This is a little story of a little town that shifted from stoking fear to promoting creativity. A few days before Christmas 1949, one of the Catholic elementary schools in Auburn, a small town nestled in Central New York state, encouraged children to bring their comic books from home and burn them in a school…
I’ve said before that, despite liking to attend all flavors of fandom and comics conventions, including (clearly) the media guest-focused cons, I really love Baltimore Comic Con because it has stayed so focused on comics and comics creators. I’m happy to report that this has not changed. I had a great time in Baltimore this year, doing…
Even though I get to go to a lot of fun conventions, I can’t make them all. One that I particularly hate to miss, because I’ve been before and know how great it is, is Heroes Con. Like the Baltimore Comic Con, Heroes Con retains a strong focus on the comics creation part of a comic…
Dark Horse Comics has offered a first look at The Black Beetle: No way Out, Francesco Francavilla’s New Pulp comic book hero’s first issue, available in comic shops on January 16th. About The Black Beetle: No Way Out–Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a…
Art: Francesco Francavilla Dark Horse Comics has released the above poster as part of a promotional campaign of new “SUPER” titles that are launching in January 2013, including Francesco Francavilla’s Black Beetle. Look for Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 coming January 2013. Learn more about The Black Beetle at http://theblackbeetle.blogspot.com. Dark Horse Press Release Dark Horse…
Art: Francesco Francavilla Art: Francesco Francavilla Dark Horse Comics teases a new pulp comic sensation. Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle – coming in January. THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover) Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of…
Here at All Pulp are happy to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of our favorite pulp place: PULP SUNDAY! On August 26, 2007, New Pulp Artist Francesco Francavilla started Pulp Sunday with a series of Old Radio shows of The Shadow and The Spider accompanied by lobby cards and spot illustrations Francavilla drew specifically for each…
Official Press Release Adding an exciting new layer to Dark Horse Presents, Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce a new three-part story by New York Times best-selling artist for Batman, and current Captain America artist, Francesco Francavilla: The Black Beetle! The Black Beetle is centered on a pulp-noir character and takes place in a…
Wraparound Cover Art: Francesco Francavilla Cover: Alex Ross Dynamite Entertainment has released a preview of the upcoming FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #1, which debuts November 30th wherever you buy your favorite comic book entertainment. Click on images for a larger view. Cover: Francesco Francavilla FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #1 32 pages FC • Full issue introductory price $1.00 •…
Dynamite Entertainment has released their solicitations for February 2012. These titles are available for preorder now from your favorite comic book retailer.THE LONE RANGER #1 Rating: TEEN+Covers: http://www.dynamite.net/htmlfiles/search2.html?0=19&next0=&KMPZ=Alex%20Ross&method=dynamiteAlex Ross (50%), Francesco Francavilla (50%)Writer: Ande ParksArtist: Esteve PollsColorist: Marcello Pinto Genre: WesternAwards: N/APublication Date: Jan 2012Format: Comic BookPAGE COUNT: 32 pagesRights: WWAge range: 16+UPC: 725130186065 00111UPC:…
Marvel Comics has released it’s solicitation information for February 2012. Here are some pulpy highlights. WINTER SOLDIER #1 Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Butch Guice, cover by Lee Bermejo, variant cover by Gabrielle Dell’Otto, sketch variant by Lee Bermejo, classic artist variant by Joe Kubert. * Winter Soldier and Black Widow are the super-spies…
New Pulp Artist Francesco Francavilla (Zorro, The Black Coat) joins New Pulp Writer Ed Brubaker (Crimnal, Incognito) on Marvel Comics’ series, Captain America and Bucky starting with issue #625 in December! Cover Art: Francesco Francavilla CAPTAIN AMERICA & BUCKY #625Written by Ed Brubaker & James AsmusPencils & Cover by Francesco Francavilla• The original Human Torch guest-stars as…
