A new mystery series coming out of BOOM!/Archaia, next week sees the debut of André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark’s “The Last Broadcast.” Set in the 1930s and starring an Ocean’s 11-style crew of out-of-work magicians, the book follows two groups as they attempt to resolve a conspiracy revolving around a famous magicians death. Featuring incredibly moody artwork by Iumazark, it’s a book we think you’re going to find intriguing — and today, we have an exclusive preview to share with our readers.
THE LAST BROADCAST #1
Authors: André Sirangelo
Artists: Gabriel Iumazark
Cover Artists: Gabriel Iumazark
Price: $3.99
WHY WE LOVE IT: Ever wonder what’s behind that “No Trespassing” sign? Co-creators André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark takes us deep into the renegade world of urbEx (urban exploration). Throw in a decades-old conspiracy involving vaudeville magicians and occult spiritualists and you’ve got us hooked.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The cunning, daredevil urbEx members of Backbone will win you over as the ragtag, Ocean’s Eleven-style crew of the sewers and abandoned warehouses. Iumazark’s Brazilian/Japanese-fusion indie art style brings edgy energy to every dark corner. And fans of THIEF OF THIEVES and the film NOW YOU SEE ME will find a lot that entices them.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: An urban spelunking group in San Francisco discovers a secret bunker belonging to the long-vanished 1930s stage magician Blackhall the Incredible at the same time as young, out-of-work magician Ivan receives a mysterious package that points him toward a possible conspiracy involving Blackhall’s death in 1934. Both groups dive into the mystery, not yet realizing that it’s about the change their lives forever.
“The Last Broadcast” #1 goes on sale next week, May 21st. For an exclusive six-page preview, please see below:
