Lutu Artist News

I will be having a guest strip on the Legend of Bill Website.

It will be in the next few weeks and we'll give you a heads up when it goes live.


In the meantime you can check out Legend of Bill here:-

http://www.legendofbill.com/

Lutu Goes a Twittering

What's all that Tweeting?

Lutu Goes a Twittering at www.twitter.com/LutuWOTN.

Get Lutu on the go and find out other interesting things like "should you make eye contact with a Medusa at a Dinner Party?", "Are Gherkins a sufficient repellant for Grundak?"... :-)

Lutu gets a menton on Crom the Ultimate Conan Fan Blog

Lutu Warrior of the North gets a mention on Crom the Ultimate Conan Fan Blog

Go check it out here:-
http://ultimateconanfan.blogspot.com/2010/02/conan-indy.html

Thanks Cromsblood for the support

Cheers

-Steve-

Lutu #1 just had an excellent review in SP Nexus Magazine!

Lutu #1 just had an excellent review in SP Nexus Magazine!

Here is the link to the magazine, the review is on page 50 :-)
http://www.selfpubmag.com/start.htm

Cheers

-Steve-

Here is the review:-

REVIEWS
Comic Review: Lutu
By Stats Jenkins
(http://kissmecomix.com)

Lutu: Warrior of the North Issue 1
By: Steve Coffin
Publisher Website: http://www.stevecoffin.com/lutu

The premise of Lutu: Warrior of the North is interesting as the time period reminds you of Conan, Ka-Zar days of old, where the sword and sorcery rule Lutu, is a twin (the story didn't say if she was older or younger)of Barbarian parents. The other twin is also named Lutu, but this Lutu that is pictures in the story is a cook. while the sister is a famous warrior known throughout the land. The warrior Lutu goes missing, and the Lutu in the story goes off to find her sister.

I give Mr., Coffin kudos for making Lutu, full figured, I am assuming that this was done to aim for a younger audience, or just steering away from the usual stereotype of warrior women whatever the reason, the story keeps everything above board. The set·up of Lutu quickly gives a synopsis in print then again in first page of the actual story, just in case readers blow past the first setup.

The characters in Lutu are reminiscent of something that you would see in Xena the warrior princess, or the TV version of Hercules, The characters are drawn 10 a cartoon-like fashion the characters are with consistency from page to page, although on a few panels that the artist seemed to struggle drawing characters, the coloring is done by computer. While I'm not a big fan of computer coloring, in Lutu, the coloring adds to the scenes and gives the story an overall unique feel. I must also note that the computer coloring makes the transition over to a web comic easier as viewing Lutu with web browsers, there is no loss of color or vibrancy.

The story is cleverly written, with a few jabs thrown at He-Man, Conan, and few other well known barbarian/warrior heroes, though most readers probably wouldn't get the joke unless they were around at the time when these shows were popular. The pace of which Lutu reads is a lively pace that makes the reader curious to see what will happen next, especially knowing that the cook Lutu can't fight. The story comes to a surprising, quick end just as the story gets interesting, I do look forward to see where Mr. Coffin leads Lutu in the future, and whether or not she gains any fighting skills like her twin, and if she will find her missing sister.

Lutu: Warrior of the North. is a refreshing change of pace from the usual super·hero, or pop subject comic that seems to be flooding the market of late, the simplicity of the story and art makes it ideal for young readers, while striking a balance for older readers. Lutu: Warrior of the North has the potential for being a great comic, given that this IS only the first issue; there will be improvement as the creative power of Steve Coffin evolves. I suggest that those who get into the story enjoy for it should be here for quite some time,

Rating 3 stars.

Who is Lutu?

Lutu is the main character in my new sword and sorcery comic book that is currently in production. She is the sister of a famous Warrior, who is also named Lutu, but unfortunately our Lutu is more of a culinary expert than a sword master . Lutu is mistaken for her sister and she assumes her identity in hopes of finding her.

The comic's story will follow Lutu's adventures as she travels across the realm with Sword Master Han.