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CURRENT PROJECTS Here's a listing of things I'm working on now — subject to change, of course. Some of these may not be announced yet, and information on them is purposely vague. CURRENT ONGOING SERIES
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc FABLES Familiar characters from fables, folk tales and myth, but each with a modern twist, hiding out in modern day New York City and upstate New York. Written by Bill Willingham with art usually by Mark Buckingham, but it's David Lapham instead at the moment, doing, among other things, a sendup of "Casey at the Bat." Great stuff! One of my favorite projects. Began lettering with issue 1, just lettered issue 92.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. JACK OF FABLES Spinoff from Fables featuring everyone's favorite bad boy trickster, Jack of the Tales in adventures across America. Co-written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges, art on most issues by Tony Akins or Russ Braun. Cover art by Brian Bolland. JACK has taken a new turn recently, and now is focusing on the heroic adventures of Jack Frost, the son of the original Jack. Began lettering with issue 1, just lettered issue 41.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. HOUSE OF MYSTERY DC Comics horror/mystery series from writers Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges (of FABLES and JACK OF FABLES fame), relaunching one of DC's past titles. This is not planned as an anthology, but is a continuing story, though each issue has an inset short story about one of the characters. Latest developments include the return of Cain to the House, in an uneasy partnership with Fig, as seen above. Began lettering with issue 1, just lettered issue 21.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. THE UNWRITTEN New ongoing series written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross. Tom Taylor's father was the writer of a hugely successful series of books about a boy wizard, but he disappeared suddenly, leaving Tom with an uneasy career as the "boy from the books," something he'd rather not be. Suddenly, though, characters and situations from the fictional series begin coming to life, prompting Tom to go on a quest to find out the truth behind his father's disappearance and the magic now manifest all around him. Well done horror/mystery book with lots of suspense, and lately a good deal of action, too, as seen above. Began lettering with issue 1, just lettered issue 10.
© DC Comics, Inc. BATWOMAN starring in DETECTIVE COMICS Written by Greg Rucka, with stunning art by J.H. Williams III, this series has been in the works for several years, and I'm so glad it's finally coming out! Began lettering with the first installment in Detective Comics #854, just lettered the one in Detective #860.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. I, ZOMBIE New ongoing series written by Chris Roberson, art by Michael Allred, this series shows lots of promise. The main character is, as you might expect, a zombie, but a very attractive and sympathetic one. Other main characters are a ghost, a werewolf, a vampire and a mummy, but none are what you might expect. This is a fun new take on the classic horror characters, and both the story and art are top notch.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. JOE THE BARBARIAN Written by Grant Morrison, art by Sean Murphy, this is an unusual fantasy series, in that the main character, a boy named Joe, has type 1 diabetes, and much of the story takes place in a hallucinatory world—brought on by diabetic shock—based on Joe's toys, in which he finds they're not only come to life, but most of them are lots bigger than he is, and very dangerous. The series also has room for some wry humor, too, as above. I've just lettered the second issue, and having a great time doing so.
LIMITED SERIES
©Radical Comics, Inc. HERCULES: KNIVES OF KUSH Beautifully painted art complements the scripts by Steve Moore on this second historical adventure series following legendary Greek demigod Hercules and a band of battle-tested comrades as they fight foes and intrigue in Egypt. I've recently lettered the fifth and final issue of this one, though I think more are planned.
© Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill LEAGUE VOLUME 3: CENTURY The first issue of this new League of Extraordinary Gentlemen mini-series written by Alan Moore, art by Kevin O'Neill was published earlier this year. I haven't begun work yet on the second issue, so I don't when it will see print, but as in all things LOEG, it's worth the wait in my opinion.
© Marvel Entertainment, Inc. STRANGE Written by Mark Waid, art by Emma Rios, a generally light-hearted approach to Doctor Strange, as he takes on a new, young female apprentice. Each issue gets them in some sort of demonic trouble. Fun stuff!
© Marvel Entertainment, Inc. THE TORCH Written by Mike Carey, pencilled art by Patrick Berkenkotter, and I think some others as well (I don't see the art credits on this one, so it's hard to be sure.) In any case, the art is very fine, in the style of Alex Ross, who I think is overseeing the project, a joint one with Dynamite Entertainment. Carey's script is also great, and his use of The Mad Thinker as the villain is eye-opening.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE A new Fables mini-series written by Chris Roberson, art by Shawn McManus. I'm well into this one, now, and loving it. Roberson's script sparkles with great dialogue, and Shawn's art has never looked better.
© America's Best Comics/DC Comics, Inc. TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM Written by Peter Hogan, art by Chris Sprouse, I don't know what the publishing plans are for this mini-series, but I've lettered two issues so far. Chris's art is wonderful, as good as ever, and Peter's story is entertaining, pitting Tom against his estranged son.
UPCOMING GRAPHIC NOVELS
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. THE GREEN WOMAN Information on this is sketchy, but it sure looks terrific! The script is by famed horror writer Peter Straub, and the wonderful painted art is by John Bolton. I've finished the lettering, so perhaps it will be out some time next year.
©Marvel Characters, Inc. MAN-THING Not sure what the final title of this will be, it's a script from the 1990s, I believe, by Steve Gerber, with terrific art by Kevin Nowlan, who started it a long time ago, and is now finally wrapping it up. Wild stuff, wonderful art! The project has been dormant for a while, but Marvel recently asked for lettering on most of the remaining pages. Alas, this one has gone dormant again, haven't seen any new pages from Kevin in many months.
© Vertigo/DC Comics, Inc. GREENDALE I've been working on this one for about two years, off and on. Based on the Neil Young concept album, it's written by Joshua Dysart, with great art by Cliff Chiang. I've finished the lettering, not sure when it will come out, but expect it some time in 2010. All text and images ©Todd Klein, except as noted. All rights reserved. |
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