"THE BLACK BEETLE: NIGHTSHIFT" Exclusive First Page Preview!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I am reposting this from the Black Beetle blog 'cause - as you know- it's something very near and dear to my heart. Hope you guys dig the sneak preview and will pre-order the book (info below) :)

Here's an exclusive (unlettered) first look at my upcoming "NIGHT SHIFT", a tale of The Black Beetle in 3 parts that will appear on Dark Horse Presents starting with issue 11.
Hope you enjoy this preview and can't wait to hear from you guys.

DHP #11 comes with two covers; if you want to make sure to get The Black Beetle cover (shown on the left) , pls preorder the book at your LCS using the code FEB12 0052.

Dark Horse Presents #11 (with the Black Beetle cover) will be on sale on APril 18.

Cheers,
Francesco

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

"PHANTOMS OF SPACE" (1958?)

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Hello Pulp Friends :)

I came up with this classic, low budget (Italian maybe?) sci-fi movie for fun, but now its story is screaming to come to life from outer space: what do you guys think? Should I listen to that screaming voice from beyond and bring "PHANTOMS OF SPACE" to your screens (or shelves)? Pls let me know what you think :)

Oh, if I do, I am gonna need some popcorn ;)

Cheers,
Francesco

*Prints of the poster available if interested.

PHANTOMS OF SPACE & Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

MADMAN: The Chilling Tale of Frank Einstein

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Hello Pulp Friends,

My good friend Mike Allred's magnificent & oversized MADMAN MONSTER is out today (I believe it measures 11x17" like those awesome IDW Artists' Edition books).
I am happy to say that this gorgeous book includes this little poster I did of Madman in the vein of the Classic Universal Horror movies.

Hope you guys dig it and I hope you have that extra $$ to pick up the book: totally worth the price, trust me :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Time for Classic Vampires! Dark Shadows #7 Cover

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Barnabas Collins is definitely up there in the Classic Vampires pantheon, I think we can all agree on that :)
Here's the cover for DARK SHADOWS #7: I hope you guys are picking this book becuase the story has been great so far: Vampires, witches, I mean, c'mon :)

Wish you all a wonderful Pulp Sunday!

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

The Shadow Knows!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Those of you who have been following Pulp SUnday since day one know that I started this blog with the old radio shows of THE SHADOW and providing lobby card art to go with each episode. So you know how much I love this pulp icon, right?
Well, I am VERY excited to announce that I will be providing covers for the new THE SHADOW series at Dynamite, written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Aaron Campbell :)
The above is not a cover, or not exactly a cover (more like a tease from a cover ;)) but I can't wait to show you what I have been cooking for this.

Stay tuned in for more details coming soon :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

Captain America and Bucky #625 Exclusive Preview

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Hello Pulp Friends,

Above is a promo art I did for the second chapter of the Captain America and Bucky story James Asmus, Ed Brubaker, and I are telling on the pages of Cap&Bucky mini. Things are heating up and we get more WW2 era flashbacks, as you can see in hte exclusive preview pages above (click on the image for bigger view).
Captain America and Bucky #626 is out today in all the fine comicshop around the Country: make sure to go pick up a copy or two - it's good, ole style, solid comics at the classic $2.99 price :)

Cheers,
Francesco

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