Age of Bronze

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.

Monday, August 8, 2022

Watch my SLJTeen Live! Online Chat

Last week, Chloe Ramos, of Age of Bronze publisher Image Comics, conducted an online interview with me for SLJteen Live!
I talked about Age of Bronze and some other aspects of my cartooning career.

If you didn't get a chance to watch the interview live, you can watch the recording for the next three months. Click here to access my video, download exclusive book previews, and more in the official Image Comics Booth.

Registration is free and guests can continue to visit the space until November 4th, 2022.