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[[Image:Clockmaker 1.jpg|thumb|right|225px|“The Clock Maker #1” (2003), Written by Jim Krueger Cover by Matt Smith]] |
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'''''The Clock Maker''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[comic book]] published by [[Image Comics]]. The comic was written by [[Jim Krueger]] and pencilled by [[Matthew |
'''''The Clock Maker''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[comic book]] published by [[Image Comics]] starting in January [[2003 in comics|2003]]. The comic was written by [[Jim Krueger]] and pencilled by [[Matthew Dow Smith|Matt Smith]] (Act I) and [[Jason Baroody]] (Act II). |
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The title was launched during a new [[superhero]] comics initiative at Image. The story is about a giant clockworks hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland. Hundreds of men that never age maintain the old behemoth's operation. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions -- and more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. |
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==Three Acts== |
==Three Acts== |
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''The Clock Maker'' was originally intended to be a 12-issue [[ |
''The Clock Maker'' was originally intended to be a 12-issue [[limited series]]. Later, it was divided into three acts. The first four issues were [[reprint]]ed as ''Act I''. ''Act II'' was comprised of all-new material, and ''Act III'' was never published. |
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The first four [[issue]]s were published as double-sized editions with a 1:1 reproduction ratio, meaning the original art was not resized when it was published. The books were folded in half to fit on standard news racks, and in the current sized protective [[polymer]] bags. Despite the detailed view of the [[art]], readers reacted negatively to the oversized format, perceiving a decline in potential value. After the fourth issue, ''The Clock Maker'' adopted the standard comic dimensions. |
The first four [[issue]]s were published as double-sized editions with a 1:1 reproduction ratio, meaning the original art was not resized when it was published. The books were folded in half to fit on standard news racks, and in the current sized protective [[polymer]] bags. Despite the detailed view of the [[art]], readers reacted negatively to the oversized format, perceiving a decline in potential value. After the fourth issue, ''The Clock Maker'' adopted the standard comic dimensions. |
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Act II was never printed in the serial format, but only as a 48-page graphic novel (ISBN 1-58240-377-5). Act three was intended to be published in the same manner, but, to this date, has never surfaced. Krueger maintains that the book will be out “in the near future” and that a collection will also be forthcoming.<ref name="collection">{{cite web |
Act II was never printed in the serial format, but only as a 48-page [[graphic novel]] (ISBN 1-58240-377-5) in [[2004 in comics|2004]]. Act three was intended to be published in the same manner, but, to this date, has never surfaced. Krueger maintains that the book will be out “in the near future” and that a collection will also be forthcoming.<ref name="collection">{{cite web |
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*Colorist: Brett Weldele |
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* [http://www.jimkrueger.com JimKrueger.com]—Official Website |
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* [http://www.tentonstudios.com JasonBaroody.com]—Official Website |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 13:51, 21 April 2008
The Clock Maker is an American comic book published by Image Comics starting in January 2003. The comic was written by Jim Krueger and pencilled by Matt Smith (Act I) and Jason Baroody (Act II).
The title was launched during a new superhero comics initiative at Image. The story is about a giant clockworks hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland. Hundreds of men that never age maintain the old behemoth's operation. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions -- and more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself.
Three Acts
The Clock Maker was originally intended to be a 12-issue limited series. Later, it was divided into three acts. The first four issues were reprinted as Act I. Act II was comprised of all-new material, and Act III was never published.
The first four issues were published as double-sized editions with a 1:1 reproduction ratio, meaning the original art was not resized when it was published. The books were folded in half to fit on standard news racks, and in the current sized protective polymer bags. Despite the detailed view of the art, readers reacted negatively to the oversized format, perceiving a decline in potential value. After the fourth issue, The Clock Maker adopted the standard comic dimensions.
Act II was never printed in the serial format, but only as a 48-page graphic novel (ISBN 1-58240-377-5) in 2004. Act three was intended to be published in the same manner, but, to this date, has never surfaced. Krueger maintains that the book will be out “in the near future” and that a collection will also be forthcoming.[1]
Creators
- Inker: Michael Halbleib
- Letterer: John D. Roberts
- Colorist: Brett Weldele
Notes
- ^ Ness, Alex. "Jim Krueger—Writer of Myth". Alex Ness—Thoughts From the Land of Frost. Pop Thought. Retrieved 2006-11-28.
The lettering will be done in the near future. And then the final act will come out—we'll do a collection.
References
- The Clock Maker at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- The Clock Maker Act 2 at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)