SDCC 2013 FF Full Schedule

Hey guys,

following is my entire schedule for this year SDCC (or CCI). As you can see it;s a short one, that's because I had to make a shorter trip due to the many projects I am working on. Still it's plenty of opportunity if you want to stop by and say hi and/or bring your book for me to sign: it doesn't matter if I am at the Archie booth or the Dark Horse booth: if you want me to sign that Black Mirror HC or the Captain America and Black Widow collection, I will be happy to oblige :)

Also I don't have a schedule set and defined yet, but I might do a quick signing with MONDO and/or with TRICKSTER! on Friday. Make sure to follow me on Twitter at @f_francavilla for last minute updates on where and when if these signings will actually happen.

Hope to see you guys there in SD: looks like it's gonna be GOOD time :)

Thursday, July 18

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Room: 23ABC ~ Dark Horse: (Super)Powered by Creators,

The latter half of 2012 saw the return of two of Dark Horse's classic characters, Ghost and X, the appearance of new faces like Michael Avon Oeming's The Victories and Francesco Francavilla's The Black Beetle, and the reimagination a hero from yesteryear, Captain Midnight! Join Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson, PR director Jeremy Atkins, and a cast of the industry's top talent, including Joe Casey (Catalyst, Sex), Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle), Duane Swierczynski (X, Two Past Midnight), Joshua Williamson (Captain Midnight, Masks and Mobsters), Tim Seeley and Mike Norton (Revival, The Occultist), along with comics newcomer Donny Cates (Buzzkill), for a look at an exciting new cast of characters!

4:30 pm - 5.00 pm Archie Booth at #2842:
Archie Comics Booth: Signing Francesco Francavilla (Afterlife)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm DARK HORSE SIGNINGS - Booth #2615
 Dark Horse Booth: Signing Francesco Francavilla (Black Beetle, Grindhouse)

Friday, July 19
3:30 pm - 4.00 pm Archie Booth at #2842:
Archie Comics Booth: Signing Francesco Francavilla (Afterlife)

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CBLDF/TFAW Auction

Francesco Francavilla Donates Black Beetle Sketch to the CBLDF
Our Fifth Annual SDCC Autograph Card/CBLDF Auction event just keeps getting better and better! Amazing artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman, Hawkeye) has created an original sketch depicting the title character from his creator-owned series with Dark Horse Comics, The Black Beetle, and is donating it to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!

The CBLDF is dedicated to protecting the First Amendment Rights of the comics community, offering legal counsel, informational resources, and more to comic book fans, creators, publishers, and librarians. Since 1986, they’ve worked tirelessly to support free speech, funded in part by their annual auction at San Diego Comic-Con.

For the past four years, TFAW has solicited donations from dozens of generous, talented artists on behalf of the CBLDF and is proud to have helped raise more than $100,000 for this important cause. In addition, we’ll be creating free, limited-edition sketch cards of many of this year’s pieces and giving them out at SDCC.

This is Francavilla’s second donation to the CBLDF–see his Captain America sketch from last year, below! Going to SDCC? You can bid on the original sketch at the CBLDF Auction July 20 (stay tuned for details). Plus, remember to pick up a free autograph card at the CBLDF booth at #1920. While you’re at it, make sure to stop at the TFAW booth at #5625 to browse graphic novels and more at special low prices.

BReaking BAd (2.03 ~ 2.04) & SDCC & TR!CKSTER 2012 FF Full Schedule

Hey guys,

First, above is my minimalist posters for Breaking Bad Season 2 episode 3 & 4, "Bit by a Dead Bee" and "Down".
I am in the middle of watching season 3 now and have pencilled most of the posters for each episode so far (I usually do that while I watch the show). Not sure if I have time to ink and color some more with the SDCC long week ahead, but I will def be back posting a bunch after the convention (root for me for the Eisner ;)).

Speaking of, following is my entire schedule for this year SDCC (or CCI) and TR!CKSTER shows. Hope to see you guys there in SD: looks like it's gonna be GOOD time :)

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Thursday, July 12


10-11am
SIGNING at DC Booth #1915 - bring your Black Mirror HCs or Swamp Thing #10 issues by to get them signed.

1-2pm:
Dark Horse Panel: Powered by Creators, Room 23ABC
An In-Depth Look at the Best in Creator-Owned Comics— Just over 25 years ago, Dark Horse arrived with a different agenda than any other publisher in comics. The young company was founded on the belief that comics creators should have the option to retain the rights to their own work, and today it continues to be a highly fertile breeding ground for new characters and concepts. Self-publishing sensation Sam Humphries introduces Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson, along with a cast of top talent from around the industry. Expect exclusive announcements, and much, much more!
FF: A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming out from this panel, so make sure to be there :)

3-4 pm 
SIGNING at Dark Horse Booth #2615 Creator-Owned Signing with Eric Powell (The Goon), Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle), Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT), Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander (Concrete Park), and Sanford Greene (Rotten Apple)

4-5pm:
SIGNING at CBLDF Booth #1920

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Friday, July 13

10-11am
>>> Secret Project & Con Exclusive Merchandise Signing – Project & Items To Be Announced & Tweeted at Show
FF: make sure to check my twitter feed (@f_francavilla) at 10am for details on the what and where!

12-1 pm SIGNING at MARVEL Booth #2329

2-4pm
Trickster Symposium
NEW LOCATION!!! Wine Steals/Proper, 795 J Street

Get tickets and information for all Trickster Symposia and events at http://trickstertrickster.com/events/symposia/

THE ART WORKSHOP
Afternoons at TR!CKSTER will feature THE ARTISTS’ WORKSHOPS, a series of informal demonstrations by a gathering of today’s top visual storytellers. Designed to allow for up-close-and-personal demonstrations of technique and method, these workshops will feature artists creating original works on-site and in the moment, from watercolor and acrylic to pencil and ink. Work might include actual comics pages being produced, thumbnails, or original paintings that might be used for production. Some work will be available for sale as its produced, some just for demonstration, but these workshops have been hailed as some of the more memorable experiences at TR!CKSTER. Make sure to include this experience in your schedule this year!
Demonstrating artists will include  JILL THOMPSON (Scary Godmother),  JIM MAHFOOD (L.A. Inkstains), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (Black Beetle, Sorrow, Garrison), FABIO MOON (BPRD, Casanova), SCOTT MORSE (Strange Science Fantasy, BRAVE), ARMAND BALTAZAR (The Collidescape Chronicles, Pixar designer), and an assortment of other top visual storytellers from comics, film, and illustration backgrounds. Artists will vary daily.

PERFECT FOR: artists and aspiring artists in all fields; anyone looking to explore new media and technique/method

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Saturday, July 14


5-6 pm
SIGNING at DC Booth #1915

7.30 pm 
CBLDF Art AuctionA first look of preview images is available at http://tinyurl.com/CBLDFauction or at the CBLDF’s booth, number 1920! This auction will take place at the Hilton Bayfront, in the Sapphire AB Room, at 7:30 pm. YOU DO NOT NEED A COMIC CON BADGE TO ATTEND. More art will be added up til the auction begins!
FF: I have two pieces in this auction Captain America and Golden Age Sandman (see below). Pls bid generously for a great cause.





Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

SWAMP THING, THE SPIDER, and THE LONE RANGER enter a store...

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Hello my friends,

yesterday my issue of SWAMP THING (#10 - with my Detective cumpa' Scott Snyder) came out in all stores around the Country.
Hope you guys picked it up: the reception so far has been great and the love is pouring in.
CBR gave it 4.5 stars out of 5, ComicVine gave it a 5 stars out of 5, IGN gave it a 9 out of 10. Plus it's book/pick of the week on several comic related websites, so it means the book came out ok :)
Will post some of the reviews/comments later this week.

While in stores, pls consider picking up also two other great books I provided covers for: THE SPIDER #2 by my Black Panther partner David Liss and artist Colton Worley, and THE LONE RANGER #6 by Ande Parks and Esteve Polls (really good, solid western book).
 

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

PREVIEWS June 2012 - FF Edition

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Hello my friends,

June's PREVIEWS (the catalog for comicbook stores where you can pre-order copies of your favorite titles coming out in August) just came out last week, and since it seems to be heavy on my work, I thought to put together a quick  guide/list of my stuff for those of you interested in picking it up :)

Page 51 - Fear Agent Volume 1 HC
When down-and-out alien exterminator Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial plot to commit genocide against the human species, he must put down the bottle and resume his role as a peacekeeper . . . as The Last Fear Agent.
This deluxe hardcover omnibus, the first of two, collects issues #1-#15 of the acclaimed Fear Agent comics, along with half of the Tales of the Fear Agent side stories, covers, pinups, and artists’ sketch galleries!
(this includes Fear Agent #11, a 22 page tale that marks the very first collaboration between me and Rick Remender, and beginning of a long friendship and work relationship that generated creator owned titles like SORROW)

Writer: Rick Remender
Penciller: Tony Moore, Jerome Opeña, Francesco Francavilla, Kieron Dwyer
Inker: Sean Parsons, Mike Manley, Hilary Barta, Ande Parks
Colorist: Lee Loughridge, John Rauch, Michelle Madsen

Page 109 - Resurrection Man #12
Mitch meets the person who’s been pulling the strings of his misfortunes since issue #1!

Written by: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Art by: Jesús Saíz
Cover by: Francesco Francavilla

Page 155 - Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation 2 #4
The biggest science-fiction crossover of all time continues in
As the CyberBorg continue to carve a swath of destruction across the galaxy, the Federation is met with the possibility of assistance, but from an unthinkable source! Will Captain Picard and the Doctor agree to an alliance that could be worse than the enemy they face?

Written by Scott & David Tipton with Tony Lee
Art by J.K.Woodward
Cover by J.K. Woodward
Variant Cover and B/W Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla

Page 208 - Near Death #11
Mr. Novak, the man who used to pay Markham to kill innocent people, has been targeted for death and he's asked Markham to protect him. Will Markham save Novak, when he knows more people will die on Novak's orders? Markham's newfound moral code is put to its ultimate test!

Story by: Jay Faerber
Art By: Simone Guglielmini
Cover By: Francesco Francavilla

Page 282 - The Shadow #5
Kondo's trap succeeds beyond his expectations, as a bloody massacre leaves our heroes alone in the wilderness without hope of rescue. Deep in the kingdom of Buffalo Wong the object of everyone's desire is revealed, and Margo Lane and Pat Finnegan begin to see just how far Lamont Cranston will go in pursuit of his goals. Meanwhile, the Shadow begins to lay plans for a cataclysmic showdown with his foes.

Written by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Aaron Campbell
Cover by: Alex Ross, Howard Chaykin, John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla

Page 285 - The Spider #4
As Anput unleashes unparalleled destruction upon New York City, The Spider will knock down any door and bust any head to learn his enemy's secrets, but his investigations into Anput machinations lead him directly to his own father's company. With the city facing ruin and the police powerless, Anput prepares for her final victory, but The Spider prepares to take the fight to her. Loyalties are tested and relationships fray, but The Spider will stop at nothing to seek justice. It's 22 pages of pulp action and mayhem with a contemporary flair!

Written by: David Liss
Art by: Colton Worley
Cover by: John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla

Page 289 - The Lone Ranger Vol.2 #8
In 1870, Tonto lies near death, as the Lone Ranger pleads with the Ute Indians for help from their Shaman. [...]
Tonto fights for his life in the present, as he fights for his soul in the past. The Native Ground arc rolls toward its bloody climax in a heart-breaking tale of loss and revenge.

Written by: Ande Parks
Art by: Esteve Polls
Cover by:  Francesco Francavilla

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

RESURRECTION MAN #12 Cover Art

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Hey guys,

I am happy to reveal my cover for DC Comics' RESURRECTION MAN #12

Here's the solicits: 
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by JESUS SAIZ
Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
On sale AUGUST 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• Mitch meets the person who's been pulling the strings of his misfortunes since issue #1!

And speaking of DC, in particular of VERTIGO, I can also finally reveal I am doing a variant cover for the excellent AMERICAN VAMPIRE, the critically acclaimed and award winning series from my friends Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque.
Will share the cover as soon as I can :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2012 Francesco Francavilla

BATMAN: The Black Mirror HC

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Hello Friends,

It's finally here, the BLACK MIRROR hardcover collecting all the 11 Detective Comics issues of the year long run by Scott Snyder, Jock, David Baron, and me, including the 2 inital Gordon co-feature stories and a big 20-pages long section with extra material like concepts, design, layouts, and sample of the original script.

In the image above - From top to bottom:

* front cover
* front dustjacket
* back dustjacket
* Credits Page
* Extras/WIP material pages

I was going to list a series of quotes and reviews, but I want to keep it short so I am summarizing it all with: everyone agree this is one of the best Batman and Commissioner Gordon stories in decades! :)

SO what are you waiting for? Go to the shop (or online) and pick this up - you will not regret it, I promise :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Doctor Fate & Dr Who's The Weeping Angels

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Hi guys,

more of my Not-At-NYCC sketches: I amsharing them with you all in here and on Pulp Sunday all week long.
Hope you guys enjoy them and pls keep an eye on my blogs (follow them, feed, etc) cause I do plan to do this again in the near future: my blogs are the places where I will announce it.

Today's offering: DC Comics' DOCTOR FATE and BBC's Doctor Who's WEEPING ANGELS :D

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Apocalypse & James Gordon JR.

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Hi guys,

now that I am done with my Not-At-NYCC sketches, I am gonna share then with you all in here and on Pulp SUnday all week long.
Hope you guys dig 'em and def keep an eye on my blogs (follow them, feed, etc) cause I do plan to do this again in the near future and my blogs are the places where I will announce it.

To start, here's Marvel's APOCALYPSE and one of my babies (and one of the creepiest villains of all), DC's James Gordon JR. :D

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

SDCC & TR!CKSTER 2011 FF Full Schedule

Hey guys,

following is my entire schedule for this year SDCC (or CCI) and TR!CKSTER shows. Hope to see you guys there in SD: looks like it's gonna be GOOD time :)

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Entire Show - I will have fine art prints for sale at the Trickster store (directly across from the convention center at the SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER)

Entire Show - HIGH FIVE SELECT POUR AND FINE ART COMBO - available at the Trickster store/event space.
THE HIGH FIVE is the specialty “limited edition” beverage of choice for this event: each night, (from Tuesday, July 19-Saturday, July 23) from 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM, we’ll be pouring a unique and highly praised beverage into a custom screen printed TR!CKSTER HIGH FIVE glass and handing it to you, along with a very limited edition original art print.

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Thursday, July 21

10-11am SIGNING at Marvel Booth #2329 - bring your Black Panther books or Man Without Fear posters by and get them signed!

2-3 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915 - bring your Detective Comics issues by to get them signed. Or how about issues of last year's Garrison miniseries from Wildstorm by Francesco and Jeff Mariotte? He'll sign that too!

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Friday, July 22
12-1 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915

Trickster Symposium 3:30 – 5:30 pm
SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER :: 200 HARBOR DRIVE, SUITE 120
Directly across the street from the convention center. Wine will be served!!!
Also, I'll have prints on sale at the Trickster store during the entire show.

Get tickets and information for all Trickster Symposia and events at http://trickstertrickster.com/events/symposia/

SYMPOSIUM 4:
Friday, 7/22/11, 3:30PM to 5:30 PM
THE ART WORKSHOP
Featuring artists JILL THOMPSON, JIM MAHFOOD, FABIO MOON, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS and more TBA
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181760
Whether you work in single panel illustration, poster design, web design, or sequential storytelling, you more than likely juggle the concept of developing a “style” versus creating immortal visual art that communicates readily with an audience. Technique, theory, method, and madness will all be on display in an intimate workshop environment. Explore paint application and aesthetic, discuss ink and inking implements, and watch as original art is produced on the spot in a variety of styles and media.

PERFECT FOR: artists and aspiring artists in all fields; anyone looking to explore new media and technique/method

Friday night - TR!CKSTER and THE CRITERION COLLECTION present: A TRIBUTE TO THE FILMS OF AKIRA KUROSAWA

Location: SAN DIEGO WINE AND CULINARY CENTER :: 200 HARBOR DRIVE, SUITE 120 (Directly across the street from the convention center.)

TR!CKSTER and The Criterion Collection have joined forces to curate a one-night-only celebration of the works of legendary director Akira Kurosawa. This intimate show, curated by Criterion designer Eric Skillman, will feature original pieces by artists from the worlds of comics, animation, and illustration, including: Mike Allred, Scott C., Josh Cochran, Francesco Francavilla, Robert Goodin, Victor Kerlow, Ted Mathot, Scott Morse, Sho Murase, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Presing, Jim Rugg, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Connor Willumsen. Though the gallery show will be free to enter and enjoy for the general public, all proceeds from sales of these works will be donated to the Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund.

This is a special engagement gallery event, existing for one night only: Friday, July 22, 2011.

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Saturday, July 23

10-11am SIGNING at Marvel Booth #2329
2-3 pm SIGNING at DC Booth #1915

DC Panel – The Dark & The Edge: 12:45 – 1:45, Room 6DE

Moderator: John Cunningham EDITOR: Pat McCallum
From the shadowy corners of the new DC Universe comes a startling array of new series featuring some of comics’ top creators! Join DC Editor Pat McCallum and get acquainted with new DC titles from “The Dark” and “The Edge,” including Swamp Thing, written by Scott Snyder, Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. and Animal Man, written by Jeff Lemire, Deathstroke, written by Kyle Higgins, Demon Knights and Stormwatch, written by Paul Cornell, I, Vampire written by Josh Fialkov, Suicide Squad written by Adam Glass, Swamp Thing, drawn by Francesco Francavilla, All Star Western by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Moritat, and more! Room 6DE

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Detective Comics #881 Layouts

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Hello Friends,

Here's an exclusive look at some of my layouts for Detective Comics #881, this year long arc grand finale by Scott Snyder, Jock, David Baron, and me, next month in stores :)
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

The Swamp Thing

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hi guys,

I posted the following news on Pulp Sunday yesterday (with a different image/artwork to go with - go check it out!), but I thought to make the announcement on my sketch blog too for those of you who don't follow Pulp Sunday and showcase the above sketch/lobby card I just drew this afternoon :)

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This has been announced a week ago or so all over the web, but I wanted to officially announce it here on Pulp Sunday, so here we go :)

I am part of the new creative team, along with writer extraordinaire Scott Snyder and supertalented artist Yanick Paquette, behind the re-launch of DC's SWAMP THING in September. We are adopting the same formula used in Detective, with Yanick taking care of the main story and me alternating art chores with him on issues that will tie in with the main story.

All I can say is that I am VERY excited to be part of this. I love Scott's writing, that's no secret, and I love the Swamp Thing. I have been a huge fan of Bernie Wrightson since forever, so working on his creation is one of those dreams come true :)

So, come September, make sure to pick up a copy of the new Swamp Thing: Scott, Yanick, and I are cooking a special Cajun dish for y'all :)

Meanwhile I hope you guys enjoy the above little portrait of our beloved guy :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Barbara Gordon

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OK, I am going on records and officially dedicating Detective #879 to Barbara Gordon.
Can't wait for you guys to read these final 3-4 issue of our (Snyder, Jock, Baron, & me) run on Detective :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Clark Kent!

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I tweeted the following last night, a bit after midnight:
"Between Commissioner Gordon & T'Challa's new look, I mastered the art of drawing eyeglasses: I would rock a Clark Kent book right now"

Well, many replied asking to see a Clark Kent, so I took a little break from the Detective page I was working on to do the above quick sketch :)
Hope you guys dig this night-time doodle :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Detective Comics #879 Exclusive Preview

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Hello Friends,

Yesterday I shared the process behind a panel from a page of Detective Comics #879.
Well, today I am sharing the whole finished page, so you have a hint of what to expect from #879 next month in stores :)
Hope you guys dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Harvey

Here's a panel from a page I worked on last night for Detective Comics: it's part of a pretty cool opening scene ;)

Speaking of Detective, I CANNOT wait for you guys to get #874 next week: I think it might be one of my best issue yet (and I am trying to top that with #875)
Hope ya dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla.
All Characters ™ and © 2011 DC Comics. All rights reserved.

Skeleton Cases & Detective Comics

~ Above: The making of #874 cover - Click on the images for a closer look ~

Hello Friends,

this week has seen the release of Detective Comics #873 with part 3 (and conclusion) of the Black Mirror story, Scott Snyder's and Jock's first critically acclaimed arc on Detective. If you haven't picked up your copy yet, you better do it soon cause they are selling out (once again!)

With the book out, I have read about lots of people wondering what happened to the co-feature, "SKELETON CASES", I was illustrating. Part 3 was supposed to be in 873 but it wasn't, fans noted. Some wondered if the co-feature has been killed because of the new format and reduced price tag of $2.99.
To help to clear some of this confusion, I thought to dedicate this post to SKELETON CASES and what's coming up in Detective.


~ Above: An intense moment between Jim Gordon and his estranged son James Jr. ~

With the new format there was no room for the initially planned co-feature in 873. For that reason we all decided to move pt 3 of Skeleton Cases to #874. So, next issue (out in February), will see the conclusion of SKELETON CASES in the first half of the book, and the second half will have a little Batman tale - featuring guest star Red Robin - that is a bridge between the first and second Snyder-Jock arc.
The whole issue is written by Scott and entirely illustrated by me.


~ Above: Batman and special guest Red Robin study the adversary... ~

And in March we will have Detective #875, (see below) a full issue dedicated to a Jim Gordon story, a "hardcore cold case mystery" that has been haunting him since Jr was a little kid. And speaking of Jr., we will find out more about him in this issue.
This will be written by Scott and - again - illustrated entirely by me.
I read the script and it's a chilling story, so you guys don't want to miss it, trust me :)

Detective #876 in April will see the first part of a 3 issue arc with Jock and David Baron back to art duties: hints of this new arc are in the short story that will be in Detective 874 next month.

I (and Gordon and Jr.) will be back on the pages of Detective after this arc.

And that's it for now: hope you guys have a clearer idea of what's ahead and hope to see you on board for the whole run: Scott is a talented writer and it's making this a hell of a run: Jock, David, and I are all happy to be on board with this and you can tell :)

Hope you enjoy the making of the cover for 874 above and below are the solicits for #874 and #875.

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

DETECTIVE COMICS #874
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Gordon faces James Jr. in the conclusion of the 3-part SKELETON CASES arc. Meanwhile Batman - and guest star Red Robin - gets a little taste of a new menace for Gotham City while still dealing with the after effects of the Black Mirror arc!

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

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

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

Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

Black Panther Book of the Month (Wizard)

Hi guys,

while I am still happy for all the praise that my run on Detective (with those talented Snyder and Jock fellas) is getting, I found out today that in the new Wizard Magazine (now on the shelves) my other BIG-TWO debut book with writer David Liss, Black Panther Man Without Fear #513, has been picked as "BOOK OF THE MONTH" in the PULL LIST section of the magazine by the Wizard staff.
The book will be in stores on December 15th - mark your calendars!
If you have been enjoying my noirish art on Commissioner Gordon, well you are gonna get 23 pages of down to the street noir/pulp action in here too :)
Will share some preview when we get closer to the release.

Cheers,
Francesco

All images © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.
Black Panther ™ and © 2010 Marvel Entertainment

Everyone Loves Detective

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Hi guys,

Detective Comics #871 (with the brand new team of Scott Snyder on the story, and Jock, David Baron, and me on art chores, all under the great supervision of editors Mike Marts and Janelle Siegel) come out last week and since then reviews are poring in and the verdict seems to be the same: Detective is the Bat book you must buy :D
Check these reviews out :) (click on links to read the reviews)

iFanboy: 5 out of 5!

TECHLAND: I like the new look of Detective a lot--two schools of European cartooning in just one book!

CBR

Crave OnLine: t’s hard to read Detective Comics #871 and not feel like a new era is upon us. With only one issue, Snyder and the team of artists have established a very new take on Dick Grayson, Jim Gordon, and their relationship with Gotham City. If you don’t love absolutely everything the new Detective Comics, there’s something fundamentally wrong with the way you view art.

Newsarama Best Shots Extra

Multiversity Comics: I can't say enough about this book. From top to bottom, from the writing to the art to the editing to everything else, this book is simply one of the best big two superhero books of the year. 9.8

The Outhousers

Read/Rant: A-

Comics And... : Overall Grade A + - If you aren’t reading this book you are missing what could become a classic.

Paradox Comics Group: the Vertigo sophistication and sensibility being applied to the DC Universe [..] 8/10

Comic Attack!: I highly recommend it!

The Weekly Crisis: Must Read. You are going to want to be in on the ground floor for what’s going to be a great year for Batman. this reads like Dashiell Hammett’s take on the character and the city.

Weekly Comic Book Review: Snyder “get’s it” and is writing a uniquely Dick Grayson detective story. Jock and Francavilla are delivering awesome art. Must read! A-

Gotham Knights Online: Jock and Francesco’s artwork matches Snyders writing perfectly and [..] puts Detective Comics at the top of the pile for Batman titles currently out there. 5/5

Heroes Online: Atmospheric and intelligent, an excellent start for this title’s new direction.

There is plenty more reviews posted in the last days and more coming out this week, but you get the idea... :)
Thanks everyone for the support: I, Scott, Jock, David, Mike, Janelle, and all the DC COmics gang really appreciate all the bat-love you guys are throwing our way :)

Cheers,
Francesco

All images © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.
Detective Comics ™ and © 2010 DC Comics

GARRISON - The Conclusion! (plus Concept Art)

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Hello guys,

issue 6 of GARRISON is out today and it's the explosive conclusion of this rollercoaster thrilling fun :)
To celebrate I thought to share some concept art I did for the F83 Whisperfighter (airplanes featured in this issue and invented by mastermind Jeff Mariotte) , as you can see above :)
And below is an unused cover art which still is enough cool looking to share I think ;)

A big THANKS to all of you who supported this book by buying it and a huge thanks to the WildStorm folks who have been fantastic to work with on this mini: I am gonna miss them greatly.
I raise my glass in a toast to all of you.

CHeers,
Francesco



Here's WildStorm solicitation for the issue:
GARRISON #6 (of 6)
Written by JEFF MARIOTTE • Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
This is it! The slam-bang conclusion to the action epic of the year! Garrison and Jillian are trapped in a small town, and after they're finished with it, it will never be the same! Neither will the hundreds of soldiers out to get Garrison. And neither will Garrison himself – if he can even survive!
DOWNLOAD 5 PAGES PREVIEW HERE!

* Wildstorm Universe
* 32pg.
* Color
* $2.99 US

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla. GARRISON © 2010 Jeff Mariotte & Francesco Francavilla

The Way Out...

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More sneak peek at issue 5 of GARRISON - out tomorrow - and one more sample of Jeff Mariotte's magic skills: the whole exchange between Lester and Jillian in this sequence (on these 2 pages and on the next ones) is one of my favorite things of this whole run :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla. GARRISON © 2010 Jeff Mariotte & Francesco Francavilla