Halo Uprising Leads New York Times Graphic Books Best-Selling List

The Halo Uprising hardcover from Marvel Comics has debuted in the number one position on the New York Times Graphic Books Best Seller list.The graphic novel is written by Brian Bendis with art by Alex Maleev.The Halo Uprising graphic novel collects the limited series that told the story of the events bridging the Halo 2 and Halo 3 video games.In the story, Master Chief battles to defend Earth from the Covenant, while the forces of good and evil are drawn to the mysterious Key.Marvel Comics has a more detailed look at the Halo Uprising hardcover on their website, which also includes Halo Uprising #1 on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.In addition to the Halo Uprising hardcover that is currently available in comic book stores, Marvel Comics will be releasing a new 5-issue limited series called Halo Helljumper.The new limited series is by writer Peter David and artist Eric Nguyen.Halo Helljumper #1 is scheduled to hit comic book stores on July 22, 2009.Other books on New York Times Graphic Books Best Seller list include World of Warcraft, Dark Tower: Treachery, Batman: R.I.P., and Batman: The Killing Joke.Check out the complete list on the New York Times blog.