I may open this week’s Small Press Highlight with a sequence of pirate references and sound results, however I’ll chorus and let Ablaze’s new title converse for its piratey self. The brand new publishing firm has Robert E. Howard’s fearless pirate queens Belit and Valeria prepared for an thrilling journey on Might 4. Belit & Valeria: Swords vs. Sorcery #1 is written by Max Bemis (Polarity; Oh Killstrike; Moon Knight) and illustrated by Rodney Buchemi (HULK, X-Males, KISS, Marvel Adventures).
Bemis stated in an announcement:
“I’ve at all times been a fan of the ‘riskier’ facet of fantasy; from Darkish Souls and the Witcher to Gaiman or the Princess Bride, I like fantasy that f*cks with you. A few of the first dangerous fantasy I actually devoured had been comedian e-book diversifications of Howard’s work, and I’ve by no means seen his concepts look as stunning then they do at Ablaze. They’re taking steps additional by permitting some voices from the good author’s universe to talk for themselves; particularly, two which are decidedly not that of the decidedly pectoral Cimmerian college of choppery, Howard’s two most bad-ass heroines. Consider this as Deadly Weapon a la Sport of Thrones and you’ve got a touch of the weirdness we’re cooking up. I’m honored to be given the reigns for these women’ first journey, and promise it should f*ck with you from web page one.”
Howard first launched the fearless Hyborian age pirates within the Nineteen Thirties within the pulpy pages of Bizarre Tales journal. Examine Ablaze’s model under:
“Rising from a watery grave, Belit as soon as once more finds herself commanding a ship, crusing the seas in quest of journey…and solutions. However when a deal goes unsuitable, she finds herself teamed up with the lady she was holding prisoner: the equally stunning and lethal, Valeria.
These two iconic characters will discover themselves touring throughout Hyperborea on a mission to learn how Belit lives as soon as once more that can lead them straight into hazard…from the gods themselves! Bonus materials contains the unique Robert E. Howard essay, ‘The Hyborian Age.’”
Belit & Valeria: Swords vs. Sorcery#1 shall be launched in print and digitally on Might 4. Search for variant covers by artists Marco Turini, Olivier Vatine, Leirix, and Buchemi.
