BOOM! Studios will release a new series featuring X-Men writer Stephanie Phillips and Hellblazer artist Goran Sudzuka. Titled Red Before Black, the series is a “violent, hyper-kinetic women-led crime thriller.”
Stephanie Phillips, who has written other strong female-led comics including Black Widow and Wonder Woman, will pen the story for Red Before Black, telling the tale of the disgraced army veteran Val as she arrives in Florida with the goal of hunting down an infamous drug runner named Leo. A game of cat and mouse ensues, with Val quickly learning that she and Leo have an unexpected enemy in common. AIPT recently announced the new series and unveiled the main cover art and interior pages for the first issue ahead of its release on Aug. 7.
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RED BEFORE BLACK #1
- Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
- Art by GORAN SUDZUKA
- Colorist IVE SVORCINA
- Letterer TOM NAPOLITANO
- Cover by GORAN SUDZUKA & IVE SVORCINA
- Variant Cover Artists DAVE JOHNSON, DANI, CLIFF CHIANG, TOM FEJZULA
- On sale Aug. 7
In the press release for the new series, BOOM! described Red Before Black as being a Florida crime thriller in the “tradition of 2000s-era Vertigo comics”. The series is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint which features work by critically acclaimed all-star artists, including Keanu Reeves, James Tynion IV, R.L. Stine and many others. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and The Expanse.
Red Before Black Writer Talks New Series’ “Weird” Setting
Stephanie Phillips discussed growing up in Florida and choosing it to be the setting for her new comic series in the press release for Red Before Black. “For me, Florida is like that relative that you make fun of but become defensive about the minute you hear someone else making fun of them,” she said. “I grew up there…I’ve been chased by water moccasins, had to call someone about alligator removals, thrown more than one hurricane party, and dressed like a pirate for the annual invasion of Tampa’s bay.”
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Her experiences in Florida naturally made it the perfect location for Red Before Black‘s unique story. “There is truly no better place I could think of to set Red Before Black — a weird crime story with an even weirder setting. Val and Leo might be our main characters, but Florida is ever present and Goran truly draws the s*** outta this curious place that will forever feel like home for me, no matter where I live.”
Red Before Black #1 goes on sale Aug. 7 from BOOM! Studios.
Source: AIPT
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