BlackLung

, 28 August 2012
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October 19th is the chosen date by Fantagraphics to publish Chris Wright’s second book and first graphic novel “BlackLung which he’ll fully unveil at next month’s Small Press Expo.

Black Lung cover
Black Lung cover

BlackLung is his graphic novel debut bringing us a  tale of violence, amorality, fortitude, and redemption, one part Melville, one part Peckinpah.

In a night of piratical treachery when an arrogant school teacher is accidentally shanghaied aboard the frigate Hand, his fate becomes inextricably fettered to that of a sardonic gangster. Dependent on one another for survival in their strange and dangerous new home, the two form an unlikely alliance as they alternately elude or confront the thieves and cutthroats that bad luck has made their companions and captors.

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After an act of terrible violence, the teacher is brought before the ship’s captain and instructed to use his literary skills to aid him in writing his memoirs. He is to serve as scribe for a man who, in his remaining years, has made it his mission to commit as many acts of evil as possible in order to ensure that he meet his dead wife in hell. As the captain’s protected confidant, finding his only comfort in the few books afforded him, the teacher bears witness to monstrous brutality, relentless cruelty, strange wisdom, and a journey of redemption through loss of faith. 

BL Promo 2
BL Promo 2

One anticipated release we shall wait for while reading this 12-page excerpt and that can be pre-ordered on the FG page.

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October 19th is the chosen date by Fantagraphics to publish Chris Wright’s second book and first graphic novel “BlackLung which he’ll fully unveil at next month’s Small Press Expo.

Black Lung cover
Black Lung cover

BlackLung is his graphic novel debut bringing us a  tale of violence, amorality, fortitude, and redemption, one part Melville, one part Peckinpah.

In a night of piratical treachery when an arrogant school teacher is accidentally shanghaied aboard the frigate Hand, his fate becomes inextricably fettered to that of a sardonic gangster. Dependent on one another for survival in their strange and dangerous new home, the two form an unlikely alliance as they alternately elude or confront the thieves and cutthroats that bad luck has made their companions and captors.

BL promo
BL promo 

After an act of terrible violence, the teacher is brought before the ship’s captain and instructed to use his literary skills to aid him in writing his memoirs. He is to serve as scribe for a man who, in his remaining years, has made it his mission to commit as many acts of evil as possible in order to ensure that he meet his dead wife in hell. As the captain’s protected confidant, finding his only comfort in the few books afforded him, the teacher bears witness to monstrous brutality, relentless cruelty, strange wisdom, and a journey of redemption through loss of faith. 

BL Promo 2
BL Promo 2

One anticipated release we shall wait for while reading this 12-page excerpt and that can be pre-ordered on the FG page.

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October 19th is the chosen date by Fantagraphics to publish Chris Wright’s second book and first graphic novel “BlackLung which he’ll fully unveil at next month’s Small Press Expo.

Black Lung cover
Black Lung cover

BlackLung is his graphic novel debut bringing us a  tale of violence, amorality, fortitude, and redemption, one part Melville, one part Peckinpah.

In a night of piratical treachery when an arrogant school teacher is accidentally shanghaied aboard the frigate Hand, his fate becomes inextricably fettered to that of a sardonic gangster. Dependent on one another for survival in their strange and dangerous new home, the two form an unlikely alliance as they alternately elude or confront the thieves and cutthroats that bad luck has made their companions and captors.

BL promo
BL promo 

After an act of terrible violence, the teacher is brought before the ship’s captain and instructed to use his literary skills to aid him in writing his memoirs. He is to serve as scribe for a man who, in his remaining years, has made it his mission to commit as many acts of evil as possible in order to ensure that he meet his dead wife in hell. As the captain’s protected confidant, finding his only comfort in the few books afforded him, the teacher bears witness to monstrous brutality, relentless cruelty, strange wisdom, and a journey of redemption through loss of faith. 

BL Promo 2
BL Promo 2

One anticipated release we shall wait for while reading this 12-page excerpt and that can be pre-ordered on the FG page.

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