SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE by DAVID F. WALKER/DIETRICH SMITH (2017, Dynamite, 104pp) ∗∗∗∗ Blurb: After a high-profile case puts him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is looking for something low profile and easy that will keep him out of the spotlight, out of danger. Shaft takes a missing person case that proves to be more difficult…
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Shaft: Imitation of Life nominated for Diversity Award
It was announced today that Shaft: Imitation of Life has been nominated for the 2017 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity. Written by David F. Walker with art work by Dietrich Smith and featuring the eponymous black hero, the comic also tackled issues of the exploitation of homosexual males in early 1970s New York. The comic…
Shaft: Imitation of Life TP cover
Dynamite are now trailing the trade paperback release of Shaft: Imitation of Life, due out on 21 February 2017. The cover art is the same as for issue 1 of the original 4-part run.
Shaft: Imitation of Life set for trade paperback release in February 2017
Amazon has a listing for the 96-page trade paperback publication of the 4-part comic book Shaft: Imitation of Life. The book, written by David F. Walker with artwork by Dietrich Smith is set for publication on 21 February 2017. The blurb reads: After a high profile case puts him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is…
Comic Book Review – SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE (2016)
SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE (2016, Dynamite Entertainment, 4 issues, 4 x 32 pp) ∗∗∗∗ Shaft Created by Ernest Tidyman Written and Lettered by David F. Walker Illustrated by Dietrich Smith Coloured by Alex Guimares Cover by Matthew Clark Cover Colours by Vinicius Andrade Blurb: The only thing John Shaft wanted was a simple case, one where no one got…
First reviews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
The first reviews of the final issue of Shaft: Imitation of Life – Part Four: All the World’s a Stage are in:- “…a tense issue that concludes the series in terrific fashion. David F. Walker’s script balances the action with thematic content, giving a layer of depth to the issue that could have easily spiraled…
Latest previews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
5-page previews, such as the one at ComicBookResources.com, are today surfacing for the final issue (#4) of Shaft: Imitation of Life subtitled All the World’s a Stage. Release comes slightly later than planned on Wednesday 25 May.
Preview of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
Google Books has uploaded a preview of issue 4 of Shaft: Imitation of Life subtitled All the World’s a Stage. This is the final part of the second Shaft comic book series written by David F. Walker with art work by Dietrich Smith and is scheduled for release on 18 May.
Reviews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #3
Shaft: Imitation of Life #3 was released today and the reviews are coming in. “Walker’s ability to bounce between humour and tension keeps the story engaging and ensures that readers will want to come back for the finale.” – Robert Reed, AdventuresInPoorTaste.com “David Walker has nailed the character in Shaft Imitation of life #3 and the…
Comic Book Review – SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART TWO: EASY MONEY (2016)
SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART TWO: EASY MONEY (9 March 2016, Dynamite Entertainment, 32 pp) Shaft Created by Ernest Tidyman Written and Lettered by David F. Walker Illustrated by Dietrich Smith Coloured by Alex Guimares Cover by Matthew Clark Cover Colours by Vinicius Andrade Blurb: Having grown tired of dangerous cases that lead to violence, private detective John Shaft decides…