Well another year, another comic, just in time for Thought Bubble. This one is a bit of a departure from sci fi/mutant shenanigans of the past, but really, does anyone not want to do a murder mystery story? I mean, if I tally up hours of television watched growing up, Columbo and Murder She Wrote probably count for 50%.
My wife, Miho is also somewhat responsible for the birth of Gabe Blake. I had always blabbed on about creating a detective character but it was probably Tezuka's Black Jack and Gosho Aoyama's Case Closed that showed a comic format suited to the self contained crime mystery tale. Both of which were her recommendations - especially Black Jack!
Ah and the bird is a Hill Myna - We've had a crow and a raven as major players in comics, so I thought it was time to downscale. The bird was Miho's other big contribution - feathered sidekicks... bit of a gamble but hopefully in-keeping with the general tone!
Expect to see more sleuthing next year.
Here is the official intro blurb...
Expecting to sample the delights of contemporary sculpture’s boldest and brightest, the international art glitterati descend upon London’s V&A museum. However, when the centre piece of the exhibition turns out to be the corpse of a missing artist, the private view becomes a hunt for a killer with the hands of a craftsman.
Introducing Gabriel Blake, the 'Blind Detective.'
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