Comics
Jim Simon has unveiled a new graphic novel titled ShieldMaster, Protector Of The Heroes.
Written by Jean Depelley and drawn by Reed Man, the book will be published by Simon's independent firm Organic Comix.
The title character has drawn comparisons to classic hero Lancelot Strong, created by Jack Kirby and Simon's father Joe. In in interview with Newsarama, the creative team outlined the comic's premise.
"As far as the story is concerned, there was a prior ShieldMaster who was a hero from another plane of reality, a place named Shield World, that you can reach through black holes," said Depelley. "He's the leader of a pack, the Shield Heroes, whose mission was to protect their world and their Queen.
"Their place was invaded by Annihilatron, a powerful conqueror, and they lost a desperate fight. And today, an American kid discovers ShieldMaster's costume and will carry on the fighting on Earth."
According to the team, Joe Simon had a hand in the creative process. Jim explained: "I created the ShieldMaster, Protector Of The Heroes concept, wrote a story which Joe liked - and that surprised me somewhat because Joe is very critical.
"Joe knows comics and he saw the possibilities. Thus, he was kind enough to develop the prototype art. By the way, a short video was made some years back and the art designs were incorporated into the video."
ShieldMaster, Protector Of The Heroes will be released in May.
Written by Jean Depelley and drawn by Reed Man, the book will be published by Simon's independent firm Organic Comix.
The title character has drawn comparisons to classic hero Lancelot Strong, created by Jack Kirby and Simon's father Joe. In in interview with Newsarama, the creative team outlined the comic's premise.
"As far as the story is concerned, there was a prior ShieldMaster who was a hero from another plane of reality, a place named Shield World, that you can reach through black holes," said Depelley. "He's the leader of a pack, the Shield Heroes, whose mission was to protect their world and their Queen.
"Their place was invaded by Annihilatron, a powerful conqueror, and they lost a desperate fight. And today, an American kid discovers ShieldMaster's costume and will carry on the fighting on Earth."
According to the team, Joe Simon had a hand in the creative process. Jim explained: "I created the ShieldMaster, Protector Of The Heroes concept, wrote a story which Joe liked - and that surprised me somewhat because Joe is very critical.
"Joe knows comics and he saw the possibilities. Thus, he was kind enough to develop the prototype art. By the way, a short video was made some years back and the art designs were incorporated into the video."
ShieldMaster, Protector Of The Heroes will be released in May.
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