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Noir Caesar Entertainment is teaming up with Osamu Tezuka Productions to launch a Kickstarter to reimagine Tezuka’s basic manga Alabaster.
Alabaster, Osamu Tezuka‘s basic manga, is getting a reimagined and up to date graphic novel from Noir Caesar Entertainment, the indie inventive firm that helps and nourishes artwork from marginalized communities throughout numerous media, in collaboration with Osamu Tezuka Productions. They have launched a Kickstarter marketing campaign for its publication. Alabaster will probably be written by the award-winning Bitter Root author/co-creator Chuck Brown with paintings by famend illustrator Anna Weiszczyk, artist of Godkiller, Home.
Reimagined for a brand new technology of readers as a up to date graphic novel from Noir Caesar, Alabaster reinterprets Ralph Ellison‘s novel “The Invisible Man,” and follows a former profitable Black athlete, James Block, who’s framed by his girlfriend and wrongfully imprisoned. While inside, James befriends a disgraced scientist that provides him the answer to his issues—a laser gun that both turns its topic invisible or kills them upon utilization. After serving his jail sentence and finding the system, James disfigures himself in a failed experiment that turns him partially translucent, like alabaster. Angry, vengeful, and with a brand new identification, Alabaster wreaks havoc on bigots and hypocrites alike.
Johnny O’Bryant, founder of Noir Caesar, says, “We’ve always admired and respected the great Osamu Tezuka and his work. When we discovered Alabaster, we were convinced could add a new dimension to Tezuka’s original concept and bring this classic tale to a new generation of readers. We’re grateful to Tezuka Productions for selecting Noir Caesar as they share a commitment to finding new ways to fulfill Tezuka-sensei’s vision to combine Japanese-influenced manga and anime with Western-style storytelling.”
Yoshimi Suzuki, Head of International Partnerships of Tezuka Productions Co., remarks, “If Osamu Tezuka were alive and met Johnny O’Bryant today, he would have shown great interest in working with a team of young multi-talented artists from diversified cultural backgrounds that have a deep love toward Japanese anime and manga. I can’t help but expect great synergy generated between Alabaster and the unique cultural backgrounds Noir Caesar and their creative team bring. I hope Noir Caesar fully displays their creativity in this project.”
Alabaster: The Creators
Chuck Brown – Writer
Chuck Brown is a a number of Eisner and Ringo award-winning impartial author and co-creator of works for Marvel, Rotten, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics. Based in South Carolina, making content material for over 18 years, Brown has additionally written comics for Zenescope Entertainment, 12-Gauge Comics, and Line Webtoon. His e book Bitter Root, which he co-created and wrote, has received a number of Eisner awards and is being tailored into a significant movement image by Ryan Coogler, Regina King, and Legendary Entertainment. Official web site: https://www.flawedcomic.com/
Anna Weiszczyk – Artist
Anna Weiszczyk is an award-winning comedian e book artist based mostly in Kraków, Poland. Her works seem in Alterna Comics, Image, Archaia, Black Mask Studios, Strange Circus, in addition to different anthologies. Official web site: Website: https://annawieszczyk.portfoliobox.net
Check out the Alabaster Kickstarter marketing campaign right here.
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