Description
Bi-planes vs giant vampire bats in this thrilling collection of war comics with a horror twist! Lieutenant Tom Wilson returns to battle Baron Maximilien Von Klorr and his attack force of giant vampire bats in a continuation of the popular series. The World War One era story moves to England with a monstrous albino bat attacking London with each page beautifully drawn by Alfonso Font working on one of his very first comic series. This exciting World War One aviation adventure is ideal for fans of Charley's War and Hammer horror films!
It's vampire bats versus bi-planes in this second volume of this classic British war and horror comic, perfect for Hammer Horror fans!
About the Author
Frank Pepper had a lengthy career writing for British comics. From the 1930s onwards he wrote for a wide variety of story papers including The Champion, Knockout, and The Comet. He is best known as the creator of Roy of the Rovers for Tiger and Captain Condor for Lion. Other well-known strips he worked on include The Spellbinder and Dan Dare. He died in 1988.
Born in Barcelona and working as a comic artist since the early 60s, Alfonso Font is an artist of international acclaim. During the 70s he drew strips for a variety of publications across Europe, producing Black Max for Thunder, Sandberg, Pere et Fils for Pif magazine and Tequila Bang for La Calle. In the 80s he began to write his own scripts, creating award-winning series such as Taxi, Dark Stories, Clark & Kubrick: Spiritualists Inc. and Jon Rohner. Most recently in 2010, he provided the art for Heloise de Montfort, a historical series by Richard Marazano.
Reviews
"9/10... This stunning paperback (and eBook) package is another stunning nostalgia-punch from Rebellion's superb and ever-expanding Treasury of British Comics" - Comicsreview.co.uk
"Alfonso Font is of course a legend among European comics readers... His black and white work in 'Black Max' is excellent" - The PorPor Books Blog
"If the idea of bats fighting WWI make you smile, you're... the right audience for Black Max." - Comiccon.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781781088623
Author Frank Pepper
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Series Black Max
