The Science Sleuth matches wits with a Nazi chess master in “Fianchetto’s Gambit!” (script by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall & Frank Barbara) — 1 of 3 stories in Jill Trent, Science Sleuth #2.
Cecilia Payne (1900-1979) is a real-life astronomer who discovered the chemical composition of the stars (and the fact that hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe).
Because her findings were so revolutionary, Prof. Henry Norris Russell scoffed and called the result “clearly impossible.” He persuaded her to add a sentence to her thesis stating that her findings were “almost certainly not real.”
But her findings were real, and she was right. Four years later, Russell published a book that reached the same conclusions as Payne.
Hence Cecilia Payne’s warning to young scientists:
“If you are sure of your facts, you should defend your position.”
(Image from “Science Sleuths of History: Cecilia Payne” in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2, written by D.M. Higgins & Charley Macorn, art by Kelly Phillips & Andrea Scott. Available now on Kickstarter.)
Hey check it out, this is hydrogen’s cameo in the pages in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe — I learned that from “SCIENCE SLEUTHS OF HISTORY” written by D.M. Higgins & Charley Macorn with art by Kelly Phillips & Andrea Scott!
Give it up for hydrogen you guys.
Amid the fog of war, can Jill Trent, Science Sleuth, and her faithful partner Daisy stay one step ahead of a deadly chess master?
“Fianchetto’s Gambit” is one of three short stories in Jill Trent, Science Sleuth #2, now available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
Maybe my favorite line from JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2. (From a story written by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall, colors by Frank Barbara, edited & lettered by D.M. Higgins.)
We have a legit supervillain in this one.
Who is she? A mysterious Nazi saboteur & evil chess master. What is her devious secret?...
Art by Michael R. Hall with colors by Frank Barbara, from JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2.
“Science Sleuths of History” is a new feature in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2 that pays homage to the “Wonder Women of History” feature in Wonder Woman comics of the 1940s.
Fun fact: Annie Jump Cannon was one of Cecilia Payne’s mentors at Harvard, and Payne’s groundbreaking work directly built upon Cannon’s work!
Top image from Wonder Woman #33 (1949), written by Julius Schwartz, art by Paul Reinman & Bernard Sachs.
Bottom image from JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2 (2015), written by D.M. Higgins & Charley Macorn, art by Kelly Phillips, colors by Andrea Scott.
Well, that happened. This is why we have chess advisors.
(Image from “Fianchetto’s Gambit” written by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall, colors by Frank Barbara, edited & lettered by D.M. Higgins in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2)
Fun fact: Garry Kasparov’s aide/spokesman Mig Greengard advised us on some chess stuff in this issue.
(Image from “Fianchetto’s Gambit” written by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall, colors by Frank Barbara, edited & lettered by D.M. Higgins, in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2)
FIRST LOOK: JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2!
“FIANCHETTO’S GAMBIT!” (written by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall, colors by Frank Barbara, edited & lettered by D.M. Higgins, with special thanks to Mig Greengard; published by Superdames Comics)
One of 3 stories by 3 different creative teams in this issue!
Kickstarter launching soon!
JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #2 — featuring 3 all-new stories by 3 creative teams!
Kickstarter launching in July!
Once again edited by D.M. Higgins, here’s this issue’s setlist!
- “The Mystery of the Music From Space!” (written by D.M. Higgins, art by Roxanne Bee.) The Science Sleuth must investigate a signal lost in space. The greatest mystery of all awaits — but can Jill make it home in time for her anniversary dinner with her faithful partner, Daisy?
- “Who Atomized Professor Van Diana?” (written by N.J. Coyle, art by Ryan Incandenza.) A venerated professor crumbles to ash before the very eyes of thousands of scientists gathered at the 15th Ray Gun Convention! Jill & Daisy gather all the suspects in one room for a classic whodunnit — but all is not what it seems!
- “Fianchetto’s Gambit!” (written by Charley Macorn, art by Michael R. Hall, colors by Frank Barbara.) Amid the fog of World War II, a sinister saboteur smuggles a bomb into the Trent Aeronautics factory. Can the Science Sleuth stay three steps ahead of an evil chess master? The countdown’s begun...
We pledged today...our family, that is. My daughter threw in some babysitting money (she's 15) because she wanted us to get the one where she gets her own copy. :) As a comic book, sciencey, civil rights focused family, the whole household is pretty stoked to see this. We look forward to reading it!
Thank you very, very much. I really hope you enjoy it.
(Image from “The Horror of the Huge Hamsters!” in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #1, script by Charley Macorn, art by Matthew R. McDaniel, colors by Spenser Morris, letters by A.L. Onfroi, edited by D.M. Higgins.)
I made my kickstarter pledge today, I am so excited! As a lady, as a comic geek, and as a former biology major, what you are doing is SO IMPORTANT.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I’m so glad you found this book. I hope you enjoy it.
(Image from “The Horror of the Huge Hamsters!” in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #1, script by Charley Macorn, art by Matthew R. McDaniel, colors by Spenser Morris, letters by A.L. Onfroi)
superdames reblogged
those hamsters, though
horrifying
(Art by Matthew R. McDaniel, colors by Spenser Morris)
The horror ... the horror ...
THE HORROR OF THE HUGE HAMSTERS!
(Unlettered, uncolored preview of "The Horror of the Huge Hamsters" from JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #1, written by Charley Macorn, art by Matthew R. McDaniel, edited by D.M. Higgins, published by Superdames Comics.)
You guys, Charley Macorn & Matthew R. McDaniel have a story in JILL TRENT, SCIENCE SLEUTH #1 called "The Horror of the Huge Hamsters" and I just CAN'T EVEN with those hamsters--!!!