A Graphic Novel base on the Songs of SiX By SiX
THE JOURNEY INTERNAL, A Graphic Novel is based on the songs of SiX By SiX, featuring a collaboration between the band and acclaimed Chicago-based artist J.C. Baez
Though not conceived as a concept album the band and the artist have woven the songs into a compelling tale of one man’s adventures and struggles. THE JOURNEY INTERNAL is a poignant and captivating story of his quest to find beauty and peace. Drawn in dramatic graphic detail, it chronicles the journey of Reign searching for sunlight in a very dark world. Following him from the highest highs to the lowest lows. The pages turn from battles of fire to demons in dungeons, from the confines of Reign’s inner mind to the realities encountered on the streets. From his solitude in battle to finding inspiration from a dream not yet realized.
Ian Crichton comments: “This is amazing. The way J.C Baez, the artist, has cleverly blended the lyrics and captured the emotion of each song into a visually stunning graphic interpretation is simply amazing. And the colourists, or whatever they’re called, they should get credit too. The whole thing is amazing!”
Nigel Glockler comments: “One word sums up this incredible visual feast-stunning!!!
J.C. Baez, a Chicago-based artist has collaborated with Jon Anderson of Yes, Steve Hackett of Genesis, and Walter Koenig, of Star Trek fame and now Six By Six.
J.C. Baez comments: “I am fortunate to be working with Ian, Nigel, and Robert, bringing their amazing musical ideas into the visual realm. The process has been very much a collaboration and I've been made to feel like part of the Six By Six family. This story is dynamic and exciting and I'm thrilled to work on this graphic novel which is in the vein of Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and other classic albums”.
The graphic novel was written by Robert Berry and J.C. Baez and faithfully colorized Manuel Avila, Jon Lyons and Mr. Baez. For those into stats, the publisher, Second Street Records tells us, The Journey Internal weighs in at solid 66 pages in the comfortable 6.625 x 10.187 format.
Jimmie Jones of Pop Culture Kaboom says of The Journey Internal graphic novel - " ...the cosmic existentialism would make the likes of Jack Kirby proud...I do believe this one is worth your time and money"
“... very interesting concept and for readers who like heady story crafting with equal measures of artwork that help tell the story, then I do believe this one is worth your time and money. If I didn’t know it was a companion piece to an album, the story could stand on its own. I however know (and now you do to) that it fits with the album and try as I might, that piece feels missing, and I do want to know.... "
Read Jimmie Jones' ofPop Culture Kaboom entire review HERE
THE JOURNEY INTERNALis available for purchase now, so tell your friends. Get yours today! Editor's Update: Don't delay, these are going fast!
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