Later this month, Narwain Publishing will be releasing it’s first US titles, including “FREE FALL”. Described by the company as a “modern noir story”, longtime 4CR/KFR readers will note that it also sports art from ‘Rex Mundi’s’ original artist, Eric J. After I saw that little bit of info in their press release, all it took was one quick email and I had some preview art in my inbox to accompany the release.

Written by Gianluca Piredda with art by Eric J and Jimmy Palmiotti and colors by David Bryant, “Free Fall” details the account of a band of thieves circling an impossible target and their innovative but morbid scheme for pulling off the most dangerous bank heist.

Loeb is well known to comic fans as the writer of “Batman: Hush” and “The Long Halloween” (among many others), and to TV fans as a producer on “Smallville.” On top of that he’ll soon to be joining the crew of the mega-hit series “Lost.” Still, he was passionate enough about “Free Fall” to provide an introduction for the book.

The story, according to Loeb is bred from the swamp of a new, 21st century noir.

“Gianluca Piredda’s passion for [noir] stories may have been born out of his Italian heritage, but in ‘Free Fall’ he demonstrates an understanding of world — and some would say American — present day thinking,” writes Loeb.

“Free Fall” #1 features stunning cover art by Jay Anacleto and Brian Haberlin. It is the first of a three issue mini series, due in comic shops this month. The book is 32 full color pages with a cover price of $3.99.

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