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Former Dover Publications’ Drew Ford Launches His Own Imprint, It’s Alive!

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13043308_1061748050548230_3679940991495580841_nOne of the people I’ve gotten to interact over the years on the PR end of things in the comic industry is Drew Ford who up until recently was handling promotion for Dover Publications. A few months back Ford began informing me that he’d have new contact info, which indicated he was moving on from the position, though there was no formal announcement.

Now Ford’s next step is clear as he’s announced It’s Alive, a new imprint focused on “getting long out of print comics and graphic novels back in print.” The imprint will also publish new English translations of foreign material as well as “unique original projects.”

To kick things off, the publisher will be releasing a series of limited edition signed and numbered prints, and other unique collectibles.

First up, they have released the first ever limited edition print from comic book legend Sam Glanzman.  The image on the print is the cover to KONA #17, which was illustrated by Glanzman back in 1966.  Each print will be embossed with the artist’s initials, and will be signed and numbered by Glanzman himself. The edition is limited to 50, and they are being sold ONE PER CUSTOMER. You can get yourself one now.

Expect more announcements and plans soon and Ford has promised a “big announcement about a new hard cover edition of a graphic novel illustrated by Sam Glanzman, which has been out of print for over 17 years!”

Sam Glanzman completes his final USS Stevens story!

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Golden Age comic book legend, and WWII veteran, Sam Glanzman just finished writing, penciling and inking what he is calling his final USS Stevens story. A four-pager, in the tradition of those early USS Stevens stories he did in the 1970s for the war titles published by DC Comics.

The new pages are being sent off to be lettered and colored, per Sam’s instructions. This new story will, of course, be included in the upcoming USS Stevens collection being published by Dover Comics & Graphic Novels in March of 2016.

 

Review: A Sailor’s Story

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A Sailor's Story CoverGolden Age comic book legend Sam Glanzman draws upon his own World War II experiences in this outstanding graphic novel. Glanzman wrote and illustrated this intimate account of his life aboard a Navy destroyer, the USS Stevens.

It’s been more than twenty-five years since these comics have been in print. This new collection unites both A Sailor’s Story and its sequel, A Sailor’s Story: Winds, Dreams, and Dragons, plus a never-before-seen ten-page story of the USS Stevens, Even Dead Birds Have Wings, as well as numerous tributes, a forward, introduction, and afterword.

I’ve never read the original material, so to get everything in one book is handy, and also helps put it all into context together. The numerous stories is Glanzman’s personal first-hand account of his experience during World War II. It’s an honest, raw portrayal, with both good and bad, taking us into the world of what it was like during the time, and what it was like as a sailor.

The graphic novel is adapted from Glanzman’s notes and other material, providing us his perspective of what it was like during the time. It doesn’t hold back at all, not just recounting events, but also goes into details of the ships and guns, so should be entertaining for those into that detail, as well as those who enjoy history. It’s education, and history, as entertainment, and that’s a fantastic thing.

A Sailor’s Story is a fantastic piece of history, giving us a first-hand account of what happened, and the sacrifice many made to defend freedom. A great example of using the graphic medium to capture and tell history.

Story: Sam Glanzman Art: Sam Glanzman
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Read

Dover Publications provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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