tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23988185512060514462024-03-12T19:06:43.277-07:00The Black BeetleFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-34300019835405845042013-07-22T06:55:00.003-07:002013-07-22T06:55:57.294-07:00THE BLACK BEETLE IN “NECROLOGUE" Coming this October<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Best thing announced at #SDCC last week!!! :D<br />
<b>The Black Beetle</b> is coming back this <b>October</b> with a brand new mini that promises to scare! The 5-issue arc is titled <b>NECROLOGUE</b> and will introduce new villains.<br />
Here’s the solicitation text from <b>Dark Horse</b>. <br />
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<b>THE BLACK BEETLE ~ NECROLOGUE, #1 of 5</b><br />
<i>Written and drawn by Francesco Francavilla<br />Lettering by Nate Piekos of BLAMBOT®<br />On sale: 10/23/13<br /><br />Someone’s murdering the citizens of Colt City, and there’s only one man who can stop this killing spree: the Black Beetle!<br />But
as Black Beetle investigates these grisly murders, questions arise
about the masked detective: Is he a daring hero or a reckless vigilante?
With a past veiled in the shadow of mystery, Black Beetle takes on a
dark mission that will keep you screaming in the thrilling new
miniseries Necrologue!<br />-Necrologue will keep you screaming!<br />-Horror comes to Colt City!<br />-From the mind of Eisner Award–winning and New York Times best-selling creator Francesco Francavilla!</i><br />
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If you want to know more about <b>NECROLOGUE</b>, here is an interview I did with CBR last week announcing the new mini.<br />
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<b><i>At the conclusion of “The Black Beetle: No Way Out" #4,
creator Francesco Francavilla included a teaser for the next chapter in
the noir-tinged superhero’s adventures: “Necrologue." Now, with the
first issue of the next installment due to sweep into comic shops this
October from Francavilla and Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources
spoke with the Eisner Award winner about the forthcoming miniseries.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>The
story picks up shortly after the conclusion of the widely acclaimed “No
Way Out." The Black Beetle has, it seems, vanquished the villainous
Labyrinto — but there’s no rest for the weary. There’s a new menace in
store for Colt City, and the supernatural forces hinted at in the pages
of “No Way Out" are beginning to reveal themselves. As we spoke,
Francavilla touched on his love of the classic Universal Horror films,
the importance of expanding The Black Beetle’s world at a slow,
sustainable pace and the prospect of some familiar faces returning for
his second go-round with the pulp-inspired hero.</i></b><br />
<i><b><br />Francesco Francavilla:</b>
I always knew the Black Beetle had a special chemistry with his
audience: I mean, the guy knows how to captivate the readers and keep
them hooked for the ride. It happened since the ashcan and the first web
mini episodes came out. What I didn’t know was that word of mouth would
have spread so quickly and the Beetle’s following would grow so big.
I’m definitely feeling really, really good about the awesome response,
and a bit more pressured as I work on the next installment — there are
many more eyes on this now!</i><br />
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<b><i>What’s the premise
of the upcoming mini? I’m inferring that it is somehow related to the
“Intermezzo" sections of the “No Way Out" books, as well as the
character Stephano Corallo.</i></b><br />
<i><br />Even [though] we
decided — for a number of reasons — to go with the series-of-minis route
(successfully experimented with the many Hellboy titles), “Necrologue"
will pick up right after “No Way Out." We will definitely see what all
those “Intermezzos" were about and what Stephano Corallo’s special
skills might be. But that will not be the only thing to make Black
Beetle’s life more troublesome. We’ll see also the introduction of a new
menace to not just the Beetle himself, but to all of Colt City.</i><br />
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<i><b><br />What
does "Necrologue" refer to?</b><br /><br />"Necrologue"
refers to the series of deaths that will mark this second mini. Even though
there was quite a series of deaths in the first mini as well, now that I think
about it.
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<i><b><br />We
saw, at the conclusion of "No Way Out," Labyrinto stuck inside a
burning building. Will we be seeing his return, or the return of any other
supporting cast?</b> </i><br />
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<i>Let's
just say that will not be the last we hear -- or see -- from Labyrinto and
leave it at that for the moment.
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<span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";">
</span>Professor
Antonia Howard -- seen in "Night Shift" and in the Intermezzos --
will definitely return in a more active role. And probably we will see Coco
Club's biggest attraction, Jazz singer Ava, making an appearance as well.</div>
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I
like to build the Colt
City world a bit at a
time and get everyone accustomed with its inhabitants. I realized that dropping
a whole new "universe" in front of the readers might not be the best
way to have them appreciate it and get to know it. With this slow reveal, I
believe the readers will get used to Colt
City a bit at a time, and
will start to get familiar with it. And once you get familiar with it, you care
about it. It's a bit like when you move into a new city -- you start from your neighborhood
and branch out from there.</div>
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<b>"Necrologue"
is billed as a "Horror Tale." In crafting a horror-tinged story, what
do you look to for inspiration? Is there a singular horror film or story that
sparked your love of the genre?</b><br />
<br />
All
those classic Universal Horror films had -- and still have -- a huge influence
on me, and they definitely inspired the way I set the mood with the
chiaroscuro. The Hammer films helped me with the use of the red and blood. Both
were gothic, which is the way I like my horror.
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One
of the goals when I first started working on "The Black Beetle" was
to try to tackle all the classic genres that are so dear to my heart. After the
more noir-centric action of the first mini, I'm planning to push a little more
on the horror pedal for the second one. As usual, my horror is more about
setting a mood rather than showing severed limbs.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";">
</span>If
everything goes as planned, it's gonna be a scary arc.</div>
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<b><i>"The
Black Beetle: Necrologue" debuts in October from Francavilla and Dark Horse</i></b></div>
</i><br />
<a href="http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=46669" target="_blank">More on <b>ComicBookResources</b>.</a><br />
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Hope you guys put this on your October pull list: it’s gonna be another FUN ride.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FF<br />
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<br />Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-6072982980338304412013-06-23T09:23:00.001-07:002013-06-23T09:23:40.576-07:00The Black Beetle ~ "NO WAY OUT" ~ MONDO Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the cover for a large preview of NO WAY OUT MONDO Variant Edition ~~</span><br />
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Hello Pulp Friends,<br />
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I am so happy to announce that soon I will have regular, variant and Artist Proof editions of the very first <b>BLACK BEETLE MONDO</b> poster for sale on my webstore (keep an eye on my blogs and on my twitter @f_francavilla for forthcoming updates and more details). <br />
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This huge poster (24"x36") - a nod to the classic serials posters from the '40s - debuted at HeroesCon a couple of weeks ago and it has been the first time MONDO has released a comicbook related poster that is not tied in in a movie (even though we all looking forward to see a Black Beetle movie one day, right? :))<br />
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Here's Mondo's Press Release and some detailed close-up shot of the poster courtesy of the Mondo blog.<br />
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<i><b>TITLE: The Black Beetle<br />
ARITST: Francesco Francavilla<br />
SIZE: 24" x 36"<br />
EDITION: 225 (regular), 110 (variant)<br />
PRICE: $55 (regular), $75 (variant)</b></i><br />
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<i>The Black Beetle is centered on a pulp-noir character and takes place in
a fictional universe that's based in Colt City. The character debuted
on the pages of Pulp Sunday, Francesco Francavilla's blog devoted to all
things pulp, and had a brief life as webcomic before stepping in the
print world with an ashcan first, and on the pages of Dark Horse
Presents anthology later. Francesco quickly realized that many fans were
interested in exploring this world with him, so soon after the short
run in DHP, a new 4-issue mini - titled "NO WAY OUT" - was released. The
first 2 issues have sold out and have required DH to go back to press
for a second printing. </i><br />
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<i>With issue 4 coming out next week and with the first hardcover volume -
also titled "NO WAY OUT" - available for pre-orders right now, there is
no better time to jump on board of the fantastic adventures of The Black
Beetle.<br />
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The Black Beetle is a Detective/Vigilante SuperHero – His mission is to
fight crime in Colt City. We don't know who he is, not yet anyway. We do
know that he has access to some advantaged technology and that he is
patrolling the city streets and protecting the citizens the best he can.
He is –after all- one man. Colt City is a fictional city set in the
late '40s America on the East Coast and has a very "pulp" vibe to the
city's depiction and inhabitants.</i><br />
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<i>Commenting on his collaboration with Mondo, Francavilla said, "I've been
a huge fan of Mondo for a while, and I've recently become one of their
poster artists (which brings me joy all the time), so you can only
imagine how happy I was when I heard that they were a big fan of my
creation, The Black Beetle. From there it didn't take too long to get to
the poster you see here. Hopefully it's just the first of many. Hope
you guys enjoy the poster and consider jumping on the books as well:
they are what comics should be: 100% entertainment and FUN! Thanks again,
Mondo, for making this happen."</i><br />
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Have a wonderful <b>Pulp Sunday</b>, everyone<b> </b>:)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-41539065077454844042013-06-16T20:08:00.005-07:002013-06-16T20:19:28.622-07:00THE BLACK BEETLE ~ NO WAY OUT #4 - The Epic Conclusion! <a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_04_nowayout_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_04_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the images for biggie ~~</span><br />
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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<b>The Black Beetle's NO WAY OUT #4</b> came out this week and the conclusion of this first miniserie was another big success among readers and critics! Once again, on behalf of everyone who has worked on this book: <b>THANK YOU ALL</b>!<br />
And don't worry- as you might have seen/read in the last pages of issue 4 (and as you can see from the new header above), more Black Beetle adventures are already on their way to you: look for this fall for the second mini hitting the stores and titled: <b>NECROLOGUE</b>!<br />
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And now here's a partial list of the great reviews BB #4 has received :)<br />
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<b>NEWSARAMA</b><br />
<i>Best Shots Rapid Reviews: </i><br />
<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/18095-best-shots-rapid-reviews-superman-unchained-thor-god-of-thunder-more.html" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 (of 4) <b>10/10</b></i></a><br />
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At the conclusion of the penultimate issue of this series, it seemed very obvious where the plot was going, but in this final issue Francesco Francavilla pulls the rug out from under us with a clever twist that makes the story that much richer. This is a great conclusion to a smart series filled with mystery and non-stop action that doesn’t let up till the very last panel. Francavilla’s pulp artwork is just dripping with atmosphere in this final issue, highlighted by creative composition, inventive layouts, dark and moody panels swimming with heavy blacks, and some truly gorgeous use of color. The final page sets things up for the next miniseries, which just can’t come soon enough.<br />
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<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=6090" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 Review <b>4/5</b></i><b></b></a><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank"><i>★ </i></a></b><br />
Francavilla just seems to know what he's doing from start to finish with minimal effort, as though he exhales artwork in a finished state.<br />
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=6090<br />
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<b>MTV GEEK</b><br />
<i>This Week's Comics! The Winners: </i><br />
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<a href="http://geek-news.mtv.com/2013/06/13/man-of-steel-comics-sales-superman-unchained/" target="_blank"><i>"The Black Beetle in No Way Out" #4 </i></a><br />
I've been getting a kick out of this pulpy, moody miniseries since it premiered back in January, and this final issue (Francavilla does promise the character will return in another series this fall) is the perfect wrap-up to the writer/artist's experiment in radio-drama-style storytelling.<br />
It's delightful.<br />
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<b>COMICVINE</b><br />
<a href="http://www.comicvine.com/reviews/the-black-beetle-4-no-way-out/1900-1843/" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 Review <b>5/5★</b></i></a><br />
Francavilla's characterization of his creator owned Black Beetle character might remind you of characters you would have read in old pulp fiction novels or on radio show broadcasts from the 1930's, and it isn't just his art that relays that theme, it's the language in the dialogue he uses as well. Overall it's just incredibly well done, and it hooks you from the very start. The issue starts with four little words, "tonight is the night," which is enough to prey on any reader's level of curiosity.<br />
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<b>WORD OF THE NERD ONLINE </b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.wordofthenerdonline.com/review-black-beetle-now-way-out-4/" target="_blank">Review: Black Beetle: No Way Out #4</a></i><br />
Francavilla is crafting a new pulp hero and with each story, Black Beetle gets closer and closer to the Pulp Pantheon.<br />
The end is only the beginning. <br />
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<b>BUY INDIE COMICS</b><br />
<a href="http://buyindiecomics.com/2013/black-beetle-4-review/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle #4 Review</i></a><br />
As the first, and hopefully not the last, story arc in the adventures of The Black Beetle comes to a close, it is stunningly clear that Francesco Francavilla has delivered the goods. <br />
More Black Beetle would be great. More Francavilla, period!<br />
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<b><br />GEEKS OF DOOM</b><br />
<a href="http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2013/06/12/comic-review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-4" target="_blank"><i>Comic Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #4</i></a><br />
Writer and artist Francesco Francavilla wraps up this excellent miniseries with more of the same – excellence. I have to tell you, even though I’ve been reading this character for four issues, it really feels like I’m very familiar with The Beetle and his universe. It’s like when you read a comic that you haven’t read in years and a wave of nostalgia comes rushing back. <br />
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<b>COMIC BOOK JUNKIE</b> <br />
<i>It's Wednesday!</i><br />
<a href="http://comicbookjunkie.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/its-wednesday-june-12-2013/" target="_blank"><i>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4 (of 4)</i></a><br />
I’m constantly finding evidence that supports Carl Jung’s concept of collective unconsciousness. The current trend in pulp comics is one. To varying degrees of success, the books range in type from bringing pulp characters into the 21st century to doing pulp with a modern twist to planting both feet firmly in the genre and creating a classic pulp story. Francavilla’s series plays in the third space and does it marvelously.<br />
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<b>CULTURE MASS</b><br />
<a href="http://culturemass.com/2013/06/13/top-of-the-pull-list-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-4/" target="_blank"><i>Top of the Pull List – The Black Beetle: No Way Out #4</i></a><br />
True to the genre, the final installment of No Way Out is a blood-soaked, bullet-riddled page turner. From the Beetle rocketing down a dark street flanked by shadowy trees to the final ominous pages (that finally shed a little light on the “Intermezzo” sequences), this book practically grabs you by the eyelids and commands you to keep reading.<br />
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<b>THE FANBOY FACTOR</b><br />
<a href="http://fanboyfactor.com/2013/06/review-dark-horse-comics-black-beetle-no-way-out-4/" target="_blank"><i>Comic Review: Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 (Dark Horse) 4/5<b>★</b></i></a><br />
Black Beetle has been one of those series (miniseries?) that stands out as what noir comics should be. Each exciting issue with it’s colorful villains, understated action scenes, and startling detective work keeps the reader on the edge of there seat. The book keeps that classic noir tone of great stories like Dick Tracy and the Rocketeer.<br />
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<b>MAJOR SPOILERS </b><br />
<a href="http://majorspoilers.com/2013/06/12/major-spoilers-staff-picks-for-june-12-2013/" target="_blank"><i>Staff's Picks: THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4</i></a><br />
Pulp-inspired antics with a cool character and wonderfully moody art… It’s a win/win situation for me, like Batman without all the troublesome elements or a new-fangled tech-savvy Shadow. Check it out!<br />
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<b>MULTIVERSITY COMICS</b><br />
<a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/columns/comics-should-be-cheap-6122013/" target="_blank"><i>Comics Should Be Cheap - Staff's picks</i></a><br />
Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 ($3.99) – This miniseries has been an absolute delight for fans of pulpy vigilante stories. The old school vibe meets modern technique that Francesco Francavilla is known for in terms of visual is equally present in his writing, resulting in a comic that is a pure delight to read. Here’s hoping we will see much more Black Beetle in the future!<br />
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<b>RCB READ COMICBOOKS</b><br />
<i>Editor’s Picks: THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4</i><br />
The conclusion to Francesco Francavilla‘s awesome creator owned series from Dark Horse. This was a labor of love, people! Francavilla pretty much did everything on this title and it showed. He’s got a great passion for this series and it’s fantatic that we’re going to get more of it in the future. If you missed this series, for whatever reason, make sure you get the collection when it comes out and pre-order the next Black Beetle series from Dark Horse. You seriously can’t go wrong.<br />
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<b>ADVENTURES IN POOR TASTE!</b><br />
<a href="http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2013/06/12/is-it-good-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-part-4/" target="_blank"><i>Is It Good? The Black Beetle: No Way Out Part 4 9/10★</i></a><br />
Yes, it’s quite good. It makes me want to wear a suit and go to a jazz club. The reality of that would drive me insane, but it makes me want to act classy. It’s a period comic done to perfection. The art is cool, the action is swift, the mystery is compelling, and the colors are dark. <br />
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<b>COMIC BASTARDS</b><br />
<a href="http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2013/6/12/review-the-black-beetle-4.html" target="_blank"><i>Review: The Black Beetle #4 4/5★</i></a><br />
if you haven’t already, get caught-up with this series. Its richly-textured, atmospherically alive art and simple yet gripping storytelling has been a hallmark of my formative days here at Comic Bastards, and a credit to Dark Horse’s line as a whole. To put it more succinctly, much like a well-aimed bullet in a damp Colt City night, The Black Beetle “No Way Out” is unmissable.<br />
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<b>DONIST WORLD</b><br />
<a href="http://www.donistworld.com/2013/06/friday-slice-of-heaven-friday-slice.html" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #4</i></a><br />
Hot dang, denizens, this was one heck of fun noir/mystery book. Francavilla went for a very specific look and tone for his story, and he achieved both with flying colors--or rather dark and moody flying colors.<br />
The Black Beetle is a must-own book, denizens, doubly so if you are a fan of old noir books and film, or if you are a fan of the vintage heroes. If you have not bought any of the issues for this series thus far, and you are a completist like me, then you might want to hold on until late September when a $19.99 cover price hardcover collection is released. <br />
<b>HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!</b><br />
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<b>GONZO GEEK</b><br />
<a href="http://www.gonzogeek.com/Blog/tabid/62/ID/1007/GonzoGeek-Comics-Reviews--The-Black-Beetle.aspx" target="_blank"><i>GonzoGeek Comics Reviews - The Black Beetle</i></a><br />
No Way Out has been a great read. Francavilla's got his thumb right on the pulpy pulse of Colt City. The corruption runs deep and only the Black Beetle stands between the citizens and the criminals. If his Phantom of the Paradise headgear doesn't scare you straight, his matte black automatic will stop you cold.<br />
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<b>ROCKIN COMICS</b><br />
<a href="http://www.rockincomics.com/dark-horse-day-061213/" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle #4 4.5/5</i></a><br />
The art, as always, is fantastic. The pages with the big reveals are great, and I love how Francavilla split the panels up with puzzle pieces. To be honest, I want the first page with Black Beetle and puzzle pieces to frame and put on my wall. I love it that much.<br />
In all, it’s a damn fine issue, a damn fine four issue run, and a damn fine bit of news that Black Beetle will return.<br />
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<b>THE WEEKLY-CRISIS</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2013/06/post-crisis-comic-book-previews-for_11.html" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4</a></i><br />
Francavilla has long shown himself to be a hyper talented artist, but here he's been spreading his writing wings to whip up some brilliant superhero noir (as Dark Horse likes to call it). This book is slick, and I cannot wait to see how it all ends up.<br />
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<b>ALL ABOUT BOOKS AND COMICS</b><br />
<a href="http://allaboutbooksandcomics.com/wp/the-latest-and-mostly-greatest-76-by-dan/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle #4 </i></a><br />
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Francavilla writes a better detective story than any issue of Detective Comics I’ve read in a few years. Great stuff!<br />
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FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-86540261721724781692013-04-27T22:34:00.005-07:002013-04-27T22:34:37.873-07:00THE BLACK BEETLE ~ NO WAY OUT #3 Is Another Hit! <a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_03_nowayout_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #3 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_03_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
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<b>The Black Beetle's NO WAY OUT #3</b> came out last week and it was another success among readers and critics! On behalf of everyone who has worked on this book (even if I am writing, drawing, and coloring it, there is a team of talented people that help bringing it to life and into your hands): <b>THANK YOU SO MUCH</b>, everyone!<br /> And speaking of talented people who helped with this book, I wanna give a special thanks to my dear friend <b>Rafael Kayanan</b>, whose expertise in Martial Arts helped me choreographing a big fight scene in this issue.<br />
<br /> So happy you are enjoying this little noir yarn. One more chapter to go, with the big <b>Labyrinto </b>reveal (have you figure out yet who is behind the mask? ;))<br />
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And now here's a partial list of the great reviews BB #3 has received :)<br />
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<b>MAJOR SPOILERS</b><br /><a href="http://majorspoilers.com/2013/04/15/review-the-black-beetle-3/" target="_blank"><i>REVIEW: The Black Beetle – No Way Out #3 </i><i><b>5/5★</b></i></a><br />Nary a syllable is wasted in this latest installment of the Black Beetle’s adventures from writer and artist Francesco Francavilla. It’s a tightly written story with perfect pacing that keeps you so engaged that you’re unable to turn the pages fast enough.<br />it’s a great story and you’re cheating yourself if you’re not reading it. The Black Beetle – No Way Out #3 earns 5 stars.<br /><br /><b>RCB READCOMICBOOKS</b><br /><a href="http://readcomicbooks.net/home/the-black-beetle-no-way-out-3/" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 Advance Review <b>9/10</b></i></a><br />The third chapter, of four, of Francesco Francavilla’s Black Beetle is nothing short of epic. With only one issue to go, Francavilla ramps up the action.<br />Really, truly, this limited series has been great. Francavilla has a character in Black Beetle that has impressed from the start, and it’s really quite clear that he’s putting his heart and soul into each and every panel between these covers. The final issue, in 30 agonizing days, is going to be one to remember.<br />
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<br /><b><span id="goog_1741529021"></span><span id="goog_1741529022"></span>COMICBOOKBIN</b><br /><a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/blackbeetle003.html" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 comics review <b>9/10</b></i></a><br />If there is a slump coming in The Black Beetle, it will have to wait because issue #3 is as good as the issues before it.<br />Damn, I love this comic book.<br /><br /><b>UNLEASH THE FANBOY</b><br /><a href="http://www.unleashthefanboy.com/comics/black-beetle-no-way-out-3-review/51135" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 Review <b>4.5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b> </i></a><br />No artist draws pulp like Francesco Francavilla, and if The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 is any indication, he writes pulp just as well as he draws it. <br />The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 is an incredibly fun read, not in spite of its dark grittiness, but because of of it.<br /><br /><b>TALKING COMICBOOKS</b><br /><a href="http://talkingcomicbooks.com/2013/04/talking-comics-presents-4-17-13/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle #3</i></a><br />I’m sticking around for more of our eponymous hero’s pulpy (mis)adventures!!! <br />
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<br /><b>THE WEEKLY CRISIS</b><br /><i>Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews</i><br /><a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2013/04/post-crisis-comic-book-previews-for_16.html" target="_blank"><i>Major Releases BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #3</i></a><br />Francesco Francavilla's Black Beetle is getting better with every issue. The time and care that goes into these issues is evident from how well put together they are. Black Beetle walks that line of hitting the tropes you'd expect while also taking the story places you might not. Francavilla's work is always oozing with his personal style, and nowhere is that more true than here in the pages of Black Beetle.<br /><br /><b>MULTIVERSITY COMICS</b><br /><i>Comics Should Be Cheap!</i><br /><a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/columns/comics-should-be-cheap-4172013/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 </i></a><br />Pulp style comics may not be everyone else’s bag, but they are mine, and few artists in the industry today do them as well as Francesco Francavilla. Hell, few artists in the industry today are as good as Francavilla, period. I try to read every issue he works on, and that goes double for this great creator-owned series.<br /><br /><b>OMNICOMIC</b><br /><a href="http://www.omnicomic.com/2013/04/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-3.html" target="_blank"><i>Review - The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3</i></a><br />The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 gets the series ready to conclude and it's poised to go out big. The Black Beetle knows what he must do and is set on doing it, continuing to make Colt City a better place to live. <br /><br /><b>ROCKIN COMICS</b><br /><a href="http://www.rockincomics.com/dark-horse-day-041713/" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle #3 Review - <b>4.5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b> </i></a><br />I REALLY, REALLY loved the art. I’ve thought that Francavilla’s art has been excellent all the way through, giving us a really nice noir/pulp throwback feel, but there are things he does with the panels here that you just have to see.<br />
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<b><i><span id="goog_1741529034"></span><span id="goog_1741529035"></span> </i>NERDIST</b><br /><i>Top Picks</i><br /><a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2013/04/comic-book-day-pull-list-for-april-17th-2013/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 | Francesco Francavilla</i></a><br />Much like the moment when the Game of Thrones end credits roll, the moment when I finish an issue of Francesco Francavilla’s Black Beetle: No Way Out is the worst part of my month, because that means that there’s the longest possible period of time until I can get my hands on a new issue. It’s that good. The seedy world of Colt City and its pulpy protector, the Black Beetle, come to life through Francavilla’s tightly paced writing and eye-popping artwork. Following up on his lead from the city’s rat-riddled underground, the plot gets thicker than a New York deli sandwich once our goggled gangbuster sees a familiar face at the Coco Club – namely one that should be dead. Suffice it to say, this book just keeps getting better. I only have one question: Is it May yet?<br /><br /><b>UPROXX</b><br /><a href="http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/04/pull-list-comics-coming-out-41713/" target="_blank"><i>Pull List: Black Beetle: No Way Out #3</i></a><br />Speaking of pulp, Francesco Francavilla’s gorgeous pulp noir continues to go down smooth. Francavilla’s love of the pulps shines through every page, but what really shines here are his layouts. A back alley fight scene in particular is a gleeful riot of oddly angled panels, colors, and witty narration. It’s sad there’s only one more to go: Hopefully we haven’t heard the last of the Black Beetle.<br /><br /><b>WORD OF THE NERD</b><br /><a href="http://www.wordofthenerdonline.com/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-3/" target="_blank"><i>Review: Black Beetle: No Way Out #3</i></a><br />The issue moves along at a brisk pace, but never loses steam. Can’t wait for the finale! <br />
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<b>COMIC BASTARDS</b><br /><a href="http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2013/4/17/review-the-black-beetle-3.html" target="_blank"><i>Review: The Black Beetle #3 <b>5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b> </i></a><br />the more I follow the adventures of The Black Beetle, switching as he does between devil-may-care antics and street-level detective work, the more I appreciate his populating, if not exemplifying, a fully-textured world. Everything in this place feels like it’s been rendered from rich hide, a throwback to a world where materials, like its men, were made of sterner stuff, instead of plastic affectation.<br />I honestly couldn’t love this book more if I tried. Luckily, I really don’t have to try.<br /><br /><b>TALKING COMICS!</b><br /><i><a href="http://talkingcomicbooks.com/2013/04/the-black-beetle-3-review/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #3 Review</a></i><br />Now this is genre-fiction done right in the 21st Century. Black Beetle: No Way Out might be straight up hard-boiled detective pulp, but Francesco Francavilla lends the book a distinctly modern feel through his innovative artwork and distinctive color palette.<br /><br /><b>Olivia's Comic Book Reviews</b><br /><a href="http://olivia217comics.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/the-black-beetle-3/" target="_blank"><i>Review The Black Beetle #3</i></a><br />It’s just such a fun and exciting book, with a likeable and often relatable protagonist in an utterly thrilling tale.<br /><br /><b>CULTURE MASS</b><br /><a href="http://culturemass.com/2013/04/18/top-of-the-pull-list-the-black-beetle-3/" target="_blank"><i>Top of the Pull List – The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3</i></a><br />this comic is everything I hoped it would be. Action, suspense, a genuine sense of mystery—this is the work of a master craftsman, through and through.<br /><br /><b>COMICS MATTER</b><br /><a href="http://comicsmatter.blogspot.com/2013/04/pull-list-review-black-beetle-no-way.html" target="_blank"><i>Pull List Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 <b>7/10</b></i></a><br /> Francesco Francavilla is pouring himself into this series, and every page glows.<br />A consistently triumphant book continues to impress. <br /><br /><b>MULTIVERSITY COMICS</b><br /><a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/reviews/review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-3/" target="_blank"><i>Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3 <b>9/10</b></i></a><br />Francavilla is one of the most gifted storytellers in comics, and “The Black Beetle” is a passion project that finds him at the top of his game. It’s an absolute blast to read, and something I hope we see much more of after “No Way Out” wraps next month.<br />
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<b>ENTROPIC WORLDS</b><br /><a href="http://entropicworlds.com/2013/04/21/check-this-out-comics-pick-of-the-week-the-black-beetle-3/" target="_blank"><i>Check This Out! Comics Pick of the Week: The Black Beetle #3</i></a><br />This is the type of book that really needs some love for the creator-owned end of the medium: a fresh, stylish, and fun series from a young up-and-comer filled with contagious enthusiasm.<br />When I talk about reading comics as an active experience, I usually mean intellectually – but Francavilla delivers it on a visceral physical level and I love it.<br /><b><br />COMIC ATTACK!</b><br /><a href="http://comicattack.net/2013/04/dh-bb/" target="_blank"><i>Dark Horse Reviews: The Black Beetle #3 <b>5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b> </i></a><br />To say that this series is good is probably the biggest understatement on the planet.<br /><br /><b>SCI-FI PULSE</b><br /><a href="http://scifipulse.net/2013/04/in-review-the-black-beetle-3/" target="_blank"><i>In review: The Black Beetle #3</i></a><br />BB is a fun mix of detective and costumed super hero.<br /><br /><b>READING REALMS</b><br /><a href="http://www.readingrealms.com/2013/04/comic-reading-log-april.html" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle #3 <b>4/5</b></i><i><b>★</b> </i></a><br />picked up the first issue because of the art and the promise of pulp fiction, both reasons have delivered in spades. <br />
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FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-78273710583905594912013-04-14T12:23:00.000-07:002013-04-14T12:23:12.885-07:00THE BLACK BEETLE ~ NO WAY OUT #3 Preview! <a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/bb03_01.html" target="_blank"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #3 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_03_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the cover for a large preview of NO WAY OUT #3 ~~</span><br />
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Hello Pulp Friends,<br />
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The third episode of <b>The Black Beetle</b>'s <b>NO WAY OUT</b> is airing this Wednesday in all your favorite comicbook stores, and you can get a meaty preview by clicking the cover above.<br />
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Please trust me when I say this is the prettier chapter yet and make sure to be there in about 30 days for the explosive conclusion of the first adventure/foray of The Black Beetle on the shelves.<br />
Hope you enjoy the read :)<br />
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Written by Francesco Francavilla
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Art by Francesco Francavilla
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On sale April 17th, 2013
<i><br />Under the watchful gaze of the mysterious Labyrinto, Black Beetle fights for his life! Is this the doing of a man that Black Beetle thought was dead? Could a zombie mobster be commanding the foes of Colt City’s dark avenger?! If he survives the night, the investigative insect will be left with questions to ponder as he takes his investigation . . . to the morgue!</i> <br />
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Have a wonderful <b>Pulp Sunday</b>, everyone<b> </b>:)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-19684486852192835022013-02-24T09:03:00.000-08:002013-02-24T09:03:12.144-08:00THE BLACK BEETLE Goes ComicsPRO!<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_comicspro_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 Teaser" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_variant_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a>
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> the annual <i><b>ComicsPRO (</b></i><i><b> the event dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers) </b></i>was held here in Atlanta this past weekend and for the occasion Dark Horse asked me to do an exclusive cover for <i><b>The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #1</b></i>. This very limited edition of only <b>300 </b>was given to all retailers attending the event and you can see the cover above.<br />
<b> </b>I was invited to the event as well to sign the book and it was GREAT to hear from all retailers how much they (and their customers) are loving Black Beetle. <br />
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Speaking of love, <i><b>NO WAY OUT #2</b></i> came out this week and apparently all the stores are already sold out! (tried to find a copy for myself and had no luck)<br />
I am wondering now if we will see a second printing edition with a brand new variant cover ;)<br />
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Here's a partial list <i>- in no particular order -<b> </b></i>of all the press <b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #2</b> has got in these past few days.<br />
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<b>THANK YOU </b>again for all the love, everyone, we at BB-Team really appreciate it :)<br />
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<b><b>CBR<br /><a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5716" target="_blank"><i>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2</i></a> 4.5/5</b></b><br />
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there's an award for "fastest growth into a new creative medium," I
think Francesco Francavilla's "The Black Beetle: No Way Out" #2 (and the
first issue as well) would be strong enough to make him a contender.
Readers have known for years now that Francavilla is an excellent
artist; now, he's shows that he's a good writer, too.<br />Francavilla is
an artist's artist, and the end result is nothing short of exquisite.
"The Black Beetle" is the sort of comic where you hope that we'll
eventually see an oversized hardcover edition, because you'll want to
pore over every single line.<br />Every time you read "The Black Beetle:
No Way Out" #2, you'll notice a little something extra that might have
slipped past you the first time. It was on the third or fourth time
through myself that I realized the truth: I'm hooked. Any doubts I had
before have been dashed; Francavilla's not just an excellent comic
artist, he's a great comic creator in general. Here's to a lot more of
"The Black Beetle" in the months and years to come.</i><b></b><br />
<br /><b>COMICS THE GATHERING<br /><a href="http://www.comicsthegathering.com/review/johnp/1962/black-beetle-no-way-out-2" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #2</i></a> 10/10</b><br />
<i>Francesco
Francavilla is one of the best there is. His style is very much a
unique, iconic one that is instantly recognizable as his own. The way
the action flows from panel to panel is effortless for the reader and
allows for full submersion in the story. The use of different panel
progressions, full pages and splash pages is varied and no one format is
overused.</i><b><br /></b><br />
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<b>HEROES ONLINE<br /><a href="http://www.heroesonline.com/blog/2013/02/15/staff-picks-black-beetle-2-february-20-2013/" target="_blank"><i>STAFF PICKS of the Week :: BLACK BEETLE #2</i></a></b><br />
<i><b>T</b>he thing that stands out most about this book in my mind is that, while it is full of wonderful art, a memborable pulpy character, and lots of energy, the book feels almost effortless. It’s a simple and fun read.</i><b><br /><br />COMICBOOKBIN<br /><i>The Black Beetle #2 comics Double Advance Review</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i> </i></b><br />
<a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/Black_Beetle_002.html" target="_blank"><b><i>BB2 Review #1</i></b></a><b> 8/10</b><br />
<i>The Black Beetle is the most faithful homage to the pulps since the debut of the Rocketeer. </i><b></b><br /><a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/theblackbeetle002.html" target="_blank"><b><i>BB2 Review #2</i></b></a><b> 9.5/10</b><i> </i><br />
<i>It is good when a comic book series proves itself not to be a fluke after a dynamite debut issue. How does a creator prove that? Francesco Francavilla does so by creating a dynamite second issue. </i><b><br /><br />OMNICOMIC<br /><a href="http://www.omnicomic.com/2013/02/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-2.html" target="_blank"><i>Review - The Black Beetle: No Way Out #2</i></a></b><br />
<i>Plain and simple, The Black Beetle: No Way Out #2 is a solid, quality book that blends a strong narrative with focused art. As a main character, Black Beetle is rife with savvy and observational skills, giving the reader a glimpse at what a genius at work looks like. The second issue continues what is a really fascinating detective book with a lot of panache.</i><b></b><br />
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<b><br />MULTIVERSITY COMICS<br /><a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/columns/comics-should-be-cheap-2202013/" target="_blank"><i>Comics Should Be Cheap! (Staff's picks)</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #2: You can’t really go wrong with a second helping of this deliciously orange and black pulp universe from Francesco Francavilla.</i><b><br /><br />RCB READCOMICBOOKS<br /><a href="http://readcomicbooks.net/home/black-beetle-no-way-out-2/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle: No Way Out #2 Advance Review</i></a> 9/10</b><br />
<b></b><i>What Francesco Francavilla is doing with the script is absolutely refreshing. There are not enough 50's pulp, mobster comics, let alone 50's monster comics with a totally bad ass super hero for a protagonist. [...]<br />Francesco Francavilla has created something truly great, and after only two issues people will be begging for Black Beetle to carry on further than four issues.</i><b><br /><br />THE WEEKLY CRISIS<br />Major Releases: <a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2013/02/post-crisis-comic-book-previews-for_19.html" target="_blank"><i>BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>Black Beetle is classic noir, pulp, and super hero stories all rolled into one, so not only is it an incredibly well done book, it's a time saver, since you can scratch all those itches with a single comic.</i><b><br /><br />ROBOT 6<br /><a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/02/this-week-its-a-choice-between-navy-beans-and-nova/" target="_blank"><i>Food Or Comics?</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle #2 (Dark Horse, $3.99). I love the latitude Dark Horse is giving Francavilla in the design packaging here – that cover is something special — and luckily, the insides have the promise of being even better given what happened last issue. </i><br />
<b><br />COMICS THE BLOG<br />You Read These With Your Eyes! <br /><i><a href="http://comicstheblog.com/2013/02/19/you-read-these-with-your-eyes-february-20th-2013/" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE #2</a></i></b><br />
<b></b><i>If you like pulp comics, or hardboiled detective fiction, or even just old Batman comics, this is something to pick up. Francavilla is one of the most talented artists around, and seeing him let loose without having to play by anybody else’s rules is pretty breathtaking. This could be your new favourite comic.</i><b><br /><br />RCB READCOMICBOOKS<br />Covers of the Week!<i> </i></b><br />
<b><a href="http://readcomicbooks.net/home/staff-picks-for-february-20-2013/" target="_blank"><i>BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>Francesco Francavilla has gone from Eisner-award winning cover artist to being a respected multi-talented creator with his Black Beetle series. This has been a beautiful continuation of pulp heroes from past eras.</i><b><br /><br />THE NERDIST<br />Top Picks<i> <a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2013/02/comic-book-day-pull-list-for-february-20th-2013/" target="_blank">Black Beetle: No Way Out #2</a></i></b><br />
<i>I hate Francesco Francavilla for making me curse the heavens each month that his phenomenal Black Beetle: No Way Out is only 20-something short pages. After reading this pulpy thrill ride, I don’t want to go back to the real world; I want to rent a run-down apartment in Colt City and swill bourbon while the Beetle delves down into the muck and the mire of the city’s underworld. If you thought issue one went at a breakneck pace, then think again: issue two barely gives you time to catch your breath before plunging you into a brand new sink-or-swim situation. Anchored by phenomenal art and innovative page layouts (seriously, how are more people not talking about this), Francavilla’s sizzling story leaps off the page, making for one of the best books I’ve read in a while.</i><b><br /><br />COMICBASTARDS<br /><a href="http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2013/2/20/review-the-black-beetle-2.html" target="_blank"><i>Review: The Black Beetle #2</i></a> 4/5</b><br />
<b></b><i>Even though this is only its second issue, there is a fiercely growing depth throughout the story. [...] Francavilla really gives us a more focused look at his protagonist here, both visually and through his dialogue. <br />The art in Black Beetle #2 is, again, absolutely stunning, awash as it is in thick atmosphere and shadow, punctured sparingly by bright flashes. Altogether, it’s an unbridled pleasure to look at, with even the panels accentuating its visual storytelling, often becoming as kinetic as the story itself. </i><b></b><br />
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<b><br />GEEKS OF DOOM<br /><i><a href="http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2013/02/20/comic-review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-2" target="_blank">Comic Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #2</a></i></b><br />
<b></b><i>you can tell that this is a total labor of love by Francavilla, and it shows in every way possible. The story is well told, and fits right into the world of the pulpy era of days long gone by. Francavilla writes it like he actually lived through it. This book is ungodly gorgeous too look it.</i><b><br /><br />THE REPTILE REVIEWER<br /><a href="http://thereptilereviewer.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/black-beetle-2-review/" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle #2 review</i></a> A+</b><br />
<b></b><i>This is one of the best adventure books out there right now because Francavilla is so confident in his skills and his inspirations that the book practically shines.</i><b><br /><br />BLOODY DISGUSTING<br /><a href="http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3219883/review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-2" target="_blank"><i>Review: ‘The Black Beetle: No Way Out’ #2</i></a> 4/5</b><br />
<b></b><i>Francesco Francavilla’s cryptic tale continues to unfold before the reader’s eyes in fantastic fashion. This is such a well-crafted story. It has been a while since I have looked forward to the next issue of a series to come out as I do with “Black Beetle: No Way Out”. Get on board this thrilling ride now if you haven’t already.</i><b><br /><br />WORD OF THE NERD ONLINE<br /><a href="http://www.wordofthenerdonline.com/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-2/" target="_blank"><i>Review: Black Beetle: No Way Out #2</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>Francavilla [makes] No Way Out a subtle, dynamic story, with plenty of action, that doesn’t sacrifice the mystery building within the pages.<br />Final Thoughts: Read it and love it!</i><b><br /><br />FORCES OF GEEK<br /><a href="http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2013/02/triple-shot-shadow-year-one-1-black_22.html" target="_blank"><i>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 (OF 4)</i></a></b><br />
<b></b><i>Very highly recommended series to get in on the ground level with, and fans of the noir or serial drama will get an extra joy out of this book because of the creator’s heartfelt respect for the radio days.</i><b><br /><br />THE DAY TE WEB STOOD STUPID<br /><a href="http://www.webstoodstupid.com/comic-artcovers-of-the-week-10/" target="_blank"><i>Comic Art:Covers of The Week</i></a></b><br />
<i>Black Beetle #2 by Francesco Francavilla </i><b><br /><br />COMICBOOK THERAPY<br /><a href="http://www.comicbooktherapy.com/review-black-beetle-2-92008" target="_blank"><i>Review: BLACK BEETLE #2</i></a> 4/5</b><br />
<b></b><i>Reading the Black Beetle’s thoughts during his escapades adds another layer to the noir feel. I can almost hear the noir styled music as I read the Beetle’s dialogue. The lack of information involving the Black Beetle, and how little I care about the omission, continues to surprise me. The book is having a lot of fun, and the reader doesn’t need to know who the Black Beetle is. All you need to know is that he is the good guy. </i><b><br /></b><i><br /><b>TO BE CONTINUED...</b></i>Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-86716730689700665122013-02-09T07:58:00.001-08:002013-02-09T07:58:26.801-08:00THE BLACK BEETLE #1 Back To Print! [With A Brand New Cover]<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_reprint_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 Teaser" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_reprint_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a>
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> Due to the high demand and to the fact #1 is <b>sold out</b> pretty much everywhere (from Diamond/distributor to the local shops) <b>Dark Horse</b> has decided to send #1 back to print so everybody can enjoy <b>THE BLACK BEETLE </b>experience/fun in its entirety :)<br />
For the occasion I was asked to provide a new cover pretty much overnight, new cover you can see above and which I hope you enjoy.<br />
<br /> Thanks again everyone for making this happen: it really is a dream come true for me to bring Black Beetle in the stores (and in your hands) so seeing becoming this popular is just the cherry on top of this wonderful journey.<br />
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Stick with us for the long run and you will be entertained, I can promise you that :)<br />
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In related news, I wanted also to congratulate my Black Beetle editor supreme and dear friend <b>Jim Gibbons </b>in his well deserved promotion to Associate Editor at Dark Horse. Way to go, Jim, let's keep rockin' this :)<br />
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Here's the <b>Official Press Release </b>from <b>Dark Horse</b> about <b>Black Beetle #1 </b>going back to print.<br />
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<i><i>Francesco Francavilla's Black Beetle #1 Being Reprinted!<br />02/08/2013 12:05pm</i></i><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> <b>WE DID IT AGAIN! The Black beetle NO WAY OUT #1 </b>has officially <b>SOLD OUT </b>at distributor level, just like it happened with <b>NIGHT SHIFT #0! :D</b><br />
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<b> But there is still chance </b>to put your hands on a copy of you haven't done it already: Dark Horse is sending a very limited amount (out of their own stock of comp copies) to Diamond so they can fulfill some of the pending orders. Check with your shop to see if they can still get you a copy.<b><br /></b>Here's the official <b>Dark Horse Press Release</b> with the announcement and some preview pages from <b>NO WAY OUT #2</b>, out in stores in 2 weeks (and already in high demand) :)<br />
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<b>PULP SMASH! FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA’S </b><b><i>BLACK BEETLE </i></b><b>#1 HAS SOLD OUT AT DIAMOND!</b><br />
<b><i>DARK HORSE TRANSFERRING COPIES TO DISTRIBUTOR </i></b><b><i>TO FILL DEMAND!</i></b><br />
The response has been unanimous! Eisner Award–winning artist
Francesco Francavilla’s new series at Dark Horse is already being called
one of the year’s best! Francavilla’s pulp sensation, <a href="https://digital.darkhorse.com/profile/2627.black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank"><i>The</i> <i>Black Beetle: No Way Out</i></a>, has received overwhelming praise from media, retailers, and fans around the country!<br />
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As of today, just two weeks before the release of the series’ second
issue, Diamond Comic Distributors has completely sold out of issue #1,
and Dark Horse will be transferring stock from other channels to ensure
retailers can capitalize on the series’ success!<br />
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This new series introduces the mob-busting costumed supersleuth as he
investigates a bombing that has killed off some of Colt City’s
notorious criminals! Steeped in pulp noir with modern sensibility, this
is one new series you <i>need</i> to read!<br />
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“Any pulp and classic noir fan will tell you, there are only a
handful of books out on the market that really do the job. An original
concept like <i>The Black Beetle</i> will surely give fans of the
genre something to cheer for. It’s been a long time coming for this
title and it was worth the wait. 10 out of 10.”—<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/best-shots-extra-new-avengers-batman.html">Newsarama</a><br />
“This is a fun, adventure-filled, mystery-tinged story as welcoming
to new readers as possible for a comic book. Quite simply, this is good
stuff. I may not be the biggest fan of pulp adventures, but I am a
self-proclaimed fan of all things good and this is very good indeed.
Hopefully, as promised in the text piece at the back of this issue, this
is just the beginning. I, for one, cannot wait to get more.”<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5572">—Comic Book Resources</a><br />
“<i>The Black Beetle </i>#1<b> </b>is one of the most
exhilarating, stunning superhero comics on the stands . . . This
miniseries presents a high-stakes mystery realized through Francavilla’s
intensely graphic style, full of innovative layouts and spectacular
splash pages.”—<a href="http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-comics-releases-uncanny-xforce-tarzan-a-brickl,91639/">The Onion A.V. Club</a><br />
Retailers, <i>The Black Beetle </i>#1 is available for reorder in limited quantities now.<br />
Fans, make sure to grab your copy while you can! Look for <i>The Black Beetle: No Way Out </i>#2 at your local comic shop on February 20, featuring the attached new art!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Preview pages from <b>The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #2</b> out in stores on Feb 20th.<br />
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<b>THANK YOU </b>again for making this happen, my firends, we at BB-Team really appreciate it :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco<br />
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<b>And here some more press about NO WAY OUT #1</b> <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-comics-releases-uncanny-xforce-tarzan-a-brickl,91639/" target="_blank">A.V. CLUB</a> </b>Eisner Award winner Francesco Francavilla became one of the industry’s top talents with his work on Detective Comics, Black Panther, and a bunch of eye-catching covers, and it turns out that his writing is just as strong as his artwork. The Black Beetle #1 (Dark Horse) is one of the most exhilarating, stunning superhero comics on the stands, spotlighting the defender of Colt City as he investigates the bombing of a club that kills some of the city’s most notorious criminals. Picking up after the hero’s introduction in the pages of Dark Horse Presents (also available as Black Beetle: Night Shift #0), this miniseries presents a high-stakes mystery realized through Francavilla’s intensely graphic style, full of innovative layouts and spectacular splash pages. Splash-heavy books can feel slight on the story side, but Francavilla fills each page with information, creating a riveting, dense read.<br />
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The credits say the book is “written and directed” by Francavilla, who channels film-noir greats like John Huston, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Alton with his cinematic, chiaroscuro-heavy artwork. His design for the main character combines the best elements of Batman and the Blue Beetle, and although the hero is given no backstory, he makes up for it in personality. Little touches—like the slightest hint of a grin when Black Beetle knocks out a group of armed guards with poison darts—go a long way toward establishing his attitude, that of a hero who kicks ass while retaining a sense of humor. Francavilla’s high-contrast color palette of red and blue gives the book a distinct look, and lends added importance to flashes of different colors, like the book’s yellow villain. Dark Horse has been publicizing this book as “super noir,” and it’s a must-read for fans of either genre. It’s always welcome to see Francavilla bring his unique voice to the heroes of Marvel and DC, but he’s created something truly magical with the Black Beetle, and hopefully this hero has a long, full life ahead of him… [OS]<br />
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<b>GEEKIFIED MIND</b><br />
<a href="http://geekifiedmind.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/comic-review-the-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank"><i><b>[Comic Review] The Black Beetle #1 </b></i><b>10/10</b></a><br />
read it…then read it again, taking in every panel as you go. For once, it may finally be a title you won’t regret investing your time and money in.<br />
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<b>THE POST-JOURNAL</b><br />
<a href="http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/617225/From-Atlantis-To-Frewsburg.html?nav=5205" target="_blank"><i><b>Nerding About Comic Books, Toys And New TV Shows</b></i></a><br />
Francavilla's Black Beetle draws heavily from the pulp stories of the '30s and '40s and plays out more cinematic than most comic books. Though it's only planned as a four-issue series for now, I could be on board with a longer run of "The Black Beetle" from Dark Horse.<br />
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<br />Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-26396231801328550362013-01-26T08:54:00.001-08:002013-01-26T08:54:50.022-08:00The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #1 Is a Smash Hit! <a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_02_nowayout_teaser2.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 Teaser" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_02_teaser_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a>
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> <b>Dark Horse r</b>eleased the above preview page for <b>NO WAY OUT </b>#2 (coming out in about 3 weeks) so you get another glimpse at what's coming in your new favorite pulp comicbook :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Black Beetle has NO WAY OUT from the hands </b><br />
<b>of the super-talented and always gorgeous Kate Leth.</b><i> </i><br />
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The first issue is getting really close to be <b>sold out </b>everywhere, so make sure to grab a copy if you haven't yet and - most importantly - let your shop know you want all the coming issues: that's a pretty safe way to make sure you get them all and have no holes in your collection.<br />
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And now to <b><i>PART TWO</i> </b>of a tentatively comprehensive list <i>- in no particular order -<b> </b></i>of all the press <b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</b> has got in this past week.<br />
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<b>THANK YOU </b>again for all the love, everyone, we at BB-Team really appreciate it :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco <br />
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<b>NEWSARAMA <br /><a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/best-shots-rapid-reviews-130117.html" target="_blank">Best Shots Rapid Reviews: BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</a> 9/10</b><br />
<i>The script keeps things short and to the point, and is dripping with pulp and noir stylings. The artwork is dark and moody and brings the grim streets of Colt City to life as an unwelcoming and harsh place. The pulp noir atmosphere of the story is greatly enhanced by Francavilla’s gorgeous brushwork and gloomy color choices. </i><br />
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<b>THE BEAT<br /><a href="http://comicsbeat.com/review-creator-owned-heroes-8-and-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank">Review: BLACK BEETLE #1</a></b><br />
The remarkable thing about Francavilla’s storytelling is that the more he gives away about Black Beetle’s personal character, the more he suggests the unknown. Part of this is due to his concise but spectacle-oriented artwork that makes Black Beetle seem like an imposing but vulnerable force in an increasingly expansive and hostile environment.<br />
It’s rare to find a comic that combines visual experimentation, appealing homage, and well-paced character development so seamlessly, but thankfully for readers, there’s more to come.<br />
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<b>IGN</b><b><a href="http://www.ign.com/blogs/dekatron5791/2013/01/20/comics-reviews-for-the-week-of-january-16th" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Review </a>9/10</b><br />
Mr. Francavilla doesn't fool around.<br />
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<b>REVIEW FIX<br /><a href="http://reviewfix.com/2013/01/the-black-beetle-1-no-way-out-review-stellar/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1: No Way Out Review: </a>Stellar</b><br />
This comic is masterfully written with the Black Beetle being one of the most interesting comic characters to date. <br />
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<b>CBR CSBG <br /><a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/.../what-i-bought-16-january-2013" target="_blank">What I bought – 16 January 2013 | Comics Should Be Good</a> 7.5/10</b><br />
The story does zip along quite nicely, but it’s Francavilla’s artwork that is the big selling point. It’s superb, of course. [...] he pulls out all the stops on this one. The book is absolutely beautiful, and it’s a pleasure to linger on the pages.<br />
The Black Beetle is a solid superhero pulp story. <br />
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<b>BORG.COM<br /><a href="http://borg.com/2013/01/05/francesco-francavillas-black-beetle-is-back-in-no-way-out/" target="_blank">Francesco Francavilla’s Black Beetle is back in No Way Out</a><br />Advance Review of #1</b><br />
6 Reasons to get BB on your comic book store pull list so you don’t miss out.<br />
Francavilla really sucks you into the past with his classic designs. His montages on a single or double-page spread begs the reader to take his/her time and examine all the details and signs in the backgrounds.<br />
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<b>GEEKADELPHIA<br /><a href="http://geekadelphia.com/2013/01/08/comic-roundup-the-black-beetle-synergy-and-clone/" target="_blank">Comic Roundup: The Black Beetle No Way Out #1 (of 4)</a></b><br />
It’s the kind of comic that you will love to read as it comes out monthly, and then will fall in love with all over again when you read the trade. Do not miss this book.<br />
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<b>MY HOLLYWOOD DREAM<br /><a href="http://myhollywooddream.com/2013/01/preview-the-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank">Preview: The Black Beetle #1</a></b><br />
The Black Beetle: No Way Out is very cool and stylistic, as a pulp comic it hits all of the right marks and stands out from the crowd. <br />
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<b>COMICBOOKBIN<br /><a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/theblackbeetle001.html" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1 comics review</a> 9.5/10</b><br />
The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 is clean comic book storytelling. [...] This is the kind of pulpy mayhem that first made me fall in love with comic books.<br />
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<b>THE WEEKLY CRISIS<br /><a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2013/01/post-crisis-comic-book-previews-for_15.html" target="_blank">Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews</a></b><br />
the comic is the real deal. Francavilla's stories are classic pulp, and his art is something to behold. So get out there and behold it already.<br />
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<b>UPROXX<br /><a href="http://uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/01/early-panels-three-comics-to-look-forward-to-tomorrow-6/" target="_blank">Early Panels: Three Comics To Look Forward To Tomorrow: The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #1 </a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla's gorgeous art compliments some writing that nails the pulp atmosphere without being cheesy, which is harder than you might think.<br />
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<b>GRAPHIC POLICY<br /><a href="http://graphicpolicy.com/2013/01/15/pick-of-the-week-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Pick of the Week – The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla does pulp this week in Dark Horse‘s The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1.<br />
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<b>MULTIVERISTY COMICS<br /><a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/columns/comics-should-be-cheap-1162013/" target="_blank">Comics Should Be Cheap!</a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla is one of the best illustrators in the business these days, and pulp action like this is what Francavilla does best. [...] who misses out on this new series is making a terrible mistake. Don’t be one of those people.<br />
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<b>CBR ROBOT6<br /><a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/01/food-or-comics-black-beans-or-black-beetle-2/" target="_blank">Food or Comics? | Black beans or Black Beetle</a></b><br />
a great retro art style and some nice, sophisticated storytelling. I’m in for the duration on this one.<br />
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<b>READ COMIC BOOKS<br /><a href="http://readcomicbooks.net/home/staff-picks-for-jan-16-2013/" target="_blank">RCB's best covers of the week! </a></b><br />
BLACK BEETLE #1 <br />
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<b>DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week<br /><a href="http://www.claynferno.com/journal/2013/1/15/digboston-and-leaguepodcast-comic-book-picks-of-the-week-for.html" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE #1</a></b><br />
We love us some pulp in the comics and it’s even better if it is fresh squeezed from the mind of Italian writer/artist Francesco Francavilla<br />
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<b>UNWINNABLE<br /><a href="http://www.unwinnable.com/2013/01/16/my-night-in-colt-city/" target="_blank">My Night in Colt City</a></b><br />
At its heart, this is a mystery. There isn’t an ounce of cynicism or parody in this book. It’s clear that Francesco Francavilla is pouring everything into The Black Beetle: No Way Out. The book is a sincere love letter to pulp and noir.<br />
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<b>NERDIST<br /><a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2013/01/comic-book-day-pull-list-for-january-16th-2013/" target="_blank">Top Picks: Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla is a man on a pulpy, pulpy mission. [...] The hard-boiled mystery hits the ground running and doesn’t pause to catch its breath.<br />
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<b>COMICOSITY<br /><a href="http://www.comicosity.com/review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Review: THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1</a> 8.5/10</b><br />
Francavilla has been one of the top artists of the past few years and it has only gotten better now that he is working on one of his own creations. [...] For The Black Beetle to be able to fit in and stand side by side with the other pulp heroes says tons about the character design. <br />
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<b>COMICS THE GATHERING<br /><a href="http://www.comicsthegathering.com/review/johnp/1856/black-beetle-1-no-way-out" target="_blank">Black Beetle #1: No Way Out Review </a>10/10</b><br />
Pay attention everyone - this is how it's done.<br />
The noir-ish narration works beautifully - it could have been written by Hammett or Chandler themselves, but manages to sound modernized in a way instead of entirely retro.<br />
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<b>COMICBUZZ<br /><a href="http://comicbuzz.com/2013/01/black-beetle-no-way-out-1-review/" target="_blank">Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 Review</a></b><br />
Francesco is an artist who can really tell a story, not just illustrate it, with his art. If issue one is anything to go by, Francavilla will have to make room on the mantelpiece for some more Eisners for interior work. <br />
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<b>BLEEDING COOL<br /><a href="http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/01/16/thoughts-about-comics-fifty-shades-of-jean-grey/" target="_blank">Eleven Thoughts About Eleven Comics</a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla creates a fully realised pulp hereo in The Black Beetle. Do we have a newRocketeer here? It’s looking more and more like it.<br />
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<b>UPROXX<br /><a href="http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/01/the-comic-you-should-be-reading-this-week-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">The Comic You Should Be Reading This Week: ‘Black Beetle: No Way Out’ #1</a></b><br />
Francesco Francavilla is officially the whole package with Black Beetle: No Way Out. He’s had a long, and notable, career as an artist, but here, we get to see what he’s like as a writer, as well. And he does beautifully on both counts. <br />
Francavilla does more with layouts here that we see in most books on the stands, even well rendered ones. [...] This is a book written by somebody who is in love with Will Eisner’s work and has the feel of something that can match up to him.<br />
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<b>A COMICBOOK BLOG<br /><a href="http://acomicbookblog.com/2013/01/black-beetle-1-review/" target="_blank">Black Beetle #1 Review </a>10/10</b><br />
Put simply, this is good comic booking. From the moment you flip the cover you’re going to be entertained, and left wanting more. For my two cents Francesco Francavilla has created something worthy of sitting next to any of the other popular crime books out there right now. If you haven’t already, go get this.<br />
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<b>LUNCH<br /><a href="http://www.lunch.com/reviews/d/UserReview-The_Black_Beetle_No_Way_Out_Part_1_of_4_-1849391-231894-The_Black_Beetle_Soars_.html" target="_blank">The Black Beetle Soars!</a></b><br />
Draped in autumn colors and bold black lines, THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT (Part 1 of 4) is a new fascination drawn from the fertile mind of Francesco Francavilla courtesy of Dark Horse Comics. If you know anything about pulp heroes, then you're in good company. Pick this one up today - even as a blind buy - and I guarantee you'll be impressed ... once you pick your jaw back up off the floor. It's a slam-bang, swashbuckling adventure from start-to-finish the way they used to make `em, and it'll hopefully be discovered by a brand-new generation of readers demanding that all of the pulps come back in similar style.<br />
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<b>PARADOX COMICS GROUP <br /><a href="http://paradoxcomicsgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/mini-reviews-20012013.html?m=1" target="_blank">Mini Reviews 20/01/2013 The Black Beetle</a> 8/10</b><br />
With some evocative 'camera' angles , along with the judicious use of a colour palette that leans heavily on reds, blacks a deep blues, Francavilla brings this fantastically noirish landscape to vibrant life, and marks him out as an increasingly important talent in the industry.<br />
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<b>INTER-COMICS<br /><a href="https://www.inter-comics.com/blog/reviews/power-panels-002-the-black-beetle-0-night-shift" target="_blank">POWER PANELS #002 THE BLACK BEETLE #0 NIGHT SHIFT</a></b><br />
This feels like the start of something. If we’re not reading Black Beetle stories for the next few years I’ll be very surprised, and certainly disappointed.<br />
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<b>FORCES OF GEEK<br /><a href="http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2013/01/the-pull-list-daredevil-22-batman-16.html" target="_blank">The Pull List The Black Beetle #1</a> A+</b><br />
Comic books are a mixed bag. Some are good while others are not so good, and then there are those that make you proud to be a fan of the genre. Besides being uber talented, it’s hard to fathom how Francesco Francavilla produced such an outstanding read.<br />
Francesco Francavilla is in a league of his own and anyone who is looking for something different will thoroughly enjoy the work of this Eisner-award winning talent.<br />
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<b>FIRST COMICS NEWS <br /><a href="http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=63665" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1 review</a> 9/10</b><br />
Francesco has defiantly created a hero that feels ripped from the pages of an old pulp novel, I went so far as to check the copyright information to confirm that this was indeed a new creation, that is how authentic it feels. They even went so far as to create 1940's styled radio show posters that they feature in the editorial pages, it is obviously a labor of love. If you are looking for a good old fashioned pulp adventure featuring a new character uncluttered with decades of history then this is the book that you have been waiting for.<br />
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<b>COMIC ATTACK<br /><a href="http://comicattack.net/2013/01/dh-bbeetle1/" target="_blank">Dark Horse Reviews: The Black Beetle #1</a> 5/5</b><br />
This book fits right into that same category of The Shadow and The Spider (Dynamite). Great pulp books with fantastic creative teams behind them. This one was certainly nothing short of brilliant! <br />
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<b>HOUSE OF FLYING SCALPELS <br /><a href="http://houseofflyingscalpels.com/2013/01/22/black-beetle-1-crawling-through-underworld-pulp/" target="_blank">THE BLACK BEETLE #1 – CRAWLING THROUGH UNDERWORLD PULP</a> 9/10</b><br />
There are incredible panel sequences where the central figures moves away or towards the reader. It gives a masterful effect of movement towards a still first person camera, especially when black beetle falls across the page and downwards at the same time. Francavilla clearly has honed his craft and creativity with this book, and it succeeds on a style perspective. <br />
<i><br /><b>TO BE CONTINUED...</b></i>Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-11793629916829118192013-01-23T09:24:00.000-08:002013-01-23T09:24:35.985-08:00The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #1 Is a Hit! <a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_02_nowayout_teaser.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 Teaser" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/BB_NWO_02_teaser.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 500px;" /></a>
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> <b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</b> came out last week and was met by great acclaim: critics and fans of comics all loved the first installment of this new mini and that can only makes us happy! :)<br />
Editor Jim Gibbons, letterer Nate Piekos, Mike Richardson, the whole Dark Horse crew, my lovely wife (and editor) Lisa, and myself are trying to give you the best entertaining book possible so we are all happy to see Black Beetle getting so much love all around :)<br />
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Above is a little teaser for issue 2 -which will be in stores on February 20th - and below is the<b> first part </b>of a tentatively comprehensive list <i>- in no particular order -<b> </b></i>of all the press <b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</b> has got in this past week.<br />
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THANK YOU, everyone, can't wait for you guys to dig into issue 2 :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco <br />
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<b>COMICBASTARDS<br /><a href="http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2013/1/16/review-the-black-beetle-1.html" target="_blank">Review: The Black Beetle #1</a> 5/5</b><br />
<i>the Francesco Francavilla-penned, Dark Horse-published “Super-Noir” pulp serial Black Beetle is, without question or compromise, The Shit. You’ll notice that’s a capital “S” there, kids. It’s one of those titles where, after reading it, I just had to sit back and say, “THAT’S how you do it! THAT’S how you comic book!”</i><br />
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<b>COMICVINE<br /><a href="http://www.comicvine.com/the-black-beetle-no-way-out/37-380543/staff-review/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle Review</a> 5/5</b><br />
<i>Be prepared for some crime fighting adventure that stands out from the rest. You'll want to thank Francesco Francavilla for this comic.</i><br />
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<b>CBR<br /><a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5572" target="_blank">THE BLACK BEETLE #1 Review</a> 4.5/5</b><br />
<i>Francavilla uses the entirety of the page, setting up design elements and filling the pages with simple mesmerizing drawings. Add in the fact that Francavilla is also handling colors for this comic and the visuals are even more appealing. Truly, this is his comic book, his character, his passion brought to the printed page.</i><br />
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<b>GEEKS OF DOOM<br /><a href="http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2013/01/16/comic-review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1" target="_blank">The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a></b><i><br />I’m willing to bet that The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 is going to be nominated for at LEAST one Eisner award. [...] This is as close to perfection as comics get!! </i><b> </b><br />
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<b>NEWSARAMA<br />Best Shots Extra</b><i> <b>The Black Beetle #1</b> </i><b>10/10</b><i><br /> An original concept likeThe Black Beetle will surely give fans of the genre something to cheer for. It's been a long time coming for this title and it was worth the wait.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>COMICS MATTER<br /><a href="http://comicsmatter.blogspot.com/2013/01/pull-list-review-black-beetle-no-way.html" target="_blank">Pull List Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a> 8/10</b><i><br />It's a standard of excellence I wish I saw more often. The art is so dynamic and the pacing so swift that you can't help but get swept up in it.</i><br />
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<b>MULTIVERSITY COMICS<br /><a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/reviews/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Review: Black Beetle – No Way Out #1</a> 8.5/10</b><i><b><br /></b> Just as he has studied the look of the pulps and the comics they influenced, Francavilla has scritinized their text and structure, and applied that knowledge to crafting a great comic through and through.<br />A visual delight, and a genuinely entertaining read, the first chapter of “No Way Out” is just the thing for those with a love for all things pulp, or who just enjoy this talented artist’s work. </i><br />
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<b>COMICBOOKBIN<br /><a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/The_Black_Beetle_1_Advanced_Review.html" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1 Advanced Review</a> 9.5/10</b><i><b><br /></b>Everything about this issue, from its stylish 399cent (as in $3.99) cover price to its uneven and blocky logo, The Black Beetle drips pulp fiction. This is going to be the must read of 2013.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>THE<i> </i>OUTHOUSERS<br /><a href="http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/reviews/120063-advance-review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1.html" target="_blank">Advance Review: The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 is hugely entertaining and it has all the hallmarks of everything that makes pulp adventure fiction so much fun. It's just a fun ride and so lovingly rendered by writer/artist Francesco Francavilla that you can't help but love it yourself. </i><br />
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<b>GRAPHIC POLICY<br /><a href="http://graphicpolicy.com/2013/01/14/review-dark-horses-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1-the-strain-10-b-p-r-d-hell-on-earth-103-the-abyss-of-time-part-1-b-p-r-d-1948-4/" target="_blank">Review – Dark Horse’s The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a> 8.5/10</b><i><br />I went in expecting pulp fun and finished with a smile on my face. [...] There’s an innocence to it, and that makes it a blast to read<b>!</b></i><br />
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<b>IGN<br /><a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/15/the-comics-run-january-14-2013?abthid=50f4ad30ab79deb55600002f" target="_blank">The Comics Run - Black Beetle: No Way Out #1</a> </b><i><b><br /></b>The art alone would be reason enough to pick up the book, but luckily the issue #0 that came out a few weeks back showed how viable a storyteller he is in all respects.</i><br />
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<b>READ COMIC BOOKS<br /><a href="http://readcomicbooks.net/home/black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 Review</a> 10/10</b><i><br />Black Beetle: No Way out #1 could just set the world on fire, and if you’re smart you’ll pick up a copy as soon as possible. This is great pulp storytelling and art married together to bring readers one awesome pulpy story. <b> </b></i><br />
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<b>COMICOSITY<br /><a href="http://www.comicosity.com/hot-five-week-of-january-16-2013/" target="_blank">HOT FIVE: BLACK BEETLE #1 </a></b><i><b><br /></b> If you’ve ever been wistful for those classic comic book days gone by, but want a fresh story to satisfy that urge, this is the book for you.<b><br /></b></i><br />
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<b>STUMPTOWN TRADE REVIEW<br /><a href="http://stumptowntradereview.com/2013/01/indie-comic-review-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank">Indie Comic Review: Black Beetle #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>Part pulp hero, part diesel punk, Francesco Francavilla’s new series Black Beetle is poised to be the must-read book of the year.<b><br /></b></i><br />
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<b>NOSTALGIC BOOKSANDCOMICS<br /><a href="http://www.nostalgicbooksandcomics.com/2013/01/review-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank">Review: Black Beetle #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>The Black Beetle is an urban myth at its finest. Francavilla knows his stuff. He has interwoven his love letter to the genre with the best elements and traditions of mystery, action-adventure, and vigilante super heroics. More than that, this book is unadulterated pulp fiction deeply rooted in noir storytelling conventions.<br />This is a quality production from Dark Horse. Executed by next big name of the medium, this comic book is sure to garner a faithful following. It’s still early, but this will no doubt be in the running for one of the top books of this New Year.<b> </b></i><br />
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<b>OMNICOMIC <br /><a href="http://www.omnicomic.com/2013/01/review-black-beetle-1.html?m=1" target="_blank">Review - The Black Beetle #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>Francavilla offers an extremely fresh take on the noir comic, making the Black Beetle more than just a detective with an axe to grind for whatever reason. The Black Beetle #1 is such a fun throwback comic that shows a lot of commitment on the part of Francavilla, relying entirely on a strong story, inventive lead character and vibrant artwork.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>PANELS ON PAGES<br /><a href="http://panelsonpages.com/?p=59471" target="_blank">Review: The Black Beetle – No Way Out #1</a> 5/5</b><i><b><br /></b>Every so often, I read a comic book that makes me say out loud “Man, I love comics.” Such is the case with Dark Horse’s The Black Beetle #1, written and illustrated by Francesco Francavilla. [...] The Black Beetle #1 does everything right. It’s masterfully crafted in every way. The story is presented exactly as it should be. The mood is perfect.<b> </b></i><br />
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<b>GEEKQUALITY<br /><a href="http://www.geekquality.com/weareno1-28/" target="_blank">We’re No. 1! Noir, Outer Space, and Too Many Bikinis</a></b><i><b><br /></b>The best of the bunch this week is a pure noir superhero tale from Dark Horse Comics. The Black Beetle #1 is a classic thriller in the vein of the Shadow or the Green Hornet, or even early pulpy Batman</i><br />
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<b>THE WEEKLY CRISIS<br /><a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2013/01/the-weekly-crisis-comic-book-reviews.html" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>with Black Beetle: No Way Out #1, Francavilla has demonstrated that he is a pretty skilled pulp writer.<b><br /></b></i><br />
<b>COMIC IMPACT<br /><a href="http://comicimpact.com/2013/01/antonios-top-5-comics-of-the-week-01-16-2013/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1 by Francesco Francavilla </a></b><i><br />There is so much style in this comic you feel like you are reading a movie. Francavilla is a master storyteller being able to get across some great action panel by panel. He also is able to turn a splash page into a painting and get across information in a great way that is both easy to read and eye pleasuring.</i><br />
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<b>DARLING DORK <br /><a href="http://darlingdork.com/dhptheblackbeetle/" target="_blank">Dark Horse Presents, The Black Beetle: No Way Out</a></b><i><br />The composition is note-perfect, too. Francavilla just doesn’t do traditional nine-panel page structure, and this book is all the better for it. Each page bears a greater resemblance to a pulp cover, movie poster or mural than to an actual page, though the effect never becomes intrusive.</i><br />
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<b>ENTROPIC WORLDS<br /><a href="http://entropicworlds.com/2013/01/23/check-this-out-too-this-weeks-runner-up-the-black-beetle-1/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1</a></b><i><br />It’s been a while since I’ve read a comic that hits all aspects of its design so firmly on the nose.<br />This issue is marketed as part one of a four part miniseries, but I seriously hope that Dark Horse gives the green light to more of The Black Beetle in the future.</i><br />
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<b>POP MATTERS<br /><a href="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/167519-second-guessing-the-exits-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Second Guessing the Exits: "Black Beetle: No Way Out #1"</a> 7/10</b><i><br />I’m excited to read more of Francavilla’s pulpy patchwork superhero. The art is gorgeous and exciting and the characters are intriguing and mysterious. I definitely want to know more, and I am looking forward to the rest of the mini series.<b> </b></i><br />
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<b>BLOODY DISGUSTING<br /><a href="http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3213925/review-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Review: ‘Black Beetle: No Way Out’ #1</a></b><i><b> </b></i><b>4/5</b><i><b> </b></i><br />
<i><b> </b>It all has an incredibly consistent look and feel. I want more. That is a great start to a new book. And this is only the first part of a four part story. You know it has an ending but I hope it is the start of something bigger we can all look forward to reading.</i><br />
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<b>TALKING COMICS<br /><a href="http://talkingcomicbooks.com/2013/01/the-black-beetle-1-review/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #1 Review</a></b><i><br />Francavilla is constructing a hard-boiled world grounded in reality and awash in blacks, reds, and guns.<br />The artwork alone is as engaging as the script itself, making for an overall exemplary debut issue.<br /></i><br />
<b>WORDOFTHENERDONLINE<br /><a href="http://www.wordofthenerdonline.com/review-the-black-beetle-no-way-out-1/" target="_blank">Review: The Black Beetle “No Way Out” #1</a></b><i><br />Final Thoughts: It’s the stuff that dreams are made of, Schweetheart. If you haven’t already picked it up, do it now or regret it for the rest of your life. (Yup, too much Bogart in my repertoire)</i><br />
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<b>FRONT TOWARDS GAMER<br /><a href="http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2013/01/16/theblack-beetle-in-no-way-out-1-review-comic-embargo-till-116/" target="_blank">The Black Beetle in 'No Way Out' #1 Review</a> 8/10</b><i><br />The art and writing are married so perfectly that they capture the essence of a classic crime novel while appealing to modern artistic quality expectations.<b> </b></i><br />
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<b>THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE GEEKS<br /><a href="http://opinions.thefellowshipofthegeeks.net/2013/01/a-review-black-beetle-no-way-out-1.html" target="_blank">A Review: THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1</a></b><i><b><br /></b>I’m really enjoying the renaissance of pulp heroes we’ve seen lately, and the Black Beetle is yet another quality installment of that movement. I’m looking forward to keeping up with this one.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>KASTOR'S KORNER<br /><a href="http://kastorskorner.com/wp/2013/01/16/comics-korner-black-beetle-1-review/#more-9531" target="_blank">Comics Korner: The Black Beetle #1 Review</a></b><i><b><br /></b>Any fan of classic pulp comics will love The Black Beetle. It’s full of action, mystery, great writing and the fantastic art that Francavilla is known for.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>COMICOSITY<br /><a href="http://www.comicosity.com/moms-cover-watch-january-16-2013/" target="_blank">MOM’S COVER WATCH</a></b><i><b><br /></b>The Black Beetle cover continues the feel of a classic pulp fiction classic. It’s both mysterious and familiar feeling all at once.<br /><br /><b>TO BE CONTINUED...</b></i>Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-74295933268801885112013-01-11T07:59:00.001-08:002013-01-11T07:59:47.892-08:00The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #4 (of 4)<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_04_nowayout_cover.html" target="_blank"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #4 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_04_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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I can finally reveal the final cover (and solicits text) of <b>THE BLACK BEETLE</b> first mini: <b>NO WAY OUT #4</b> will be in stores in April and will reveal who is behind <i><b>Labyrinto</b></i>'s mask (unless you have guessed it already by then - if you have, than I am proud of your detective skills :))<br />
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Once again, pre-orders mean everything: as you might know by now, we totally sold out of #0 and I received tons of messages from people telling me their store didn't carry any so now they are left out. Stores will rarely order copies of a book if they don't get customers ordering them cause they fear they will be left with unsold copies (fear totally understandable).<br />
<b> </b>So, please, make sure to let your store know that <i><b>you want all 4 issue of THE BLACK BEETLE</b></i>, add the title to your pull list: it's the only way to make sure you are not gonna miss any of these :)<i><br /></i><br />
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<b>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #4</b>
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Written by Francesco Francavilla
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On sale April 17, 2013
<i><br />The epic conclusion to Black Beetle’s first series! Colt City’s caped crusader goes head to head with the mysterious villain Labyrinto! Can Black Beetle make it out of this maze of matched wits and matched blows alive?!</i> <br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> <b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</b> will be in stores <b>next Wednesday!</b><br />
Advance reviews have already started to pour in and - like for <b>NIGH SHIFT #0</b> - they are all praising how entertaining this book is.<br />
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Here's a quick extract from <b>COMICBOOKBIN</b>'s ★★★★★ review:<br />
<i>"Everything about this issue, from its stylish 399cent (as in $3.99) cover price to its uneven and blocky logo, The Black Beetle drips pulp fiction. This is going to be the must read of 2013."</i><br />
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So don't miss out on the FUN and make sure to grab a copy this coming week - hopefully you have already put the title on your pull list and don't have to worry ;)<b><br /></b><br />
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FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-46052301825439706862013-01-08T15:08:00.001-08:002013-01-08T15:08:35.451-08:00THE BLACK BEETLE #0 NIGHT SHIFT SELLS OUT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Beetlemaniacs,<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>#0 of your new favorite pulp comicbook has SOLD OUT! </u></span></b></i><br />
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Thank you for all the support, my friends, and please keep it coming enjoying the new mini which starts next week. The better the book does, the more stories I get to draw, it's that simple :)<br />
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Here's the Press Release <b>Dark Horse Comics</b> sent out today to announce the great news! <br />~~~~<br />
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<i>January 7, MILWAUKIE, OR: In another amazing show of demand for Dark Horse comics, The Black Beetle: Night Shift has sold out of its entire printing!</i><i><br />Written and drawn by Eisner Award winner Francesco Francavilla, this now-rare “zero issue” collects three Dark Horse Presents stories, from issues #11–#13, and acts as an introduction to Francavilla’s costumed pulp detective.<br /><br />“[Francavilla] proves that a good, old-fashioned adventure story can still raise the bar in comics, whatever genres one may care to throw into the mix,” Hannah Means-Shannon said in her review of The Black Beetle: Night Shift on The Beat. “The Black Beetle certainly has the potential to become an enduring ‘cult classic,’ inspiring readers to roll up for more ‘twisted thoughts’ from Francavilla in 2013.”<br /><br />And readers are in luck, as the first full-length series for Francavilla’s The Black Beetle premieres this month with The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1, on sale January 16, 2013!<br /><br />Coming soon in No Way Out #1, Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle?<br /><br />Be sure to head to your local comics retailer next week to check out The Black Beetle #1 before it’s gone for good!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/22-592" target="_blank"><b>Read a 10 Page Preview of The Black Beetle #1 now!</b></a></i><br /><br /><b>Praise for The Black Beetle:</b><br /><br /><i>“If there’s one comic book that we’re most excited for in 2013, it’s Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle. So far, it looks to be a throwback to the serials and film noir of the late ’30s and early ’40s. And now Dark Horse Comics has provided a taste of what to expect with this prologue issue.”</i>—Complex <br /><br /><i>“Murder! Intrigue! Nazi werewolves! Is there anything else you really need in a book? Considering that everyone from Jim Steranko to Matt Wagner to Warren Ellis is raving about the book, we suggest you hightail it down to your local comic book shop and snag a copy before the trail goes cold.”</i>—Nerdist<br /><br /><i>“Francavilla is a master of his craft . . . If you enjoyed Francavilla’s work at DC then you owe it to yourself to get on this. The Black Beetle is a delightful slice of skewed madness from one of today’s finest artists.”</i>—Comic Book Resources<br /><br /><i>“Uncommonly beautiful . . . The Black Beetle is the purest expression yet of Eisner-winning artist Francavilla’s love for pulp, mystery, noir and superhero aesthetics, qualities that art fans have seen on display in a major way with his more than 70 cover illustrations released in 2012 alone.”</i>—ComicsAllianceFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-7993004553489434842013-01-06T12:54:00.001-08:002013-01-06T12:54:18.689-08:00SUPER NOIR with THE BLACK BEETLE!<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_super_noir.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT - SUPER NOIR" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/SUPER_NOIR_BLACK_BEETLE.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
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Hello Pulp Friends,<br />
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<b>Dark Horse</b> released the above poster as part of a promotional campaign of new "<i><b>SUPER</b></i>" titles that are launching this month.<br />
Our <b>Black Beetle</b> gets the <i><b>SUPER NOIR</b></i> treatment and I love it! Hope you do too<b>.</b> Please feel free to spread this promo poster around on the web: the more know about BB the better :)<b><br /></b><br />
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We are less than 2 weeks away from <b>NO WAY OUT #1</b>: can't wait for you guys to dig into the new tales of <b>The Black Beetle</b> :) <br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-69122578566761505622013-01-04T06:47:00.000-08:002013-01-04T06:50:39.419-08:00The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #3 (of 4)<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_03_nowayout_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #3 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_03_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 400px;" /></a>
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Hello <i><b>Beetlemaniacs</b></i>,<br />
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Time to reveal the third issue of the series now available for pre-orders: you can see the cover above (first cover showcasing the name of the city BB operates in too) and here is the solicits text to tease you while you wait for the release (in March) ;)<br />
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<b>The Black Beetle: No Way Out #3</b>
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Written by Francesco Francavilla
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Art by Francesco Francavilla
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On sale March 20, 2013
<i><br />Under the watchful gaze of the mysterious Labyrinto, Black Beetle fights for his life! Is this the doing of a man that Black Beetle thought was dead? Could a zombie mobster be commanding the foes of Colt City’s dark avenger?! If he survives the night, the investigative insect will be left with questions to ponder as he takes his investigation . . . to the morgue!</i> <br />
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Next we have a sneak peek at <b>NO WAY OUT #1</b> that<a href="http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1222/worth-way-more-thousand-words" target="_blank"> my editor Jim Gibbons kindly gave in his blog post on the Dark Horse website</a>. I suggest to click on the image to really enjoy this spread in all its glory :)<br />
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<b>THE BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT #1</b> will be in stores in less than two weeks. Can't wait for you guys to dig in :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq7rgXo8gRDmDeBwN8rfOABOjFxhsIpyVQPNRydW2-cL-ldMYQNzZqFR2-AbNklljEed3Q8Bt9FDhp-oz1WKCZdC-OEkv9LdeYI0sWnPyq0rOLAUbN9KcQFT6DH-Hv3O7BnZ7AwquTTIn/s1600/TheBlackBeetle_NightShift_cover_thumb.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq7rgXo8gRDmDeBwN8rfOABOjFxhsIpyVQPNRydW2-cL-ldMYQNzZqFR2-AbNklljEed3Q8Bt9FDhp-oz1WKCZdC-OEkv9LdeYI0sWnPyq0rOLAUbN9KcQFT6DH-Hv3O7BnZ7AwquTTIn/s1600/TheBlackBeetle_NightShift_cover_thumb.JPG" /></a></span> And the love keeps coming!</b> <b>BLACK BEETLE NIGHT SHIFT</b> (aka <b>#0</b>) came out 2 weeks ago but the great reviews and kind words about it keep coming!<br />
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I am seriously overwhelmed by all the BB love that is pouring on the first issue: definitely grateful and humbled by the readers' appreciation but also fueled by it to do more and better, and hopefully it will show already in the next issue from the NO WAY OUT mini. <br />
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But really, THANK YOU, GRAZIE MILLE, everyone, I am so glad y'all are enjoying the character and the stories :)<br />
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And now here some more, recent, reviews.<br />
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<b>FOLLOWING THE NERD</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.followingthenerd.com/comics/comic-review-ftn-reviews-black-beetle-0/" target="_blank">COMIC REVIEW: FTN reviews Black Beetle #0</a> <b>5/5★</b> </i><br />
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Based on the strength of this issue and the gorgeous art, I’ll
definitely be picking up the next Black Beetle adventure and if it
upholds the quality set here, we are all in for a treat.</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://comicaddiction.net/?p=30" target="_blank">REVIEW: The Black Beetle #0</a> </i><br />
<i> There is an obvious pulp feel to this book that reminds you of classic characters like The Shadow, The Spider, Green Hornet, and others. Francavilla’s decision to create a new character in that same vein really plays to his amazing art style that could easily fit into that era of comic book history and stand toe to toe with them.</i><br />
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<b>BATMAN-NEWS</b><br />
<i><a href="http://batman-news.com/2013/01/02/break-from-batman-wonder-woman-vol-1-and-best-december-comics-list/" target="_blank">Break From Batman: Wonder Woman, Vol. 1 and best December comics list</a></i><br />
<i> This was absolute no-nonsense pulp at its best. </i><br />
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<b>COMICS & GAMING MAGAZINE</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.cgmagazine.ca/comic-reviews/comic-reviews/1136-the-black-beetle-in-night-shift-0.html" target="_blank">The Black Beetle in Night Shift #0</a> <b>4.5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> There’s something really iconic about every aspect of this book, from the title to his character to the artwork and more. The visuals are superb, heavy shadows and a very simple colour palette. [...] It’s a meticulously created mythos and I’m excited to read the rest.</i><br />
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<b>MULTIVERSITY COMICS</b><br />
<a href="http://multiversitycomics.com/columns/comics-should-be-cheap-12192012/" target="_blank"><i>Comics Should Be Cheap! (12/19/2012)</i></a><br />
<i> If for whatever reason you are hesitant about checking out the new mini, pick this issue up and you’ll have your mind changed.</i><br />
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<b>THE WEEKLY-CRISIS</b><br />
<a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2012/12/post-crisis-comic-book-previews-for_18.html" target="_blank"><i>Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews for 12/19/12</i></a><br />
<i> I shouldn't have to remind you of how good Francesco Francavilla is. </i><br />
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<b>DANGER ROOM COMICS</b><br />
<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DangerRoomOly/posts/403788273035289" target="_blank">Featured First</a></i><br />
<i> Masterfully-illustrated, pulpy adventure! HIGHLY recommended! </i><br />
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<b>THIRD EYE COMICS</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.thirdeyecomics.com/store-updates/this-weeks-highlights-at-third-eye-comics-for-wednesday-121912/" target="_blank">This Week’s Highlights at Third Eye Comics</a><br /> BLACK BEETLE: NIGHT SHIFT #0 BRINGS THE PULPY AWESOMENESS OF FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA’S MYSTERYMAN TO LIFE! GORGEOUS ART FROM THE MAN WHO BROUGHT US BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR<b>.</b></i><br />
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<b>IMAGES AND NERDS</b><br />
<i><a href="http://imagesandnerds.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/in-scotts-bag-1219/" target="_blank">Derekommendation of the Week: The Black Beetle #0</a> <br /> Love, love, love the retro vibe. I guess I really like Francesco Francavilla. </i><br />
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I am so happy to see that <b>Black Beetle #0</b> (collecting the <b>NIGHT SHIFT </b>3-parter published in DHP plus extra material) was received so well by critics and fans (lots of BB love on Twitter) - makes me even more excited to get the new mini <b>NO WAY OUT</b> rolling this year. <br />If you haven't picked it up yet, please do: I heard of several store being sold out already and I don't want you to miss out on the fun that Black Beetle is :)<br /><br />
Here some of the reviews (click on the links for the full reviews).<br />
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<b>THE BEAT</b><i><br /><a href="http://comicsbeat.com/review-the-black-beetle-0-night-shift/" target="_blank">REVIEW: THE BLACK BEETLE #0, “Night Shift”</a><br /><b> </b>BLACK BEETLE certainly has the potential to become an enduring “cult classic”, inspiring readers to roll up for more “twisted thoughts” from Francavilla in 2013.</i><br />
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<b>COMICOSITY</b><i><br /><a href="http://www.comicosity.com/review-black-beetle-the-night-shift-0/" target="_blank">Review: BLACK BEETLE: THE NIGHT SHIFT #0</a> <b>9/10★</b><br /> Francavilla truly understands the economy of excellent storytelling, both in character movement and illustrative detail.</i><br />
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<b>COMICS ALLIANCE</b><i><br /><a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/12/18/francesco-francavilla-black-beetle-night-shift-0-preview/" target="_blank">Francesco Francavilla's 'The Black Beetle: Night Shift' is the Hottest Cape Comic You Can Buy This Week</a><br /> The Black Beetle is the purest expression yet of Eisner-winning artist Francavilla's love for pulp, mystery, noir and superhero aesthetics</i><br />
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<b>GEEKS OF DOOM</b><i><br /><a href="http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/12/18/comic-review-the-black-beetle-night-shift-0/" target="_blank">Comic Review: The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0</a><br /><b> </b>The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0 is all set up and all AWESOME! Let’s be honest, there’s plenty of pulp heroes running around these days, but The Black Beetle is all sorts of fun. No downbeat, depressing, down on humanity story here, just some fantastic action and adventure!</i><br />
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<b>CBR</b><i><br /><a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5493" target="_blank">The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0 Review</a> <b>4/5★</b><br /><b> </b>"The Black Beetle" is a delightful slice of skewed madness from one of today’s finest artists.</i><br />
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<b>LOGO GO /NO GO</b><i> <b>(Tom Muller)</b><br /><a href="http://logogonogo.tumblr.com/post/39041330085/black-beetle" target="_blank">GO: THE BLACK BEETLE — NIGHT SHIFT</a><br /> The Black Beetle is Francesco Francavilla’s love letter to the pulp fiction serials of the 30s and 40s. Francavilla is pulling out all the stops to really capture the finer points of the pulp design language, both for the cover designs and the related promo material to create a fully realised design language that is flexible but immediately recognisable.</i><br />
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<b>COMIC VINE</b><i><br /><a href="http://www.comicvine.com/news/best-comic-covers-of-the-week-122112/145726/" target="_blank">Best Comic Covers of the Week</a><br /><b> </b>We loved the really pulpy cover to THE BLACK BEETLE: NIGHT SHIFT #0 by Francesco Francavilla this week. It reminded us of those old 1950's mystery paperback covers in the way it is styled, and the way Francavilla plays with light and shadows is simply awesome.</i><br />
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<b>SCIFI PULSE</b><i><br /><a href="http://scifipulse.net/2012/12/in-review-the-black-beetle-0/" target="_blank">In Review: The Black Beetle #0</a> <b>A</b><br /><b> </b>Francesco Francavilla has got a mastery of this universe and shifts us around it expertly. I cannot wait to see where he takes us next!</i><br />
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<b>COMICBOOKBIN</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.comicbookbin.com/The_Black_Beetle_0_Review001.html" target="_blank">The Black Beetle #0 Review</a> <b>9/10</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> Easily one of the year's best debut issues, The Black Beetle #0 is opening salvo of what looks to be one of the best ongoing series of its kind.</i><br />
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<b>COMIC ATTACK</b><br />
<i><a href="http://comicattack.net/2012/12/dh-bbeetle0/" target="_blank">Dark Horse Reviews: The Black Beetle #0</a> <b>5/5</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b>The quality of this issue is unsurpassed.</i><br />
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<b>COMIC BASTARDS</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2012/12/20/review-the-black-beetle-0.html" target="_blank">Review: The Black Beetle #0</a> <b>4/5</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b>The story and artwork flows seamlessly together, a beneficial effect of having a single creative mind at work, and the plot is masterfully paced with no dull moments to be found.</i><br />
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<b>NOSTALGIC Books and Comics</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nostalgicbooksandcomics.com/2012/12/picks-of-the-week-121912/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picks-of-the-week-121912" target="_blank"><i>Picks of the Week: 12/19/12</i></a><br />
<i> This handsome collection features three Dark Horse Presents stories originally published in issues #11–#13, from Eisner Award winning talent, Francesco Francavilla (Batman: The Black Mirror). Pure masterful pulp at its finest. This buzz-worthy read is as beautiful as action/adventure gets!</i><br />
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<b>EXAMINER</b><br />
<a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/new-york-times-best-selling-artist-creates-pulp-hero-the-black-beetle" target="_blank"><i>‘New York Times’ best-selling artist creates pulp hero the Black Beetle</i></a><br />
<i> Through the Black Beetle, Francavilla is able to explore all he loves about classic pulp-noir characters adding his own storytelling sensibilities by writing and drawing a story with no limits.</i><br />
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<b>GEEKSUNLEASHED</b><br />
<a href="http://geeksunleashed.me/2012/12/18/wednesday-watchlist-17/" target="_blank"><i>Wednesday Watchlist</i></a><br />
<i> I’d seriously consider buying a Russian telephone directory if it was illustrated by Francesco Francavilla.</i><br />
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<b>COMICBOOK THERAPY</b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.comicbooktherapy.com/review-the-black-beetle-0-55731" target="_blank">Advance Review</a> <b>4/5</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> It’s a throwback comic that is worth your time and money.</i><br />
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<b>NERDIST</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2012/12/comic-book-day-pull-list-for-december-19th-2012/" target="_blank"><i>Top Picks</i></a><br />
<i> The Black Beetle is Eisner Award winner Francesco Francavilla’s chance to flex his mystery muscles in this hardboiled pulp-noir tale with a superheroic twist.</i><br />
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<b>BIFF BUMP POP!</b><br />
<a href="http://biffbampop.com/2012/12/19/you-wont-throwback-the-black-beetle-0-on-the-wednesday-run-december-19-2012/" target="_blank"><i>You Won’t Throwback The Black Beetle #0 On The Wednesday Run</i></a><br />
<i> The comic book seamlessly mixes the noir and superheroes genres, is beautiful to look at and, most importantly, it’s super fun to read!</i><br />
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<b>COMICS CRUX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.comicscrux.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=646:the-black-beetle-night-shift-0&catid=45&Itemid=259" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle: Night Shift #0</i></a><br />
<i> This Wednesday, grab The Black Beetle #0, smooth as silk and a reading adventure like you won’t believe. The Black Beetle earns every bit of your reading dollar.</i><br />
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<b>THIRD EYE COMICS</b><i><br /></i><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151403427604009&set=a.178696769008.147503.32764069008&type=1" target="_blank"><i>Picks of the week.</i></a><br />
<i> FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, the incredibly talented artist of BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR, totally blows our minds with the first issue of this mini-series that debuts his tribute to the pulp era, the BLACK BEETLE.</i><br />
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<b>REVIEWFIX</b><br />
<a href="http://reviewfix.com/2012/12/the-black-beetle-night-shift-review-worth-getting-excited-about/" target="_blank"><i>The Black Beetle: Night Shift Review: Worth Getting Excited About</i></a><br />
<i> “The Black Beetle: Night Shift” is a well written pulp comic that is a joy to read from begging to end. It is well written, a page turner and has some of the best art the genre has seen this generation. “The Black Beetle” series and Francesco Francavilla are going places and those places will be huge.</i><br />
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<b>COMICOSITY</b><br />
<a href="http://www.comicosity.com/the-honor-roll-december-21-2012/" target="_blank"><i>THE HONOR ROLL</i></a><br />
<i> It may have been the most flat out entertaining book of the week.</i><br />
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<b>COMIC-PER-DAY REVIEWS</b><br />
<a href="http://comicperday.blogspot.it/2012/12/black-beetle-0.html" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle #0</i></a><br />
<i> This is a moody, atmospheric piece that really hits the pulp target.</i><br />
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<b>ROBOT6</b><br />
<a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/12/chain-reactions-the-black-beetle-0/" target="_blank"><i>Chain Reactions | The Black Beetle #0</i></a><br />
<i><b> </b>If you like pulp heroes or Francavilla’s awesome artwork, this might be the book for you</i><br />
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<b>T</b><b>HE WEEKLY-CRISIS</b><i><br /></i><br />
<a href="http://www.theweeklycrisis.com/2012/12/weekly-crisis-comic-book-reviews-for_23.html" target="_blank"><i>BLACK BEETLE: NIGHT SHIFT #0</i></a><br />
<i> This is a story of high adventure, where moral dilemmas are pretty black and white, and it's an awful fun adventure to be on.</i><br />
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<b>DEN OF GEEK</b><b><i></i></b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.denofgeek.us/books-comics/39174/black-beetle-0-dark-horse-night-shift-review" target="_blank">Black Beetle #0 (Dark Horse), Night Shift, Review</a> <b>9/10</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> While reading the full color comic, I could practically hear the breathless tones of an old radio drama, or see the Black Beetle as the star of his own Republic serial. There's no doubt about it, boys and girls! The Black Beetle #0 was the best thing I read all week!</i><br />
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<b>THE PARADOX COMICS GROUP</b><br />
<i><a href="http://paradoxcomicsgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/mini-reviews-23122012.html" target="_blank">BLACK BEETLE #0</a> <b>8/10</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> Clandestine Nazi agents, ancient mystical artifacts and an ice-cool, gun-wielding costumed crimefighter, presented in the comic format with style and aplomb? How could I not sign up for this?</i><br />
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<b>M</b><b>AJOR SPOILERS</b><i><br /></i><br />
<a href="http://majorspoilers.com/2012/12/18/major-spoilers-staff-picks-for-december-19-2012/" target="_blank"><i>Staff Picks of the Week</i></a><br />
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<b>COMICS: THE GATHERING<i><br /></i></b><br />
<a href="http://www.comicsthegathering.com/review/lucstclair/1764/black-beetle-night-shift-0" target="_blank"><i>Black Beetle : Night Shift #0 Review</i></a><i><b> 8/10</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i> Francavilla’s writing is straight forward with colourful characters, pulse pounding action and suspense.</i><br />
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<b>G</b><b>EEKING ALLY</b><i><br /></i><br />
<a href="http://www.geekingally.com/2012/12/19/the-weekly-pull-black-beetle-night-shift-masks-the-end-of-hellblazer-approaches/#.UNI9Ane_z6M" target="_blank"><i>The Weekly Pull: ‘Black Beetle: Night Shift’</i></a><br />
<i> Pulp heroes, noir and fantastic art; this might just be the best $3 you spend all week!</i><br />
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<b>COMPLEX</b><br />
<a href="http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/12/saga-where-is-jake-ellis-x-o-manowar-reviews" target="_blank"><i>Review</i></a><br />
<i>Using heavy inks, deep colors, and powerful composition, Francavilla brings the fictional world of Colt City to life in style.</i><br />
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<b>COMICS! THE BLOG</b><br />
<a href="http://comicstheblog.com/2012/12/18/you-read-these-with-your-eyes-december-19th-2012/" target="_blank"><i>You Read These With Your Eyes!</i></a><br />
<i> Artist Francesco Francavilla wears his pulp influences on his sleeve. From his colouring choices, to his sense of panel design, the majority of his work feels like it emerged from the radio drama days of old, when characters like The Shadow and The Spider reigned supreme.</i><br />
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<b>ROBOT6</b><br />
<a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/12/food-or-comics-black-beans-or-black-beetle/" target="_blank"><i>Food or Comics? | Black beans or Black Beetle</i></a><br />
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<b>UPROXX</b><br />
<a href="http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2012/12/early-panels-three-comics-to-look-forward-to-tomorrow-5/" target="_blank"><i>Early Panels: Three Comics To Look Forward To Tomorrow</i></a><br />
<i>Francavilla knows his way around the pulps and the art is every bit as gorgeous as you’d expect.</i><br />
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<b>BLOODY DISGUSTING</b><i><br /></i><br />
<i><a href="http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3209288/review-black-beetle-0/" target="_blank">Review: ‘Black Beetle’ #0</a> <b>3/5</b></i><i><b>★</b></i><br />
<i>A fun book to read. It’s got a strong aesthetic narrative to it.</i><br />
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<b>CHUD.COM</b><br />
<a href="http://www.chud.com/121118/thors-comic-column-1228/" target="_blank"><i>THOR’S COMIC COLUMN 12/28</i></a><br />
<i>It’s stunningly visual with a great sense of design. </i></div>
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<b>~~Ŧ~~</b><br />
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What a great way to end 2012 and start the New Year.<br /><b>Happy New Year to you all! </b>Look for more Black Beetle action on the shelves all year long, starting this January with <b>NO WAY OUT #1</b>! :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-894949917468907312012-12-10T12:06:00.000-08:002012-12-10T12:06:19.161-08:00THE BLACK BEETLE "NO WAY OUT" #1 Preview<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_ad05.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Lobby Card" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_ad05_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a>
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the images for biggie ~~</span><br />
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Hello Pulp Friends,<br />
<br />
I am so excited to share the latest 2 lobby cards with some support words from two comicbook legends and a huge inspiration of mine: <b>Jim Steranko</b> and <b>Warren Ellis</b>. I am lucky enough to call Jim a friend and he has always been enjoying <b>The Black Beetle</b> since the ashcan from a few years ago, so having his stamp of approval (being the Pulp authority he is) really means a lot to me.<br />
And to add another cherry to the pie, Warren asked to see the pages from issue 1, enjoyed it and gave me the blurb I used on the lobby card below. More thumbs up from these greats means I might be doing this right :) Let's hope I don't screw it up along the way ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_ad06.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Lobby Card" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_ad06_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a><br />
Issue #0 (collecting the <b>NIGHT SHIFT</b> 3-parter published in <b>DHP </b>plus extra material) is coming out in less than two weeks and there is still time to put in pre-orders for issue 1 coming out in January.<br />
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Speaking of issue 1 of <b>NO WAY OUT</b>, here's an excerpt of an<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=42306" target="_blank"> interview that was recently published on </a><b><a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=42306" target="_blank">CBR</a> </b>(done with Daniel Glendening) in which I talk a bit of the story, <b>The Black Beetle</b>, and show some sneak peek of the book (first 3 pages).<br />
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<b>~~Ŧ~~</b><br />
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<i>Back
alleys shrouded in darkness and long shadows cast by dim streetlights,
all-night diners and wise guy gangsters, esoteric artifacts and Nazi secret
agents: this is the world readers have come to associate with classic noir, and
the world readers will find in writer/artist <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/tag/francesco+francavilla" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Francesco Francavilla's</span></a> "The
Black Beetle" from <a href="http://www.darkhorse.com/" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Dark Horse Comics</span></a>.
With the release of "The Black Beetle" #0, collecting the <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35952" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">three-part story "NightShift" that originally ran in Dark Horse's anthology series, "DarkHorse Presents,"</span></a> on December 19 and the subsequent launch
of "The Black Beetle: No Way Out" four-issue miniseries on January
16, Francavilla continues his impressive rise in the comic book industry.
Francavilla nabbed the 2012 Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist as well as the
2012 Eagle Award for Favourite Newcomer Artist. He brings his signature
graphic, pulp aesthetic to every panel of his developing series, eagerly
sharing the process on <span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">his "Black
Beetle"-centered blog</span>.</i></div>
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"We
are still at a very early phase of the Black Beetle's history,"
<i>Francavilla told Comic Book Resources.</i> "We know he operates in Colt City
and we know he is some sort of masked vigilante or hero. The events in 'Night
Shift' span one night -- We've learned what the Black Beetle is capable of, and
where his 'base of operations' is located."</div>
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<i> The
Black Beetle is a hero, to be sure, and he's willing to take a bullet in
defense of the innocent. However, he is not without his flaws, as hinted at in
"Night Shift," and Francavilla compares him to Humphrey Bogart's
character Rick Blaine in the 1941 film, "Casablanca."</i></div>
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"[The
Black Beetle] operates outside the radar of the law, which allows him to get
information on criminal activity in Colt
City and act accordingly,
sometimes adopting unorthodox measures," <i>said Francavilla.</i> "He is a
hero, after all -- not a perfect hero, but still a hero."</div>
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"There
is something else going on more than just simply 'protecting the citizens of Colt City,'"
<i>said Francavilla.</i> "What is that 'something else?' That's one of the major
plot-points that we'll discover a bit at a time through the next several issues
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"A
main goal I had for this book is to explore several genres of the pulps,"
<i>Francavilla explained.</i> "'Night Shift' was a mix of spy-war story with some
supernatural elements, while 'No Way Out' is more of a crime-mystery
story."</div>
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F<i>rancavilla
cites the pulp and noir films and serials of the 1930s, '40s and '50s as direct
influences on The Black Beetle, as well as classic pulp crime fiction writers
like Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. The series is also clearly indebted
to early masked-heroes like <span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Shadow</span> and
The Spider.</i></div>
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"I
always loved the high entertainment value of those stories," <i>said
Francavilla.</i> "You didn't need to know much going in except that some bad
guy is going to do something bad and The Shadow or The Spider was going to take
care of him. Same goes with the gangster or crime movies from that period: you
were going in without any pre-conception or knowledge of the characters;
getting to meet the hero (or anti-hero) during the movie, and deciding to like
or hate him or her at the end. You probably thought you knew how the movie was
going to end, but somehow the whole experience wasn't as predictable as you
thought. And that made it fun, entertaining. Hopefully I will be able to
achieve the same effect with 'The Black Beetle.'"</div>
<b>~~Ŧ~~</b><br />
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So please spread the word about BB, pre-order #1 and #2, tell your store to order some extra copies, and -last but not least- have a wonderful <b>Pulp Sunday</b>, everyone :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-15559913840341271852012-11-10T19:40:00.000-08:002012-11-10T19:40:41.717-08:00The Black Beetle NO WAY OUT #1 Lobby Card Week #1&2<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_ad02.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_ad02_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 500px;" /></a>
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the images for biggie ~~</span><br />
<br />
Hello BB Friends,<br />
<br />
<b>Dark Horse </b>has released the second Lobby card for <b>NO WAY OUT</b>, this time featuring a quote by my dear friend <b>Rick Remender</b>.<br />
I have been putting together these lobby cards to help promote the book in Previews and can't wait to show the next 3 (one for each week in November).<br />
<br />
While we wait, why don't just go ahead and pre-order the book at your local (or on-line) comicbook shop? And maybe tell the store to order some extra copies as well? :)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_ad01.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_ad01_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 500px;" /></a>
Here are the solicits for #1 and #2 again :)<br />
<br />
<b>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 (of 4)</b><br />
<i>Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)</i><br />
<i>On sale Jan 16. FC, 32 pages $3.99</i><br />
<br />
<i>Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle?</i><br />
<br />
<b>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #<i>2</i> (of 4)</b><br />
<i>Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)</i><br />
<i>On sale Feb 20. FC, 32 pages $3.99</i><br />
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<i>While investigating a mysterious mass murder that leveled Colt City’s mob bosses, Black Beetle gets wrapped up in a puzzling maze of clues. Could the appearance of a costumed criminal named Labyrinto be related to the destruction of the powerful organized-crime racket? </i><br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-38160010495057550342012-11-07T06:02:00.000-08:002012-11-07T06:02:10.707-08:00THE BLACK BEETLE in "NO WAY OUT" #1 & #2<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_cover_low.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 350px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_01_nowayout_ad01.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_01_ad01_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 350px;" /></a><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_02_nowayout_cover.html"></a><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the images for biggie ~~</span><br />
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Hello BB Friends,<br />
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Here are the covers for <b>THE BLACK BEETLE #1</b> (above) and<b> #2</b> (below), now available for preorders.<br />
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I can't stress enough how important is for a new book to get as many pre-orders as possible, and in this specific case I invite you to do it even more: The Black Beetle's future kind of depends on it. The better number it gets, the more DH will ask me to draw more, which is exactly what I want to do: got so many stories planned for our favorite neo-pulp hero, and I will only be able to tell them if we get the book selling enough copies to justify the printing run. Yes, now with the digital comics you can get around that, but Black beetle has to be printed on paper: it's PULP after all ;)<br />
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Hope you guys pre-order these two issues (and the next 2) and tell your LCS to order a few copies as well.<br />
I am putting some promo lobby cards as well with quotes from some of my friends. Above is the first one from the sweet and talented writer <b>Gail Simone</b>. More coming this week and the next ones.<br />
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And here are the solicts for issue 1 and 2.<br />
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<b>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1 (of 4)</b><br />
<i>Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)</i><br />
<i>On sale Jan 16. FC, 32 pages $3.99</i><br />
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<i>Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle?</i><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_02_nowayout_cover.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #2 Cover" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NoWayOut_02_cover_low.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 350px;" /></a> </b><br />
<b>THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #<i>2</i> (of 4)</b><br />
<i>Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)</i><br />
<i>On sale Feb 20. FC, 32 pages $3.99</i><br />
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<i>While investigating a mysterious mass murder that leveled Colt City’s mob bosses, Black Beetle gets wrapped up in a puzzling maze of clues. Could the appearance of a costumed criminal named Labyrinto be related to the destruction of the powerful organized-crime racket? </i><br />
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I am very EXCITED about this finally coming out. And if you are too, pls leave a note: as always, I love hearing from y'all :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
FrancescoFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-54726974380973627272012-08-31T09:04:00.006-07:002012-08-31T09:04:44.251-07:00The Black Beetle Returns!<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_00_nightshift.html"><img alt="THE BLACK BEETLE #0 - NIGHTSHIFT" art="art" border="0" by="by" francavilla="francavilla" francesco="francesco" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/TheBlackBeetle_NightShift_cover_low.jpg" story="story" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 350px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">~~ Click on the images for biggie ~~</span><br />
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Hello Pulp Friends,<br />
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I <b>AM SUPER-EXCITED</b> to officially announce that <u><b>THE BLACK BEETLE is getting a new mini titled NO WAY OUT and will be in stores this coming January 2013</b></u> thanks to the fantastic and awesome friends of <b>DARK HORSE COMICS</b>.<br />
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<b>NO WAY OUT </b>will be the first BB mini, with more minis coming after that.<br />
And to get you in that perfect BB mood, <b>NIGHT SHIFT</b>, the Black Beetle's first tale published in 3 parts in the pages of <b>DARK HORSE PRESENTS</b>, will be released as a special one shot (or issue 0) this coming December: 24 pages plus some extras and a brand new cover! (see above)<br />
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Here's <b>DARK HORSE's</b> official press release :)<br />
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<i>Dark Horse Press Release</i><br />
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Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to announce a new creator-owned series from Francesco Francavilla, the 2012 Eisner Award winner for Best Cover Artist!<br /><br />Francavilla’s critically acclaimed The Black Beetle returns in December with The Black Beetle #0, which will collect the three-part story entitled Night Shift that originally appeared in the pages of the Eisner Award–winning Dark Horse Presents. The issue will feature a brand-new cover, twenty-four story pages, and bonus sketch material and art!<br /><br />January brings The Black Beetle: No Way Out, a four-issue story that marks the first full series for Francavilla’s Black Beetle, continuing from the self-published, limited-edition ashcan comic of the same name—the first appearance of this exciting new pulp hero!<br /><br />In Night Shift, an ancient artifact known as the Hollow Lizard—a powerful totem of dark magic—shows up at the Colt City Natural History Museum. Hitler sends his fearsome Werwolf Korps to collect the piece in hopes it will help him unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt’s Black Priests. Unfortunately for the führer, Colt City’s protector, the Black Beetle, is on the case!<br /><br />In No Way Out, Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what damage might that murderous bomber inflict upon Colt City and Black Beetle?<br /><br />Francavilla’s The Black Beetle series will also showcase a letter page so fans have the chance to have their thoughts, comments, and compliments answered by the creator himself! E-mail blackbeetle[at]darkhorse[dot]com for a chance to see your letter in The Black Beetle: No Way Out!<br /><br />“Francavilla delivers the pulp noir that suits his style perfectly.”—Comic Book Resources<br /><br />Look for The Black Beetle #0 on comic store shelves everywhere on December 19, 2012!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>About Dark Horse<br />Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.</i></span>~~~~~ <br />
Stay tuned for more great Black Beetle news!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla<br /><b>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </b></span>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco Francavilla
</span></i>Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-44726716763931005312012-06-19T20:06:00.000-07:002012-06-19T20:06:08.759-07:00The Black Beetle's "NIGHT SHIFT" Pt.3 Preview<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_nightshift_pt3.html"><img alt="Dark Horse Presents #13 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Pag. 1-3" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/the_black_beetle_nightshift_pt3_preview_s.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a><br />
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Hello B-Beetle Friends,<br />
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part 3 of <b>THE BLACK BEETLE's NIGH SHIFT</b> (inside <b>DARK HORSE PRESENTS #13</b>) is finally here: above you can enjoy the first 3 pages of what you will find in the issue out tomorrow :)).<br />
Hope you guys will enjoy the final chapter and stay tuned for some more exciting <b>Black Beetle </b>news coming soon :)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s1600/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707147175329551954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s400/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 183px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 120px;" /></a><b>DHP #13 </b>comes out tomorrow 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 :)<br />
Looking forward to hear your thoughts on it.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco<br />
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Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla<br />
<b>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </b>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-14553311218624152432012-05-22T16:37:00.000-07:002012-05-22T16:37:25.236-07:00The Black Beetle's "NIGHT SHIFT" Pt.2 Preview<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_nightshift_pt2.html"><img alt="Dark Horse Presents #12 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Pag. 1-3" border="0" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/the_black_beetle_nightshift_pt2_preview_s.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 450px;" /></a><br />
<i>(click on the page for larger view)</i><br />
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Hello B-Beetle Friends,<br />
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part 2 of <b>THE BLACK BEETLE's NIGH SHIFT</b> (inside <b>DARK HORSE PRESENTS #12</b>) 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 :)).<br />
Hope you guys will enjoy the new chapter and, agin, pls let me know if you do (or if you don't :))<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s1600/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707147175329551954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s400/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 183px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 120px;" /></a><b>DHP #12 </b>comes out tomorrow 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 :)<br />
Looking forward to hear your thoughts on it.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Francesco<br />
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Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla<br />
<b>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </b>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-15691085147552552632012-04-17T08:00:00.002-07:002012-04-17T08:05:17.480-07:00The Black Beetle's "NIGHT SHIFT" Pt.1 Preview & Interview!<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/images/blog/bb_interview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/images/blog/bb_interview.jpg" border="0" alt="Francesco Francavilla: Presenting The Black Beetle" /></a><br /><br />Hello B-Beetle Friends,<br /><br />Are you as excited as I am for <strong>the Black Beetle </strong>finally hitting the shelves all over the Country tomorrow? :D<br />I really hope you will enjoy "<strong>NIGHT SHIFT</strong>" cause I have big plans for BB and if he gets enough love, those plans will go in motion :)<br /><br />To get you in the mood here's some preview pages and an extract from an interview that went up a couple of weeks ago on the excellent <strong>iFanboy</strong> website thanks to <strong>Paul Montgomery </strong> - thanks for all the support, guys :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/bb_dhp11_00.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/DHP11_TheBlackBeetle_Cover_low.jpg" border="0" alt="Dark Horse Presents #11 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Cover" /></a><br /><em>(click on the page for larger view)</em><br /><br /><strong>iFanboy – Let’s give the people some history. How long have you been tinkering with the Black Beetle character? How personal is this creation to you and what does it mean to see him in the pages of Dark Horse Presents?</strong> <br /><strong>FF:</strong> I’ve been tinkering with what came to be THE BLACK BEETLE for a few years now—the quintessential pulp hero protecting the streets of a fictional city—but the very first Black Beetle as we know him today came to paper at the beginning of the past decade.<br /><br />Once I had defined his character, name, look, and setting, I slowly started to build the universe (including Colt City) around him. The story itself has evolved and now it’s a much bigger, wider scheme which I can’t wait to unveil to the public, one page at the time.<br /><br />I’ve been self-publishing some web stories and print ashcans for the last several years, but having him now in the pages of Dark Horse Presents is like seeing your kid graduating and getting out there in the world to start building his own future. Once again, a huge thanks to Mike Richardson and all the folks at Dark Horse for asking me to bring THE BLACK BEETLE to DHP: I can’t think of a better publisher to get these stories out to a much wider audience.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/bb_dhp11_01.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/DHP11_TheBlackBeetle_pag01_low.jpg" border="0" alt="Dark Horse Presents #11 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Pag. 1" /></a><br /><em>(click on the page for larger view)</em><br /><br /><strong>iFanboy – Just as your name is synonymous with a revival in a pulp style of art, the Black Beetle carries the torch for a bygone era in serial adventures. What characters or stories inspired his creation? </strong> <br /><strong>FF:</strong> I guess the short answer for the inspiration is: all and none. Definitely the BLACK BEETLE does owe a lot to the many pulp and noir movies and serials from the 30s to the 50s I’ve been watching all my life, and also to more recent productions.<br /><br />And I’d say it’s also owes a good bit to classic crime and pulp writers like Hammett and Chandler. So I’ve tried to take all those influences and put a unique spin and my own stamp on it to really make The BLACK BEETLE its own thing with clear pulp and noir influences, but I’m also trying to bring something new and fresh to the genre. Time (and readers) will tell if I’ve succeeded. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/bb_dhp11_02.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/DHP11_TheBlackBeetle_pag02_low.jpg" border="0" alt="Dark Horse Presents #11 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Pag. 2" /></a><br /><em>(click on the page for larger view)</em><br /><br /><strong>iFanboy - What can you tell us about the latest adventures of Black Beetle? Is it all under the cowl or does his civilian life play any kind of role? </strong> <br /><strong>FF:</strong> When approaching “Night Shift” for DHP, I wanted to make sure the story was accessible to everyone, both those who are already familiar with The Black Beetle and those who get to meet him for the first time. The format itself (3 short installments of 8 pages) played in my favor and let me focus on our hero and introduce the vibe/mood of the Black Beetle.<br /><br />I can’t give too many details on the story because I don’t want to spoil it, but I am confident it will entertain the readers and introduce the Black Beetle to a wider audience.<br /><br />For the same reason, we will not get to see his civilian alter ego (which is a major plot point in a future story) in Night Shift, but I will be revealing something that will play a major role in the Black Beetle mythology. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/bb_dhp11_03.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/DHP11_TheBlackBeetle_pag04_low.jpg" border="0" alt="Dark Horse Presents #11 - The Black Beetle ~ NIGHT SHIFT Pag. 4" /></a><br /><em>(click on the page for larger view)</em><br /><br />You can read <strong><a href="http://ifanboy.com/articles/interview-preview-francesco-francavilla-bring-the-black-beetle-to-dark-horse-presents/">the whole interview on the iFanboy page</a></strong>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s1600/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s400/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707147175329551954" /></a><strong>DHP #11 </strong>comes out tomorrow 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 :)<br />Looking forward to hear your thoughts on it.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Francesco<br /><br />Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla<br /><strong>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </strong>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-70224828934941472842012-03-19T09:11:00.001-07:002012-03-19T09:13:17.769-07:00"THE BLACK BEETLE: NIGHTSHIFT" Exclusive First Look at Pt. Two!<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/the_black_beetle_nightshift_tease_02.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/sequentials/images/bb_nightshift_tease03.jpg" border="0" alt="Dark Horse Presents #11 - The Black Beetle Part 2 Exclusive First Look!" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">~~ Click on the image for biggie ~~</span><br /><br />Hello guys,<br /><br />Here's an exclusive (and spoiler free) first look at my upcoming <strong>"NIGHT SHIFT" Part 2, </strong>the tale of <strong>The Black Beetle </strong>in 3 parts that will appear on <strong>Dark Horse Presents </strong>starting with issue 11. <br />The above preview is from the pages appearing in <strong>#12 of DHP</strong>, out in May and now available for pre-orders.<br />I am very excited about this story and very proud of it too so I hope you guys are gonna pick thiis up and help me spread the word out there :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Francesco<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s1600/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonU6JTURZH024IsaXJO4vqD1hDzXO7CgDYlEmvB7Y5YdLdjfswx2S0OH7a07gOIo6aK6Jcm2rP8mUb3Yp57Pf-Z1aWmiH7j6kw-gZ5vEP7VY2Cp2abuaLCLUKmh51iQ99T3dxBom7I6HH/s400/dhp11_TheBlackBeetle_cover_s.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707147175329551954" /></a><strong>DHP #11 </strong>comes with two covers; <strong>if you want to make sure to get The Black Beetle cover (shown on the left) </strong>, pls preorder the book at your LCS using the code <strong>FEB12 0052</strong>.<br /><br /><strong>Dark Horse Presents #11</strong> (with the Black Beetle cover) will be on sale on APril 18.<br /><br />Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla<br /><strong>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </strong>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-50835010884761712072012-03-16T14:36:00.002-07:002012-03-16T14:45:30.714-07:00The Beetles ~ Mike Hawthorne<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/black_beetle_hawthorne.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/images/bb_mike_hawthorne.jpg" border="0" alt="The Beetles ~ Mike Hawthorne" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">~~ Click on the image for biggie ~~</span><br /><br />Hello Pulp Friends,<br /><br />"<strong>THE BEETLES</strong>" are tributes or fanart that friends and fans have done for our favorite pulp hero. I am posting <strong>the BEETLES </strong>I actually own, and then we'll go to those that are not in my possession (yet ;)) <br /><br />Today we have a double BEETLE feature thanks to my hermano <strong>MIKE HAWTHORNE</strong>. Mike is as sweet as duper-talented and these exceptional portraits of BB are the proof :)<br />Grazie mille, fratello, you are too good :)<br /><br />Tune in <strong>next Friday </strong>for more <strong>BEETLES </strong>and make sure to tune in <strong>each Wednesday</strong> for new art and updates on <strong>THE BLACK BEETLE</strong>! :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Francesco<br /><br />Artwork © 2012 Mike Hawthorne<br /><strong>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </strong>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco Francavilla<br /><br /><a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/black_beetle_hawthorne_2.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/images/bb_mike_hawthorne_2.jpg" border="0" alt="The Beetles ~ Mike Hawthorne" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">~~ Click on the image for biggie ~~</span>Francesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398818551206051446.post-58762281409861452722012-03-09T08:21:00.003-08:002012-03-09T08:29:51.548-08:00The Beetles ~ Jeff Lemire<a href="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/black_beetle_lemire.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px;" src="http://www.francescofrancavilla.com/gallery/images/bb_jeff_lemire.jpg" border="0" alt="The Beetles ~ Jeff Lemire" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">~~ Click on the image for biggie ~~</span><br /><br />Hello Pulp Friends,<br /><br />"<strong>THE BEETLES</strong>" are tributes or fanart that friends and fans have done for our favorite pulp hero. I am posting <strong>the BEETLES </strong>I actually own, and then we'll go to those that are not in my possession (yet ;)) <br /><br />Today's tribute is from the super talented <strong>Jeff Lemire</strong>, the creator/writer/artist behind some of my favorite Vertigo books like <strong>SWEET TOOTH</strong>, and now the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed <strong>ANIMAL MAN </strong>at DC. <br />Big fan of Jeff here so I was happy to find out he was a big fan of <strong>The Black Beetle </strong>:)<br />Above is his take on our favorite Pulp hero.<br /><br />Thank you so much, Jeff, I need to return the favor and draw a picture of Gus asap :)<br /><br />Tune in <strong>next Friday </strong>for more <strong>BEETLES </strong>and make sure to tune in <strong>each Wednesday</strong> for new art and updates on <strong>THE BLACK BEETLE</strong>! :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Francesco<br /><br />Artwork © 2012 Jeff Lemire<br /><strong>KARA BOCEK, BLACK BEETLE & COLT CITY </strong>created by, ™ and © 2006-2012 Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387320513644974109noreply@blogger.com1