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“A Call To Arms” #1 – Cover and Credits
Written by: Ben Lichius and Adam Cogan Art by: Francesco Francavilla Cover: Pencils/Inks by: Francesco Francavilla, Colors by: Euan Mactavish Synopsis: New York, 1775 – In a desperate move to regain control of the American colonies, the British have allied themselves with the dark forces of the occult. The fledgling nation’s only hope is the masked spy known as “The Black Coat!” Originally Published: April, 2006
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Hero of Alexandria #1
32 PG | Full Color | $3.99 | Sandard Comic
ISBN #: 978-1-937676-17-9
DCD ORDER NUMBER: AUG12 0779
Writers Name: Ben Lichius
Artist Names: Roberto Ali
Colors: Diego Rodriguez
Cover Artist: Roberto Ali
About this book: When an enigmatic scientist named Heron invented the steam engine in 60 A.D., he began an industrial revolution nearly 2000 years ahead of schedule. After Heron’s mysterious disappearance, his only living relative, a boy named Hero, sets out to find him in an amazing journey that will take him around the world! It’s ‘Amazing Race’ meets ancient, industrialized Rome in an incredible adventure that will test the limits of one man, shake the most powerful Empire on Earth to its core, and rewrite the history books!
The fine podcasters over at Pittsburgh Comics (http://pittsburghcomics.com)Â have been singing the praises of Francesco Francavilla (BC co-creator) and gave a shout-out to the Black Coat. Thanks for the mention guys and keep up the great work!
Here’s a link to the podcast (Discussion starts around the 34:00 mark):Â PODCAST
The Black Coat will once again have a presence at the annual Pittsburgh Comic-con. This year’s show will be held the weekend of April 15-17, at the Monroeville Convention Center. In more “same-bat” news, we’ll be at booth S089, pretty much the same spot as last year. It should be a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing everyone  – new friends or old. Ben will be there all weekend signing books and doing sketches. Be sure to stop by!!
For more info, check out http://www.pittsburghcomicon.com/
Ben will be a guest at the 2nd annual Pittsburgh Comic & Collectibles show at Century III Mall in Pittsburgh this Sunday, November 14th. If you’re in the area, come out and visit. While you’re there, don’t miss a chance to meet other comic creators and industry legends like Jim Shooter, Ron Frenz, and Pat Olliffe! BC books will be on sale and Ben will be signing and doing free sketches!
See the full guest list and get directions here: http://ndcomics.com/1110show.html
Hey everyone! If you’re headed to the New York City comic-con this weekend (10/8-10/10), or just thinking about going, here are 2 great reasons to get your ticket punched. Black Coat: Or Give Me Death series artist Dean Kotz will be in artists alley and so will Black Coat: Heart of Ice and cover artist Gabriel Hardman! Be sure to stop by and say ‘hello’ to both of them. And be sure to pick up a print or a book while you’re there!
Be sure to check out more of their artwork as well. Here are some links:
Dean KotzGabriel Hardman
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