This is a true story about the most interesting person you've never heard of, Arthur Cravan. A major figure in pre-WWI cutting-edge art circles, Cravan was among the greatest mysterious figures of the Twentieth Century. A self-confessed thief, forger, and con artist, he used a roster of assumed names and false identities. He was known, at various times, as a novelist, poet, painter, art critic, lecturer, publisher, and French Boxing Champion. Always a rebellious, restless spirit, this dedicated rule-breaker was a political radical whose friendship with Leon Trotsky earned him the surveillance of the U.S. government-even through his immigration to Mexico with his wife, the poet Mina Loy. In 1918, at the age of thirty-one, the fascinating physical giant vanished without a trace, and-despite several supposed sightings over the years-was never seen again. Is it possible that he became the mysterious, reclusive novelist B. Traven, who wrote The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?"I've been researching Cravan since I stumbled onto him in my college days, no easy task since he made every effort to leave no trace of himself," commented writer Mike Richardson. "Rick and I are excited about finally telling this amazing story in graphic novel form."
Cravan features story by Mike Richardson with art by Rick Geary. This hardcover volume arrives October 26 with a retail price of $14.95.
ISBN: 1-59307-291-0