FOUR-PART COMIC BOOK SERIES "TRACE ADKINS IS LUKE MCBAIN " NOW AVAILABLE
AS A GRAPHIC NOVEL

Nashville, Tenn. – Oct 2, 2012 – The four-part comic book series, TRACE ADKINS IS LUKE MCBAIN, has been reissued as a graphic novel containing the original four installments of the comic first released in 2009. Additionally, the package contains unreleased extras such as a cover gallery, character designs, script pages and more. "TRACE ADKINS IS LUKE MCBAIN" is available in bookstores across North America and will be coming soon to all digital devices.

Writer David Tischman (“True Blood”) and 12 Gauge Comics’ publisher Keven Gardner developed the graphic novel with Adkins, taking inspiration for the central character from the tradition of revenge films like “Walking Tall” and “Billy Jack.” In the series, Luke McBain is the classic American hero - a straight shooter with integrity, incredible physical strength, a hatred for injustice and a sense of duty to serve those in need of help.

The story follows Luke McBain as he returns to his small Louisiana hometown after serving a 14-year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.  Things have changed for the worse in the town, and it’s up to the 6’ 6” action hero to take a stand for what’s right. 

The graphic novel is illustrated in full color by artist and Louisiana-native Kody Chamberlain (MTV’s “Punks”), with a cover from legendary “Batman” artist Brian Stelfreeze.  This collection also contains behind-the-scenes extras including character designs, script pages, and a cover gallery.  “Trace Adkins is Luke McBain”, the 112-page graphic novel, is on sale now with a suggested retail price of $14.99.

Praise for the series when it appeared in 2009:

"Really well written by David Tischman with great art by Kody Chamberlain" - Blair Butler, G4TV's 'Fresh Ink'

"Fantastic! Deserves to be up there with books like 'Criminal' and 'Incognito'. A great, cerebral thriller." - Craig Folsom, GrandLAN Weekly Comic Reviews

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 ABOUT TRACE ADKINS - Country star Trace Adkins is a forthright straight-shooter who stands up for his beliefs and wears his love for his country, the military and his family on his sleeve.

 In addition to his status as one of Country Music’s leading men, Trace is also a sought-after television personality, an accomplished actor and a successful author. He was a finalist on Season One of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice and appeared in the box-office hit, The Lincoln Lawyer. Adkins last album, Proud To Be Here, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Chart. Throughout his career, Trace has charted 15 Top Ten hits, released platinum and multi-platinum albums and has sold over 10 million albums/

For more information and latest news on Trace Adkins, visit www.traceadkins.com.

ABOUT 12 GAUGE COMICS - 12 Gauge Comics was founded by Keven Gardner in 2004 and currently publishes some of the most successful and critically acclaimed crime and action comic books in the marketplace today, including "The Ride," "ICE" and producer Gale Anne Hurd's "ANTI". For more information visit www.12gaugecomcis.com.