CBR: Kai talks Radical's Sci-Fi Epic "Shrapnel"

[CBR News]

Coming in January from Radical is "Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising," the first of three
six-issue miniseries depicting a science fiction epic created by Nick Sagan &
Mark Long. Production Designer Kai talks about the ambitious project.


Full article here.

[fredmanson]

It's a great surprise to see a 48 pages prestige format sold only $2.00!
But... Hey! It's normal! It's a Radical Comics book title!

More seriously, I appreciate the way this company is doing its titles.

Painted art is much more interesting to give, as it is said in the interview, a sense of motion, a realistic depth of view and more...

What are more impressive than a blast F/X or Sci-Fi combats done in painting (classic or digital paint) than in the classic pencil/ink? Nothing! Maybe only a blockbuster movie view on a huge screen!

I was stunted by the quality of City of Dust, a piece of art from RC too. I read everywhere that each RC titles bring the readers outside the classic border lines traced by mainly the other comic books. In this, I agree. It's always a joyful discovery in each RC titles!

I was waiting for Sci-Fi titles with war pages. With Shrapnel, I will not be deceived! I'm greatly disappointed by the Gears of War comic book and I think that Shrapnel will bring what I'm looking for: cinematic and realistic actions.

And the all, at a mere price of $2.99 for the following issues!

Fortunately, there will be, as it seems, 2 following series. Great!
I can't wait January to put my hands on this comic book!

Thank you Radical Comics to be here!

[JimOfOakCreek]

I don't mind telling you my age. I'm 60 and just finished reading "City Of Dust". I started reading comics again just a few days ago. I bought 4 comics from my local shop, Batman: Cacophony, Brit #9 and issues #1 and #2 of City Of Dust.

City Of Dust caught my eye right away which is the reason I bought two issues. I don't like super heroes much and am more of a SiFi and Horror fan. The painted art in City Of Dust is stunning and the story line got me hooked immediately.

Then I saw the advert for "Shrapnel" and went to the Radical Comics Wep page to learn more. I'm as about as excited as a sixty-year-old can get over a comic book.

[fredmanson]

Hi JimOfOakCreek!

You are not an old man at all!!!!
Civic age is nothing compare in what we have in our mind! You could be young but old minded!
And, as for you, you could be "old" and be young in your mind!

What's the more important: civic age or the mind state? I reply the mind state!!

Welcome to the top quality stories and arts in the Radical Universe!
Try the other titles, you won't be disappointed!

PS: I still don't have the #2 of City of Dust... What a shame I'm not living in the USA... I must wait my order to be received... And it's a monthly one... Arghhhh!

[Headhunter]

Art looks insane! I'll definitely give this title a shot in January.