author Jenna Jameson is creating and staring in her own series of comic books, it was announced today by Virgin Comics CEO, Sharad Devarajan, at Comic-Con, the industry’s annual super-festival in San Diego. The series, titled Shadow Hunter, debuts in comic shops and online comic retailers in December. The complete 144 page Shadow Hunter book will be available in June 2008 at all major book sellers. A new site, www.JennaComix.com will host additional information, previews and pre-orders of the comic art and books.
Shadow Hunter is the story of a provocative superheroine who survives a brush with death only to find herself fighting the legions of hell for her very soul. Cover art for the first issue has been created by Greg Horn, a top illustrator of comic books and video games. The story, while provocative and sexy, contains no nudity and is intended for a mainstream audience.
“Jenna Jameson is a cultural force,” said Virgin Comics CEO Sharad Devarajan. “She is an entrepreneur who is taking the taboo to the mainstream and has built an industry around her brand.”
“I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Virgin to bring this story to life, first as comics and eventually in film and other formats,” said Jenna Jameson. “Working with comics is creatively liberating – everything is possible. My character is sultry, sexy and kicks ass!’
“Jenna brings a defiance and edge to everything she does, said Gotham Chopra, Chief Creative Officer of Virgin Comics. “She’s a provocateur and there’s no doubt that our creative team at Virgin is going to have a blast collaborating with her. I can assure you every artist we have in our studio is vying to get assigned to this project!”
is there a certain degree of irony in the fact that the publisher is called ‘virgin comics’?
to be honest, this sounds absolutely ridiculous, just a bimbo trying to cash in on her image. but then again, paris hilton has made an art form of it.
It’s really all about the writing and art talent that come on board. The crappiest, most absurd character can be made interesting by a good writer. But I think Jenna’s own quote shows what this is really about: film. Comics do not make money. They are fun to read, and fun to make, and she probably -is- having a lot of fun being involved with them, but the eye is on the big cash of an action movie franchise. That is what she wants to be doing, and this comic is seen as a way to hash that out. A trial run, if you will, and a way to get some images out for a lot less money than it takes to start a film production.
I always liked Jenna. Did not know about this project though…