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February 19, 2016
Pennsylvania’s Last Hanging in Black Hood #9
Issue #9 of THE BLACK HOOD is out now.
Writer Duane Swierczynski‘s excellent crime story continues to gain steam and new artist Greg Scott is outstanding.
And tucked neatly into the back of the issue is a non-fiction essay I wrote about the last prisoner to be executed by hanging in Pennsylvania.
This is my fifth essay for THE BLACK HOOD, and it’s always an honor to have my work included in the pages of such a great comic. Huge thanks to Duane and editor Alex Segura for including me.
THE BLAC...
February 12, 2016
“Heritage” at Shotgun Honey
I’m pleased to report that my new short story “Heritage” is now available at Shotgun Honey!
“Heritage” is set in Superior, Wisconsin, where my father was born and raised. The action takes place on a snowy New Year’s Eve.
This is my first story at Shotgun Honey since December 2012. I was an editor at the site for most of 2013 and all of 2014 and 2015. It’s a thrill to be back as a writer!
Like many of my short stories, “Heritage” shares its title with a song by The Throes, a great band.
I hope...
February 8, 2016
Comics in Crime Fiction – Podcast
On the latest episode of THE CRIME SCENE WITH ERYK PRUITT, Eryk spoke to Alex Segura (editor at Dark Circle Comics), Tyler Jenkins (artist on the comic series SNOW BLIND), and me about comics in crime fiction.
Our hour-long conversation — which was extremely enjoyable to be a part of; hopefully, it’s also enjoyable to listen to! — aired this morning on WCOM 103.5 FM in Carrboro, North Carolina.
If you missed it there, you can catch it on The Crime Scene’s iTunes podcast feed, or listen right...
February 3, 2016
Black Hood #9 – Due Out Feb. 17
THE BLACK HOOD #9 will be out two weeks from today (i.e., on Feb. 17). I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: THE BLACK HOOD is a superb crime comic.
Writer Duane Swierczynski is joined by a new artist, Greg Scott (Sam Hill, Strange Attractors), and the preview pages look amazing.
I’m once again thrilled to have a non-fiction essay about Philadelphia crime in the back of this issue. This time, I wrote about a heartbreaking murder case that remains unsolved.
Tell your local comic book stor...
Black Hood #9 – Due Out Feb. 10
THE BLACK HOOD #9 will be out one week from today. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: THE BLACK HOOD is a superb crime comic.
Writer Duane Swierczynski is joined by a new artist, Greg Scott (Sam Hill, Strange Attractors), and the preview pages look amazing.
I’m once again thrilled to have a non-fiction essay about Philadelphia crime in the back of this issue. This time, I wrote about a heartbreaking murder case that remains unsolved.
Tell your local comic book store that you want a co...
February 2, 2016
Jon McGoran’s Dust Up – Launch Party on 4/19
The launch party for Jon McGoran’s new biotech thriller DUST UP is taking place in Philadelphia on April 19!
In addition to Jon’s novel, you can enjoy beer from St. Benjamin’s Brewing Company, snacks from Weavers Way Co-op, live music from Rich Ciocco and Matt Davis, and the stunning views from the Skyline Room & Roof Deck atop the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Branch.
A portion of proceeds from books sold at the event will support sustainable agriculture and education in Haiti, wher...
January 31, 2016
“American Beauty” in Spanish
My short story “American Beauty” — about a down-on-his-luck professional wrestler — is now available in Spanish.
Read it here: Belleza Americana
“American Beauty” was originally published in English in the charity anthology Off The Record 2: At The Movies.
Translation by Carolina Maria Russo-Holding. “American Beauty” is my 13th story available in Spanish. All of the translations are available here.
Filed under: Cuentos en Español, My Fiction
January 29, 2016
Duane Swierczynski Interviewed at Geekadelphia
Duane Swierczynski, writer of the tremendous comic book series THE BLACK HOOD, was interviewed recently by Peak Johnson for Geekadelphia. Good stuff.
Issue #8 of THE BLACK HOOD (that’s the variant cover to the right) is out now, and issue #9 is scheduled for release on February 10.
It’s set in Philadelphia. It’s awesome. And it keeps getting better.
Filed under: Black Hood, Comic Books, Duane Swierczynski
January 28, 2016
Snow Blind – Great Crime Comic
SNOW BLIND is a great crime comic. I’ve read issues #1 and #2, can’t wait for #3 and #4 (it’s a mini-series).
The story is superb (a teenager learns some pretty deep secrets about his parents) and the art fits the tone perfectly. Definitely recommended. It’s available in print from Boom! Studios and also on Comixology.
SNOW BLIND is written by Ollie Masters with art by Tyler Jenkins.
Filed under: Boom Studios, Comic Books, Ollie Masters, Tyler Jenkins
January 7, 2016
Black Hood #8 Available 1/13
THE BLACK HOOD #8 goes on sale January 13, 2016!
Along with a great story written by Duane Swierczynski and superb art by Robert Hack, this issue features an essay I wrote about crime in Philadelphia in the fall of 1940 (when The Black Hood first appeared in comics). It’s a real thrill to be in The Black Hood again.
You can order a copy from your local comic book store or on Comixology.
You can read more about The Black Hood #8 (published by Dark Circle Comics, edited by Alex Segura) at the A...
