Whiteout (Oni Press)

"Whiteout" is a black and white limited series created by writer Greg Rucka and artist Steve Lieber. It was originally released in four issues during 1998, by Oni Press and then collected into a trade paperback.

Overview

The story follows Carrie Stetko, a U.S. Marshal working at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, and her investigation of a murder that takes place there. The story moves through many Antartica stations, as Stetko chases down suspects and finds more murders. Early in the story, Steko is attacked by the killer and left for dead in a storm. She saves herself but loses two fingers due to severe cold-related injuries.

It was followed by a sequel, "". Stetko is sent back to Antartica by the government, as she is familar with the territory and there had been a mass murder. It turns out Russian mercernaries are on a rampage. Stetko and a rogue Russian intelligence officer must save the day.

A third volume in the series, "Whiteout: Thaw" was expected to be released as four separate issues beginning in the Fall of 2007.Wieland, Jonah. " [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=9440 NYCC, Day 1: "Whiteout" Returns! Rucka & Lieber Talk] ." "CBR News: The Comic Wire." 23 Feb. 2007.]

The book once crossed over with Barry Ween, in a story illustrated by Judd Winick.

In 2000 "Whiteout" was nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Limited Series, and Best Graphic Album.

Collected editions

The series are collected as trade paperbacks:

* "Whiteout Volume 1" (128 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0966712711; Definitive edition, July 2007, ISBN 978-1932664706)
* "Whiteout Volume 2: Melt" (120 pages, 2000, ISBN 978-1929998036; Definitive edition, June 2007 ISBN 978-1932664713)

Film adaptation

A film based on the comic book is being directed by Dominic Sena, with Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht in the lead roles.

References

External links

* [http://www.comicspace.com/stevelieber/comics.php?action=gallery&comic_id=4401 The first issue reprinted at the artist's Comicspace page]