Athena Volatire #1 (Preview)

[steve bryant]

We're a few days away from the cutoff for the November Previews order, so here's a sneak peak of the first issue of Speakeasy Comics' Athena Voltaire: Flight of the Falcon for anyone who's sitting on the fence:

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/sketches/fof01cover.jpg

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof01.jpg

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof02.jpg

We're a Featured Item this month, as well as a staff pick (http://previews.diamondcomics.com/?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=0). Ordering code is NOV05 3110 on page 312 of this month's catalog.

Give us a try!

--Steve

[steve bryant]

and a few more pages:

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof03.jpg

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof04.jpg

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof05.jpg

[steve bryant]

...and a couple more:

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof06.jpg

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/~stevebryant/fof/fof07.jpg

I hope you give us a try!

Thanks!

--Steve

[DonC]

I can not wait for this. Athena's been my favorite internet comic for years.

[TonyJaymz03]

I cant wait for this

nothing much else to say, is there?

[steve bryant]

Thanks, guys! Seriously, it means a lot that, in light of the terrific stuff coming from Marvel and December this January, people are will to take a chance on a new title from new creators.

Like I said, it means a lot. :D

Glad to have you along for the adventure!

--Steve

[TonyJaymz03]

dude, a tomb raider-esque chick battling Nazis? You had me at "chick"

[Kep!]

I've been a fan of Athena for a very long time, I can't wait to hold her in my hands. GREAT stuff!!!

[Pól Rua]

Speaking as a comics retailer (who's supposed to be doing the November orders even now), I was a bit iffy about this one.
The cover was nice, but in many cases, you end up with dodgy interiors, and while I'm a massive pulps fan, I can't always say the same about my customers.
I'll definitely be ordering this one. One for me and a couple for the shelf.
Thanks for the preview.

[DonC]

Athena moves to Ape Comics. (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=67475)

I am so glad this title has a new home.

[Gonzogoose]

I concur! This is a great looking book, and the web comic was cool. Glad it has moved to APE!

[geordiesteve]

This looks really good, very impressed.

[DonC]

Read the first 22 pages for free at Newsarama. (http://www.newsarama.com/Ape/AthenaPreview.html)

[DonC]

There's a new interview with the creators of this series. You can check it out here. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7585)


I liked this quote from Steve Bryant:

SB: If I have my way, our follow-up to this first miniseries will be a 96-page trade collection of the webcomics.

That would be awesome.

[DonC]

Okay, did the webcomics trade ship? It's on Diamond's list for this week.