Screenwriter Steven de Souza Signs Three-Book Deal with Gungnir

Legendary screenwriter Steven E. de Souza, the creative force behind iconic action films such as Die Hard and The Running Man, has entered into a new partnership with Gungnir Books. The deal commissions three original graphic novels, signaling a significant expansion of the writer’s portfolio within the comic medium. This collaboration includes a new installment in the Sheena: Queen of the Jungle franchise titled Frostline, which aims to transplant the classic character into an action-horror setting within a frozen landscape.

Beyond the Sheena franchise, the agreement covers two additional original projects: Earth Patrol Tonight!, a comedic take on a failed intergalactic military mission, and a dark, genre-bending reimagining of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. These titles reflect de Souza’s long-standing interest in blending high-concept action with speculative fiction, a hallmark of his successful career in Hollywood.

For Gungnir, securing a writer of de Souza’s caliber represents a strategic move to elevate their publishing profile. By providing an "incubator" environment that prioritizes creative freedom and visual ambition, the publisher is positioning itself as a destination for established industry veterans looking to bypass the budgetary and structural constraints of film production. For de Souza, the graphic novel format offers a unique canvas where the scope of his storytelling is limited only by imagination rather than production costs, marking a pivotal shift in how veteran screenwriters are leveraging their expertise in the modern publishing landscape.