CHAYKIN, HOWARD
Legendary writer/artist Howard Chaykin is ready to ride into the Wild West. The creator of comic books like "American Flagg," "Black Kiss" and the just released "Satellite Sam" has teamed up with Image Comics to release his 64-page, full-color graphic novel "Century West" in English for the first time. The book, originally created for Disney Italia and only published in Italian and Spanish, will make its Stateside debut September 11.
"Century West" focuses on the 20th Century arriving and steamrolling over the 19th Century against the backdrop of the once-sleepy town of Century, Texas. Watched over by a trio of Texas Rangers, Century finds itself not only dealing with a changing world, but also invaded by a new, unknown force: Hollywood.
A self-proclaimed history and pop culture junkie, Chaykin pooled a love for the old west and movies into a graphic novel that prominently features both. CBR News spoke with Chaykin about bringing "Century West" to the States, his bountiful partnership with Image and the project's origins as a TV pilot.
