ROBOT TERROR!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

   Inspired by the COLONIZED cover I posted this past Sunday, I decided to make this a ALIENS WEEK! So expect to see Martians (and other creatures from Outer Space) to land right here on Pulp Sunday all this week.

   Today we showcase those bad bad Martians from the classic TOPPS' MARS ATTACKS, which is having a revival as comicbook series thanks to IDW.
   I was asked to do a variant cover for #6 and had the option to be inspired by the classic set of cards by participating to the "30 seconds later" initiative. Pretty self-explanatory, the cover has to happen 30 seconds later of any of the scenes from the original cards.
   I went with ROBOT TERROR, (card #32) because, ya know, Aliens and Robots! :D

   Below the original card from the 50s, and above my 30 seconds later (and cover for #6).

 

FUN!

Check back for more Aliens Week!

Cheers,
Francesco

Sci-Fi/Noir Double Feature: CAPTAIN AMERICA and BLACK WIDOW

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I am so happy to finally announce my next project at MARVEL: CAPTAIN AMERICA and BLACK WIDOW, a 5 issue mini written by a dear friend of mine and a heck of talented writer, Mr Cullen Bunn :)

The mini will debut this September with a double shipping (#636 and #637) and will mix the classic Super Hero action with noir-thriller (as seen on the above cover) and weird-science, sci-fi themes (as you can see below). I am working on it right now and trust me: it's gonna be tons of FUN :)


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Above you can see my first 2 covers for the mini, and here's the solicits from Marvel:

CAPTAIN AMERICA & BLACK WIDOW #636 & 637
CULLEN BUNN (w) • FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (a/c)
• Captain America and the Black Widow are on a deadly collision course!
• Crosshairs are trained on Cap!
• Kashmir Venemma dies! At least twice!
• Guest-starring Hawkeye, Iron Man, and Dr. Doom (?)
32 PGS. (EACH)/Rated T ...$2.99 (EACH)

Hope you guys enjoy the covers and will pick up the issues in September :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Ray Bradbury's Double Feature: "Twilight Zone" & "It Came From Outer Space"

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Hello, Pulp Friends,

After "THE SCYTHE", my tribute to Ray Bradbury posted a couple of days ago, I am continuing the celebration of this great writer with a new tribute illustrating his episode for the beloved series TWILIGHT ZONE titled "I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC" (above) and  reposting a Pulp Sunday classic (below): the monstrous aliens of "It Came From Outer Space" ("Destinazione... Terra!" in its Italian release), written by Ray Bradbury in 1953and directed by Jack Arnold.

Wish you all a wonderful Pulp Sunday :)

Cheers,
Francesco


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Artwork © 2009-2012 Francesco Francavilla.
"Watchers from Outer Space" © and TM 2012 Francesco Francavilla.

Sci-Fi Matinee Saturday: FLASH GORDON!

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Hello Pulp Friends :)

here's my latest (and last for now) Flash Gordon cover (for #8).

These have been all fun to draw and I am not done with sci-fi yet: as mentioned earlier, I am planning to develop and bring to life my PHANTOMS OF SPACE stories, so expect more laser guns and deep space from me very soon :)

Meanwhile here is the solicits for Flash Gordon #8

FLASH GORDON – ZEITGEIST #8
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10)

While exploring the subterranean labyrinths beneath the Imperial Palace of Mongo, Dr. Hans Zarkov—brilliant scientist and engineer—finds himself trapped in his own past, courtesy of an insidious trap left behind by Ming the Merciless. Is even Zarkov’s genius enough to free himself from this deadly snare?

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla
*Prints of the PHANTOMS OF SPACE poster available if interested.
PHANTOMS OF SPACE & Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Far Far Away Planets, Old Rockets Ships, and Flash Gordon

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Hello Pulp Friends,

time to share my cover for the 6th issue of the acclaimed new Flash Gordon series from Dynamite. It's really a good read so I hope you guys are picking this up :)

Here's the solicits for issue 6:
FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #6
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), PAUL RENAUD (25%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10)

As Earth burns beneath the might of a Mongo-allied Third Reich, Ming the Merciless's domination plans are on the cusp of success. With two universes at stake, the only hope lies with Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov. Allegiances are forged and battle lines are drawn as Dynamite adds to the legend of the greatest space fantasy hero of all.

And pls don't forget to check out my new blog for THE BLACK BEETLE and bookmark it: I will be posting new art and updates each week :)

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Flash Gordon VS Nazi Zeppelins!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and - once again - pls allow me to wish you all the best for this brand new TwentyTwelve :)

Tomorrow is comicbook day and 2 of our favorite classic heroes will be on the store shelves. The first is Flash Gordon #2, so I thought what better way to announce the release than sharing my cover for Flash Gordon #5?

The second hero... well tune in tomorrow to find out :)

Meanwhile pls check out my new blog for THE BLACK BEETLE and bookmark it: I will be posting new art and updates as soon as tomorrow :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Flash Gordon and Lion Men!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Here is my cover for Flash Gordon #4, feat. the Lion Men!!!

Here's a quick summary of this issue: Flash Gordon and his allies -- the plucky Dale Arden and brilliant Dr. Hans Zarkov -- move closer to a confrontation with the forces of Ming the Merciless. Amid the political and military machinations of Mongo, Gordon faces the ferocious Lion Men, the sinister Shark Men, and a band of rebels commanded by Prince Barin!

Pls enjoy and Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Flash Gordon Double Feature!!!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Here are my covers for Flash Gordon #2 & #3, coming in your local stores in the next 2 months. There is the evil Ming, rayguns, space rockets, Nazis (!?!), and, fo course, your favorite Space Opera Classic Hero, FLASH GORDON! What not to like? :D

Pls enjoy and Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Flash Gordon - ZeitGeist #1 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I am not just providing the regular covers for the new Flash Gordon series at Dynamite, but the first issue will have this Al Williamson inspired, incentive wraparound cover by yours truly as well :)
Thi is one of those cases where it's really a good thing to click on the image to see it in full big size ;)
Below is the solicts for the first issue.

FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #1
The year is 1934, a time of two-fisted swashbuckling, of fearsome threats and wild adventure -- and of ever-growing threats on the horizon. Three valiant humans -- Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov -- are plucked from the Earth, traveling to the distant planet Mongo. Their exploits are legendary, battling the machinations and terror schemes of the dreaded emperor Ming, the All-Seeing Ruler of Mongo. But they did not fight alone...

32 pages for $1!!!

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Flash Gordon #1 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Sorry I missed posting this past Sunday but I was in Baltimore for the Comicon (speaking of which, the show was fantastic and I had a wonderful time meeting lots of people and sketching no-stop all weekend :))

To make up for the lack of Sunday post, here's a Tuesday one with the first cover of a book that does not need any introduction: FLASH GORDON :D
The series will be published by Dynamite Enterntainment and I will eb providing the variant covers.
Saying that I am very excited about working on such icon is an understatement.
Hope you guys dig my forst cover above :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

31 Days of Halloween ~ 6: The Thing From Another World

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“A ‘walking carrot’ (as one character calls it) that needs human or animal blood to survive . . .”

Hello Pulp Friends,

For day 6 of our classic horror marathine, we feature a cult horror/sci-fi movie: "THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD"!

The Thing from Another World
USA, 1951
directed by Christian Nyby
starring: Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, Robert Cornthwaite, James Arness

The story begins as military airmen are dispatched to a remote Arctic research station where scientists have detected the crash of a spacecraft. An effort to retrieve the saucer-shaped vehicle fails, but the team returns to the station with the frozen body of its sole occupant.
When the extraterrestrial pilot is accidentally thawed, the crew, headed by a tough-talking pilot (Kenneth Tobey), grapples with a massive, chlorophyll-based humanoid (James Arness) thirsty for blood and in no mood for galactic diplomacy.

Hope you guys are enjoying these and the extra CHILLS (today a silly chill, I know) that go with :)

Cheers,
Francesco

~!~ BONUS CHILL! ~!~


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Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla

You Better Learn Fast...

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... with the below RT-24 INSTRUCTION BOOK!
That's all I have to say ;)

But...only 20ish supporters? That's kinda weak, especially for a giant robot ;)
Seriuosly, hope you all are digging this because I am building up a special story for it. :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

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The Dream Job...

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...is piloting one of this bad boy :D

This is the last (for now) installment of Giant Robot Week from last week (I know, it was so giant that it spilled in this week ;)).
Everyone seems digging the U.S.R.A. so should I try to explore that more? Maybe in sequential format? Anyone supporting this idea? Uh? ;) :)

EDITED to add the USRA motor vehicle permit below: I mean, really, who wouldn't love to get one of these? ;) :D
Hope you guys dig the logo I created :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

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Spitfires & Robots

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What's not to love, right? That's a pitch right there :D
Here's Day 4 of Giant Robot Week with more U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) :D

For those interested, all of the Giant Robot Posters from this week are available as nice archival prints : just email me via website for details.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

The U.S.R.A. Wants You!

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For Day 3 of Giant Robot Week I came up with this ad from the 40s for the U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army).
Who doesn't want to become a pilot of a 65 ft tall robot anyway? ;)

Hope you guys are enjoying the series :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Rob-0-Dawn

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Giant Robot Week Day 2.
"Rob O Dawn" (with the big O ;))
Played a bit on the Red Dawn concept, and give it an old movie poster feel to it. Hope you all dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Build Robots! Apply Now!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I started today the GIANT ROBOT WEEK over at my sketchblog, but the event is so GIANT that I thought to spill some of it over here as well :)
Here's the pulpy version of the YAMATO IND. NOW HIRING Ad piece I did for GiRoWeek :)
Tune in here or there for more :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Al Williamson Tribute

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Just right after Frazetta a few weeks back, we lost another true master of the illustrated literature.
Al Williamson, probably even more than Frazetta but as much as Alex Raymond, has been a huge inspiration fo mine, so I definitely planned to do a tribute to the man when I heard the sad news.
Along with fellow twartist, we decided to devote this week to Al Williamson, so I have been posting this on the Comic Twart yesterday and I am reposting it in here today with a detail/closeup on the "Easter Egg" I inserted in the composition.
I am planning to have a colored version of this up in here soon.
Hope you guys dig the EC sci-fi vibe of it.

So long, Al, thanks for the constant inspiration.

Cheers,
Francesco


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"War Of The Worlds" (1953) Take 2

Hello, Pulp Friends,

I did promise you that I was going back to take a more "realistic" stab at these guys for the 1953 classic "War of the WOrlds", didn't I? ;)
Well, the last thing I want to happen is that people say I don't keep my promises :)

I went a bit more elaborated (in terms of composition) on this for two reasons: 1) it's a clear tribute to my previous vintage videogame take, with the aliens coming down from the sky; 2) it's the last Sunday of November, so this is the closing tribute for this Alien month.
But fear not, since I am not nearly done with the Watchers from Outer Space, so... expect more in the future and in the meanwhile watch the skies. ;)

Hope you all had a wonderful Pulp Sunday :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2009 Francesco Francavilla.
"Watchers from Outer Space" © and TM 2009 Francesco Francavilla.

"Zontar: The Thing From Venus" (1966)

... although his name is untranslatable to any Earth language, it would sound something like Zontar.

Hello, Pulp Friends,

We leave the pseudo tukey-alien of yesterday (hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving) for a more "real" (HAHA!) alien today: ZONTAR, The Thing From Venus! :D
When you make a low budget remake of the low budget movie "It Conquered the World" (1956, directed by Roger Corman), what you get is a B-movie square :D
Hope you dig my "take" on Zontar and looking at it now, the skeleton of yesterday, minus waddle, could be Zontar's skeleton ;)

Wish you all a wonderful Black Friday :D

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2009 Francesco Francavilla.
"Watchers from Outer Space" © and TM 2009 Francesco Francavilla.