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Art of The Shepherd: An Interview with Kyle Huston
- By - Roberto Molinari
- 31 August, 2020
An Otherworldly Journey with a Greek Flair: Plato’s Myth of Er from The Republic, Book 10
- By - Andrea Lorenzo Molinari
- 03 August, 2020
In the interests of highlighting some of the ancient influences on The Shepherd graphic novel series, let’s turn our attention to Plato’s the Myth of Er from The Republic, Book 10. The story focuses on the experience of the soul in the afterlife, seen through the eyes of Er, son of Armenius, who is a Pamphylian (i.e., modern western Turkey). Er is a soldier and has fought and fallen in a great battle. Twelve days have passed since his death. Shockingly, Er suddenly awakens as he is laid on the funeral pyre...and BOY, does he have a story to tell!
Read MoreThe Ancient Roots of The Shepherd: The First Journey in the Afterlife
- By - Andrea Lorenzo Molinari
- 27 July, 2020
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest extant piece of literature explores the afterlife. After its hero goes on an extended and perilous journey in the afterlife, the story ends with the reminder that immortality is not the possession of humanity. Rather, all of us must make the journey to “the House of Dust.” Make no mistake, the Epic of Gilgamesh is the Father of The Shepherd graphic novel series.
Read MoreThe Shepherd, Vol. 2: The Path of Souls, Chapter 4 -- Chickasaw County’s Spartan Band
- By - Andrea Lorenzo Molinari
- 22 November, 2019
The Path of Souls is divided into six issues (chapters). The fourth is "Chickasaw County’s Spartan Band" which c... Read More
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Andrea Lorenzo Molinari is a comic book writer and creator, co-creating and writing (along with his son, Roberto) The Shepherd GN series originally with Caliber Comics, but NOW with Scout Comics. In addition, he is an editor with Scout Comics, Caliber Comics and has also worked with Amigo Comics in this capacity.
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