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Pulp: The Process Edition
The ultimate behind-the-scenes art book for all Brubaker and Phillips fans is finally here.
See how the multiple award-winning creative team makes a graphic novel, from start to finish. Reproducing everything from Ed Brubaker's notebook entries about the Eisner Winning Best Graphic Novel PULP, to the script and Phillips breakdowns and pencils, to the final edited and polished book itself, in full color. See what the book started out as, what was changed in the final version before print, and go deep into Brubaker and Phillips's process.
A beautifully designed oversized hardback, the PULP Process edition has everything a collector will want, including the full graphic novel itself, reproduced for the first time larger than comic size. A must-have for any hardcore Brubaker and Phillips fan.
See how the multiple award-winning creative team makes a graphic novel, from start to finish. Reproducing everything from Ed Brubaker's notebook entries about the Eisner Winning Best Graphic Novel PULP, to the script and Phillips breakdowns and pencils, to the final edited and polished book itself, in full color. See what the book started out as, what was changed in the final version before print, and go deep into Brubaker and Phillips's process.
A beautifully designed oversized hardback, the PULP Process edition has everything a collector will want, including the full graphic novel itself, reproduced for the first time larger than comic size. A must-have for any hardcore Brubaker and Phillips fan.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
Ed Brubaker
1,800 books3,039 followersEd Brubaker (born November 17, 1966) is an Eisner Award-winning American cartoonist and writer. He was born at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central and Uncanny X-Men. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.
In 2016, Brubaker ventured into television, joining the writing staff of the HBO series Westworld.
Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central and Uncanny X-Men. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.
In 2016, Brubaker ventured into television, joining the writing staff of the HBO series Westworld.
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July 1, 2022
This is the “how the sausage gets made” edition of a popular standalone graphic novel, “Pulp.” It takes the reader through the various stages of the book’s development from conception through book “trailer,” drafting, penciling, coloring, and on to the final product. It offers explanatory notes by the author and artist at each stage along the way, in addition to showing the work at that stage of development. For the more substantial stages (e.g. drafting and final edition) it shows the full product, but for intermediary stages (e.g. inking and coloring) it just shows a few representative pages to give one the idea.
If you’re just looking to be entertained by a story, this isn’t the edition you want. Which isn’t to say that it’s not the book you want, “Pulp” offers a well-crafted and intriguing tale of a man, Max, who lived the gangster life in the wild west in the prime of his life (late 1800’s) and then “went straight” to become a pulp fiction writer in 1930’s New York during his senior years. The action of the story takes place in 1930’s New York, with flashbacks to violent episodes of Max’s past out west. It’s a take on “the life sucks you back in” storyline.
The main market for this edition is artists and writers interested in the comic writing / drawing tricks and techniques of seasoned professionals. I can also imagine actors, filmmakers, and those with cinematic interests benefiting from learning how choices are made with respect to how scenes are set and framed – i.e. to learn from the economy of the graphic novel format.
If you’re a creative type looking to work with comics or wanting to learn about how scene choices are made, give this book a look. If you’re just looking for an action-packed story, pick up the original edition of “Pulp.”
If you’re just looking to be entertained by a story, this isn’t the edition you want. Which isn’t to say that it’s not the book you want, “Pulp” offers a well-crafted and intriguing tale of a man, Max, who lived the gangster life in the wild west in the prime of his life (late 1800’s) and then “went straight” to become a pulp fiction writer in 1930’s New York during his senior years. The action of the story takes place in 1930’s New York, with flashbacks to violent episodes of Max’s past out west. It’s a take on “the life sucks you back in” storyline.
The main market for this edition is artists and writers interested in the comic writing / drawing tricks and techniques of seasoned professionals. I can also imagine actors, filmmakers, and those with cinematic interests benefiting from learning how choices are made with respect to how scenes are set and framed – i.e. to learn from the economy of the graphic novel format.
If you’re a creative type looking to work with comics or wanting to learn about how scene choices are made, give this book a look. If you’re just looking for an action-packed story, pick up the original edition of “Pulp.”
February 20, 2023
Genuinely incredible. I love the way the backstory is interwoven, I love the art, and I think that the main character is great. As someone who grew up on western movies, this one really hit home.
October 2, 2022
(Zero spoiler review) 4.75/5
As long as Brubaker and Philips keep working together, there will always be greatness left within the comics medium. The former greats of Marvel and DC may be locked in a bitter struggle to see who can alienate their fans quickest, racing headlong towards apathy and irrelevance by the day.
The future of comics will very likely be independent titles, and if they keep putting titles like Pulp out, then the passing of the two former heavyweights wont be near as depressing as it could have been. I pretty much loved everything about this book. An easy complaint could be its short length, although when the dust settles and clearer perspective sets in, I wouldn't quite know where to add to it. There is no fat on this whatsoever. Every page, every panel is masterfully crafted. Its short, sharp, and a hell of a ride while it lasts.
I immediately cared for the characters in a way that far longer, more drawn out stories either failed to commence, or to maintain. Brubaker is on top form here, and while it may not be remembered quite as fondly as his other masterworks in the years to come, that would only likely be due to the supreme body of his work, and again, this books shorter length, despite the extra pages added. Everyone else executed their duties with near perfect aplomb as well. Philips may not be the most technically gifted of artists, but he knows exactly how to convey the feeling of any scene he is tasked with. These men are like two peas in a pod now. I simply can't imagine them working independently of each other. Well, I mean I could, I just don't want to. Perhaps most surprising of all, colourist Jacob Philips, Sean's son handles duties here, and he absolutely nails it. If you thought as I did, that Philips' son was picked because of who his old man was and the possible negative connotations of this, then you can breath easy, because his work is nothing short of stellar. His artistic choices elevate this above the previous Brubaker/Philips titles I've read and loved, colour wise anyway. It all rolls up into a brief, yet sterling piece of storytelling. Really can't recommend this highly enough. 4.75/5
OmniBen.
As long as Brubaker and Philips keep working together, there will always be greatness left within the comics medium. The former greats of Marvel and DC may be locked in a bitter struggle to see who can alienate their fans quickest, racing headlong towards apathy and irrelevance by the day.
The future of comics will very likely be independent titles, and if they keep putting titles like Pulp out, then the passing of the two former heavyweights wont be near as depressing as it could have been. I pretty much loved everything about this book. An easy complaint could be its short length, although when the dust settles and clearer perspective sets in, I wouldn't quite know where to add to it. There is no fat on this whatsoever. Every page, every panel is masterfully crafted. Its short, sharp, and a hell of a ride while it lasts.
I immediately cared for the characters in a way that far longer, more drawn out stories either failed to commence, or to maintain. Brubaker is on top form here, and while it may not be remembered quite as fondly as his other masterworks in the years to come, that would only likely be due to the supreme body of his work, and again, this books shorter length, despite the extra pages added. Everyone else executed their duties with near perfect aplomb as well. Philips may not be the most technically gifted of artists, but he knows exactly how to convey the feeling of any scene he is tasked with. These men are like two peas in a pod now. I simply can't imagine them working independently of each other. Well, I mean I could, I just don't want to. Perhaps most surprising of all, colourist Jacob Philips, Sean's son handles duties here, and he absolutely nails it. If you thought as I did, that Philips' son was picked because of who his old man was and the possible negative connotations of this, then you can breath easy, because his work is nothing short of stellar. His artistic choices elevate this above the previous Brubaker/Philips titles I've read and loved, colour wise anyway. It all rolls up into a brief, yet sterling piece of storytelling. Really can't recommend this highly enough. 4.75/5
OmniBen.
September 3, 2022
Brubaker and Phillips are easily one of, if not the best, creative teams in comics today. After living predominantly in the crime genre for several years, Pulp was their foray into the western genre. The graphic novel was an awesome mix of pulp, adventure and western. The Process Edition takes us through the making of Pulp, from Brubaker's early notes to the entire finished book. It's fascinating to get a sneak peek behind the curtain and see how it all comes together. I love that they thought we'd want to see it and gave it to us. Pulp was a five-star book on its own but seeing how they brought it to life was an excellent and welcome surprise.
Special Thanks to Image Comics, Diamond Books and Edelweiss Plus for a digital ARC.
Special Thanks to Image Comics, Diamond Books and Edelweiss Plus for a digital ARC.
October 5, 2022
This is a very interesting insight into the process of creating a Brubaker comic. Very little to fault really. I would have liked to have had more visuals of the inks and colouring process in stages rather than the bulk all being the blue pencils. Maybe show one page start to finish breaking down what was added/changed in each of the stages.
As far as the story is concerned, it’s pretty much perfect apart from 2 minor grammatical issues I noted.
This is a die hard fans dream book but I’m not sure how much this process stuff would appeal to the general reader.
As far as the story is concerned, it’s pretty much perfect apart from 2 minor grammatical issues I noted.
This is a die hard fans dream book but I’m not sure how much this process stuff would appeal to the general reader.
November 9, 2022
Que delícia isso aqui 😋
September 13, 2022
Pulp is just another book in the collection of masterpieces that Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips have created.
i read all of Criminal recently and thought how can comics get better than this, and then Pulp tops it for me, im shocked by this teams work every single time, even though i’m expecting it now
i’m a big fan of westerns now thanks to the game Red Dead Redemption and this comic having a lot of to do the western genre makes me enjoy it even more than i thought i would
also the Western and Noir Genre together work so well and are really way more similar than i thought they would be
i don’t want to say anything about the story because you just need to read this book, it’s incredible
i read all of Criminal recently and thought how can comics get better than this, and then Pulp tops it for me, im shocked by this teams work every single time, even though i’m expecting it now
i’m a big fan of westerns now thanks to the game Red Dead Redemption and this comic having a lot of to do the western genre makes me enjoy it even more than i thought i would
also the Western and Noir Genre together work so well and are really way more similar than i thought they would be
i don’t want to say anything about the story because you just need to read this book, it’s incredible
August 21, 2022
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips have done it again! I've reviewed this novella before but was surprised to find that there was a Process Edition. This is a breakdown of how graphic novellas are put together. Both Sean and Ed explain their process of writing and drawing the book. You get to see early drafts, early thumbnails and bubble placement. Then, they show you the trailer for the book, the b and w edition, then talk about color. You get the completed novella at the end of the book also.
I found it fascinating how they work and how long it takes to put together this story. I was amazed at the details that are done and how they are thought through. Bravo!
I found it fascinating how they work and how long it takes to put together this story. I was amazed at the details that are done and how they are thought through. Bravo!
January 22, 2025
What goes into creating a comic book (or graphic novel, or whatever you want to call them)? The answer, it seems, is an awful lot of work. Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Jacob Phillips let readers in on the entire process from the ideas stage and outlining, through to the initial scripting, drawing, and colouring. It's very interesting to read about how it comes together and to see the various drafts. As for the resulting book, it's exactly what the title suggests - a pulp story about an aged man reliving his outlaw youth. It's not perfect, but it's really nicely put together, especially the contrast between the Western scenes and the present (which in this case was 1939). Recommended.
October 9, 2023
Not only is this a visually striking, well told "yarn," what I love about this book is it gets into the actual process of its creation (idea inception, script, comic thumbnails, etc). As a writer and comic illustrator myself, I found it incredibly inspiring and educational. I couldn't recommend it enough.
February 23, 2024
Mannnnnnnnn I wanted MORE ! This story is so short yet soooo goooodddd ! Man Brubaker and Phillips make me sick haha. The art, the twists and turns in the writing so good. And I love the behind the scenes in the book. From the writing process to the art process. Some amazing stuff to look at for anybody wanting to be inspired to art or getting in learning how to make a comic book PERIOD.
Well done Brubaker & Sean Phillips. PS: I hope we get more stories from the CRIMINAL world.
Well done Brubaker & Sean Phillips. PS: I hope we get more stories from the CRIMINAL world.
July 8, 2023
A really interesting mixture of noir fiction and westerns. The overall story is really simple, but when you add in that this version includes the steps leading up to the final material such as the writing plotting penciling inking etc you get a whole another level to the union.
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