The Writer

by Berkowitz, Ben; Berkowitz, Max; Gad, Josh; Olivetti, Ariel

• ISBN13: 9781506744612
• ISBN10: 1506744613
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781506744629
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-04-08
• Publisher: Dark Horse Books
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Summary

Josh Gad and the Berkowitz Brothers team up with legendary artist Ariel Olivetti for a thrilling graphic novel of Jewish folklore and magic.

The Writer plunges readers into the captivating world of Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer, whose life spirals into a terrifying adventure beyond the confines of reality. Alongside his mother Liz and daughter Izzy, Stan faces an onslaught of Nazis, demons, and mythical creatures drawn from Jewish folklore. As they navigate a landscape steeped in occult mysteries, their quest for answers reveals hidden identities and ignites a high-stakes race against an emerging terror.

This gripping series not only celebrates the essence of comic book storytelling but also embarks on an exploration of heroism, legacy, and the power of writing.

Collects The Writer issues #1–#4.

Author Biography

Josh Gad is an award-winning American actor. He is known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and playing Le Fou in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. For his role as Olaf, Gad won two Annie Awards, and for his work in The Book of Mormon, he co-won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

The Berkowitz Brothers are award-winning creative executives and multimedia producers. Founded by Ben and Max Berkowitz, Not A Billionaire is a creative communications, marketing and production firm that helps Fortune 500 corporations and major non-profits with strategic storytelling. With a specialty in digital and multimedia content, Not A Billionaire has worked with companies like Twitter, Beam Suntory, JetBlue, Disney, Alzheimer’s Association, Facebook, and more. Through NAB’s work they are successfully making communications and marketing strategy more focused, efficient, and data-driven.

Ariel Olivetti is an Argentine comic book artist who is best known for his work on several high-profile Marvel titles such as, Daredevil and Punisher War Journal.