Kevin Eastman, renowned co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and former Heavy Metal magazine publisher, has partnered with writer David Avallone, along with artists Ben Bishop and Troy Little, to unveil their much-anticipated 12-issue comic book maxi-series, “Drawing Blood.” Originally introduced through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the series is set to captivate a broader audience when published by Image Comics in April.
The narrative centers around the fictional yet profoundly real stories of Shane ‘Books’ Bookman, a character masterfully crafted by Eastman. With elements of autobiography, tall tales, and legendary feats, “Drawing Blood” offers a unique perspective within the realm of comics, combining humor, entertainment, and poignant moments of survival and redemption in the cutthroat world of show business.
Kevin Eastman remarked, “The completely fictional true stories of Shane ‘Books’ Bookman sums it up the best. Set squarely in our collective world of Comics, part autobiographical, part tall tails and legends, I wanted a fictional character we could really put through the paces. Drawing Blood is all that and a basket of kittens…”
David Avallone shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Drawing Blood truly is a story unlike any other. When Kevin told me his idea for the project that became Drawing Blood, I immediately understood three things: it was something that hadn’t really been done before in comics, it could be really amazing… and that I wanted to write it with him.”
Artists Ben Bishop and Troy Little also expressed their passion for the project. Bishop emphasized, “We all put our hearts and souls into this book, and it’s so incredibly special to each of us. I know people are going to be able to feel that when they’re reading. Get ready…”
The storyline delves into the tumultuous life of Shane Bookman, who, having co-created The Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls, once experienced the meteoric rise of a billion-dollar global franchise. However, years later, facing a dissolved partnership and the aftermath of corporate buy-outs, Books struggles to reclaim his artistic spark and find joy in creating anew.
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Troy Little reflected on the project, stating, “The Mirage Studios Turtles had a massive impact on me wanting to become a comic creator, so there’s a lot of full circle happening for me with Drawing Blood and the Ragdolls.”
As readers embark on the jaw-dropping journey of Shane Bookman, they will witness the highs and lows of a successful comics creator, offering an insider’s perspective into the world of comic book creation.
Little concluded, “Being able to collaborate with this team to create and expand a meta-fiction where I get to draw cats with ninja weapons based on a hit property that never existed, creating a sort of Mandela effect… I mean, you all remember the cartoon series from the ’90s, right? Those cats were badass!” “Drawing Blood” promises to be a compelling exploration of creativity, success, and the unpredictable twists of a life in the comics industry.
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