THE LONE RANGER ~ Double Feature

Hello Pulp Friends,

With the newest LONE RANGER movie playing in the theaters this weekend (at the moment I type this I haven't seen it yet), I thought it would be good time to share the latest 2 covers for the great series Dynamite is publishing, written by Ande Parks and drawn by Esteve Polls.

Have a wonderful PULP SUNDAY, everyone!

Cheers,
FF

Pulp West Double Feature: THE LONE RANGER!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Time for a another Old West Double Feature with my LONE RANGER covers for #15 and #16!
These latest two are some of my favorites from all the 21 covers I've done for Ande Parks and Esteve Polls's run on this title.

Have a wonderful, western Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Old West Double Feature: THE LONE RANGER!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Time for a Old West Double Feature with my LONE RANGER covers for #13 and #14!
This next 6 issue arc (starting with #13) is a series of standalone stories, so you can jump on board anytime (the sooner the better though, since Ande Parks and Esteve Polls are killing it on this book).
Issue 13 will focus on Lone Ranger while #14 will be about Tonto's past coming back to haunt him.


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Also featured today is the new lobby card for my own BLACK BEETLE #1, this time spotting a quote from Horror Master Steve Niles. Again, please consider pre-ordering the book this month, so we can asure Black Beetle a long life in the publishing world :)

Here is the solicits for issue 1.

THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 (of 4)
Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)
On sale Jan 16. FC, 32 pages $3.99

Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle?

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Pulp Double Feature: THE LONE RANGER & THE SPIDER

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Time for another Double Feature here on Pulp Sunday.
Here's my covers for THE LONE RANGER #12 an THE SPIDER #7, both in stores in December.

THE LONE RANGER #12 is written by Ande Parks with Art by Esteve Polls
Here's what you need to know about this story:
The epic conclusion of the Native Ground arc. The Lone Ranger has traveled through Indian lands in search of a healer for his friend Tonto. Now, the healer has been found, and she is not at all what the Ranger expected. Has the Ranger come all this way just to watch his friend die? The battle for Tonto's life and soul will be resolved. Your understanding of this iconic character will be forever changed.

THE SPIDER #7 is written by David Liss with Art by Ivan Rodriguez
Here's what you need to know about this story:
NEW STORY ARC! Police Commissioner Kirkpatrick lies dead. His wife grieves, and a twisted killer stalks the city. The Spider has inadvertently set into motion the chain of events that leads to his friend’s death, and now he’s out for bloody vengeance – Spider style! But will Richard Wentworth be able to resist the grieving window when she’s the woman he loves? It’s a game-changing issue of the neo-pulp sensation.

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

NATIVE GROUND - A Lone Ranger tale

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Hello Pulp Friends,

While I work today on the final cover of the NATIVE GROUND arc of the new LONE RANGER series, here's the latest cover (issue 11) which I hope you will all enjoy.

Once again, I can't recommend enough this amazing book by Ande Parks and Esteve Polls: the trade collecting the first 6 issue just came out and it's a must have if you missed the first issues.

A quick update: I have been under some tight deadlines so my focus was 100% on drawing pages, but now that I am taking a little breather, I 've been working on setting up a web based store for my books and prints in the hope to facilitate the process of ordering/purchasing for everyone.
That will be the place where you will be able to get the limited prints like my MONDO's CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON or other archival giclee art prints.
Stay tuned for link coming soon :).

Meanwhile, wish you all a wonderful Pulp Sunday :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Lone Ranger #7 Cover & HARVEY Awards Nomination

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Hello Pulp friends,

above you can see the cover of LONE RANGER #7 which kicks off a new arc titled NATIVE GROUNDS, written and illustrated again by Ande Parks and Esteve Polls who are making this one of the most consistently good read on the shelves.
This book is in stores this week: A MUST BUY, if you ask me  :)

And now onto some more great award news: 


HARVEY AWARDS 2012

I am up for the prestigious Harvey Award in the Best Colorist category for my work on BLACK PANTHER (see below) in 2011!
A big Thank you to everyone who voted me for the award: I really appreciate it :)
And congrats to all the other nominees: many dear friends among them so I feel blessed to be in such great company :)


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From the Harvey Awards website:

"Final ballots are due to the Harvey Awards by Friday, August 17, 2012. Full details for submission of completed ballots can be found on the final ballot. Voting is open to anyone professionally involved in a creative capacity within the comics field. Final ballots are available for download at http://www.harveyawards.org/"


The ceremony will be held in Baltimore during the Baltimore Comic-Con as usual. Hope to see you guys there :)
Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Lone Ranger #8, The Shadow #1, and the EAGLE Awards!

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Hello Pulp friends,

I can finally reveal my most recent cover for LONE RANGER. I can't say enough of how good this book is: writer Ande Parks and artist Esteve Polls are delivering a great read every single month, and I am just happy to be part of this great book by providing the covers :)

And now onto some other great news: 


EAGLE AWARDS 2012

I was informed I won the EAGLE Award for the Best New Artist category!  :)
I feel honored and humbled to be rewarded with such a prestigious award. Thank you all for voting me and for the continuing love and support: I really appreciate it :)
And congrats to all the other winners and all the nominees: many good friends among them and they are all winners to my eyes :)


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Finally, another bit of cool news.  
THE SHADOW #1 is sold out and goes back to print. The 2nd printing will spot the above cover from yours truly.
Here's an aextract from Dynamite's press release:

"The Shadow #1 has sold out through Diamond Comics Distributors, and we're going to a second printing on #1.  The second printing cover for The Shadow #1 will feature a brand-new cover by Eisner nominated cover artist, Francesco Francavilla!
Meanwhile, The Shadow #2 is nearly sold out and will have a second printing upon it selling-out!  And when we release the 2nd print cover to The Shadow #2, it will also feature a new cover by Francesco Francavilla!"

So look  forward to pick up this cover at the regular cover price in all the stores around the Country :)

Have a wonderful Holiday Weekend and a great Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

The LONE RANGER: Hard Country

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Hello Pulp Friends :)

I can finally share this, my cover for LONE RANGER #6 and def one of my favorite covers I have done yet :)
Issue 6 will be the conclusion of ANde Parks and Esteve Polls first arc, titled HARD COUNTRY. This is a really good book which I hope you guys are pocking up.

Here's the solicts for #6:
The Hard Country arc comes to an end, as Lone Ranger is left to pick up the pieces of the town called Utopia. The Ranger faces a horrific truth at Marshal Dorsey’s ranch. Then, the villainous Marshal may be dead, but his gang still lives, and they want blood. As Tonto lies near death, Lone Ranger walks down Utopia’s main street alone, on his way to a final gunfight showdown.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Double Feature: THE LONE RANGER #5 & DARK SHADOWS #8

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Hello Pulp Friends :)

Time again for a Classic Matinee Saturday: today's double feature includes good ole western with THE LONE RANGER (#5 cover) and the gothic horrors, creepy dolls and vampires of DARK SHADOWS (#8 cover).

Pls seat back and enjoy the show :)

Tune in tomorrow on Pulp Sunday for another Double Feature!

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

"Hi Ho Silver!" (aka Lone Ranger #3 Cover)

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Hello Pulp Friends,

The new LONE RANGER series hits the stores today, so I thought to celbrate the event by sharing my cover for issue 3 :)
Of Course the "Silver" int he title of the post refers more to the color approach on this cover rather than LR's horse. Hope you guys dig it.

And ples go grab issue 1 in stores today: it's written by my friend Ande Parks and drawn by the excellent Esteve Polls, the same creative team that brought you the LR/Zorro mini few months ago, so you this is good :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

It's a Western Friday with Lone Ranger!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

hope you all survived to the Thanksgiving food, had the required nap and are all rested today :)
How about my cover for Lone Ranger #2 to get back in the Pulp mood? :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Back on the Saddle! Lone Ranger #1 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

After my run of covers on the critically acclaimed mini of Lone Ranger/Zorro from a few months ago, I have been asked by the fine people at Dynamite to be the regular cover artist for their new Lone Ranger ongoing series, request that I HAPPILY accepted :D

SO I give you the first cover I have done for the series, and can't wait to show you more :)
The new Lone Ranger #1 , written by Ande Parks and drawn by Esteve Polls, will be in stores in January and you can pre-order it now at your local comic shop: it's gonna be good :)

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Lone Ranger / Zorro #5 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Here's the cover for issue 5, the conclusion of the Lone Ranger / Zorro mini. It was lot of fun to draw these and - with the recent announcement of the 4th arc of Zorro starting soon, hopefully I will get to draw a few more covers showcasing our beloved black masked/dressed hero :)

Here's the solicits for this issue:
THE LONE RANGER & ZORRO THE DEATH OF ZORRO #5
Written by ANDE PARKS
Art by ESTEVE POLLS
Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

The stage is set for a final battle in this epic series conclusion. Fighting in Zorro's memory are The Lone Ranger, Tonto, members of the secret Spanish crime-
fighting brotherhood, La Justicia, and a score of Native American fighters. As the good guys muster their forces, Colonel Barton and his renegade bushwhackers man their Gatling gun for the defense of the Chumash mission. The stakes couldn't be higher: the lives of innocent women and children, the future of an entire culture, and the legacy of the hero known as Zorro.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Lone Ranger / Zorro #4 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I can finally share with you this cover for the 4th issue of Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro mini, solicited in April's Previews. I think it might be the best cover for this mini so far, but I might be biased so I am leaving it at yout o decide if it is :)
Fun fact: The little Escher thing going on almost confused me a couple of times while drawing it ;)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Lone Ranger / Zorro #3 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I can finally share with you all the cover for the 3rd issue of Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro mini, solicited in March's Previews. Hope you guys enjoy it :)

I wanted also to let you all know I am auctioning some original art to benefit those in need of food in the Detroit metro area. Check out my sketchblog for details and I hope you can help a bit, either by bidding on the art or just donating to Forgotten Harvest, the organization I am donating to proceeds of the auction to.
Auction will end next Sunday at 6 pm ET.

Enjoy the cover and have a wonderful Pulp Sunday everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

"Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro" #2 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Today's offering is my second cover for Dynamite's mini "Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro".
Been pretty busy lately with the funnybooks: currently working on a Detective issue (I will be fully illustrating both issues 874 and 875) and getting ready to start on another Black Panther issue.
I have a couple of other projects in development (creator owned projects) I can't wait to tell you guys about in detail (not sure when I can, but I can't wait ;)).

So, busy but pretty excited by all these books :)

Enjoy the cover and have a wonderful Pulp Sunday everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla

Green Hornet Year One #12 & Lone Ranger/Zorro #1 Covers

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Let's start a new year of pulp goodness with a double cover post that we can safely title: "Family Business" :)
Above is the cover for issue 12 of Matt Wagner's Green hornet Year One, which concludes the second arc of this critically acclaimed tale of the first year of operation of the GH and Kato.
And to keep it in the "family" the second cover (below) is for Green Hornet's gran gran pa: The Lone Ranger, here in the first crossover with another favorite of mine (and yours): Zorro.

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The crossover is a 4 issue mini written by Ande Parks and titled, sadly, "Death of Zorro". Don Diego is here in his late 60s and will ask for Lone Ranger help when things go bad.
Since Dynamite solicited the book, I read a lot of people thinking this mini means no more ZORRO YEAR ONE.
No worries, this is a completely different story, and last time I talked with Matt, he is still planning to pick up from were we left in issue 14. Zorro Year One is on hiatus but is not over :)

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla

The Lone Ranger Comes To Town!

Hello, Pulp Friends,

decided to stick arounf the Old West with this Lone Ranger convention sketch I did this past weekend at Dragon*Con for that cool guy that is Shane.
I believe this might be the first time I drew this character so thanks again for giving me the opportunity to tackle it, Shane :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2009 Francesco Francavilla.