Free Graphic Novel and Author Interview with David Gallaher and Steve Ellis and Will’s Weekend Wrap-Up

Former Pinkerton detective Matthew Macgregor investigates a slew of strange happenings in the town of Blest, Texas, a town parched by drought, stricken with famine and haunted by werewolves. As Macgregor attempts to unravel the secrets of Blest, he struggles to contain the secret of his own supernatural past… a struggle that will continue to haunt him across the plains of the American West. At sundown, there will be a showdown — at High Moon! To help celebrate Free Comic Book Day, we spoke with graphic novel legends David Gallaher and Steve Ellis about their unique collaborative partnership, their work on High Moon and Box 13, and their recommendations for other authors and illustrators we should check out. Not only were both guys completely gracious with their time and answers, but I think they really gave an incredibly interesting interview that anyone can relate to and enjoy, regardless of whether you're a comic book know-it-all or not. Greetings and salutations, NoiseTraders! I'd like to be the first to wish you all a happy Free Comic Book Day to you and yours. Not only are we contributing to the festivities with an incredible batch of graphic novels available here on NoiseTrade, but we also amped up the hullablaoo with a fantastic joint interview with industry behemoths David Gallaher and Steve Ellis. Whether you're deeply entrenched in comic books or care nothing about them at all, Gallaher and Ellis unwrap the process in such an engaging way that anyone at any level can enjoy it and learn from it. Oh yeah, there's some really, really great music waiting for you in this week's picks as well. Alrighty, get into all the things! – WILL HODGE, NoiseTrade Music Editor/Community Manager Lowland Hum Native Air Sampler Folksy husband-and-wife duo Lowland Hum just released their self-titled sophomore album on April 14, so I thought it would be a good time to revisit the incredible sampler they compiled around their debut album Native Air. Like many, I was first introduced to Lowland Hum via their mesmerizing NPR Tiny Desk Concert back in March of 2014. Since then, Native Air, their Four Sisters follow-up EP, and their most recent Lowland Hum album have been in frequent rotation for me. Don't miss this enchanting pair of singer-songwriters and the wonderful musical world they've create together. Skinny Gibbz "Hae Wena" (single) Skinny Gibbz is a rapper from Rustenburg, South Africa that has quickly been making a name for himself in the incendiary local hip-hop scene there. Along with writing and rapping, Gibbz also produces his own material, which draws heavily from Fela Kuti-inspired afrobeat rhythms and Gibbz's own distinctly percussive vocal delivery. His brand new single "Hae Wena" was just released earlier this week and it's unbelievably catchy. The track's infectious rhythms are guaranteed to get you moving and will undoubtedly ignite your next friendly gathering into an instantly sweaty dance party. Prawn Kingfisher Ridgewood, NJ's Prawn reminds me of early Pedro the Lion and that alone is more than enough to draw me deeply into their emo-flavored brand of energetic indie rock. After listening to the array of singles they're sharing here on NoiseTrade ("Scud Running", "Settled", "Costa Rica", and "At Dawn We Left"), I was able to hear the nuances of their own sound lovingly working its way into my eardrums. So far, "Scud Running" from Kingfisher (their most recent release) is my favorite, but listen to them all yourself and see what sticks out to you. There's certainly a lot to love with these guys. Jamal Igle Molly Danger/Princeless Celebrate Free Comic Book Day in style with a double feature from Jamal Igle, one of the most popular and prolific creators in the comic book industry. Igle is mostly known for his work on the Supergirl and Firestorm franchises and featured here are two complete stories featuring characters of his own creation, Molly Danger and Princeless. Igle started out as a 17-year old intern at DC Comics and has now been in the comic book business for over 20 years. With experience drawing for characters like Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Shi, and more, it's easy to see what Igle naturally brings to Molly Danger. When writer Will Hodge isn't almost there (it's on the tip of my tongue), you can find him running off at the keyboard about music, concerts, and vinyl at My So-Called Soundtrack .

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