I am excited to reveal the cover for issue #1 of Shadowblade, drawn by Christopher Lair. The Kickstarter will be launching July 2nd and will include numerous exclusives such as variant covers, an aluminum sheet metal cover, a glow in the dark cover, and a creator’s edition that highlights the entire process from script to final page.
After a few years of development hiatus while we worked on Dr. Saville’s Horror Show, I can finally announce that we have started work on our next big project, Shadowblade.
Shadowblade is going to be both a comic book series and a movie series and the coming weeks and months we will be sharing a behind the scenes look at the development of the project.
To get us started, here is a look at Kalli, one of our two lead protagonists in the series. This series of images shows the creative process from script to lettering. As the first issue is still in development, there may be minor changes to the lettering and coloring, but this shows the overall feel for the project. My writing partner, Kevin, is the colorist on the series and he has previously colored for Marvel on such franchises as X-Men and G.I. Joe.
Shadowblade created by Craig W. Chenery & Kevin R. Phipps
Story by Craig W. Chenery & Kevin R. Phipps
Written by Craig W. Chenery
Pencils and Inks by Gianluca Testaverde
Flattening and Colors by Kevin R. Phipps
Lettering by Craig W. Chenery
The limited edition run of Lost Souls Alchemy Edition was made available at the Arizona Comicbook Arts Festival (AZCAF) on February 25th. This release offered a sneak preview of the upcoming Lost Souls comic book series.
Lost Souls is written by Craig W. Chenery based on a story by Kevin R. Phipps, illustrated and inked by Ron Montoya, and colored by Kevin R. Phipps. Lost Souls issue 1 will be available September, 2023.
Two weeks ago we wrapped production on the third and final story in Dr. Saville’s Horror Show. Yesterday I finished the first draft of the wraparound script with the goal of starting filming in early February.
We are currently working on a prequel comic book series and I finished the second draft of the first issue last week. Once we lock the script down we can get it to our artist and I can finish up the final three issues.
Speaking of comic books, I’m in the process of drafting out a 12 issue prequel story to Blade of the S.A.M.U.R.A.I. It’s been really exciting getting back to writing for these characters.
I have lots coming down the pipeline next year, and 2020 will see me busier than ever with my writing. Two screenplays, two comics and two novels. Now, if I can only remember to keep my blog updated. Maybe I can even get some more subscribers!
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