So, after writer David Hazan and artist Shane Connery Volk were named among the winners of 2019’s Mad Cave Studios Talent Search, they jumped in feet first with their first project, Nottingham. Five issues later, with multiple reprints, it was no secret that Mad Cave, Hazan, Volk and their creative team had created a monster hit. But with that in mind, the pressure was now on to follow up that success with a new Nottingham story. That leads us to Volume 2 of the Nottingham saga, Nottingham: A Kings Ransom, coming Apr. 6, 2022. This was recently announced in the following Press Release from Mad Cave:
Mad Cave Studios announces Nottingham: A King’s Ransom, out this spring!
JAN 20, 2022, (SEATTLE, WA) — After an explosive five-issue run that included multiple reprints, Nottingham is back! Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce Nottingham: A King’s Ransom, the second installment of the celebrated medieval noir, written by David Hazan with art by Shane Connery Volk; colors by Luca Romano and lettered by Justin Birch.
Together, Sheriff Blackthorne and Robin Hood are on a mission to escort King Richard the Lionheart home.
When Richard the Lionheart is kidnapped and ransomed by Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI, Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, is strong-armed into delivering the ransom and bringing the King home, on penalty of death. The treacherous Prince John and his ally, King Phillip of France, will stop at nothing to ensure Richard remains in captivity, so the Sheriff finds the unlikeliest of allies in none other than Robin Hood and the Merry Men. With Robin and the Sheriff away, Marian hatches her own devious plan to take back Nottingham.
Writer David Hazan
“The response to Nottingham Vol. 1 has been incredibly gratifying, so we wanted to give our readers more of what they loved, more characters from the legends, and just plain more. So, we delved into the history to craft a story on a more epic scale that doesn’t forget what noir is all about, the clash between the haves and the have-nots. This time it’s set against a sprawling adventure across Europe and in Nottingham, a classic, tragic crime story.
Artist Shane Connery Volk
“Everyone has upped their game for this volume. The story is epic, so my art has had to evolve to realize the scope of David’s vision. It’s been exciting to be back in this world and with these characters. I’ve done some minor redesigns to the main cast as well as designing some brand-new characters which is always so much fun! I can’t wait for everyone to see where the series is going! Everything has been turned up to 11!”
Nottingham: A King’s Ransom is now available for preorder via Mad Cave Studios and will be available Apr. 6, 2022. Retailers will receive one free copy of Nottingham #1 fourth printing (limited to 1,000) for every 5 copies of #6 pre-ordered.
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