Silver is a graphic novel series by American writer and artist Stephan Franck.[1][2] The first book in the series was nominated for the 2014 Russ Manning Award.[3] The four books in the series were released from 2014 to 2018.
Books
editPlot
editThe plot of Silver follows the adventures of Pulp era con men who team up with Professor Van Helsing's granddaughter to steal an ancient treasure hidden away in Dracula's castle.[4][5]
Adaptation
editDuring New York Comic Con 2017, Deadline Hollywood reported that writer Andrew Cosby was asked to pen a movie adaptation.[6]
Reception
editIn its review of the 2018 Free Comic Book Day titles, NPR's Glen Weldon wrote “Writer/artist Stephan Franck is firing on all cylinders.... Stylish black-and-white art, and a smart, charmingly roguish point-of-view-character draw you in.”.[7] Comic book reviews site Newsarama gave the first volume 10 stars out of 10.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Stephan Franck". Stephan Franck. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Vampire Heist Comic 'Silver' to End With Crowdfunded Fourth Volume (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2014 Russ Manning Award". Cbr.com. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "SILVER TP VOL 01 (MR) (SEP141231)". previewsworld.com.
- ^ "SILVER TP VOL 02 (MR) (OCT151372)". www.previewsworld.com.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (5 October 2017). "'Silver' Mettle For 'Hellboy' Scribe Andrew Cosby".
- ^ "Free Comic Book Day 2018: A Guide To The Best Bets And The Best Avoided". Npr.org. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Best Shots Comic Reviews: ALL-NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1, BATMAN #36, More". Newsarama.com. Retrieved 18 December 2018.