![]() ![]() The sad part that it’s harder for me to get a Black comic book reader interested in reading The Horsemen than a white, Latino or Asian comic book fan. “You want DC and Marvel to give you a look.” I’ve gotta say, it’s been a long while since I was let down by a Black Mask joint.Cover detail from Hallboy Comics’ Oya #1… Illustration by Mshindo Kuumba ![]() Whatever it is, whatever strategy they’ve developed regarding the talent that they enable, it’s working – and whaddya know, along comes Beautiful Canvas to rather spectacularly continue that trend.Īfter that bruising, brutal fever dream of a first issue that blindsided pretty much everyone who read it last month – defying a set of about 20 different tropes and expectations – there was a lot riding on this second issue paying off on the groundwork laid. And boy, does it.Ĭraig said it, and I’ll say it again, the book looks incredible. Kivela’s lines are just gorgeous – in particular, his mastery of anatomy stands out, as well as his deft touch with the iconography he presents to us by way of his panel layouts. It’s a spoiler to tell you about the very best part, as it’s indeed saved for the very last page of the issue, so I can only say that you have to get out and grab it to see just how good it is. And it’s all beautifully coloured by Farrell, combining realistic character colouring with pulpy pastel backgrounds that give the story its wonderful dream-like texture. Then there’s the lettering – and Christ, it’s been a while since I waxed lyrical about a book’s lettering – but Ferrier does such a terrific job with every aspect of it that he deserves a shout out. The whole shebang comes together to feel like The Wicked + The Divine had a dirty love child with The Long Halloween.īut the absolute show stealer is Lindsay’s script – the sass in the dialogue is real, man, and it both endears and revulses all at once. These are characters who operate exclusively within the shade of grey, and each has their own unique, crystal clear voice. If I do have to level some criticism its way, it’s setting something of a trend at this stage of falling into the same trap a lot of stories with a central mystery are these days by raising more questions than it’s answering – epitomised by this issue ending once again on a fairly substantial cliffhanger. If it were in less gifted hands, I’d truly be able to hold this against it – but Lindsay has proven with his last two outings is that he is a master of the story plan, to say nothing of his extraordinary talent in the telling. Is… is everyone else reading this? Why the hell not? Of course, we can hardly say for certain at this stage whether or not the arc will form into a sort of amazing Megazord of sequential art (timely reference is timely), but even if the story somehow ends up fizzling out at its denouement, what a fucking ride it’ll’ve been. Get yourself aboard this series, no excuses.Back in January, columnist Paul Kupperberg took you on a tour of 13 comics he was involved in that never made it to print. It’s a fascinating look at the inside of the comics industry, so by all means click here to check it out. ![]() Now, he’s back with his fave 13 UNPUBLISHED DC COMICS PROJECTS, which date from the Golden Age to the 21st century. Paul was involved with a handful of these, but mostly not. Either way, it’s another really groovy glimpse behind the scenes in big-time comics. Unpublished projects abound in the comic book industry. There are as many reasons for a series or a special not to happen as there are series and specials that do happen. I’ve had my fair share of comic book scripts that weren’t published. So, without any undue ado, MY 13 FAVORITE UNPUBLISHED DC COMICS PROJECTS: In fact, I’ve written two books of those unpublished stories (with a third in the works), 2015’s The Unpublished Comic Book Scripts of Paul Kupperberg ( click here) and the newly released Son of the Unpublished Comic Book Scripts of Paul Kupperberg ( click here), about which you could read more on my website, or you could comb the entries below for the not-so-subtle and self-serving (i.e., please buy my books) clues I’ve included. Justice Society of America, “The Will of William Wilson” (1946 ). This lost tale from comics’ Golden Age came to light over 20 years after its creation when then-fan and DC “apprentice” Marv Wolfman was assigned the task of cutting up what he described as a “postal cart” full of original comic-book art that was due to be incinerated. ![]()
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