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Nottingham Vol. 1
Death And Taxes
Part of Nottingham
By David Hazan
Illustrated by Shane Connery Volk
Published by Mad Cave Studios
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
In this twisted medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham hunts a serial killer with a penchant for tax collectors. The Sheriff’s investigation makes him the target of England’s most nefarious power-brokers. That’s to say nothing of the Merry Men, terrorists lurking amongst the trees of Sherwood, led by, an enigma known only as “Hood.” Collects issues #1 – 5
About The Illustrator
Shane Connery Volk is the lead singer and songwriter for Canadian rock band, One Bad Son. Over the last 18 years, Volk’s commanding stage presence and soaring vocal range has captivated fans. OBS has toured with Def Leppard, Judas Priest, and Shinedown, among many others, and landed a coveted spot on the 2019 Rolling Stones tour. In embracing the full spectrum of his art, Volk has also embarked on his career as a professional comic book artist, winning Mad Cave Studios talent search in 2019. His first series is the medieval noir Nottingham with publisher Mad Cave Studios. This five-issue series has become a hit, with each issue receiving multiple printings. The success of Nottingham has brought Volk one step closer to a lifelong aspiration, to draw comics and make music his whole life - more art all the time!
Product Details
- Publisher: Mad Cave Studios (November 10, 2021)
- Length: 152 pages
- ISBN13: 9781960578150
Raves and Reviews
One of Comicon.com's BEST COMICS ARTISTS OF 2021
One of Comicon.com's BEST WRITERS OF 2021
“Nottingham challenges idol worship and the long held practice of canonizing atrocious human beings in stories and song. It’s well written, beautifully drawn, and engages the reader from the very first sequence. Well worth the price of admission.”
– Brendan M. Allen, Comicon.com
"David Hazan’s medieval noir reinterpretation of Robin Hood has proved to be one of the most devilishly exciting takes on the character in ages. [...] The comic industry thrives on fresh blood and new talent. Hazan is the kind of new talent who’s ready to spill some blood."
– Tito James, Comicon.com
"Volk’s highly stylized, slightly caricatured style works ridiculously well for the period horror/noir. [...] Beautifully demented, in all the right ways."
– Brendan M. Allen, Comicon.com
"A cloak and dagger tale unlike anything I can recall reading. [...] It’s Robin Hood meets Knives Out."
– Quentin Rushing, Indie Comix Dispatch
"Nottingham is the best release to come out of Mad Cave Studios this year. It's a strong storyline with a voracious appetite for controlled anarchy and mayhem. David Hazan's scripting feels well thought out and purposeful while the art is the stuff nightmares are made of."
– Soda And Telepaths
"Hazan really puts out one hell of a page-turner [...] You will not walk out of this comic the same as you walk in, and that’s what a good comic does, after all."
– Jimmy Hayes, Comic Watch
"The kids gloves were definitely removed in this version of the classic tale. [...] It is a fresh approach and works extremely well."
– Geek Vibes Nation
"This version of the Hood legend adds complexity and nuance in showing everyone has motives for what they do but not all motives are noble."
– Gabriel Hernandez, Comical Opinions
"This is more like a collaboration between the Brothers Grimm, Arthur Conan Doyle and Quentin Tarantino Robin Hood, with violence, political intrigue, violence, double and triple talk, and violence"
– ThePullbox.com
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