These pages are finally getting some color and dialog!
POLIS: The Trial of Socrates
A historical graphic novel that examines the events that led up to the trial and execution of Socrates in ancient Athens.
Previously I uploaded the inked page. However, I'm now working with Luca Blugheroni for the coloring, and I wanted to show off the finished spread page. (I've done the lettering. I may hire a better letterer down the road once I get the book funded on Kickstarter.) What do you think?!
This is a scene that takes place in 404 BCE just after the Peloponnesian War has ended. Sparta installed an oligarchic government at Athens which severely restricted citizenship. Even this limited 3000 were controlled by thirty men who would come to be known as the Thirty Tyrants.
Here, one of the Thirty, is trying to stop some of the more blatant offenses of the government. He points an accusing finger at Critias, the unofficial leader of the group.
For anyone just finding me, below are the sketch and inked page:
Art by Daniel Becker.
Other inked pages: Page 16 | Page 17 | Page 18 | Page 19
Thanks for your support and any feedback! Your upvote is definitely appreciated. I hope you'll stick around and watch it all come together.
Like what you see? Follow to watch history come to life! @jpgaltmiller