Age of Bronze

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Temporary Webstore Closing

The Hungry Tiger Press webstore, where Age of Bronze graphic novels, comic books, t-shirts, and posters are sold, is moving to a new online site. The online store will be temporarily inaccessible starting at the end of the day, June 30, 2023, and lasting sometime through the first couple days of July 2023.

Unfortunately, the actual hours or days that the store will be unavailable can't be predicted. That has to do with webhosts and servers and a lot of technical aspects.

But if you're trying to visit the store about that time and you can't find it or you get some sort of error message, simply return later. The brand spanking new store will be opened as soon as they let us put it online. The hiatus should only last a few days--possibly only a few hours.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Betrayal Part One, the Full Color Edition

Continuing the color version of Age of Bronze!

The Trojan War continues in the acclaimed graphic novel series by Eric Shanower, published by Image Comics.

Book 3, titled Betrayal Part One, is now for sale at the Age of Bronze website. John Dallaire's subtle and appropriate coloring brings new life to the betrayal of Philoktetes, one of the Achaean kings in the battle against Troy. This volume also presents the peace embassy of Menelaus, Odysseus, and Palamedes to King Priam of Troy. Akamas expects to find Aithra in Troy, but a surprise awaits him instead. Troilus agonizes over Cressida. Achilles confronts Tennes, ruler of Tenedos, and thus seals his own fate.

All orders of Betrayal Part One in the Hungry Tiger webstore will be signed by cartoonist Eric Shanower. Order at this link.

Click here for a 6-page sample in full color.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Magician: Review

Colm Toibin's recent book The Magician tells the story of the life of Thomas Mann. The book is engaging and filled with powerful characterization. I recently discussed it with Alan Rose and Caroline Miller on the video review series Just Read It. Here's the link to watch and listen:

https://www.booksbycarolinemiller.com/portfolio/just-read-it-reviews-the-magicianby-colm-toibin/

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Betrayal Part One in Full Color

At last, Book Three of the Age of Bronze graphic novel series shines with full color for everyone to see! Betrayal Part One goes on sale today from Image Comics.

This volume tells the story of Philoktetes's betrayal and digs deeply into the beginnings of the Troilus and Cressida episode. The cover features the moment just after Philoktetes is bitten by the snake.

John Dallaire's colors bring to life the Achaean attack on the island of Tenedos, the embassy to Troy when Hektor seems to be the only person still trying to reach peace between the two sides, and Menelaus's drunken memories of growing up with Helen.

Age of Bronze Book Three: Betrayal Part One--in color!--is available for sale at comics stores and wherever books are sold. Here's a short preview:

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Bakersfield Comic Con

This coming weekend, November 19 and 20, 2022, I'll be appearing in person at the Bakersfield Comic Con at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, California. Come check out all the fun!

Click here for the convention website for all the details.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Signing at Jan's Books in Beaverton

Jan's Books in Beaverton, Oregon, is holding an author event in connection with Willamette Writers. Saturday, October 8, from 11 to 1, several writers, including me, will be signing books in front of the bookstore. Horror authors will primarily be featured, in celebration of Hallowe'en, but I'll be there with my Oz fantasy work and Age of Bronze historical fiction. Come check it out if you get the chance!

Place: Jan's Books, 12320 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, Oregon 97005

Time: October 8, 11AM to 1 PM

Here's the link to the Facebook events page: https://www.facebook.com/events/774036317008524/?ref=newsfeed

Here's the link to Jan's Books website: https://www.janspaperbacks.com/

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Reading the Classics

Author Edward Einhorn, translator of the recent English-language publication of Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides, is holding a reading at Word Up bookstore in New York City. This Age of Bronze edition of the Classical Greek tragedy, illustrated by me, has proven unexpectedly popular for a drama thousands of years old.

The reading is scheduled September 20 at 7 PM eastern time. Space is limited, so sign up here at the link, if you're planning to attend.