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Stephan Franck's PALOMINO Volumes 2 & 3

Created by Dark Planet Comics

The Critically-Acclaimed Neo Noir Graphic Novel Set In LA’s Country Music Clubs Continues

Latest Updates from Our Project:

PALOMINO 4 + 5 and ROMANCE IN THE AGE OF THE SPACE GOD update!
11 months ago – Fri, May 09, 2025 at 11:34:24 AM

Dear backer!

Here we are! Just a few days away from the launch of our 2025 campaign, which includes two new kickass PALOMINO volumes--these news books kick the story up into the stratosphere!--and speaking of stratosphere, we also bring you a wide reprint of ROMANCE IN THE AGE OF THE SPACE GOD, whose first limited run sold out last year, plus a bunch of special goodies!

Here's our campaign video! You're seeing it here first!

In these tough economic times, we're really going to need your support to make this happen, and the very first day of the campaign is absolutely crucial, so if you haven't done it yet,please consider pre-registering on this link so you can be notified as soon as we go live! 

The simple truth is we can’t do it without you!

Stephan


 

Palomino Volumes 4 + 5 are ALMOST HERE!
about 1 year ago – Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 10:39:47 PM

Hello, dear Palomino backer! 

This series could not exist without you, and I am super exited to share not one, but two new volumes in the Palomino saga. These volumes are EPIC, and build toward a huge finale in Volume 6 (which is already well underway, so you won't have to wait too long for that one!) The campaign for volumes 4 + 5 will start very soon, and you can REGISTER TO BE NOTIFIED ON LAUNCH!

Wanna know what's cooking in these new volumes? Our friends at AIPT have the scoop!

Early registration and early pledges are crucial to the campaign, so please consider registering now! 

Your pal, Stephan Franck

PALOMINO IS RINGO AWARD NOMINATED!!!
over 1 year ago – Sun, Aug 04, 2024 at 07:07:15 PM

Dear backer,

This is just a quick update to share with you that Palomino Vol. 2 received a RINGO AWARD NOMINATION FOR BEST COLORIST! 

This could not have happened without you since your support made this book happen, and your vote may have helped make this nomination happen too! 

The final round for which only comic pros are eligible to vote is currently happening. So if you qualify to vote and feel like seeing Palomino over the line, I humbly submit that you do.

But regardless, this nom is incredible.  First, this is also a nod for Christina Franck who has been flat-coloring the entire Palomino Saga (640 pages when it’s all said and done). Second, color was not something I really did in my formative years or learned in school. I was all about drawing back then. Color is something I got to learn by watching amazing artists that I had the privilege to work with. And lastly, have you seen the other nominees?!!! Brad Anderson…Jordie Bellaire….Tamra Bonvillain….Jacob Phillips….Rico Renzi…. Good lord what an honor!!!!

With my love and appreciation!

--S

ps: That original run of Romance In The Age Of The Space God SOLD OUT between the pre-orders and SDCC, so we're going into reprint. Anyone who wishes to pre-order: CLICK HERE!

PALOMINO UPDATE + ROMANCE IN THE AGE OF THE SPACE GOD
almost 2 years ago – Tue, Jul 02, 2024 at 08:39:03 AM

Hi, this is Stephan! 

Hope this finds you well! I have a couple of updates for you!

PALOMINO UPDATE!

Things are cooking on Palomino! 90 pages into the inks, and color not far behind! This story is ending insanely badass, and I can't wait for you to read it! And just between you and me, here's a little taste.

ROMANCE IN THE AGE OF THE SPACE GOD!

Meanwhile, I am super excited to share that Romance In The Age Of The Space God, which you may remember as a free web-comic forged during the chaos of the pandemic, is finally seeing a print edition!

It is a one-shot, 44-page, magazine-size comic issue. THIS IS NOT A KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN. It is a straight pre-order (click here) and it will ship in July.

 RITAOTSG is a strange comic for and about strange times. It is cute and funny, it is sci fi and dystopian, it has political satire (fair warning, don't mean to ambush anyone), and the kind of slice-of-life that I love.  It introduces Nate, Lydia, Anya, all looking for their place in a difficult world, all profoundly human--even though they are adorable little mice

RITAOTSG is a little weird gem of a comic, and I hope you will give it a shot!

This will be a limited run, so reserve your copy TODAY (all pre-orders received today will be signed)

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: RINGO AWARDS DEADLINE!
almost 2 years ago – Tue, May 21, 2024 at 08:15:51 AM

Hi team Palomino!

While the inking marathon continues on the final 2 Palomino volumes, there are only a couple days left on the RINGO AWARD NOMINATION VOTE!

The Ringos are indy and fan-centric awards, and ANYONE CAN WRITE IN A NOMINATION. A Ringo nomination would be amazing for PALOMINO, so if you are so inclined, for your consideration, here is a voting guide:

For your consideration:

https://ringoawards.com/ 

  • Best Cartoonist: Stephan Franck - Silver Book 2: Of Hunters and Prey; Palomino Volume 2; Palomino Volume 3
  • Best Writer: Stephan Franck - Silver Book 2: Of Hunters and Prey; Palomino Volume 2; Palomino Volume 3
  • Best artist: Stephan Franck - Silver Book 2: Of Hunters and Prey; Palomino Volume 2; Palomino Volume 3
  • Best Colorist: Stephan Franck - Palomino Volume 2; Palomino Volume 3
  • Best Continuing or limited series: Palomino
  • Best Original Graphic Novel: Palomino

Meanwhile, here's a little taste of what's coming!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED READERSHIP AND SUPPORT!!