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Silver Vol. 1 TPB Paperback – November 12, 2014

by Stephan Franck (Author)
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Expanding Bram Stoker’s original universe fifty years hence, into the pulp era of the 1930’s, SILVER introduces James Finnigan, a witty but (figuratively) soulless con man, who sets out to separate the living-dead from their precious silver.
Personality conflicts, emotional entanglements and character comedy abound, as Finnigan assembles the crew of talented but broken misfits needed to pull off the heist of the last ten centuries.
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  1. Part of Series
    Silver
  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dark Planet Comics
  5. Publication date
    November 12, 2014
  6. ISBN-10
    0989038602
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0989038607
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Planet Comics (November 12, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0989038602
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0989038607
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Stephan Franck

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Stephan Franck is an award-nominated animator/writer/director/comic book creator. He was a supervising animator on the cult classic THE IRON GIANT, and contributed story to DESPICABLE ME. He co-created the animated TV series CORNEIL & BERNIE (Nicktoons - Hub Network), and received an Annie Award nomination for Best Director In a TV Program for the special SMURFS: THE LEGEND OF SMURFY HOLLOW, which presented the Smurf for the first time in 2D animation at a feature-animation level of quality. Stephan’s graphic novel debut, SILVER Volume 1 earned him a nomination for the prestigious Russ Manning Award at San Diego Comic Con 2014, and a 2015 Geekie Award nomination for Best Comic/Graphic Novel. and landed on ComiXology Submit’s ESSENTIAL READS list. Silver vol 2 is coming out 12/16/15.

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Dustin Roak
5.0 out of 5 stars this was recommended to me by a close friend
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
I actually picked up my copy of this from [...] (because it is cheaper there). Originally, this was recommended to me by a close friend. I figured I would give it a shot. I'm a meticulous reader. The first thing I noticed about this one: no page numbers. I specifically bring this up because I need to tell all of you out there that you are not going to need them. Stephan Franck has your full and undivided attention the moment you read that first page. Masterfully paced; you will easily find yourself, one-hundred and twelve pages later, trying to figure out where the rest is. You want more; right away. The black and white noir art is carefully executed to perfection allowing the reader to veer off into the world of heist men, police and vampires seamlessly. Franck is a storyteller who has clearly taken his time to hone his craft on multiple levels. The best part of it is that we, the consumptionists of his media, are given a great story told by a great storyteller. This is a prime example of everything you could ever want from a comic book and/or graphic novel; the full experience. You will not be disappointed.
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Tattoogirl Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, good heroine.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015
This one was recommended to my by my friend Damont Jordan @ Drunken Pencil. He put it in my hands and said, “it’s good.” Now, my friend here, he is usually very right. (He did the same thing with Black Science and it’s one of my favorites). He wasn’t wrong on this one either. I was skeptical because it’s indie. This happens to me. I’m sorry. I’m getting over it.

Like I said, I’m glad I took his suggestion. I really liked it. The story is awesome. It digs into some of the Bram Stroker’s Dracula myths we all know and love but adds an old heist element to it as well that we don’t normally see in this age.

It’s interesting that it’s set in 1931. At times it doesn’t feel like it, like when you’re seeing super tough chick, Rosalynd Sledge. But then again, how the equipment works during the first heist, silver bars, and the language they occasionally throw in pulls in all back in.

I’m not complaining about Rosalynd, so please don’t interpret it that way. I like a good strong female character. If she’s surrounded by a bunch of dudes, especially old forgers and fences, I want her to be able to kick some ass. I like it when a male character will call a female character something like sweetheart or doll and the girl wipes back a “Say that again and I’ll kill you.” Because that’s how I feel every time some ass says that to me. I work in customer service so I can’t bust out death threats. But I live vicariously through people like Rosalynd. So yay.

The art is all really interesting. It’s all black, white, and grayscale. The only red is on the cover. With a comic, sometimes that works sometimes it doesn’t. Usually when it doesn’t it’s because it’s so dark that you can’t figure out what was going on. Not the case with Silver. I may have had to do a double take on some of the images but I could always figure out what was up.

The guys looked like actual guys instead of hulking figures of man muscle and Rosalynd was a cross between a normal woman and a slightly too sexy female character. I mention that because while I was reading, I wondered why she would have her cleavage out in the 1930s to kill vampires. It wasn’t over the top, but I’m a girl, I think about stuff like that. She even had a slight shot of side boob when we first see her.

I’d pick it up and give it a try if you get a chance. It’s got a really good story and I’d like to see where this goes. If I did half ratings, I’d give it a 4.5
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LadiesMan217
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017
Love this book. Met the author and he signed and did a sketch for me he was really nice.
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cynthia c halstead
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!! :)
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2014
I got my copy at North Carolina comic con and I absolutely love it! It has mild language. The art is amazing! I mean what's not to love!
I can't wait till the next book in the series is out!
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Skye Kilaen
4.0 out of 5 stars Vampires + heist = I'm a happy reader
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
Sure, go ahead and steal a collection of rare silver from the estate of Mina and Jonathan Harker during an auction. What could go wrong? And when you screw it up and then decide to steal even more silver from a castle full of vampires... well, let's hope anyone makes it out alive. I enjoyed this pulp 1930s heist well enough to back the second volume on Kickstarter as well, and it didn't disappoint. The black and white newsprint-looking art, the surly gal with a sword, and serious vampire mayhem is an irresistible combination. Bonus: a kid who can see any future except his own. What's up with that?
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