The story follows grant mckay, an exmember of the anarchist order of scientists, and his team and family as they are thrown through dimensions as they try to. Black science, volume 1 remastered edition collecting the first three arcs of the seminal pulp scifi smash hit by jiveass super powered disco dancers rick remender and matteo scalera. Black science comic read black science comic online in. For marvel he has written titles such as uncanny avengers, captain america, uncanny xforce, and venom. Black science is a creatorowned science fiction american comic book series by rick remender and italian artist matteo scalera. Interview rick remender talks parallel universes in black science. Black magic is commonly understood to be the dark, forbidden kind of sorcery, but what if there was black science. The comic book art of alex ross nrm exhibition video. Black science by rick remender deluxe edition vol 1. For marvel he created uncanny avengers, and has written titles. The story follows grant mckay, an exmember of the anarchist order of scientists, and his team and family as they are thrown through dimensions as they try to repair his dimensional device, the pillar, created.
Crammed with sketches, concept art and other rare goodies in a glorious oversized 8x12 hardcover, truly the. The entire point behind this series, as per rick remender, is that it is supposed to be reminiscent of the classic ec stories that captured three key elements, science fiction, horror, and war. Starting in the creator owned pool before moving to marvel for successful runs on some of the companys biggest. Ive been enamored by the rich lore and how well the storytelling is and wanted to start another remender series becaus i heard black science. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Nick dragotta east of west, fantastic four remender returns to creatorowned with a vengeance. Black science is an ongoing series written by rick remender and drawn by matteo scalera. Rick remender is the writercreator of comics such as fear agent, the end league, strange girl, black heart billy, last days of american crime, sea of red more. Largely working within the medium of comicbooks and graphic novels, he has worked with many largescale publishers within the field, such as marvel. Rick remenders tokyo ghost might not have an adaptation announced at this point but if the writer is to be believed, the project is coming, and probably soon. Rick remender talked with matt sardo during c2e2 2012. Most of the issue concentrates on sara mckay as she tries to come to terms with what could have been and what might be.
Rick remender gives creators the hard truth about the comic. This comic takes the well worn premise of a group jumping uncontrollably between dimensions and gives it a high octane spin. Rick remender gives creators the hard truth about the comic book industry. Regular volumes and premiere hardcover with three volumes each book. Largely working within the medium of comic books and graphic novels, he has worked with many largescale publishers within the field, such as marvel. How to fall forever a mustread for remenders fans or anyone thrilled by bizarre and compelling scifi. In 1999, while producing black heart billy, remender produced the horror comic doll and creature with john heebink and mike manley. Rick remender is the writercocreator of comics such as deadly class, fear agent, black science, seven to eternity, low, last days of american crime and death or glory. The american writer rick remender is a bright, colorful and highly visual author, bringing a rich and vibrant style to the table. In the opening arc of writer rick remender and artist matteo scaleras creatorowned image comic series black science, scientist grant mckay took his friends and family on a dimensionhopping jaunt across the many realities of the eververse. Black science comes facetoface with black magic as grant mckay seeks out a witch to make amends with his daughter, and the fragile peace she bartered with three eternally warring races. After four issues selfpublishing the series was picked up by slg publishing. Grant mckay, former member of the anarchistic order of scientists, has finally done the impossible. Rick remender is an american writer, penciler, and inker known for his work with marvel, dark horse and image.
He is the mastermind behind this wild ride and has worked solely with artist matteo scalera batman, space bandits to fully realize this story as the two have envisioned from the start. Jan 30, 2015 rick remender s scifi opus, black science, remains unabashedly pulpy in every way, beginning with andrew robinsons evocative covers and continuing with the alien landscapes, bizarre creatures. Previously, he wrote the punisher, uncanny xforce, captain america and uncanny avengers for marvel comics. There can be a lot of differing opinions in a mainstream comic book, you know. That dangerous odyssey cost mckay his intellect, his family and the lives of a number of his friends. After years adrift in the chaotic eververse, the mckay family finally reunites in their home dimension. Rick remender discusses the future of images black.
Remender sought to use fear agent as proof that the scifi genre wasnt dead in comics and he most certainly proved himself right with this comic. Art and cover by matteo scalera and moreno dinisio. Nick dragotta east of west, fantastic four remender returns to creatorowned with a. The classic crew of the battlestar galactica is back from dynamite. Rick, back to his pulpy roots with an attitude and matteos imagination unhinged, visually telling a story at break neck speed. Nov 18, 20 rick remender talked with matt sardo during c2e2 2012. But before those, the portland native was very much an artist. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Feb 06, 2016 black science by rick remender deluxe edition vol 1. Ive been enamored by the rich lore and how well the storytelling is and wanted to start another remender series becaus i heard black science and deadly class were great but wasnt sure where to start.
Rick had worked as an animator on blockbuster films like the iron giant, anastasia, titan a. Superstar writer rick remender has some strong words for anybody who isnt reading black science, the image comic by remender and matteo scalera. Feb 18, 2015 black magic is commonly understood to be the dark, forbidden kind of sorcery, but what if there was black science. Sep 06, 2017 rick remender is easily one of the most popular and prolific writers in comics. He has deciphered black science and punched through the barriers of reality. Seven to eternity is the stunningly gorgeous fantasy about. He left behind a job as a featurefilm animator to pursue the far less financially lucrative career of. Seven to eternity is the latest entry in remenders sprawling creatorowned empire at image comics, following the dimensionhopping black science, 80s hardcore throwback deadly class. During his years at marvel he wrote captain america, uncanny xforce, venom and created the uncanny avengers. The only question is how far are they willing to go, and how much can they endure, to get home again. Black science is about to come to an end in a couple of issues but not before it touches at our heartstrings and remind us that decisions matter. Jan 11, 2016 the entire point behind this series, as per rick remender, is that it is supposed to be reminiscent of the classic ec stories that captured three key elements, science fiction, horror, and war.
Thats the concept that writer rick remender and artist matteo scalera explore in. He is the writercocreator of many independent comic books like black science, deadly class, low, fear agent and seven to eternity. He is acclaimed for his writing on uncanny xforce and venom for marvel. His next series, black heart billy, was also at slg with collaborator kieron dwyer. Rick remender is the writer and cocreator of comics such as fear agent, low, deadly class, tokyo ghost, and black science. Rick remender discusses the future of images black science cbr. No staple wear, no color breaking at spine fold, a couple stress marks. A black science premiere vol 1 remastered edition by rick remender and matteo scalera will kick off the first of the forthcoming giant generator deluxe hardcovers to hit stores this may, followed that same month by both low book one by rick remender and greg tocchini and tokyo ghost by rick remender and sean gordon murphy. Share rick remender quotations about books, character and reading. Below, remender opens about these revelations, the role kadir will play in the book s final storyline, how superheroes will figure into upcoming issues, and what fans can expect from black sciences big finale. Cbr spoke with remender about the arc, how mckay and his daughter pia are handling the loss of.
Rick remender gives creators the hard truth about the. Black science is from comic writer superstar rick remender seven to eternity. Other notable creations include low, fear agent, black science, seven to eternity, tokyo ghost, and death or glory. He is best known for his work on image comics deadly class, fear agent, black science, and as well as marvel comics uncanny xforce. Crammed with sketches, concept art and other rare goodies in a. Image comics released the first issue in november 20. Mar 14, 2019 rick remender s tokyo ghost might not have an adaptation announced at this point but if the writer is to be believed, the project is coming, and probably soon.
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