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New Documentary on first Tarzan Movie! And More!

Tarzan Swings Again in Louisiana

New film documents Louisiana’s first blockbuster production, 1918’s “Tarzan of the Apes.”
January 18, 2012 ~ Bossier City, LA-  Believe it or not, Tarzan turns 100 years old this year.



In August of 1917 an eclectic band of filmmakers, actors and circus acrobats fought malaria, unbearable heat and the swamp of the Louisiana Atchafalaya River Basin to bring to the silver screen the best-selling book “Tarzan of the Apes” by Edgar Rice Burroughs.  It was an instant hit with audiences, considered one of the top six motion pictures of the silent era, and one of the first 10 films to earn over one million dollars at the box office.  The film was shot in Morgan City, Louisiana.

The character of Tarzan turns 100 years old this year.  In celebration of that milestone,  Bossier City’s Al Bohl and his daughter, filmmaker Allison Bohl now of Lafayette have teamed up to produce a feature-length documentary entitled, “Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle.”
“My interest was first peaked when I was told many years ago that after making the movie the monkeys and apes refused to get back in the cages, so they left them,” said Bohl.  “After research, I found out that the making of the film was as amazing as the movie itself.”
Over a period of four years, Al and his daughter combed through hundreds of photos and documents and videotaped up to seventy hours of interviews and locations.  They interviewed scholars, authors, historians, fans, experts in merchandise, actors, an expert in primates, the curator of the Burroughs’ collection and the family of Edgar Rice Burroughs.  Their travels in Louisiana included Morgan City, New Orleans, Patterson and Baton Rouge.  They also gathered interviews in Los Angeles and Tarzana, California.  More footage was taped in Ohio, Kentucky and Chicago, Illinois. 
Bohl said, “Besides the ape question, our documentary investigates many things such as the claims of the killing of a lion on screen, the use of African Americans as natives and the life of Edgar Rice Burroughs who many feel is the father or grandfather of American science fiction.”
In addition, the Bohls re-edited the original “Tarzan of the Apes” silent film and added an entirely new orchestral musical score written by Kermit Poling of Shreveport.
The documentary and new version of the silent Tarzan film will be premiered on April 13 and 14, 2012 in Morgan City during the first Tarzan Festival in the character’s history.  For more information on the festival contact: www.cajuncoast.com.
The Louisiana State Museum in Patterson, LA opens a year-long exhibition entitled “Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle.” It features a wide variety of Tarzan memorabilia from the last one hundred years.  
“Tarzan continues to be famous on an international scale,” said Bohl, “I believe people will be absolutely amazed by the very large display of Tarzan books and merchandise in this exhibition.”  One item of note is an actual painting done by the chimpanzee that died recently who was believed to be the oldest living “Cheetah” from the Tarzan movies. For more information about the exhibition contact:: www.louisianatravel.com/louisiana-state-museum-patterson.
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See “John Carter” And Get A Chance For Tickets To Next Year’s Super Bowl

johncarter_worldofmars_1_cover-e1311022888802-296x4501-9710413Disney announced today that they have collaborated with the NFL to give viewers an opportunity to enter “The Journey to the Super Bowl Sweepstakes” with an ad for “John Carter” that will run during the Super Bowl XLVI broadcast this Sunday.  The Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for two to Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 in New Orleans.

Viewers who are interested in entering the sweepstakes should tune into the game and watch for the “John Carter” commercial. During the airing of the 30-second spot, a code will be revealed. Viewers can then go to NFL.com/JohnCarter and input the code to be entered. The Grand Prize is a trip for two to Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013. The trip includes a 5-day/4-night trip for the winner and guest to attend the game, two tickets to Super Bowl XLVII and access to Game Day hospitality at the stadium.

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ILLUSTRATING THE EARTH’S CORE!

ILLUSTRATING THE EARTH’S CORE!

Tarzan ™ ERB, Inc. Artwork © Tim Burgard.

Sequential Pulp Comics shared this beautifully elegant preview page by artist Tim Burgard for the Martin Powell penned graphic novel, TARZAN AT THE EARTH’S CORE. The graphic novel is licensed and authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and published by Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse Comics.

Look for TARZAN AT THE EARTH’S CORE coming in 2012 as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of pulpdom’s favorite Ape-Man.

Tarzan ™ ERB, Inc. Artwork © Tim Burgard.

You can learn more about Sequential Pulp Comics at http://www.sequentialpulpcomics.com/
You can learn more about Dark Horse Comics at http://www.darkhorse.com/

PULP 2.0 PRESS BRINGS YOU A THRILLOGY OF TITANIC TALES!

Cover Art: Douglas Klauba

PRESS RELEASE:

You want a bargain? You got it: 3 brilliant novels by the Master of Adventure himself, Edgar Rice Burroughs – A PRINCESS OF MARS, TARZAN and THE MUCKER. Featuring cover and interior illustrations by none other than Doug Klauba (http://www.douglasklauba.com/). All for the low, low price of ONLY 99¢ on your Kindle or Nook. Coming to you soon. Read it before the new movie, JOHN CARTER hits theaters.

For more on Pulp 2.0 Press, please visit http://pulp2ohpress.com/

IDW PUBLISHING FOR APRIL

IDW Publishing has released their solicitations for books releasing in April 2012. Here are some of their pulpier offerings.

RICHARD STARK’S PARKER: THE SCORE
 Written, art and cover by Darwyne Cooke.

Fresh from his efforts on The Hunter and The Outfit, Darwyn Cooke now sets his steely sights on The Score, the classic Richard Stark Parker novel from 1964. Parker becomes embroiled in a plot with a dozen partners in crime to pull off what might be the ultimate heist — robbing an entire town. Everything was going fine for a while, and then things got bad. Considered one of the best in the Parker series, The Score is the perfect vehicle for Darwyn Cooke to pull out all the stops and let loose with a book that has all the impact of a brutal kick to the solar plexus!

160 pages, $24.99.

ROCKETEER ADVENTURES 2 #2
 Written by Paul Dini, Walter Simonson, Tom Taylor, art by John Paul Leon, Bill Morrison, Colin Wilson, covers by Darwyn Cooke, Dave Stevens.

The second star-studded issue of Rocketeer Adventures streaks into the skies with three high-flying tales of derring do! We start with a story on a grim battle field and race to save a soldiers life. Next up Is a jealous Cliff keeping an eye on Betty in his own inimitable way. Last is a run-in with a Hollywood icon in danger!
Another 25 pages of gorgeous art and stories — and all for the price of a regular 22 page book!

32 pages, $3.99.

COLD WAR, VOL. 1: THE DAMOCLES CONTRACT
 Written, art and cover by John Byrne.

Byrne releases his latest creation, MI-6 agent Michael Swann. In Swann’s opening adventure, “The Damocles Contract,” the secret agent is called on to stop a defecting British scientist from granting the Soviets complete nuclear dominion over the free world… promising ample doses of intrigue and espionage.

120 pages, $19.99.

DANGER GIRL: REVOLVER #4
 Written by Andy Hartnell, art by Chris Madden, covers by J. Scott Campbell and Chris Madden.

It all comes down to this! Join us in our action-packed, final issue as Abbey, Sydney and the rest of the Danger Girl team finally track down the mysterious Peruvian treasure. But when our heroes infiltrate the enemy’s fortress — only to find themselves facing a surprise fraternity of villains — will they ever manage to fight their way out? Find out as the year’s sexiest and most dangerous event concludes!

32 pages, $3.99.

PRINCESS OF MARS
Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, art and cover by Michael W. Kaluta.

Following up the Disney-produced motion picture that just hit theaters, relive this classic adventure tale from Edgar Rice Burroughs. John Carter and his ‘Barsoom’ experiences are re-imagined in gorgeous chapter illustrations by comic legend Mike Kaluta!

240 pages, $17.99.

GENIUS, ILLUSTRATED: THE LIFE AND ART OF ALEX TOTH
 Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell, art and cover by Alex Toth.

Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell continue their comprehensive review of the life and art of Alex Toth in Genius, Illustrated. Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth’s poignant death in 2006, this oversized book features artwork and complete stories from Toth’s latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owner properties… plus samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others — as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth’s family and his legion of fans. Two of Toth’s best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: “Burma Skies” and “White Devil… Yellow Devil.” A full-length text biography will chart the path from Toth’s increasingly reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years. Fans of comics, cartoons, and all-around great artwork revere Alex Toth. See why Genius, Illustrated — along with its companion volume, 2011’s Genius, Isolated — are being praised as the definitive examination of the life and art of The Master, Alex Toth!

288 pages, $49.99.

WALLY WOOD GALAXY
 Written by Roger Hill, art and cover by Wally Wood.

Wally Wood’s career is legendary among the annals of comic’s history. He rocketed to fame working on Will Eisner’s The Spirit newspaper strip and became one of the most talented artists working for EC Comics during the 1950s. Wood also became a star of EC’s satire comic called Mad, which went on to even greater success as a magazine, allowing the artist to apply his amazing talents in a broader spectrum. When the comics industry fell on lean times during the mid 1950s, Wood segued into the field of science fiction pulp illustration, providing over 200 beautiful drawings and several color cover paintings for the digest magazines; particularly Galaxy. Wood left behind a legacy of great art, much of which has never been reprinted. This book will feature them all. Long time Wally Wood historian Roger Hill has spent the past twenty years pulling together the history of Wood’s involvement with the pulp digests and tracking down original art for this project. Over half of the images have been pulled from the originals or from Wood’s personal file copies, allowing Wood fans the finest possible reproduction!

160 pages, black and white, $29.99.

V-WARS
Written by Jonathan Maberry, Nancy Holder, Yvonne Navarro, James A. Moore, Gregory Frost, John Everson, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Scott Nicholson.

A sweeping threaded narrative of the global phenomenon known as the Vampire Wars.

Mankind has been silently infected by millennia-old bacteria unknowingly exhumed by a scientific expedition in Antarctica. Now, in some rare cases, a person’s so-called “junk DNA” becomes activated, and depending on their racial and ethnic heritage they begin to manifest one of the many diverse forms of the “others” that are the true basis for the legends of supernatural creatures. These aren’t your usual vampires and werewolves — it goes much deeper than that.

Conceived by Jonathan Maberry, V WARS features stories from various “frontlines” as reported by such contributors as Nancy Holder, Yvonne Navarro, James A. Moore, Gregory Frost, John Everson, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Scott Nicholson (as well as Maberry himself, of course).
The result is a compelling series of tales that create a unique chronicle of mankind’s response to this sudden, hidden threat to humanity.

384 pages, black and white, $24.99.

You can learn more about IDW and their books at http://www.idwpublishing.com/.

Sequential Pulp And Tarzan Travel To The Earth’s Core!

New Pulp Author Martin Powell unveiled the cover to Tarzan At The Earth’s Core graphic novel adaptation that he is writing with art by Tim Burgard, and authorized by the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Tarzan At The Earth’s Core graphic novel will be released in 2012 from Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

You can learn more about Sequential Pulp Comics at http://www.sequentialpulpcomics.com/
You can learn more about Dark Horse Comics at http://www.darkhorse.com/

Sequential Pulp’s Romantic Adventures With ERB’s The Cave Girl

Artwork © Hannibal King

New Pulp Author Martin Powell announced on his blog (http://martinpowell221bcom.blogspot.com/) that he is writing a graphic novel adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs The Cave Girl, in time for the original story’s 100th anniversary. The Cave Girl graphic novel will be released in 2013 from Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics.



Artwork © Hannibal King

 “I’m thrilled to be reunited with artist Hannibal King,” Powell said of the artist he worked with on The Phantom Unmasked and Tales of The Spider. “And, as you can see from these lovely illustrations of the prehistoric princess Nadara, the book will be gorgeous.”

The Cave Girl is authorized by ERB, Inc. Published by Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse Comics.

You can learn more about Sequential Pulp Comics at http://www.sequentialpulpcomics.com/
You can learn more about Dark Horse Comics at http://www.darkhorse.com/

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Artwork © Hannibal King



Artwork © Hannibal King



Indie Creators Headline Marvel’s Mars

Cover Art: Julian Totino Tedesco
Two Indy comics creators have been tapped to chronicle the further adventures of John Carter’s Mars for Marvel Comics. John Carter: The Gods Of Mars is the publisher’s latest collaborative project with the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate.
Sam Humphries, writer of the self-published comics Our Love is Real and Sacrifice is teamed withwith artist Ramón Pérez, the illustrator of Archaia’s hardcover graphic novel Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand.
John Carter: The Gods Of Mars is based on the 1918 Burroughs novel and is slated for five issues debuting March 2012, the same month John Carter, a live-action feature film from Marvel parent company, Disney, is scheduled for release. Currently, Marvel has two John Carter miniseries running; John Carter: World of Mars and John Carter: A Princess of Mars.
“From Landridge and Andrade to Edgar Rice Burroughs himself, there’s an impressive foundation of awesome John Carter stories to build on,” Humphries said in Marvel’s press release. “Combined with Marvel having the most exciting comics going on right now, and most talented editors in the industry — I can’t wait to get myself to Mars.”

POWELL AND CHASE AT THE EARTH’S CORE!

Artwork © Jamie Chase

New Pulp Writer Martin Powell will be writing a graphic novel of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic Pellucidar adventure, AT THE EARTH’S CORE. The new graphic novel will be illustrated by artist Jamie Chase. Authorized by ERB, Inc. Published by Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse Comics. Coming in 2012.

You can learn more about Sequential Pulp Comics at http://www.sequentialpulpcomics.com/
You can learn more about Dark Horse Comics at http://www.darkhorse.com/

David Burton-A Retrospective



The world in general and the Popular Art and Pulp Community in specific lost a shining talent and unique voice on Thursday, December 8th, 2011.  David Burton, an artist known for various works, including several Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired works, Comic based images, as well as original work for Publishers of all varieties, passed away this past  Thursday.  Although details are not readily available, David had had a series of health issues, most recently being considered for a heart transplant.  While at home on the 8th, something occurred that caused David to have to re-enter the hospital and he left this world later that day.

At times like these, the only thing that many of us who knew David and even those who only knew him through his work have to comfort us are our thoughts and memories of him and the love and support of those around us.   What follows is a collection of remembrances and commemorations collected in the last few hours, both sent directly to All Pulp as well as some simply taken from where they were originally posted.   If you didn’t know David, then read on please and discover one of those talents that definitely left us just as his star was rising.  If you were fortunate enough to have even known him for a moment, then join the rest of us who did in remembering and recalling and even in mourning, though the actual feeling is more of rejoicing….rejoicing that I even got to know David for a brief second and the positive ways he affected so many that he touched.


First, my own thoughts-
I met David via Facebook, the wonders of social networking.   I was looking for cover artists to capture that feel of classic Pulp covers, particularly for one project we were debuting in our magazine.   I came across David’s stuff about the same time he came across our ad looking for someone.  I’m not sure how we connected, but we did indeed and from that instant, David immediately became concerned for me.  Not simply the project, but for my well being.  He asked about my family, talked about the other writers in the magazine, asked how I came to be a writer, all of that.  We talked about favorite foods, movies, etc. and in between these blasts of personal ‘get to know’ time that actually is somewhat unusual from an artist who you’re initially contracting with for just one piece, David would send these wonderful snippets…a pencil layout here, a color study there….until finally the finished piece was completed.  The job done, I thanked David, paid him, and went on.  But I didn’t go on alone.  David talked of other projects, but mostly just checked in as if we were buddies, which I quickly realized we most definitely were that…friends.


We never got to do more work together because David’s medical issues reared their ugly visages about then and he didn’t get back to a point to take on much work.  The one regret I have is that when David emailed me a few months back and said he thought he was ready to take on work, even though it would need to be single figure type stuff, I didn’t make more effort to give him work, only because I wanted him to feel better and to get even stronger.  It’s not the art that didn’t get created that I’m remorseful for now.  It’s the fact that I didn’t get another chance to spend that much time with David again.   Godspeed, David.


From Danny and Heather Kelley-

We have known David Burton for some years now. He was a great friend one who we came to call our Brother. His art work was so amazing, we modeled for several pieces of his art for him. One particular piece will always be my favorite. I had a photo taken of me in Metropolis , Ill at the Superman celebration a few years back of me as Superman and a little girl who had came up to me. David wanted to paint it and it came out amazing. He made two of it one for me and another to donate to a charity auction in Metropolis .We spoke on the phone and emailed each other frequently. He was a amazing talent and a very humble kind person.   He would get so excited and get us excited every time he saw a new pic of us he wanted to draw. It was always like Christmas waiting to see what he would come up with. With his passing it leaves a empty place in our lives as I am sure with countless others he touched with his art. But his memory will live on with us through the art works we have on our wall from him.. David we love you and will miss you my dear friend. I know you will be painting the skies in Heaven.




From Bill and Sue-On Hillman, http://www.ERBzine.com
David was a wonderful talent and a fine interpreter of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ creations.  Over the years he shared so many fine pieces of art with us for our ERBzine readers:

ERBzine Artist Profile: David Burton
An Artist Journal Vol. I: “A Princess of Mars” By David Burton
An Artist Journal Vol. II: “A Princess of Mars” By David Burton
An Artist Journal Vol. III: Tarzan of the Apes By David Burton

An Artist Journal Vol. IV: Tarzan of the Apes By David Burton
David Burton’s Special Illustrated Editions of ERB’s “A Princess of Mars” and “Tarzan of the Apes”:
ERBzine ERB Artist Encyclopedia
David will be sadly missed by his many friends and by the many fans of his work.

From Ron Hanna-

Back in 2006, David sent me an e-mail when I lost my cat, and he even wrote a Poem especially for me… I would like to share this with you… I loved him:

Dear Ron,

I can understand this all too well. Not long ago, my cat Muse had to be put to rest for the same thing. The loss is never easy and shouldn’t be. Just remember that she’s always going to be around you and that she loves you.

Dearest friend
Who’s been my World
I shall never hold you
And feel your warmth
Yet
I shall always know
That you are near
For your warmth
Now has a place
That I had never known
But forever is now
Ahead
For we are on our way
Do not fear
My dearest friend

For we shall someday
Meet
And know that all
Was for us
And we shall have
Ever the tomorrows
That have yet to be
This warmth
That I now hold
So dear
I shall never let go
For I know it place
My heart
Is no longer its home
But my life is its home
For you have brought
Not but love
To it















From Mary Fabian-

Rest in Peace, my friend. Let your artist pen draw everlasting beauty over the stars. May our Lord hold your family in His Loving arms.










From Ver Curtiss-

I cannot adequately express my sadness at the news of David Burton’s passing. David was a true friend, an amazing artist, and an incredible human being. He was truly a brother, though we never met face to face. I hope we will have that opportunity to meet some day in a better place than this beautiful but fallen world of ours. He will be truly missed.














From Dough Hubler-

A sweet and dear friend has passed and I want to honor and remember.  David Burton, a gifted artist, a child of God, and a brother! Godspeed and rest in His arms, David! We’ll see each other again!














From Andy Nunez-

David was an amazing artist and new some of the most influential paperback and comic illustrators of our time. He always encouraged me to go beyond my abilities with each piece of artwork I turned out for my books. His heart was bad and he was in line for a transplant. He had to go to the hospital today and he did not return. I can only pray I meet him again beyond this existence.














These and many other tributes and remembrances and dedications to the life, work, and memory of David Burton are sprouting all over in the last several hours and will likely continue for years to come.    When one such as David passes, it’s hard for us not to see it as a loss, but we also scored a major victory just having David as a part of our lives.  

Rest in Peace, Dear Friend