Seductions Offers Insights into Mating Ritual

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"Seductions" Offers Unique Perspective - Plus Vampires!

A history of seduction and how techniques have evolved with the changing roles of women may seem like an odd subtext for a comic book, but Writer Gary Scott Beatty wanted to offer readers something unique with his book "Seductions," listed for comic shop preorder in January 2008's Previews catalog.

"The first piece of advice every writer receives is, 'Write what you know,'" said Beatty. "I'm not claiming to be some great lover, but I spent a lot of time working in bars watching how groups of people pair off through the night. As I got older I noticed how women's attitudes toward the chase changed through the decades."

Beatty explained that, as a member of several bar bands, he had a unique perspective on the mating ritual. "Most of the bar is watching the band, but people don't realize the band is also watching them."

The vampire "hero" of "Seductions" is caught in a maddening cycle. He wakes 10 years after each feeding. The world changes around him and only two things remain: his desire to feed and a yearning for a long lost love.

The done-in-one short story comic book features impressive pencils by "Oz," "Dark Oz" and "Land of Oz" illustrator Bill Bryan and computer-over-pencils coloring by Beatty. As graphic as the book sounds, both artist and writer decided to play it cool. "We could have dipped the book in blood, but subtle horror is what really creeps me out," said Beatty.

"I was talking the script over with Bill at the beginning, saying I wasn't sure how to classify the story to explain it to people. Bill informed me 'Seductions' is a love story." Beatty laughed. "It sure isn't anything like any love story I've ever read! I'd say 'Sex and the City' from a male perspective, with vampires."

"Seductions" must be preordered from your local comic book shop! Interested readers can find their local comics shop by calling the Comic Shop Locator Service at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266-4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.


"Seductions" Offers a Different Look for Comic Book Pencils!

The trend in comic books has been to take an artist's pencils and manipulate the look into something photographic, but "Seductions" Writer, Colorist and Letterer Gary Scott Beatty knew the look he was after when he contacted illustrator Bill Bryan for pencilling.

"When I look at a beautiful piece of artwork, in ink or pencil, my first thought is to enhance what's there, not cover it up," Beatty explained. "The comic world hasn't seen the gorgeous stuff Bill Bryan can do with a pencil, unless they've seen him at conventions, because all of his previous comic book work has been inked. My challenge was to add color without subtracting from Bill's subtle tones."

The done-in-one short story comic book "Seductions" features pencils by "Oz," "Dark Oz" and "Land of Oz" illustrator Bryan and computer work by Beatty. The reaction has been overwhelming, said Beatty. "The look is just phenomenal. You can still see the hand of the artist."

The vampire "hero" of "Seductions" is caught in a maddening cycle. He wakes 10 years after each feeding. The world changes around him and only two things remain: his desire to feed and a yearning for a long lost love. Readers soon discover "Seductions" is not a typical, romantic love story.

"I'm also a computer fan, but I really admire artists who have a command of their tools and produce qualities on the page you can pause and appreciate," said Beatty. "With physical drawings disappearing from animation, comics and even the newspaper funnies, I'm determined to not overpower any artist I color."

Interested readers can find their local comics shop by calling the Comic Shop Locator Service at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266-4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.


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