PRESS

INTERVIEWS

  1. Tehelka’s Tales on Tweet Interview - November 5, 2011
  2. The Write Café Interview - August 31, 2011
  3. Forces of Geek interview - May 24, 2010
  4. Do Some Damage interview - April 16, 2010
  5. Pimpernel’s Blog interview Part 2 - March 16, 2010
  6. Pimpernel’s Blog interview Part 1 - March 15, 2010
  7. On Creating Characters and Comics Books - February 10, 2010 (Column)
  8. Pretty Cool Jewels interview - October 30, 2009
  9. NJ.com interview - September 4, 2009
  10. ComicsNews.info interview - July 27, 2009

 

QUOTES

“Sergeant Zero is a genre-busting hybrid that rewires classic WWII comic books with a very contemporary neo-noir sensibility. Whip-sharp dialogue, a vivid sense of story and relentless pace make for one hell of a ride.”

—Roger Smith, Author of
MIXED BLOOD, WAKE UP DEAD, and DUST DEVILS 


“Simplicity and originality. Sadly, this is what almost always seems lacking in North American storytelling – regardless of the vessel, be it book, film or television. Stepping into Anthony Schiavino’s stories is an exciting, moving and refreshing experience. It’s as if a familiar golden wind of nostalgia immerses you. Whispers for you to follow into places that feel timeless. Places you innately know. The ones that you whispered about with childhood friends. The ones you dared each other to peer into the darkened corners of… Afraid to find what you already knew was there.”

— Carolyn Macpherson, Illustrative Photographer
on Sergeant Zero and NOT AT THE END


“I downloaded Sergeant Zero. I’ve never read a comic in my life. Thanks for the freebie. Wow. That was a wild ride. I’d drive to the comic store now if they were open. (I actually looked up the nearest shops). The digital copy is simply, super smart. For me though, I would NEED the printed copy going forward.”

—Bryan Davis, AskBryan.com


“I don’t read comics. Nothing against them, just never got into them. But, I would read your stuff.”

—Michael Bekemeyer, Writer, filmmaker, wanderer, dad,
conversationalist, existentialist, a Mac.


“One part war, one part hard-boiled, one part supernatural, and one part yet to be revealed. The end result is a story that transcends the comic format.”

—Elizabeth A. White, Book Reviews by Elizabeth A. White


“Anthony Schiavino’s SERGEANT ZERO is many things, but ultimately boils down to one adjective: Wonderful. He digs deep into the darkness of World War II and promises to cut through the idealism of the 50s that followed. A fantastic read, and one that will satisfy everyone.”

—Dave White, Two Time SHAMUS AWARD Nominated Author


“Gripping storytelling that knits together real-world horrors and otherworldly ones and leaves you hungry for the next installment.”

—Charles Ardai, Editor of HARD CASE CRIME and GABRIEL HUNT


“Sergeant Zero is a fantastical journey into the dark halls of war. Part Captain America and part Iron Man, Sergeant Zero will face the worst evil has to offer. Anthony’s comic book looks very promising and I wouldn’t be surprised if we were witnessing the beginning of a very successful franchise in the making.”

—Frederic Lumiere, Producer/Director WWII in HD


“Sergeant Zero is an amazing amalgam of genres, and if I could have come up with this myself believe me, I would have. If you love Universal Horror movies of the forties, or hardboiled noir fiction, or classic WWII movies, this hits at the heart of  your thing. If you love all of the above, this is the holy grail you never knew existed.”

–Scott Phillips, Author of THE ICE HARVEST


“Sergeant Zero is the kind of rip-snortin’ pulp adventure we don’t see much of anymore. Like The Dirty Dozen visiting Sin City, Anthony Schiavino tosses his hero to the werewolves, mutated Nazis and an irradiated monster that would make Doc Savage flinch. Simone Guglielmini’s stylistic art mines a World War II aesthetic that puts you right in the action. It’s a winning mix of urban noir, wartime drama and old-school moxie.”

–Brian Truitt, of USA WEEKEND Magazine


“A throwback to what comics should be and often aren’t, Sergeant Zero isn’t clouded with the veil of nostalgia, but rather represents everything that makes a comic book great; a solid story, flawless storytelling, sharp dialogue and fantastic art. Anthony Schiavino has crafted a comic book that deserves all of the enthusiastic support that it generates.”

—Stefan Blitz, Editor-In-Chief of FORCES OF GEEK


“Sergeant Zero is G.I.Joe and Tales From The Crypt rolled up in a creepy little package. Its’ story is more than pulp, its’ art is noir with a pulse, and it’s all pretty damn impressive.”

—Steve Boyd, Director of ComicCollectorLive.com


“What started as a military period piece descends into the realms of madness and horror, as creatures from fantasy and horror stalk the streets and shadows alongside Nazi soldiers and scientists. Readers aren’t just given a glimpse of the man behind the story. They also get an unadulterated view of the character’s core values and beliefs, setting us up for an eventual exploration of how he deals with life as a civilian…burdened with a past he doesn’t fully remember.”

—William Kulesa, JERSEY JOURNAL


“I’ve read few comics in my lifetime but I can say that Sergeant Zero draws you in from the moment you start reading it. At first it seems like a tribute to a military war memory but you’re taken on a journey to view intense out of the ordinary sci-fi type circumstances that no war veteran wants to encounter, or see his men face. The imagery is intense and the grit pulls you along to see what’s in store page after page. I was very impressed and would love to see this comic turned into a movie so the experience can be enhanced through the visual and audio medium.”

—Wendy Shepherd, Online Media, Officially Plugged In