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| Anonymous |
 Posted: 04-04-2002 11:00 Post subject: comic about Charles Fort |
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In the arena of comics, Dark Horse is currently soliciting orders for Lenkov's upcoming Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained, based on the real-life exploits of a late 19th century paranormal investigator.
"Charles Fort was such a fascinating character -- investigating unexplained phenomena in New York circa 1900," Lenkov said. "The comic is a fun ride...with history happening in the background: Governor Teddy Roosevelt plays a big role, as well as a young street urchin who helps Fort, a kid who inspired by his Fortean adventures turns out to be a fiction writer later in life. His name -- H.P. Lovecraft.
"Must say this has been so much fun to write."
source - http://comics2film.com/StoryFrame.php?f_id=534 |
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| Anonymous |
| Posted: 04-04-2002 11:09 Post subject: |
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some more on it, caution possible spoilers
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Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained! #1 (of 4)
By: Peter M. Lenkov & Frazer Irving
Cover by: Frazer Irving
Lo! A mighty prophet of the unexplained has come forward to search out the truth and light the way for mankind! It's the end of the 19th century and the city of New York has been plagued by fish falling from the sky, strange lights in the night, bizarre collections of microbial goo, and vanishing citizens! It's up to one man to expose the truth behind these events...Charles Fort! A mild mannered librarian by day, Fort seeks out the truth and exposes the bizarre to the light of day! The real Charles Fort was one of first true investigators of the unusual and the paranormal. In this series, his heretofore unknown adventures can finally be revealed! Part Indiana Jones, part Fox Mulder, his most powerful weapon is his open mind!
Published June 12, 2002
b&w, 24pg (1 of 4)
$2.99
http://www.darkhorse.com/products/pg_profile/sku_11762/sec_search/index.html
Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained! #2 (of 4)
By: Peter M. Lenkov & Frazer Irving
Cover by: Frazer Irving
A mysterious killer stalks the streets of New York City and it's up to Charles Fort, Prophet of the Unexplained, to stop the strange murders. Only with the assistance of an otherworldly being will Fort be able to close in on his prey and reveal the truth behind the killer's identity. But first the duo will have to escape the suspicion of City Hall and the clutches of the NYPD! Untold stories from the files of the father of paranormal investigation! Don't miss a single thrilling issue!
Published July 10, 2002
b&w, 24pg (2 of 4)
$2.99
http://www.darkhorse.com/products/pg_profile/sku_11765/sec_search/index.html |
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NilesCalder Reptilian Overlord
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| Posted: 04-04-2002 20:04 Post subject: |
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Methinks it be purely tounge in cheek, with Fort being portrayed as a pulp action hero...
COOL!
Niles " " Calder |
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| Anonymous |
| Posted: 16-06-2002 01:18 Post subject: charles fort comicbook |
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I was pleasantly surprised to find this on the shelf at the comics shop this week.
FORT: prophet of the unexplained. Written by Peter M Lenkov and drawn by Frazer Irving. I hadn’t heard anything about this comic before and I’ve heard of neither Irving nor Lenkov, but since it was a comic about Charles fort I decided to give it a try. The premise is a funny league of extraordinary gentleman kind of thing, Charles Fort was apparently really as a Indiana Jones type adventurer and keeper of mysterious secretes that mankind is not ready to know, he merely disguised a fuddy New York city library employee who collected newspaper clippings as a cover for his secrete activities. Also young H.P. Lovecraft was his boy sidekick ala the Spirit and Ebony or Dr.jones and shortround. In this issue Mr. fort uncovers some mysterious creature from outer space is going around murdering distinguished members of the business community. It’s kind of goofy thus far but I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be goofy, it’s a 4 issue mini series, ($2.99 US, $4.99 CAN and god only knows in the rest of the world) from Dark horse comics, well worth taking a look at fro anyone on this board I’d say. |
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| Justin_Anstey Mutant alien |
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| many_angled_one Haunter of the Dark Joined: 18 Jan 2002 Total posts: 439 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Gender: Male |
| Posted: 16-07-2002 09:04 Post subject: |
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I would urge anybody to go out and buy this comic! It simply rocks  |
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| ogopogo3 Just a CabbageHead Joined: 25 Oct 2001 Total posts: 1684 Location: Minnesota Age: 41 Gender: Male |
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| Anonymous |
| Posted: 04-09-2002 15:39 Post subject: Charles Fort/Hp LoveCraft comic in USA |
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Is the new Darkhorse comic just a reprint of the 2000ad series or a new storyline?
It wasn't bad but I would prefer to see Fort and Lovecraft in The Leaque of Extraodinary Gentleman (see Esoterica Forum) who are currently battling H.G Wells Martians......along with Gulliver and John Carter!! |
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| littleblackduck Great Old One Joined: 16 Aug 2001 Total posts: 470 Gender: Unknown |
| Posted: 13-09-2002 18:27 Post subject: Possible Spoilers |
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I have been buying the comic in question. If you want more information and buy the Fortean Times magazine it is mentioned in the North American edition (9/11 Conspiracy edition) just out. There is already a new edition out in the UK, so it would now be a back issue there.
I have the first three issues of four. It is black and white, very artsey, and the story line involves Fort, his boy-wonder H.P. Lovecraft, and Governor of New York, Theodore Roosevelt battling a man-eating virus (the size of a rhino and twice as testy) with the help of Fort's alien friend.
Not exactly my usual cup of tea, but the idea of Fort, Roosevelt and Lovecraft knowing each other is cute. |
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| punychicken |
| Posted: 01-10-2002 17:45 Post subject: |
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Its not bad. Tightly scripted as the review in FT states. But a bit more room in the story for future developments would have been good. As its only a 4 parter you can't expect it to be brimming with backstory or threads for the future.
I'd be interested in seeing another set with the characters built on. He makes an odd superhero! |
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| rynner Location: Still above sea level Gender: Male |
| Posted: 01-10-2002 19:11 Post subject: |
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| Two threads merged, and result moved into Charles Fort forum. |
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| Anonymous |
| Posted: 05-10-2002 00:50 Post subject: Fort |
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Anyone been following the Dark Horse comic-book adventurs of Charlie Fort,
or are your tastes more refined. Joking aside, the first issue was quite impressive. But the two note plus price-tag stifled my enthusiasm. Any afficianados of the panelled narrative care to divulge the rest of the rollicking
adventure. I would also urge a reading of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen which, although not overtly Fortean, ought to have some appeal.
Mina Harker, Fu Manchu, Jekyll and Hyde, Captain Nemo and other victorian
icons deluge its pages with delirious pleasures. A 19thC literary trainspotter's
dream! |
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| Anonymous |
| Posted: 05-10-2002 02:18 Post subject: |
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Its not exactly Fortean, but Brian Lynch's Monkey Man character is based roughly off THE Monkey Man of New Delhi.
And he has a 3 part comic book!
Monkey Man Unleashed |
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| Mighty_Emperor Divine Wind
Joined: 18 Aug 2002 Total posts: 19943 Location: Mongo Age: 42 Gender: Male |
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| Mighty_Emperor Divine Wind
Joined: 18 Aug 2002 Total posts: 19943 Location: Mongo Age: 42 Gender: Male |
| Posted: 15-09-2005 14:03 Post subject: |
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My interview with Frazer Irving and reviews of the graphic novels (and Owen's review of the first issue from the mag) is now up here:
www.forteantimes.com/exclusive/irving.shtml
Includes some discussion on a possible film - more info can be found here:
www.comics2film.com/ProjectFrame.php?f_id=243
Another interview with Frazer:
www.2000adreview.co.uk/features/irving/irvinginterview1.shtml
and Gordon Rennie (who wrote the 2000AD one) explains a bit more about the influences:
| Quote: | NECRONAUTS:
Q: Isn't Necronauts rather similar to League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore and Kev O'Neill?
A: (From the keys of Gordon Rennie)
The LoEG comparisons kind of rankle, so I'm going to head this one off right at the start. Necronauts, in more or less the form in which it is
appearing in 2000AD - ie, Harry Houdini, Arthur Conan Doyle, HP Lovecraft and (Charles Fort) team up to fight the Cthulhu Mythos - was originally something I was going to do for Tundra UK, way back in 1991, at the beginning of a then-promising career. Which means it pre-dates LoEG by, what, 7 or 8 years? I've still got some Tundra publicity stuff from that time that lists it as a forthcoming series, and I think it was mentioned in an ancient old Comics World feature or interview.
I did however steal the title from Alan Moore. In the notes to From Hell
#1he describes Ian Sinclair (whose Whitechapel Scarlet Tracings was one of the inspirations for FH) as a 'necronaut'. Great word, I thought, and
promptly nicked it. AM didn't seem to mind. At the time, Tundra UK were
trying to get him to work for them and word filtered back to me that he
noticed the Necronauts title ("I thought I invented that word." was the
exact quote, IIRC) and that, from what he'd heard from Tundra, Necronauts 'sounded like the kind of thing he'd enjoy reading.' |
www.2000ad.nu/linksproject/index.php3?zone=faq&page=faq2
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Some discussion of our ideas for a film about Fort can be found here:
www.forteantimes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23349 |
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