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My design sketch for the vampire Julia Gore, first appearing in Rol Hirst’s upcoming Too Much Sex & Violence 3.
From the script:
“We haven’t really seen Julia Gore before (apart from her hanging feet at the end of Gary’s section last issue) so you get to design her. She’s skinny and hippy-punky looking. Think Polly Jean Harvey in her younger days. Julia looks in her early 20s – that was her age when she became a vampire.”
I’ve inked my three pages and just finished off the toning. More later.
- Andrew Cheverton.
What is artist David Frankum up to?
Angry Candy in 2012
Richard Bruton has published a list of his UK “comics to look forward to” over on the The Forbidden Planet blog, including:
“Sounds like a busy year planned for Cheverton – there should be two new issues of West (hooray) – Points West in May and the provisionally-titled September for the autumn. West Book 2 will also be released mid-year. Meanwhile, Cheverton has three new series starting - The Whale House (art by Chris Doherty), The End (FH Navarro) & Month of Sundays (David Frankum). Wow.
“And if that wasn’t enough, he also has a story in the new Accent UK anthology with a difference – Who On Earth Was Thaddeus Mist? (Details at the Accent UK blog)”
Lumped together like that, it does look like a busy year, but this is a culmination of my finally working on scripts for longform comic projects, coupled with finally getting together with some like-minded artists who can bring their talents to bear on them.
I’m spoiled in a way, working with Tim Keable on West. We’ve been friends now for almost two decades, and he’s a consummate artist, drawing whatever I throw at him. Trying to find artists who will commit to years of working on a comic series with you is not easy. But West has also recently brought me into contact with artists who want to draw comics that I write (and in the case of AccentUK, editors who asked me to write for them). That’s a humbling and elating feeling, and Chris, Felipe and David are going to make these comics so much better for their presence.
So yes - 2012 should see (providing the Mayans were mistaken) the beginnings of three new series that Angry Candy will publish (or co-publish) alongside the continuing adventures of Jerusalem West (Points West and September (now called Autumn Dusk)). We all hope you’ll join us.
- Andrew Cheverton.
Who On Earth Was Thaddeus Mist?
From AccentUK:
“At the funeral of a mysterious and enigmatic gentleman, newly-wed Zelda Mist mourns for the husband she never knew, for Thaddeus Mist kept a life-time of secrets. In her grief she approaches each funeral guest to discover details of the strange life he lived.
“As they each tell the tale of Thaddeus Mist their flawed memories and individual imaginations shape their stories into mundane fictions and fantastical truths. These accounts disgust, scare, entertain, and inspire her in equal measure, but it falls to Mrs. Mist to decided which version of the tales was the one lived by her late husband. So… Who On Earth Was Thaddeus Mist?”
AccentUK has posted a full press release for this book on their blog, with full details and a list of creators, which you can read here. My story is Where On Earth, and is being illustrated by the capable hands of Jack Tempest (sample art above). He has some challenging things to draw, and he has my thanks, condolences, and very best wishes.
- Andrew Cheverton.
Video Nasties Collected
“After sitting in gestation for a while, the complete Video Nasties is now available from Lulu! …you can buy your physical copy for £10 (plus p&p) or Ebook for £5 right here.”
Chris Doherty’s Video Nasties was the first British small/independent press comic I picked up that felt like it was a mainstream comic. Not the mainstream of superheroes, but something other than the esoteric and whimsical, or the autobio/diary comic - something that would have universal appeal, which - with the best will in the world - much of the weird and wonderful small press lacks. Video Nasties is a slow-burning and involving drama, and the book collects all seven issues - £10 for 218 pages - and is the best money you’ll spend on British comics.
- Andrew Cheverton.
West: Confederate Dead Now On Sale
“Louisiana, 1869 - the two bounty hunters arrived in Ganger Narrows, hot on the heels of the McGill Gang, pursuing their prey to the shadowed dome of Black Salt Island, where even the locals fear to tread.
“For evil walks upon the island. There are old things there. Dead things.
“And some things are best left buried.
“Also includes the first instalment of a new ongoing backup strip, Homestead.”
West: Confederate Dead is now available to buy in the Angry Candy Store: 20 pages of black and white story, with full colour covers - available via Paypal for £2.50, including P&P, in the U.K. International rates vary, so please use the Contact button on the right for a personal quote.
My Bride of Frankenstein art has been framed and hung in Orbital Comics as part of their HORRIFIC: CHARITY COMIC ART SALE & EXHIBITION, one aspect of their Long Halloween series of events, which also includes appearances by John Watkiss and Mike Allred. The Horrific exhibition has been extended until Wednesday, and all art is for sale, with proceeds donated to charity.
- Andrew Cheverton.
From October 21st-23rd, Orbital Comics in Great Newport Street, London, are hosting a Halloween art exhibition and sale:
“The Just 1 Page comics charity presents Horrific, a three day exhibition and art sale starting next Friday, including original artwork by Mike Carey and Charlie Adlard, signed prints by Tim Bradstreet (Hellblazer, Punisher, Blade, Unknown Soldier), Shaun of the Dead sculptures designed by Jesse Farrell and lots more.”
In the “lots more” category is the above illustration (both original art and a one-off coloured print) which I have contributed to the event. See here for more details.
- Andrew Cheverton.
