Devil’s Due Comics Adds Creator
Owned Titles No Other Gods, The
Claims Adjuster
Super-powered Political Dystopia and Corporate Serial Killer Saga Debuting
in 2023, by Charles Satterlee and Team
JULY 21, 2022 Chicago, Illinois
Hot off of the heels of a successful crowdfunding campaign to collect legendary Batman artist Norm Breyfogle’s Of Bitter Souls into a 400 page omnibus, Charles Satterlee continues his return to comics with Devil’s Due Comics’ first new creator-owned titles announced since Covid pandemic lockdowns began.
The Claims Adjustor, created by Satterlee, Neil Van Antwerpen and industry newcomer artist, Laura Helsby, is a dark, psychological story set in a world of super-powered beings. The story features Leonard Scholnick, a claims adjuster for an insurance company that specializes in super-battle-damage. He has seen the toll that these fights take on the innocent… and having experienced loss himself, he has decided they all need to go, hero & villain alike. The series is scripted by Satterlee with story by Van Antwerpen & Satterlee, Van Antwerpen handling layouts and Helsby on pencisl & inks. Colors are by Leslie Atlantsky and letters by Chuck Maly. (Elfquest)
Hot off of the heels of a successful crowdfunding campaign to collect legendary Batman artist Norm Breyfogle’s Of Bitter Souls into a 400 page omnibus, Charles Satterlee continues his return to comics with Devil’s Due Comics’ first new creator-owned titles announced since Covid pandemic lockdowns began.
The Claims Adjustor, created by Satterlee, Neil Van Antwerpen and industry newcomer artist, Laura Helsby, is a dark, psychological story set in a world of super-powered beings. The story features Leonard Scholnick, a claims adjuster for an insurance company that specializes in super-battle-damage. He has seen the toll that these fights take on the innocent… and having experienced loss himself, he has decided they all need to go, hero & villain alike. The series is scripted by Satterlee with story by Van Antwerpen & Satterlee, Van Antwerpen handling layouts and Helsby on pencisl & inks. Colors are by Leslie Atlantsky and letters by Chuck Maly. (Elfquest)
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Left: The Claims Adjuster #1 cover.
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No Other Gods is Written by Satterlee with art by Neil Van Antwerpen, colors by Nicholas Michael and letters by the great Tom Orzechowski (Spawn). Set in the sixteenth year of the reign of America’s first dictator, the Republic has fallen and the heroes of yesterday have been driven into hiding. Recently, a young hero showing glimpses of off the charts power has emerged… and the tyrant and old heroes are in a race to get to him first. NO OTHER GODS is a cautionary tale of tyranny told in a world of super powered beings.
Below: Cover options for No Other Gods
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“I couldn’t be happier to land these two series at Devil’s Due”, said Satterlee, “I have been a fan of publisher Josh Blaylock and of Devil’s Due for as long as they’ve been around. It is an honor for me and my fellow creators to have the DD logo on our books!”
“Not only did the concepts and teams behind both of these comics grab me,” said Blaylock, "but I felt that Chuck and his crew were uniquely positioned for us to work with them, and he is well experienced in what it takes to see a book through, with an understanding of production beyond the creative.”
The solicitation schedule and series details will soon be announced for both titles.
For questions, please contact : Press@DevilsDue.net or satterleefamily@outlook.com
About Devil’s Due Comics:
Devil’s Due Comics is a comic book publisher founded by Josh Blaylock, est. 2001, known for publishing a diverse mix of creator-owned, licensed, and in-house titles featuring all genres. Notable hits since its inception include G.I. Joe, Mercy Sparx, Squarriors, Hack/Slash, and most recently, Trailer Park Boys. The publisher is currently developing the supernatural action saga Mercy Sparx with major motion picture studio MGM Studios, working with several leading companies in the web3 space, and continues to push the boundaries of comic book distribution through crowdfunding and unique partnerships. Its titles are distributed throughout the English Speaking world by Diamond Comic Distributors and Simon & Schuster.
www.DevilsDue.net
About Chuck Satterlee:
Chuck Satterlee has contributed to various comic books as a writer/creator or work for hire for decades. In recent years he has built a business and worked to raise his son, now a college football player, and is making his return to comics. His first series, AGONY ACRES debuted in 1995; a title for which legendary creator George Perez was so impressed, he inked the covers to lend his name. From 2006-2011, Satterlee created several series at numerous publishers, eventually being hired to adapt several novels for comics. He created and wrote Of Bitter Souls with legendary Batman artist, Norm Breyfogle, created Thirteen Steps with Phil Hester and Kevin Mellon, and is currently developing the comic series MONSTERS & MIDWAYS.
About Neil Van Antwerpen:
Based in South Africa, Neil studied art and graphic design at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, after which, his talents earned him a stint as a drawing lecturer. Neil’s first love remained comics, and he soon became the artist for STARSHIP TROOPERS for Markosia Comics publishing. He later worked on, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA-HARKER, RAGGED MAN, and others. Currently, Neil is the director of creative for a South African advertising agency.
About Laura Helsby:
Laura is a fantastic, exciting and capable artist hailing from Manchester in the United Kingdom. Laura studied illustration at the University of Huddersfield in Queensgate UK. where they graduated with First Class Honors. Their professional credits include numerous commercial art clients. While THE CLAIMS ADJUSTER would be Laura’s first published comic book work, they are no stranger to the medium, with several Kickstarter projects coming up in 2022.
“Not only did the concepts and teams behind both of these comics grab me,” said Blaylock, "but I felt that Chuck and his crew were uniquely positioned for us to work with them, and he is well experienced in what it takes to see a book through, with an understanding of production beyond the creative.”
The solicitation schedule and series details will soon be announced for both titles.
For questions, please contact : Press@DevilsDue.net or satterleefamily@outlook.com
About Devil’s Due Comics:
Devil’s Due Comics is a comic book publisher founded by Josh Blaylock, est. 2001, known for publishing a diverse mix of creator-owned, licensed, and in-house titles featuring all genres. Notable hits since its inception include G.I. Joe, Mercy Sparx, Squarriors, Hack/Slash, and most recently, Trailer Park Boys. The publisher is currently developing the supernatural action saga Mercy Sparx with major motion picture studio MGM Studios, working with several leading companies in the web3 space, and continues to push the boundaries of comic book distribution through crowdfunding and unique partnerships. Its titles are distributed throughout the English Speaking world by Diamond Comic Distributors and Simon & Schuster.
www.DevilsDue.net
About Chuck Satterlee:
Chuck Satterlee has contributed to various comic books as a writer/creator or work for hire for decades. In recent years he has built a business and worked to raise his son, now a college football player, and is making his return to comics. His first series, AGONY ACRES debuted in 1995; a title for which legendary creator George Perez was so impressed, he inked the covers to lend his name. From 2006-2011, Satterlee created several series at numerous publishers, eventually being hired to adapt several novels for comics. He created and wrote Of Bitter Souls with legendary Batman artist, Norm Breyfogle, created Thirteen Steps with Phil Hester and Kevin Mellon, and is currently developing the comic series MONSTERS & MIDWAYS.
About Neil Van Antwerpen:
Based in South Africa, Neil studied art and graphic design at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, after which, his talents earned him a stint as a drawing lecturer. Neil’s first love remained comics, and he soon became the artist for STARSHIP TROOPERS for Markosia Comics publishing. He later worked on, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA-HARKER, RAGGED MAN, and others. Currently, Neil is the director of creative for a South African advertising agency.
About Laura Helsby:
Laura is a fantastic, exciting and capable artist hailing from Manchester in the United Kingdom. Laura studied illustration at the University of Huddersfield in Queensgate UK. where they graduated with First Class Honors. Their professional credits include numerous commercial art clients. While THE CLAIMS ADJUSTER would be Laura’s first published comic book work, they are no stranger to the medium, with several Kickstarter projects coming up in 2022.