Courtesy of Dead Sky Publishing, AIPT can share their announcement of Corvus, the exciting debut space thriller written by Ringo Nominated Buddy Beaudoin (Gatchaman), with art by Christopher Sassman (Territory, The Darden House), and colors by Allison Hu (LTTRS, Ashes & Dust, Elsewhere). For fans of Aliens and The Last Starfighter, the first issue drops into comic shops on September 25th.
“I was writing comedy stories with my self-publishing partner Brennan Freemantle when he asked, ‘hey, can I draw monsters next time?’ said Buddy Beaudoin. “I started putting a plan into action to turn my trauma (my personal monsters) into a project I could love. Brennan didn’t have time to work on a new series when I got started, but I lucked into finding Chris and Allison. We became fast friends and I think we all love collaborating together.”
Beaudoin added, “Truly, this book is what it is because of their willingness to both get inside my brain, and offer pieces of their own. What we’ve cooked up is something truly special. I’d say I hope you like it, but for the first time in my life I honestly don’t care. I love it, and you for taking a chance on it.”
So what’s Corvus about?
When you stare into the stars at night, could you ever imagine what’s staring back could be so…familiar? Aboard Corvus, you’ll explore space, trauma, delicate interpersonal relationships, and quite often, your own mind as a race of alien beings known as The Mare bring you to the brink of your consciousness and threaten to destroy Earth.
Daryn Dall is just a normal dude working at a video game store when his life gets turned upside down by some freaky looking aliens, a journey into his own subconscious, and an intergalactic grassroots paramilitary group. Just another day at Game Space!
“I think there aren’t a lot of projects that offer almost complete creative freedom, and collaboration in the truest sense,” said Christopher Sassman. “So when Buddy came knocking with Corvus (there was a split second where I forgot that I’m being paid to do this, hehe)! And when Allison hopped onboard everything really just took form and the brainchild started growing. I’m extremely fortunate to work with these talented folk, and it’s been pretty eye opening to see how the genuine enjoyment in this collaboration translates into the authenticity of the emotional element that the book relies heavily on – and the zaniness too ! We love making the series and watching the story grow alongside us has been one of the most valuable experiences in my professional career thus far.”
The cover A and cover B by Chris Sassaman are now available for preorder. Check those out below.
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