Eisner Award successful author Kelly Thompson (Black Widow, Captain Marvel) and fan-favorite artist Meredith McClaren (Jem & the Holograms, Super Fun Sexy Times, Hinges) will launch the mystery/fantasy mashup Black Cloak. This ongoing collection will probably be delivered to print and land on cabinets in January 2023 from Image Comics.
Here’s how the writer describes the collection:
Blade Runner fashion mixes with Saga-esque drama in a tasty fantasy/sci-fi mix as two Black Cloaks attempt to remedy the homicide of a beloved prince in Kiros—the final metropolis within the recognized world—earlier than his homicide suggestions the town into conflict. The mystery begins in a spectacular triple-length first concern hitting cabinets within the New Year.
In an unique on the announcement with Popverse, Thompson expressed her pleasure on teaming up with McClaren on a brand new undertaking
“And I’m so excited to be teaming up with Meredith again on a project where we can really cut loose with world-building and design. I can never get enough of how Meredith’s brain works and she has breathed incredible super cool life into Black Cloak.”
McClaren added:
“Kelly asked me to and I like her a whole lot.”
The first concern will sport a foremost cowl by Meredith McClare in addition to variants by Jeff Dekal, Christian Ward, Peach Momoko, and Tula Lotay.
Some of the arly reward for Black Cloak:
“Black Cloak is upsettingly good. With a rich and gorgeous world, a story that grabs you from page one, and characters you fall in love with, it’s the kind of comic we all wish we could make.” —Matthew Rosenberg, What’s the Furthest Place from Here?, Hawkeye
“Eye-popping art, writing like a dagger in the heart, the best world-building I’ve seen in comics since Saga. Let me put it this way about Black Cloak… welcome to your new favorite comic.” —Gail Simone, Clean Room, Batgirl, Deadpool
“Black Cloak takes two beloved genres, noir and fantasy, and blends them to make something thrillingly new and exciting. Part murder mystery, part fantasy epic, Black Cloak is a stunning work of storytelling alchemy. Thompson and McClaren grab you from the first pages and don’t let go. One of my favorite new books in a long time.” —Scott Snyder, We Have Demons, Clear, Batman
“Black Cloak deftly blends the pleasure of procedural puzzles and murder mysteries with some of the cleverest post-modern inversions and subversions of the fantasy genre I’ve seen in quite some time. Add to that the warm humanity coursing through the characters and story and you’ve got your new favorite pulp murder magic.” —Christopher Cantwell, Iron Man, Briar, Blue Flame
“What’s not to love about Black Cloak? A fascinating world, wonderful characterizations, and a compelling mystery at its core. Thompson and McClaren have built a world here both fantastical and all too relatable, and I can’t wait to explore it more!” —Joe Henderson, Lucifer, Skyward, Shadecraft
“I loved, loved, loved Black Cloak—a master class in world-building that pulls you into its story and never lets you go. Crafted by a powerhouse creative team doing their best work. Don’t miss it!” —Alex Segura, Secret Identity, Poe Dameron, Black Ghost
Black Cloak will even be accessible in digital format through Thompson’s 1979 Semi-Finalist Substack publication.
Check out the covers and preview artwork under and search for Black Cloaks #1 to reach at comic e book outlets on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
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