High Moon

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High Moon

Matthew Macgreor. Cover to High Moon. Art by Steve Ellis.
Publisher Zuda imprint of DC Comics
Schedule Fortnightly, Every Other Tuesday at Sundown
Format Ongoing webcomic series
Publication date 2007–ongoing
Main character(s) Macgregor
Creative team
Writer(s) David Gallaher
Artist(s) Steve Ellis
Penciller(s) Steve Ellis
Inker(s) Steve Ellis
Colorist(s) Steve Ellis
Creator(s) David Gallaher
Steve Ellis

High Moon is a werewolf western webcomic series, developed in 2004 with a debut in 2007 as a part of Zuda, DC Comics' web comic imprint.

Created by David Gallaher and Steve Ellis High Moon was part of Zuda's initial launch in October of 2007. In November of 2007, High Moon[1] was awarded a contract with DC Comics, where the strip will continue to be serialized on Zuda. Com.

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[edit] Overview

Author David Gallaher cites Gunsmoke, Have Gun, Will Travel, and Tom Waits as major influences in this werewolf western webcomic series.[2] Artist Steve Ellis cites films like High Plains Drifter, Django, and Jodorowsky's El Topo.[3] Scott O. Brown, author of Nightfall, is the production artist and letterer.

According to an interview with Comics Worth Reading, David Gallaher grew up in steeped in Civil War history and dirty little secrets. In 2004, HIGH MOON morphed, with the main character evolving from a Union solider to a bounty hunter and then to a Pinkerton detective. According to Gallaher, "HIGH MOON is part supernatural detective story, ala John Constantine or Harry Dresden, with a mixture of Old-time radio and a little Tom Waits."[4] In a commentary with Comic Book Resources, Gallaher and Ellis note visual iconography for the series is influenced by Nosferatu, Hercules, The Hanged Man from the Tarot, and Lord of the Rings. [5]

[edit] Plot

A grumbly, bounty-hunter, Matthew Macgregor, investigates a series of strange happenings in the dusty Texas town of Blest - where drought has brought famine and hardship to most of the town and surrounding ranches. Unfortunately, that's the least of the town's worries! While the summer heat pushes the mercury toward further unbearable degrees during the day, the nights are haunted by strange, unnatural creatures roaming the darkness. While Macgregor, a former Pinkerton detective, seeks to uncover the towns dark secrets, he tries desperately to keep his own hidden - secrets of a past steeped in witchcraft and the supernatural. When the sun sets it'll be a showdown at High Moon.

[edit] Characters

Matthew Macgregor: An ancestor of Scottish outlaw Robert ‘RobRoy’ Macgregor, the protagonist is a stubborn and grumbly retired Pinkerton. Clad completely in black, with his six-gun strapped low on his thigh, he rides of in search of people that need protecting. He considers himself the shepherd of the flock of townspeople.[6] He first appears on page 3. As of page 17, he demonstrates a degree of ritual psychometry. He carries a pair of pistols with the words Gáe Bolga carved into the hilts. As seen on page 30 of the strip, his bullets of choice are Blaine Bullets, which seems to be a nod to Jim Blaine and the Lone Ranger. Mac's history shows a past with James Bowie, Abe Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton, and Marie Luevue

Tara Bradley: Daughter of legendary lawman, Sheriff Patrick Bradley. This beautiful redhead is more than just a pretty face. Since moving to Blest, she has been working for the Sheriff’s office. She first appears on Page 2.

Deputy Jeb Garret: He first appears on page 2. He enjoys reading dime novels.

Eddie Conroy: Seen on Page 5 in werewolf form, and again on Page 6 in human form.

Gabriel Hunter: The founder on Blest, Texas and father of the little girl who goes missing on Page 1 of the story arc. He first appears on Page 2.

Margaret Hunter: Goes missing in Page 1 of the opening prologue.

Mavis Hunter: Seen on Page 7, and reccounts his story in a flashback on page 10.

Sheriff Patrick Bradley: Mentioned on Page 2, does not appear in the prologue.

Doc McNear: Appears on page 11, where he aids Mavis Hunter with her hysteria, and later is confronted by Conroy.

Chiropetra: Strange, multi-eyed bat creatures.

Miss Molly: Appears on Page 33. Owner of the Crabapple dance hall.

[edit] Publication

[edit] First Season

  • "The Prologue": Synopsis of Pages 1-8
  • "Act I": Synopsis of Pages 9-20
  • "Act II": Synopsis of Pages 21-45
  • "Act III": Synopsis of Pages 46-56
  • "The Epilogue": Synopsis of Pages 57-60

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ David Gallaher's High Moon Wins Zuda, It Came Out on Wednesday, October 25, 2007
  2. ^ High Moon Production Blog
  3. ^ Hyper Insomaniac - High Moon on Zudacomics.com
  4. ^ Interview With David Gallaher » Comics Worth Reading
  5. ^ [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16540 Comic Book Resources Commentary Track: High Moon with Gallaher and Ellis » Comic Book Resources Commentary Track: High Moon]
  6. ^ The High Moon Rises: Original Character Notes for HIGH MOON

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