Detective Comics #875 Preview

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Here's the first page of Detective Comics #875, out in every comic shop tomorrow.
Hope you guys enjoy it and don't forget to pick up your copy :)

Cheers,
Francesco

DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by Scott Snyder
Illustrated by Francesco Francavilla
Lettered by Jared K. Fletcher
Edited by Mike Marts, Janelle Asselin, Katie Kubert
Cover by Francesco Francavilla
“There are some cases that come screaming back at you…like phone calls in the night…”
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham’s notorious
“Peter Pan Killer.” Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he’ll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past – a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring art by Francesco Francavilla!

On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

A look inside Detective #875

Hello Pulp Friends,

Only 2 days to the release of Detective Comics #875, def the Scott Snyder/ Francesco Francavilla's MUST HAVE Detective book. I got my comps today and I can't wait for you all to dig into it :)

Today's offering: A look at a detail from a double spread in #875 and, below, the (half inked) layout of the spread.

Hope you guys enjoy it and don't forget to pick up your copy this Wed :)

Cheers,
Francesco


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DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by Scott Snyder
Illustrated by Francesco Francavilla
Lettered by Jared K. Fletcher
Edited by Mike Marts, Janelle Asselin, Katie Kubert
Cover by Francesco Francavilla
“There are some cases that come screaming back at you…like phone calls in the night…”
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham’s notorious
“Peter Pan Killer.” Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he’ll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past – a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring art by Francesco Francavilla!

On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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

James JR. Revealed

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Hello Pulp Friends,

A week from today, on Wed March 30th, Detective Comics #875 will be in stores. It's, without doubts, the best issue I have done with Scott on Detective so far, and def one of the best book I have done in quite some time.

The story is self contained, so it can be read/enjoyed without needing to know that much (well, I am assuming everyone knows who Gordon is, and by now you may also know he has an estranged son, James JR. ;)). The book is only 22 pages but, trust me, it feels a 30 or more page long book. It's an excellent read and has a couple of pretty pictures in it as well ;)

Ok, enough gushuing about it, I wanted just to let you know I will be posting a few things until the book release next week. Hope you enjoy it and hope you will tell to your local comic shop to save a copy for you while you are shopping today or this week :)

Today's offering: the last splash page from Detective 874 teasing at the upcoming story in #875.

Cheers,
Francesco

DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by Scott Snyder
Illustrated by Francesco Francavilla
Lettered by Jared K. Fletcher
Edited by Mike Marts, Janelle Asselin, Katie Kubert
Cover by Francesco Francavilla
“There are some cases that come screaming back at you…like phone calls in the night…”
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham’s notorious
“Peter Pan Killer.” Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he’ll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past – a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring art by Francesco Francavilla!

On sale March 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The Return of The Black Beetle

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I just wanted to tell you to mark your calendars, 'cause April will see the return (and completion over several weeks) of "Kara Bocek", one of the first adventure of our beloved masked hero, The Black Beetle.
Until then, pls enjoy this bit of art offered here, featuring a rare italian edition of Kara Bocek and a sketch from the sold out ashcan :)

Hope everyone is as excited about the return of the Black Beetle as I am :)

And I hope everyone is having a wonderful Pulp Sunday.

Cheers,
Francesco

"The Black Beetle", "Kara Bocek", and Artwork created by & © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

More of "The BATMAN, 1935"

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I just wanted to share a little more of THE BATMAN 1935 concept story.
It looks like this guy and look is clicking with many fans, so I guess I am on the right path :)
More (hopefully) soon.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

"Crimson Harvest"

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Since everyone seemed to enjoy the concept art for BATMAN 1935 (a pulp noir tale, not a steampunk thing, as I read on some websites ;)), here's another concept art from another story I have in my bat-case file cabinet: "CRIMSON HARVEST".

Hope ya dig it 'cause I this one is a bit special for me :)

Have a great Pulp SUnday everyone.

Cheers,
Francesco

CRIMSON HARVEST & Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The BATMOBILE, 1935

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Playing a little more with this story/concept :)
Hope you enjoy the above car design (click for the bigger size)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The Spirit

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I did this little tribute yesterday to celebrate Will Eisner's birthday (even Google had a tribute on their homepage!).
Of course, it goes without saying it (and yet I am typing it ;)), I would love to draw an issue or two of The Spirit - this guy is too fun to draw and clearly fits my pulp-tastes ;)

Hope you guys enjoy it.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The BATMAN, 1935

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I have been messing with a Batman story set in the 30s for a while now, and decided to share some of the concept art I have done (above). Especially now with the news coming from ECCC that DC is planning a new season of Wednesday Comics, I feel even more inspired to develop a little more this story, fully packed work schedule permitting. ;)
Speaking of, I hope you guys picked up Detective Comics #874 last week: it's getting tons of supernice reviews from everyone and that makes me very happy because Scott and I did even better in #875, out later this month. More on that when we get closer to the release :)

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the above poster (click for the bigger size) and wish you all a wonderful Pulp Sunday :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla