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Captain Gravity TPB
Posted 04 Apr 2007
Writer: Joshua Dysart
Artist: Sal Velluto
Artist: Bob Almond (ink)
5.00 out of 5 Stars
Reviewed by John L. Daniels Jr.
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Don’t miss John’s set of interviews with the Captain
Gravity creative team!
As a comic book reviewer, you are regularly searching for the
ultimate comic book to read and review. In 2005 I found and reviewed
that publication. The opportunity to read, review, and interview the
creative team concerning one of the greatest comic book series about
an African-American superhero was one of great joy and gratification.
The Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril trade
paperback is a jewel in modern American comic book history.
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In the city of Hollywood, a hero emerges and saves the world from a
powerful supernatural force during World War II. This man has the
power to defy gravity. He is the embodiment of what this country’s
principles evoked during the conflict — helping friends during a
time of war and preventing a crisis. This individual is noble in core
and strong in spirit; he is concerned about the welfare of a friend
and colleague, the famous actress Ms. Chase Dubois.
Ms. Dubois is smitten with a brand new friend, Mr. Jan Gunther.
Mr. Gunther has strange philosophies about life. Mr. Gunther adores
his newfound girlfriend, Ms. Dubois. On the other hand, our warrior
was not too impressed with the debonair German-born archaeologist. At
dinner with Mr. Gunther and Ms. Dubois, the talk centered on the
symbol that is present throughout Mr. Gunther’s mansion, the swastika.
The swastika symbol appears in many cultures as the mark of infinity.
As the hero looked upon the symbol, he recognized it as the logo used
by Hitler’s German army. After the meal with Mr. Gunther, unknowingly
our hero would be getting ready to experience one of the most
incredible adventures in his life.
This incredible story is the work of a distinctive creative team
composed of Joshua Dysart (writer), Sal Velluto (artist), Bob Almond
(inker), and Mike Garcia (colorist). Together they produce one of the
most awe-inspiring series (and now the sensational trade paperback):
Captain Gravity and the power of the Vril.
The series and the trade paperback are a masterful collaboration by
a skillful team and a publisher who has a deep understanding of how to
produce a comic periodical. The Captain Gravity and the power of
the Vril trade paperback itself belongs in comic book lore. The
book has received many accolades. Most notably, in November 2006, The
Art Directors Club of Houston awarded Penny-Farthing Press with the
Gold Medal for Illustrations and Penny-Farthing Press won the Bronze
Medal for Book and Cover Design for Captain Gravity and the power
of the Vril.
Captain Gravity is the definitive hero, a peoples champion and
savior. Would America accept him as he is behind the helmet? Is his
prowess enough for the nation to accept Captain Gravity’s ethnicity?
Readers have so many questions about a hero who seems so real. The
Captain Gravity character becomes real and tangible, because of the
powerful writing of Joshua Dysart, the explosive artwork by Sal
Velluto, definitive inking by Bob Almond and the vibrant coloring by
Mark Garcia. Readers will believe in all the characters, the
subplots, and the critical era in time when the story unfolds. Readers
can witness the cruel behavior of the half-men/half-animal
monstrosities loyal to the sorcerer Jaeger of the Reich. An extra
issue is included in the trade that tells the origin of Captain
Gravity’s nemesis, Jaeger. Readers are able to see for the first time
issue number 4.5 not published in comic book form. This is an
incredible story that lays the foundation of the sorcerer Jaeger.
The Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril trade
paperback is a jewel in modern American comic book history.
Penny-Farthing Press deserves praise for this presentation of an
American hero, as does the creative team for presenting a real hero
that readers can believe in and be proud of for all time.
Have you read the interviews with the Captain
Gravity creative team yet? Definitely worth a look!
—CCdC—
Cover image used without explicit permission in accordance with the "Fair Use" provision of US copyright law.
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