Gun Honey: Blood for Blood (Graphic Novel)

Illustrated by Ang Hor Kheng
Paperback
$17.99 US
6.75"W x 10.2"H x 0.25"D   | 10 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Apr 11, 2023 | 112 Pages | 978-1-78773-904-8
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL GUN HONEY, WRITTEN BY AWARD WINNER CHARLES ARDAI, CO-FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME!

Fans of the first graphic novel and classic pulp crime fiction will get a thrill out of this fast-paced, mystery thriller. Features a cover by superstar artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau! Gun Honey is currently in development as a television series by Piller/Segan (Haven, The Dead Zone) and Malaysia-based Double Vision (The Bridge).

Joanna Tan is back, sexier and deadlier than ever… She’ll get you the weapon you need, when you need it, where you need it -- no matter how impossible. But this time, somebody else is planting the weapons. Somebody who’s causing a lot of trouble. And with Joanna’s MO, the authorities are making her their number one suspect. It’s now up to Joanna to prove her innocence, and find the woman responsible for framing her for murder!
CHARLES ARDAI is the founder and editor of Hard Case Crime as well as an acclaimed author. His five novels include the Shamus Award-winning SONGS OF INNOCENCE, which the Washington Post called “an instant classic.” In addition to the Shamus, Ardai has received the Edgar Allan Poe and Ellery Queen Awards. He was a writer and producer for six years on the TV series HAVEN, inspired by Stephen King’s first Hard Case Crime novel, THE COLORADO KID. King has called him “a true renaissance man” and “a master of the short story.” Ardai lives in New York.

ANG HOR KHENG is an illustrator based in Ipoh, Malaysia who works primarily with traditional media rather than digitally. His inspirations include Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Peter Konig, Jim Lee, and John Buscema. He has been drawing since he was 3 years old.
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"The finest kind of pulp noir." – Ed Brubaker (Captain America)

"GUN HONEY is sexy, violent and fast, a blistering burning house of a narrative." – Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition)

“You’ve never met a femme quite as fatale as Joanna Tan.” – Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey)

"Charles Ardai is a very smart and very cool fellow.” – Stephen King

"Chaotic, sexy, action packed [...] Artist Ang Hor Kheng [...] continues to dazzle with his cinematic storytelling style. 5 out of 5!" - Comic Crusaders 

"A well told tale." - Major Spoilers

"Action-packed read." - Bleeding Cool

"An R-rated gritty noir, sexy spy thriller..." - Scoop

"Order is restored to the world and Gun Honey is back with a Bang! 9.5 out of 10!" - The GWW

"Cinematic visuals, taut storytelling, and plenty of snappy charm. 9.5 out of 10!" - Comical Opinions

"An empowering story that has laid the foundations for an explosive arc, a fierce femme fatale story that is full of fierce vengance and explosive payback, this arc is definitely going to be one not to be missed." - Get Your Comic On

"If you like crime and noir comics, this one's for you!" - Planes, Trains and Comic Books

"Right from the get-go, I was hooked!" - Raging Rainbow 

"Entertaining and fun to read! Pick it up and enjoy because I did!" - The Geekeasy 

"[Gun Honey] was a great series! If you were a fan of the first series, I hope you check [Blood For Blood] out!" - The Dennis and Andy Show

"Freaking awesome! The art looks great!" - Darksyde is comics

"Pulp noir shenanigans at its finest, with a healthy dose of grindhouse mixed in for good measure. Charles Ardai’s story is brimming with beautiful (and naked) women, gunfights, catfights, explosions, clever twists, and a new status quo for our titular (ahem) hero. If you like comics for sheer spectacle, this one’s got it all." - Comical Opinions 

"Charles Ardai completes the second volume of Gun Honey with his usual flair of action and sexiness...a fun read from the get go, with its mix of action, sexiness, curves and bullets." - Comic Crusaders

"...Another smartly crafted action thriller from Charles Ardai and Ang Hor Kheng." Slings & Arrows

About

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL GUN HONEY, WRITTEN BY AWARD WINNER CHARLES ARDAI, CO-FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME!

Fans of the first graphic novel and classic pulp crime fiction will get a thrill out of this fast-paced, mystery thriller. Features a cover by superstar artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau! Gun Honey is currently in development as a television series by Piller/Segan (Haven, The Dead Zone) and Malaysia-based Double Vision (The Bridge).

Joanna Tan is back, sexier and deadlier than ever… She’ll get you the weapon you need, when you need it, where you need it -- no matter how impossible. But this time, somebody else is planting the weapons. Somebody who’s causing a lot of trouble. And with Joanna’s MO, the authorities are making her their number one suspect. It’s now up to Joanna to prove her innocence, and find the woman responsible for framing her for murder!

Creators

CHARLES ARDAI is the founder and editor of Hard Case Crime as well as an acclaimed author. His five novels include the Shamus Award-winning SONGS OF INNOCENCE, which the Washington Post called “an instant classic.” In addition to the Shamus, Ardai has received the Edgar Allan Poe and Ellery Queen Awards. He was a writer and producer for six years on the TV series HAVEN, inspired by Stephen King’s first Hard Case Crime novel, THE COLORADO KID. King has called him “a true renaissance man” and “a master of the short story.” Ardai lives in New York.

ANG HOR KHENG is an illustrator based in Ipoh, Malaysia who works primarily with traditional media rather than digitally. His inspirations include Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Peter Konig, Jim Lee, and John Buscema. He has been drawing since he was 3 years old.

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Praise

"The finest kind of pulp noir." – Ed Brubaker (Captain America)

"GUN HONEY is sexy, violent and fast, a blistering burning house of a narrative." – Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition)

“You’ve never met a femme quite as fatale as Joanna Tan.” – Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey)

"Charles Ardai is a very smart and very cool fellow.” – Stephen King

"Chaotic, sexy, action packed [...] Artist Ang Hor Kheng [...] continues to dazzle with his cinematic storytelling style. 5 out of 5!" - Comic Crusaders 

"A well told tale." - Major Spoilers

"Action-packed read." - Bleeding Cool

"An R-rated gritty noir, sexy spy thriller..." - Scoop

"Order is restored to the world and Gun Honey is back with a Bang! 9.5 out of 10!" - The GWW

"Cinematic visuals, taut storytelling, and plenty of snappy charm. 9.5 out of 10!" - Comical Opinions

"An empowering story that has laid the foundations for an explosive arc, a fierce femme fatale story that is full of fierce vengance and explosive payback, this arc is definitely going to be one not to be missed." - Get Your Comic On

"If you like crime and noir comics, this one's for you!" - Planes, Trains and Comic Books

"Right from the get-go, I was hooked!" - Raging Rainbow 

"Entertaining and fun to read! Pick it up and enjoy because I did!" - The Geekeasy 

"[Gun Honey] was a great series! If you were a fan of the first series, I hope you check [Blood For Blood] out!" - The Dennis and Andy Show

"Freaking awesome! The art looks great!" - Darksyde is comics

"Pulp noir shenanigans at its finest, with a healthy dose of grindhouse mixed in for good measure. Charles Ardai’s story is brimming with beautiful (and naked) women, gunfights, catfights, explosions, clever twists, and a new status quo for our titular (ahem) hero. If you like comics for sheer spectacle, this one’s got it all." - Comical Opinions 

"Charles Ardai completes the second volume of Gun Honey with his usual flair of action and sexiness...a fun read from the get go, with its mix of action, sexiness, curves and bullets." - Comic Crusaders

"...Another smartly crafted action thriller from Charles Ardai and Ang Hor Kheng." Slings & Arrows