Kid Houdini
Self-Promotion time: This is a project I've been working on with Dwight MacPherson. This is my first venture into anything resembling a "graphic novel." The following is the press release over at the Chemistry Set.
The Chemistry Set and creator Dwight L. MacPherson are pleased to announce the launch of Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits on the 81st anniversary of the death of legendary escape artist and showman: Harry Houdini.
Kid Houdini mastermind Dwight L. MacPherson is the creator and writer of such titles as Shadowline/Image's "The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo" and "Archibald Saves Christmas" as well as Arcana Studio's "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and Silent Devil Productions' "Jim Reaper: Week One" and "Lil' Hellions: A Day at the Zoo." MacPherson also penned two stories for IDW's "Gene Simmons' House of Horrors."
Co-creator and illustrator Worth Gowell is also the creator of the hit webcomic "Small Wonder," which is featured on Viper Comics' website.
"Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits" follows the adventures of young Harry Houdini after he ran away from his family home in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1886. Caged and mistreated by the cruel circus owner, Professor Murat, Harry and his misfit friends Lydia the snake girl, Hans the legless boy and the Siamese twins Jacques and Joe solve mysteries under cover of night. No case is too daunting nor dangerous to sway their scrutiny… if you can pay their fee: one shiny silver dollar.
"I have wanted to do this series for quite some time," says creator Dwight L. MacPherson. "Imagine 'Scooby Doo' meets HBO's 'Carnivale,' and that gives you an idea as to the feel of the story. There are supernatural aspects to the stories, but they are also grounded in good old-fashioned Sherlock Holmes-styled detective work. Regardless of age, I'm certain that readers will find something to enjoy in these new detective stories."
"When we brought Dwight into the Chemistry Set, we knew we were getting someone with talent and imagination," said Chemistry Set co-founder, Vito Delsante. "'Kid Houdini' is exactly the kind of story we expect from Dwight; fun, colorful and most of all, entertaining. We're happy that he chose to run it with us, as he could have clearly chosen other outlets."
"Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits" is vibrantly colored by Kevin Conley.
The first page will be posted on the anniversary of Houdini's death: October 31st, and subsequent pages will be posted every Wednesday following the initial launch.
posted by Worth at 6:52 AM
5 Comments:
Hey, congrats! I can't wait to read this!
October 8, 2007 3:33 AMThanks, Mark!
October 8, 2007 8:36 AMThis was an idea born when I paid a visit to the Houdini Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin. While there I read that Houdini ran a way from home when he was 12 or 13 to the join the circus ... and was gone from his family for a year!
Dwight MacPherson had been batting around the idea of doing a children's comic book about a gang who solve supernatural mysteries with the help of a silver coin that once belonged to Houdini. Things evolved and this is what we came up with.
I think it's a great concept. I enjoy Small Wonder, and your discussions on the Panel Mammals, so this should be good.
October 10, 2007 8:44 AMI appreciate the support, Kevin. I'm excited about this project. Like I said, this is my first attempt at a comic book-style illustration. So, it's providing me with some rewarding challenges.
October 11, 2007 6:48 AMThis looks cool as all get-out.
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