Kevin Paul Shaw Broden continues to illustrate my New Pulp/Airship 27 Productions novel, "The Persona, Vol 2: Enter the Green-fleshed Fiends".
His latest images must be kept secret, so as not to spoil their impact upon the novel's release, though below you'll find his marvelous test run of my eponymous, masked crusader. Of what I can't show, I'm likin' lots. In fact, Broden has nailed the distinct veneer of at least one green-fleshed fiend in a old-time, Disney way. He's also fashioned a new, full-page view of two of the story's magical leads. Yippee!!!
Just for the fun of it, below is an example of Broden's prior (though still recent) work, as featured in All-Star Pulp Comics Vol 4 (see Oct '18). In this instance, Broden emulates a striking, Golden Age style for his Veiled Avenger revival. Stunning, don't cha think?
Airship 27 publisher, Ron Fortier has assigned Broden to create nine illustrations in all, so it'll be a spell before the set is complete. Also, Fortier has yet to assign a cover artist for the novel, which of course, must occur well in advance of a publication date. Still, I'm pleased with the progress so far and remain confident that my sequel will grace print sometime in 2019.
For those interested, "The Persona, Vol 1: Enter--the Persona!" can be purchased in print or audio form via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter-Book/dp/B06XY26F1T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537909074&sr=8-1&keywords=enter---the+persona. (Renowned voice actor, Mark Barnard contributes the Radio Archives reading.)
As for "Persona, Vol 2", it'll stand as its own exciting adventure, so it's safe to say that readers will feel comfortable wherever and whenever they enter my ethereal saga...
More details to come...
All-Star Pulp Comics (Vol 4) is now available from Airship 27 Productions and Redbud Studio, serving three stories structured to satisfy one's adventurous cravings!!!
The first entry, "Mark of the Gargoyle: Rocket's Red Glare" is from applauded, New Pulp author, Ron Fortier (based on an idea from Dario Carrasco, Jr) and features Boston protector, Lord Greyford, aka, the Gargoyle, investigating a Nazi-linked murder. The stylish melodrama brims of mystery, intrigue and thanks to Montos' alluring artwork, ample atmosphere.
I actually reviewed the first part of this story earlier this month for Will Lill's Fun Adventure Comics! #10. However, All-Star Pulp Comics (Vol 4) features the entire saga. Therefore, for those who desire a jump start on the rest, All-Star Pulp is the way to go. (BTW: The second half of "Rocket's Red Glare" presents some amazing, aviation action, placing our dark crusader in far different turf than we find in the first.)
Following the Gargoyle's daring jaunt, author/illustrator Kevin Broden gives us his version of Golden Age veteran, the Veiled Avenger, in an eponymous tale with impressive, period-style artwork. (BTW: the super-talented Broden is fashioning the interior illustrations for my upcoming Airship 27 novel, "The Persona, Vol 2". Cool!!!)
At any rate, for those unaware, the Veiled Avenger is, in actuality, Ginny Spears: an unassuming secretary by day and a sexy, strong, whip-snapping lass by night. Broden's yarn captures not only the fiery fury of her original exploits, but that classic chapter play, "Zorro's Black Whip". (Now that I think of it, "Black Whip'"s lead, Linda Stirling {and her trusty stunt double, Babe DeFreest} would have made an excellent Veiled Avenger.) Readers will be engrossed as our heroine tackles mobsters who wish to harm her dedicated, district-attorney boss, "Max" Maxwell.
To complement "The Veiled Avenger", Vol 4 is concluded by another swell Fortier tale, this one penciled with precision by Kevin Wiggins, in what's called "Operation: American Maid". The story introduces us to yet another energetic beauty, who springs forth to snuff a treacherous Arizona assault.
The physically enhanced Major Liberty, aka Karen Malone, should appeal to Captain America and Wonder Woman fans, in that she epitomizes both patriotic brawn and mythic charm...
And how 'bout that remarkable Rob Davis cover: a round-up of Vol 4's champions against a ninja onslaught!!! (Now, that would make one helluva story, particularly if Fortier, Broden and/or Davis furnished it.)
Don't miss out on the fantastic fun. Order your copy of All-Star Pulp Comics today at ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946183482.
