trevor fraley Archives - Graphic Policy

Tag Archives: trevor fraley

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #4

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #4

writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Drew Moss (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

FINAL ISSUE! Scar has made his way into the good graces of the awful Hyena Queen. She sees Scar as a scavenger, who will help her followers find food and thrive beyond their means. But while the Queen is correct that Scar will scavenge, she is about to discover that he is capable of much, much more…

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #3

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #3

writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Drew Moss (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

The cunning vultures have enticed Scar onto a dangerous path to power. He knows they’re lying… but they are a means to an end, and so Scar’s plan begins to take shape: He will travel to the Elephant Graveyard for an encounter with the Hyena Queen!

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #3

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #3

writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Drew Moss (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #2

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #2

writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen S. Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

Eager vultures circle the diminished Scar. They offer him a path to the throne. They speak of a magic baobab fruit that will make him mightier than Mufasa himself. They will provide him with this fruit, in return for a horrible favor…

Disney Villains: Scar #2 adds some depth to Scar

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Brett

With their Disney Villains series of comics, Dynamite is putting the spotlight on the evil that makes so many Disney films great. But, there’s a challenge with these types of stories. You don’t want to make the villain too sympathetic and you definitely don’t want to make them the hero of their own story. Disney Villains: Scar #2 seems to be avoiding all of that focusing on Scar being a horrible being but also adding details so that we can understand and maybe feel a little bad for him.

Written by Chuck Brown, Disney Villains: Scar #2 has Scar roaming around for literal scraps of food as he figures out what to do. With Simba born, his path to the throne is less clear but it doesn’t mean he isn’t scheming.

Brown focuses on how detested Scar is but also shows us a bit more about his past, enough to feel a little sorry for him. We get a sense that his anger stems from loneliness in his childhood. You get a better sense as to why Scar is the way he is.

While the debut issue set things up, Disney Villains: Scar #2 gets things rolling as the villain is presented with an offer and plan from potential allies, both of whom aren’t to be trusted themselves. From there, it’s a tease as to what comes next and fans of The Lion King will be excited for that.

The art by Trevor Fraley is solid. With color by Chiara Di Francia and lettering by Jeff Eckleberry the comic looks like it could fit in with the animation but doesn’t try to copy the look or style. It’s close but deviates slightly to make things its own. It’s really good look with characters looking as they should and the settings interesting telling stories of their own. Everything has personality that creates a feel like the comic truly is an extension of the beloved animated film.

Disney Villains: Scar #2 continues the excellent debut by really getting the ball rolling. Like the first issue, it’s a series that is enjoyable for those that love the animated film and those that have never seen it. It does the difficult job of adding to the original story while still honoring it. If this is a sign for what’s to come with this line of comics, we’re here for it.

Story: Chuck Brown Art: Trevor Fraley
Color: Chiara Di Francia Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #2

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #2

writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen S. Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

Disney Villains: Scar #1 adds to the classic animated film

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Brett

I’ll admit it, I’m not sure if I’ve ever watched The Lion King. I feel like I’ve seen the musical, but the film, can’t really remember. So, going into Disney Villains: Scar #1, I’m pretty blank as far as what to expect. I know the basics, Scar thinks he should be king and has an issue Simba possibly taking the throne “away” from him.

Disney Villains: Scar #1 takes place during the film, a story that’s parallel to it, revealing unknown moments in Scar’s journey. The first issue shows Scar at a low point, beaten, broken, a plan begins to formulate which sends him on a journey to claim the throne.

Writer Chuck Brown does a fantastic job of creating a story that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a bigger story. Scar, grumbling and angry, is a character that’s easy to understand and his journey can be enjoyed even not knowing the main story of The Lion King. While I don’t know them, Scar’s journey has him coming across and meeting various characters who I’m sure are more familiar to those who know the movie. But, prior knowledge isn’t needed at all.

The art by Trevor Fraley is solid. The characters look good and there’s a dark cloud that hangs over the issue without it feeling gloomy. That’s helped by the color by Chiara Di Francia and lettering by Jeff Eckleberry which each adds to the overall vibe of the debut. At moments, the visuals actually make you feel a bit sorry for Scar. But, you’re quickly reminded he’s the villain of the story… as far as we know.

Disney Villains: Scar #1 is a solid start. It does a fantastic job of forging its own path of a story while also weaving that through an established and loved story that has existed for decades. It’s additive in that way presenting a main character we know we’re supposed to hiss at but the comic delivers just enough to feel some sympathy too.

Story: Chuck Brown Art: Trevor Fraley
Color: Chiara Di Francia Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.2 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #1

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #1

Writer: Chuck Brown
Artist: Trevor Fraley
Covers: Jahnoy Lindsay (A), Karen Darboe (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E), Blank Authentix (F)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen

A startling new vision starring Disney’s greatest villain, set within the world of The Lion King! Eisner and Ringo Award-winning author Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stunning artist Trevor Fraley tell a tale of fire and fury, centered on an enraged Scar, unable to accept that he will never be king — not so long as long as Mufasa and his new son inhabit Pride Rock. A plan is starting to formulate within Scar’s corrupt mind, which will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious shaman, Rafiki…

This series debuts with a special, 27-page story at the regular cover price of just $3.99!

Preview: Disney Villains: Scar #1

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Disney Villains: Scar #1

This series debuts with a special, 27-page story at the regular cover price of just $3.99!

The Lion King’s Scar roars into comics with Disney Villains: Scar by Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley!

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

The Pride Lands are home to many, but few are as fearsome as the one and only Scar! Brother of Mufasa and uncle of the young Simba, Dynamite presents an untold chapter from the iconic character’s legacy alongside writer Chuck Brown, artist Trevor Fraley, and more.

This captivating new story is set within the world of The Lion King between scenes from the iconic original film. With Simba’s iconic birth, it has fully set in that Scar is never meant to be king while his brother and nephew inhabit Pride Rock. Unable to accept that fate, the imposing, corrupt lion begins to formulate devious plans. This journey will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious and fan-favorite shaman Rafiki. What more could be revealed in this first-ever spotlight on the character?

Fans can learn more about this chapter in the tapestry by picking up Disney Villains: Scar #1 this April and preordering it with their Local Comic Shop starting in late January and February. The series debuts with a special extra-sized 27-page story, but sticking at the regular cover price of just $3.99! Due to scheduling, Dynamite can also note that a collected edition of this series will not be available before at least summer 2025.

Fans keeping track of all the colorful characters in the Lion King mythos will be excited to see some interact together that never do in the film. Which characters from Mufasa’s inner circle may have actually thought Scar could be a better heir? Brown and Fraley will also be introducing the new characters of the Wake, a pack of winged foes whose scheming and cunning is second only to Scar. Dynamite invites fans to discover a whole new side of the Pride Lands.

In addition to the thrilling original story and Fraley’s fitting artwork, Dynamite presents a set of gorgeous variant covers for fans and collectors on the title. Jahnoy Lindsay leads the pack with a pitch perfect take on the protagonist. Other covers are contributed by Karen Darboe, Erica Henderson, Junggeun Yoon, Gene Ha, and David Nakayama, with more to be revealed!

Comics

« Older Entries