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.

"THE SCYTHE" - A tribute to Ray Bradbury

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My tribute to the late Ray Bradbury who have left us yesterday for the stars and the amazing universes he described so well in his books.

THE SCYTHE was one of his early short tales. I am thinking to tackle "Something Wicked This Way Comes" next.

So long, Ray, and thanks for all the Magic you gave us.

Francesco

"The Scythe" (from Weird Tales, July 1943)

AFTERLIFE With ARCHIE!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

After my acclaimed set of covers for ARCHIE MEETS KISS (which contributed to my Eisner nomination as Best Cover Artist as well), I was SUPER happy to be asked to provide a new variant cover for the folks of Riverdale. :)
This time I played the old EC/Warren horror magazine cover card by having Archie face a zombified Jughead and Co.

Here's an excerpt from the Archie Comics website:
"Just when you thought it was safe to stroll through the Riverdale cemetery at night… AOL’s Comics Alliance unveiled the variant cover of Life with Archie #23 where Archie encounters his undead friends, courtesy of Archie Meets KISS cover artist Francesco Francavilla, who lends his talents to Archie once again. No stranger to giving Riverdale a spooky facelift, this latest effort from Francavilla further cements Archie’s flexibility in limitless story possibilities.
While the story itself contains no sign of zombies, it serves as a good indicator of more stunning covers to come that’ll keep readers on their toes. When it comes to Archie Comics, expect the unexpected."

I would like to add that my foray in the ARCHIE world is not over yet ;)

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Post #500!!! Swamp Thing #10 5pg Preview!!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I am very excited to announce that this is post #500 on Pulp Sunday: thank yous o much everyone for making this place a cool one to hang around. Here's to 500 (and more) posts full of art and Pulps :)

To celebrate, I thought to post the 5 page preview of my issue of Swamp Thing coming out next week: as a long time fan (as you know) of Bernie Wrightson, it was an honor to tackle one of his most famous creations. And a great pleasure to work again with my Skeleton Cases and Black Mirror brother in arms, Scott Snyder.

I hope you guys dig it and I hope you will be picking up Swamp Thing #10 next week :)







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Here are the solicitation for
THE SWAMP THING #10

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

• The deadly return of ANTON ARCANE!
• This is the beginning of a new chapter in the SWAMP THING saga and a perfect time to start reading!

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 Black Beetle's NIGHT SHIFT Pt.2 Preview

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Hello B-Beetle Friends,

part 2 of THE BLACK BEETLE's NIGH SHIFT (inside DARK HORSE PRESENTS #12) is finally here: above you can enjoy the first 3 pages (the double spread will have balloons on it, I just avoided here so not to ruin the reading experience tomorrow :)).
Hope you guys will enjoy the new chapter.

DHP #12 is out today in all the stores around the Country: pls pick up a copy or two (and recommend it to friends)) and be there when this all started :)
Looking forward to hear your thoughts on it.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla
KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco Francavilla

THE SHADOW #5 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Keeping it in tune with the last few days here on Pulp Sunday, here's my most recent cover for THE SHADOW #5, in which I just realized I channeled a bit of Kaluta without even knowing it :)

This - unlikely the previous Shadow covers of mine - will be a regular cover so it will be sold in the comicshops at the regular cover price :) Just make sure to pre-order #5 asking for my cover to make sure you get one.

And speaking of Pulp heroes, get ready for THE BLACK BEETLE's NIGHT SHIFT Pt. 2 out in a couple of days in Dark Horse Presents #12. I posted some art sneak peek on The Black Beetle blog :)


Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday, everyone.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla