Since the relaunch of “Ghost” at Dark Horse (a book we quite enjoyed), the book has disappeared. While the book will return this week with Kelly Sue DeConnick and Chris Sebela co-writing over Ryan Sook artwork, it appears that plans have changed.
As revealed in an interview with Scott Allie over at The Mary Sue, “Ghost” #5 will feature a different creative line-up:
She’s actually leaving Ghost. She co-wrote Ghost #1-3 with Sebela, her cowriter on Captain Marvel, and then she wrote Ghost #4 as a solo issue, her send off. I think it’s an appropriate departure for her. Then Sebela takes the reins, with a new artist …
A lot of people have been wondering what’s gonna happen with all the great creators we have on our Star Wars books. Very happily, Jan Duursema is taking over Ghost. She was someone Joss and I looked at getting for Fray, but she was too in love with Star Wars to move off those books. So now I’m just really glad she’s staying with us, even if her little Jedi friends aren’t …
Kelly’s someone I admire, and I’m glad to know. We have some other stuff cooking. Her departure from Ghost is amicable, and because of her partnership with Chris, we count on a real smooth transition, storywise. And Jan is gonna be awesome. Jan hasn’t drawn superheroes in ages, and she’s perfect for it. And man, does she know how to draw someone in a cloak!
While we hate to see Kelly Sue go, Chris Sebela is certainly a very strong and talented writer in the comic medium, someone who we’ve often sung the praises of, and we’re definitely excited to see what Jan Duursema brings to the table.
Here’s the solicit for “Ghost” #4, per Dark Horse’s website:
Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: Geraldo Borges, Andy Owens
Cover Artist: Ariel OlivettiWhile Ghost is out busting Chicago’s scum, her friends discover a eulogy written for Elisa Cameron’s funeral. It speaks of her idyllic childhood . . . and a tragic loss of innocence! One woman’s quest for justice comes into focus as past and present meld and the hero now known as Ghost is born!
* Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Avenging Spider-Man) pens a poignant epilogue to the “White City Butcher” arc.
And here’s the solicit for “Ghost” #5, per Comic Book Resources:
Ghost #5
Chris Sebela (W), Jan Duursema (P), Dan Parsons (I), Dan Jackson (C), and Jenny Frison (Cover)
On sale June 4
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
When Tommy starts to suspect that Von Ghastly, the eccentric host of a bloodcurdling cable access show, may be up to more than just morbid mischief, Ghost leaps into action . . . but she has an audience of her own! Chris Sebela serves up big screams on the small screen!
• Beginning a new arc!
“Loaded with mystery and drama, set against a fantastically large supernatural backdrop.”—Comic Vine
“A strong, smart offering from Dark Horse.”—Comic Book Resources
Congrats to Chris and Jan, and we will of course be following Kelly Sue wherever else she may roam.
