April 3, 2006
SNEAK PEEK: POWER AND GLORY
New Line has purchased film rights to artist/writer Howard Chaykin's 1990's Malibu Comics graphic novel "Power and Glory".
The property is being produced by Chris Bender and JC Spink through their Benderspink Productions.
Premise of "Power And Glory" focuses on a genetically engineered crime fighter, teamed up with a former CIA agent.
Screenwriters Damien Shannon and Mark Swift of "Freddy vs. Jason" fame will adapt the story for the big screen.
Chaykin is noted as one of the first writers of graphic novels, including "American Flagg," "Black Kiss," "Mighty Love" and "City of Tomorrow".
