ALI-BABA

ALI-BABA SCOURGE OF THE DESERT

This graphic story involved writer James Waley, a Sheridan College graduate and founder of Orb, Steve LeBlanc, penciller, Terry Pallot, inks and Ron Kasman lettering fleshing out a story originated by Dave Sim creator of “Cerebus the Aardvark”. The cover on vol. 1, no. 2, was finished by Dale McEown and Ron Kasman over a Dave Sim layout. The cover for vol. 1, no. 2, was done by Dave Ross and Craig Russell. It was published in two issues by Gauntlet Comics, a division of Caliber Press in the U.S. A third issue was completed but never published.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:                                                                                                    Published by Gauntlet Comics/Caliber Press. Colour cover. Black & white content.

Content serial & Cover front Lay., D. Sim. Pen., Dale Keown. In., R. Kasman. Col., Paul McCusker.

Ali-Baba, 1-1, Caliber Press, 1992. Pen., Steve LeBlanc. In. & Let., Ron Kasman.                   “Prologue.” Writ., James Waley: 1-8.                                                                                   “The Blood Temple Beckons.” Writ. & Lay., Dave Sim. Writ., Dave Darrigo: 10-17.           “Warriors Beyond the Veil.” Writ., D. Darrigo & J. Waley:18-25.                                         “Dark Goddess Rising.” Writ., J. Waley: 26-38.

Content serial & Cover front Pen., David Ross. In., P. Craig Russell. Col., Lovern Kindzierski.  back: Illus., Steve LeBlanc.

Ali-Baba, 1-2, Caliber Press, 1993.                                                                                             “Aladdin Rules!” Writ., J. Waley. Pen. S. LeBlanc. In., Terry Pallot. Let., R.                                                 Kasman: 1-24.                                                                                           “Swords.” Co-writ., Ron Peterson. Co-writ., Pen. & Let., R. Kasman. In., Ronn                                          Sutton: 25-31.

SOURCE:

Article periodical:

Ali-Baba, 1-1, 1992: “Ali Baba: Recollections.” Writ., Dave Sim: 9.                                                                     “The Sands of Time.” Writ., James Whaley: 40.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON A\ALI-BABA, Ali-Baba, 1,2,1993,fc.jpgAli-Baba: Scourge of The Desert, 1-2, 1993: Front cover.