IDW Announced today a new mini-series in March called SMOKE AND MIRRORS. The book is by slight-of-hand artist Jon Armstrong, writer Mike Costa (Blackhawks) and artist Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts).
“SMOKE AND MIRRORS is my first creator-owned book, and I am immensely proud to have it published by this company that has given the industry some of the greatest creator-owned books of the last decade" said Costa. "The only thing I’m more proud of is the fact that I get to do it with Ryan Browne, a ridiculously talented artist who has been my best friend for literally 20 years, and Jon Armstrong, one of the finest magicians I've ever seen, and my friend and mentor.”
SMOKE AND MIRRORS is about Terry Ward, a stage magician who is transported to world filled with Magic and must use his knowledge of tricks and illusions to survive.
“As a life-long comic fan, I’ve always wanted to create in this medium Being able to apply my unique skill set to comics and working with creators I admire was just way too exciting to pass up," said Armstrong. "Because of how I related to our magician and protagonist Terry Ward, I wanted an especially innovative way to use magic as more than a gimmick. Magic is an essential component of propelling Terry’s story forward, while allowing the reader to have the same engaging and amazing experiences our characters are having. I’m trilled to that IDW is letting me play in the world that we are creating.”