Monday, March 28, 2011

A look inside Detective #875

DETECTIVE COMICS - James JR. Revealed

Hello Pulp Friends,

Only 2 days to the release of Detective Comics #875, def the Scott Snyder/ Francesco Francavilla's MUST HAVE Detective book. I got my comps today and I can't wait for you all to dig into it :)

Today's offering: A look at a detail from a double spread in #875 and, below, the (half inked) layout of the spread.

Hope you guys enjoy it and don't forget to pick up your copy this Wed :)

Cheers,
Francesco

DETECTIVE COMICS 875
~ Click on the images for a closer look ~

DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by Scott Snyder
Illustrated by Francesco Francavilla
Lettered by Jared K. Fletcher
Edited by Mike Marts, Janelle Asselin, Katie Kubert
Cover by Francesco Francavilla
“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

4 comments:

JC said...

This is one of the great weeks of recent comic history. A full issue of Detective by one of the greatest visual story tellers all time. And, Black Panther by the very same! That makes for a spectacular week. Can't wait.

Francesco Francavilla said...

Thank you so much, Jeff, you always have very kind words for my work and I appreciate it :) You are gonna love Detective #875 :)

Black Panther #516 is drawn by talented guest artist Jefte Palo (as I mentioned earlier last month on my sketchblog). Marvel solicited the wrong credits, but that issue was Jefte's all along. I will be back on # 517 (that it has already gone to print and will come ut in 2 weeks).
Hope you pick #516 up anyway since Jefte's art is sweet and there will be a big revelation in it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

JC said...

Thank you, Mister Francavilla, I will pick up 516 and enjoy in anticipation of 517. A full issue of Detective that you yourself believe to be one of your best works is enough to last for a long time.

Great Bat Woman sketch you did at Planet Comiccon. And Hunter Rose! Don't know how you feel about being on a bucket list, but you are.

Holden said...

That is one of the most amazing spreads I've ever seen. The way you capture each emotion in not only the lines, but the color really speaks to everyone who lays eyes on it.

Keep up the awesome work!