If you were intrigued by our recent review of writer Asa Wheatley’s Sagas of the Shield Maiden, or have enjoyed our coverage of hyper-talented Broken Frontier 2022 ‘Six to Watch’ artist Sammy Ward, then new fantasy horror project Of Ichor & Bone is definitely a comic to watch out for. Coloured by JP Jordan, lettered by Chris Mole, and edited by Claire Napier, the Kickstarter for the comic goes live in May. Sign up for the pre-launch page here.
Check out our 6-page preview of the book below!
Of Ichor & Bone is a Medieval fantasy horror comic that follows the Knight Aethelflaed as she is uprooted from her peaceful and quiet life within the castle of her Queen and sent to make a name for herself in the outside world. Inspired by our love of the Dark Souls video game series as well as the 2021 Green Knight film the comic also explores imposter syndrome and the pressures of self-inflicted failure.
Of Ichor & Bone is written by Asa Wheatley, illustrated by Sammy Ward with colours by JP Jordan, letters by Chris Mole and editing by Claire Napier.
The Kickstarter for Of Ichor & Bone will launch on May 13th and as well as the physical and digital one-shot there will be prints, stickers and a limited edition variant cover available as rewards. Interior artist Sammy Ward will also be offering some exciting exclusive commission slots but there will only be a few of these available and they’re likely to get snapped up quickly!
Audiences will love Of Ichor & Bone if they liked:
- Movies/TV: The Green Knight, Excalibur, The Northman, Outlaw King, The 13th Warrior.
- Comics/Books: Beowulf, Conan the Barbarian, Birdking, Briar, Head Lopper.
- Video Games: Dark Souls, Demon’s Souls, Elden Ring, Blasphemous.
Audience Suitability – Of Ichor & Bone contains explicit language and violence and is therefore suggested for a Teen/Adult audience.
