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Mark Smith recently posted this on Blog@Newsarama.
Teaser for an upcoming Mark Smith project titled Gladstone's School For World Conquerors.
art : Armand Villavert
colors/layout : Dylan
logo : Dan Hipp
letters : Steven Finch
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For those who didn't get the memo, AQUA LEUNG is a brand new graphic novel by Mark Smith and Paul Maybury and it's out now. I have yet to read it, but I have seen a ridiculous amount of this book as it was being put together and it's all kinds of awesome. I cannot wait to read it tomorrow, especially after seeing the amazing amount of positive reviews online.
I also can't wait to check out the nice little pin-up gallery featuring some of the finest artists this forum has to offer. Awhile back, we had a competition involving the amazing little graphic novel known as AQUA LEUNG. The competition allowed some lucky SatelliteSoda forum members, Matt Weldon and Robert Iza, the opportunity to have their stellar artwork see print inside said graphic novel. The competition also resulted in the works of Chris Copeland & Monk plus Coleman & Shane making it into the book.
So more incentive to check it out, do yourself a favor, get your hands on it as soon as possible and help in supporting one of the most awesome, best and nicest writers in comics.
In case you're not fully convinced, some words from the man himself. :]
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Hi everybody, this is Mark Andrew Smith and today is the release of my new graphic novel AQUA LEUNG. AQUA LEUNG is an ambitious project from that I'm very proud of on all levels. It's a 208 page full color original graphic novel, from Image Comics, by Mark Smith & Paul Maybury, which you can read in one sitting with a story from beginning to end.
Paul Maybury is on art, Russ Lowery does the colors, and Steven Finch (Fonographics) is on letters.
As most of you know we've been working on this book for a very long time and now it's out and into the world for us to share with you and for everyone to read. You can probably remember me showing you art from it a few years ago. We've worked very hard on this book and it's something that I'm extremely proud of on all levels.
AQUA LEUNG is a moody and epic underwater story about a boy with a very big destiny and huge shoes to fill -- TO BECOME THE TRUE RULER OF THE 7 SEAS!!!
Aqua is a real real tough cookie who's got to do battle with some real monstrous villains! This kid has tremendous responsibility put on him as he sets out to fulfill his avenging task. He starts off unsure of himself but has to learn the ropes quickly or else it's curtains for him!
Each Sea Kingdom in Aqua's world is ruled by a different over sized despot who betrayed Aqua Leung's father, and when Aqua conquers a Sea Kingdom, he doesn't just conquer it -- HE DESTROYS IT! With each boss Aqua defeats, Aqua gets a magic scepter that makes him grow even more powerful and closer to his true form.
AQUA LEUNG has got it all. It's a complete thrill ride all the way -- full of adventure! Intrigue! Betrayal! Epic battles! Lobster Fighters! A vicious Crab King and Giant Eels! It's everything you've always wanted from a comic book and more!
Paul Maybury calls AQUA LEUNG "A Wolf in Indy Clothing," and I'd say that's damn accurate! AQUA LEUNG is a furious example of comics in their purist from -- yet also like you've never seen before!
The BEST way to pick it up where you're guaranteed to be able to get it is on Amazon and they're GUARANTEED to have it. I'd like to see it as #1 on the list of Image Comics books in rankings for Amazon this week:
There's also a release Party for Aqua Leung in New York on the 15th that I won't be able to make because I live in South Korea. But Paul Maybury will be there on hand to kiss babies and sign autographs. Here's the flyer and the information for the party:
Then here's a whole lot of press about Aqua Leung:
- The Stack : Graphic Novel Special
- IGN : Aqua Leung Vol. 1 Preview
- Wizard : Image Spotlight - Aqua Leung
- Comics Reporter Interview with Mark Smith and Paul Maybury
- Confessions of Spinner Rack Junkie
- Comic Book Resources
- Wizard Universe.com
- Comic Resources Review
- Comic Pants
- Aqua Leung Graphic Novel Review
- Newsarama
- Interview Mark Andrew Smith and Paul
- Atlantis lost son saves this weeks comics
- The Daily Cross hatch.com
- Wizard Universe Indie buzz
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Issue three of Steve (30 Days Of Night) Niles and Ben (I Luv Halloween) Roman's Cryptics hits comic shops late December and will feature art by some very familiar faces if you regularly frequent SatelliteSoda and the SatelliteSoda forums.
Contained inside said issue is a very cool little story entitled "Identity Crisis" with art provided by the SatelliteSoda Crew and SatelliteSoda forum members. The talent providing the art includes Robert Iza, Kris Anka, Vidar Cornelius, Shane Long, Fabian "Monk" Schlaga, Dave Igo and myself, alongside the usual Cryptics styling of Ben Roman whose "Old Debts"story is embellished with some funky colors by Kyle Foster, plus a four page story with art by Billy Martin and some great pinups by Josh Hoye and David Murdoch.
Below, first row, you can see a three page preview of the "Identity Crisis" story with art, left to right, by Kris Anka, Shane Long and Fabian "Monk" Schlaga, second row, a page from the "Old Debts" story with art by Ben Roman and Kyle Foster, plus two creepy little pinups by SatelliteSoda Cryptics Contest winner Josh Hoye and David Murdoch.
To discuss this preview click here.
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Here is a special little preview of some the cool little SatelliteSoda related projects, you will be able to see, in Image Comics upcoming graphic mixtape, Popgun Volume 1.
First up is the ridiculously awesome cover by Mike Allred of Madman fame. Below that you can see a three page preview of "The Amazing Joy Buzzards & Tales from the Bully Pulpit: The Magic Toupee" written by Mark Smith and Benito Cereno, with some very fresh art provided by SatelliteSoda's own Kris Anka. Next up is a rad three page preview of "PINAPL" which is written and drawn by Corey "Rey" Lewis' with colors provided my fine young self and last, but not least, is a three page preview of the very impressive, "The Fall Of Geometry" by, former regular SatelliteSoda forum member, Coleman Engle.
For more information and previews click here.
To discuss this preview click here.
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