PS3 Informer

Dead Space Salvage Graphic Novel Announced at Comic Con

It's great to see a video game publisher show up at ComicCon and actually make an effort to connect their games with the comic industry. Electronic Arts has done just that, announcing two new animated spin-offs from its popular horror shooter. Dead Space Aftermath is an animated feature and Dead Space Salvage is a graphic novel, both coming this winter.

These two brand extensions were revealed during a panel discussion entitled, "Building a Horror Entertainment Franchise: Dead Space 2"

The animated feature, Dead Space Aftermath centers on the Aegis VII disaster and explores how the Government sends an unwitting crew of people to get exposed to Marker shards. The Government is secretly trying to produce a viable "Marker blueprint" carrier, no matter the costs. Dead Space Aftermath is being developed by Starz/Film Roman and will be available in January 2011.

The graphic novel Dead Space Salvage tells the story of the Magpies, who discover an abandoned mining ship, the USG Ishimura. Their once-fortunate luck turns into a catastrophe as they realize they're in the middle of a living nightmare. Not only is the Government racing to claim the Ishimura, but the necromorphs are also reanimating across the ship. Dead Space Salvage will feature the unique visual style of fantasy and sci-fi artist, Christopher Shy. Dead Space Salvage is being published by IDW and will be available in December 2010.

In the upcoming game Dead Space 2, engineer Isaac Clarke will battle his own dementia while fighting to save himself and dominate the relentless necromorph onslaughts. Players will see Isaac fight bigger, scarier and more epic battles that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Dead Space 2 will be available on January 28th 2011 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Read more about the PS3 release here.