© C Harris Lynn, 2011
A rambling melange of pop-culture.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Deadlands
Westerns, one of the truly original American genres! From books, movies and comics, the genre has always held a special place in the hearts of fans. This summer, Image Comics and Visionary Comics, along with Strider Nolan and Pinnacle Entertainment, are bringing westerns to comics in a big way. But not just any western... the weird western! With a mix of horror, steampunk, and the supernatural, the old west was never a more frightening, or weird, place than with DEADLANDS!The old west will get a fresh new take in the DEADLANDS comics with the exciting interpretations of a list of superstar talents. Those contributing their masterful storytelling to the series include: David Gallaher, Steve Ellis, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Lee Moder, Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Steve Niles, and Francesco Francavilla.
Ron Marz, who also heads up the project as series editor, stated, "It's been amazing. All these guys have been wanting to do a western, and there it was, the perfect chance. The books have each taken shape by creator choice. We couldn't have hoped for better."
C. Edward Sellner, Creative Director for Visionary and writer of the four-part backup series appearing in each book, also commented on the enthusiasm of the teams, "We just keep hearing how much fun everyone is having, and this stuff looks like some of the best work of their careers. I think everyone loves westerns, and everyone loves a scary story, so when you combine the best of both, you get something everyone can love."
While Deadlands is based on the popular RPG game from Pinnacle, one doesn't have to be a gamer to love the books, explained Marz, "If you love westerns, if you love horror tales, if you love good comics, great art and storytelling, you'll love these books. Part of my job was to make sure these books were accessible to all."
The first book out of the gate is DEADLANDS: THE DEVIL'S SIX GUN by the Harvey award-winning team of David Gallaher and Steve Ellis. In classic Faustian tradition, a weapons maker comes to America to pursue the American dream in the former colonies. Instead, he becomes immersed in plots and manipulations to gain unearthly power through the supernatural Ghost Rock. His goal? To make a gun that can kill anything, including the powerful Hellstromme! Its a journey that will cost him everything he loves, including his soul!
DEADLANDS (APR110410), the first 32-page, full-color, one-shot in this series of weird westerns, will be available in stores June 15th, 2011 for $2.99.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
A Good Marksman Costs $1.00
The battle for New San Diego will begin this July for just $1 when Image Comics and Benaroya Publishing introduce MARKSMAN! This new six-issue miniseries will feature the action-packed story of Dave Baxter, an acclaimed new writer/producer who is making his comics debut with such experienced comic book artists as Javiar Aranda (Star Trek), Garry Leach (Marvelman), and Tomm Coker (UNDYING LOVE).MARKSMAN begins 60 years after the nation's oil supply has finally run out and debts have been called in, resulting in a civil war that has splintered America into warring fiefdoms. New San Diego is a technocratic utopia that offers the last bastion of peace and prosperity, provided you live within its walls. Drake McCoy is its best protector. McCoy, an expert marksman, defends the city from the numerous threats in the wasteland outside the walls. But when the oil rich Lone Star state sends a powerful army to steal New San Diego’s energy technology, even Drake’s leadership and skill may not be enough to fend off the siege.
This action-packed series contrasts the classic taste of a western against the harsh backdrop of a post-apocalyptic future. With the first issue debuting just in time for San Diego Comic Con, including a SDCC exclusive variant cover, this is one comic you won’t want to miss! Watch as San Diego experiences a battle the likes of which you could never have imagined.
MARKSMAN #1 (MAY110435) is a 32 page full color action adventure comic book that will hit stores on July 20th with the low cover price of just $1!
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
50 Girls 50 Preview in Elephantmen
Before he became the regular artist on ELEPHANTMEN, astonishing newcomer Axel Medellin was selected from a number of gifted applicants in the talent search for Frank Cho and Doug Murray's 50 GIRLS 50. With the first issue of their four-issue sci-fi miniseries set to debut this June, Richard Starkings is showcasing Axel's 50 GIRLS 50 work in his own sci-fi series, with a preview set to run in ELEPHANTMEN #31, on sale May 11th.Starkings commented, "Axel is clearly the hardest working artist in comics, and this is obviously a big year for him. It's hard for me to believe today that he presented me with a fully painted ELEPHANTMEN sample page over three years ago and now 22 gorgeous pages of full-color art every month! 50 GIRLS 50 shows yet another side to Axel and I for one can't wait to lick every page!"
"I'm so glad that Axel is the new regular artist for ELEPHANTMEN," added Cho. "Not only is Axel a superb storyteller, he's one of the most dedicated artists in the business. I can't wait to see how his work progresses over the months ahead!"
Readers enjoying Axel Medellin’s depiction of the dystopian future of ELEPHANTMEN will see an altogether different side of his work as they're introduced to the very special crew of the ship ESS Savannah. The gritty streets of Los Angeles circa 2259 are replaced with the sleek interiors of a state of the art spacecraft and the lush forests of alien worlds for a dangerously enjoyable journey through space.
ELEPHANTMEN #31 (FEB110456), a 32-page, full-color, science-fiction comic book, including a five-page preview of 50 GIRLS 50 #1, will be available in stores May 11th for $2.99. 50 GIRLS 50 #1 (APR110392) will be landing in stores June 1st for $2.99.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
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