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ARCHANGELS: THE FALL™ is a three-volume saga narrated by
angel-prince Michael. The story unfolds with one of his seven brothers,
Lucifer, hiding his seed of unholy pride until it manifest itself and
Sin is born. Lucifer lashes out against his brothers. Michael reminds
him of his divine purpose - to glorify God - but Lucifer's insurrection
and selfish desires erupt and the battle is on. Colorful action scenes
follow with warring angels. "THE FALL" is targeted to those who enjoy
serious comic-book formats and fantasy adventure (i.e., "Lord of the
Rings"). |
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“Archangels: The Saga,” a
nine-issue comic-book series, made its debut in April 1995. It has sold
650,000 copies to date and continues to sell 25,000 – 30,000 annually.
Patrick Scott, creator and author of the series and Cahaba Productions
director of operations, said a 10-year anniversary edition, which will
combine all issues in a trade-paper format, will release next year.
Riding on the heels of the successful “Saga” series is the new
“Archangels: The Fall” – a hand-painted, graphic novel series. It’s the
prequel to the “Saga”; both are for ages 10 and up. Scott is the creator
and author of both series and Theodore Beale – author of five Christian
fantasy novels (Pocket Books) – co-authored “The Fall.” The story line
in this spiritual warfare trilogy is told from the perspective of the
Archangel Michael in three separate flashbacks. The first is Lucifer’s
fall; the second is the spiritual battle that occurred behind the scenes
at Jesus’ crucifixion; and the third is Michael’s encounter at Jesus’
tomb with the guards, the two women and Lucifer.
Scott said each “Fall”
novel features 20 pages of hand-painted, comic-book style illustrations,
plus three to four pages of novel style text. “You can say more in a
written page,” he said. In “The Fall,” the first page of text gives the
back story. Next is a spread of illustrated angels. As you turn the
pages, you’ll begin to see how it works like a comic book. Continue
turning, and storytelling text is interwoven between spreads of artwork
and comic-book-style pages. The last page summarizes in novel form.
“It’s sort of a mixture of genres-part comic book, part young-adult
novel. The beginning of a new genre?” Scott said.
He’s talking with several
pastors for advice and biblical accuracy. He wants the series to stick
to Christian-faith essentials and not secondary issues hat may be
divisive. The series is tailored to edify Christians and minister to a
lost, unbelieving world. Scott is hopeful it will be used as a tool for
making Christ known to nonbelievers. He’d like to see brothers and
sisters in Christ sharing it with unbelieving family and friends.
The series releases in
October 2004 and is distributed by Dicksons. The Collector’s Edition
Metal Tin ($14.95) includes all three volumes. The books are also
available individually ($4.50 each). Some Christian stores have agreed
to showcase both old and new series.
Plans for “Archangel”
products include a young-adult novel, Archangels: Tears of Faith,
and action figures of Michael the Archangel. |
