POLIS: The Trial of Socrates - Graphic Novel Cover Art
Here's the cover for the graphic novel designed and painted by Steemit's very own @stahlberg! He did one helluva fantastic job. I did the titling - so be sure to let me know if there's a way I can/should improve the lettering.
POLIS: The Trial of Socrates
A historical graphic novel that examines the events leading up to the trial and execution of Socrates in ancient Athens.
Art by @stahlberg
POLIS: The Trial of Socrates is a three-part historical graphic novel that takes place in ancient Athens. It's the story of how one of the greatest free thinkers in the ancient world was executed by the era's most democratic city. It's also the story of how Plato transformed from an aristocratic politician into the founder of Western philosophy.
Similar to THREE by Kieron Gillen and Ryan Kelly, the story will be released in three chapters, each about 60 pages long.
Chapter 1, The Restoration: Defeated by Sparta in the Peloponnesian war, the Athenian democracy has been toppled and replaced by a puppet government known to history as The Thirty Tyrants. Socrates comes into conflict with the unofficial leader of the tyrants, Critias. The latter happens to be the older cousin of Aristocles, or as we know him, Plato.
The Restoration comes to a climax when the exiled democratic forces invade Athens and oust the false government. Socrates risks the battlefield to find a young friend drafted into Critias' army and makes a powerful enemy. Plato fights against the democrats and must choose between defeat and cowardice. In the end, the democracy is restored, and the stage is set for the case against Socrates.
Previous colored pages: Page 14-15 | Page 16 | Page 17 | Page 18 | Page 19 | Page 20
Thanks for your support and any feedback! Your upvote is definitely appreciated. I hope you'll stick around and watch it all come together.
I love how you guys are working together and you are both members of Steem Engine. Love seeing people helping each other. That is what Steemit should be all about. You both did an amazing job. :)
Keep it up my friend. Have a great day. :)
This is so cool. I am big on historical significance. Especially with key figures like Socrates and Plato. Is this book out, or just online?
Oh, nevermind, I just caught up. Work in progress I see.
Right. The script is written, but in order to pay artists for pages, I need to start raising some funds. :)
Thanks for taking a look!
Great project, you are a good artist. You have my support, greetings :D
really cool that you got @stahlberg to help you out on the cover art :D! it looks amazing!!
Yes, he did an amazing job.
Hey, your project is amazing!!! I love it. Ever since I read Sophie's World, I've paid a lot of attention to these novelizations/artifications of the history of philosophy. And your project is very good at it. You're also a very good artist, so 👌👌👌
I don't think I've heard of Sophie's World. Just did a search - sounds interesting! Thanks for taking a look.
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