Issue #2 has cleared the coloring stage and is now in the hands of our letterer. A letterer, by the way, is a typographic artist responsible for both the page design and the flow of every spoken line. His lettering and layout pass wraps by Halloween (not intentional!) . Once approved, it’s straight to print and shipping.
Our editorial pass taught us something essential: because our dialogue is written in a more literary, bande dessinée style, some subtle beats needed clearer framing. We’re adding a few lines of dialogue to make sure that every reader, regardless of how finely tuned their eye for nuance, can follow the emotional and thematic turns of the story. This lettering phase ensures that, inshAllah
Issue #3 is already 100 percent inked (cover included) and color work continues soon. Even though we’re ahead of schedule, we’ll hold release until readers have time to experience Issues #1 and #2 together. After that, expect a new issue every three months.
If you haven’t picked up the Issues #1 & #2 Bundle, now is the perfect time. The sales page is live, orders are open, and every Collector's Bundle includes False Light, our 30,000-word digital novella that lands instantly in your inbox upon purchase.
Beta readers keep comparing our visual tone to Berserk and Darkest Dungeon (the video game). We didn’t plan the Darkest Dungeon camparison, but we’re honored by it. The world of Brotherhood of the Wolf was built for those who love love love dark fantasy. Here's a splash page from Issue#3 to give you an idea.
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