The Clock Maker

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“The Clock Maker #1” (2003), Written by Jim Krueger Cover by Matt Smith

The Clock Maker is an American comic book published by Image Comics. The comic was written by Jim Krueger and pencilled by Matt Smith. It 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.

The first three 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 third issue, The Clock Maker adopted the standard comic dimensions.

The Clock Maker was originally intended to be a 12-issue miniseries. 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.

External links

• JimKrueger.com—Official Website
• Read Clock Maker #1 online