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Shaman's Tears is an American comic book series created by Mike Grell and published by Image Comics. The series debuted in the early 1990s and follows the story of Joshua Brand, a character who returns as an adult to the Sioux reservation he fled as a child.

Plot and Themes

Joshua Brand is the son of a half-Sioux father and an Irish mother. Upon his return to the reservation, he discovers that he possesses mystical powers that connect him to all animals and to the Earth itself. With these newfound abilities, he becomes the protector of the planet, taking on a role that involves confronting ecological and animal rights issues. The comic frequently addresses themes such as environmentalism, animal rights, and the preservation of natural resources, making it a unique blend of superhero and socially conscious storytelling.

Guest Appearances

In issues #5 through #9 (published from May 1993 to August 1995), Shaman's Tears featured a guest appearance by Jon Sable, the titular character from Mike Grell's previous series Sable, which had been canceled by First Comics in 1990. This crossover was significant as it marked Sable's return to comics after a several-year hiatus.

Media Adaptations

In 2022, Shaman's Tears was announced to be adapted into a full-cast fiction podcast by the American audio production company Pocket Universe Productions (PUP). PUP, a division of the AudioComics Company, known for producing audio dramas like Locke & Key and The X-Files for Audible Studios, revealed plans to bring the comic to life through an audio format. The adaptation will be produced by Lance Roger Axt, founder of Pocket Universe Productions, with direction by Jack Bowman. The series will be adapted by Mike Grell and Choctaw writer Desmond Hassing. Native Voices at the Autry Museum of the American West, led by actress DeLanna Studi, will provide artistic direction, with crowdfunding support provided through The Fantasy Network.

Legacy

Shaman's Tears is remembered for its blend of supernatural elements with ecological and social themes, standing out in the 1990s comic book scene. It remains a cult favorite among fans of Mike Grell's work, as well as those interested in stories that address environmental and indigenous issues through a fictional lens. The upcoming podcast adaptation marks a new chapter for the series, bringing it to a new audience through the medium of audio drama.

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+'''Shaman's Tears''' is an American [[comic book]] series created by [[Mike Grell]] and published by [[Image Comics]]. The series debuted in the early 1990s and follows the story of [[Joshua Brand]], a character who returns as an adult to the Sioux reservation he fled as a child.
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-| schedule = Monthly
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-| date = May 1993 – August 1995
-| issues = 13 (#0–12)
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-| writers = [[Mike Grell]]
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-'''''Shaman's Tears''''' was an American comic book series created by [[Mike Grell]] and published by [[Image Comics]].
-The comic starred Joshua Brand, the son of a half-Sioux father and an Irish mother, who returns as an adult to the reservation he ran away from as a child. Discovering he mystically possesses the powers of all animals and the Earth itself, he becomes the protector of the planet. The book often dealt with ecological and animal rights issues.
+== Plot and Themes ==
+Joshua Brand is the son of a half-Sioux father and an Irish mother. Upon his return to the reservation, he discovers that he possesses mystical powers that connect him to all animals and to the Earth itself. With these newfound abilities, he becomes the protector of the planet, taking on a role that involves confronting ecological and animal rights issues. The comic frequently addresses themes such as environmentalism, animal rights, and the preservation of natural resources, making it a unique blend of superhero and socially conscious storytelling.
-[[Jon Sable]] guest starred in issues #5-9 of the series (May 1993 - Aug 1995), his first appearance since the cancellation of the [[First Comics]] series ''Sable'' in 1990.
+== Guest Appearances ==
+In issues #5 through #9 (published from May 1993 to August 1995), ''Shaman's Tears'' featured a guest appearance by Jon Sable, the titular character from Mike Grell's previous series ''Sable'', which had been canceled by First Comics in 1990. This crossover was significant as it marked Sable's return to comics after a several-year hiatus.
-==Media adaptations==
-In 2022, American audio production company Pocket Universe Productions, of which the [[AudioComics Company]] (producers of the ''[[Locke & Key]]'' and ''[[The X-Files]]'' audio dramas for [[Audible (store)|Audible]] Studios) is a division, announced plans to produce a full-cast fiction [[podcast]] adapting the original series. The series will be produced by PUP founder Lance Roger Axt and director Jack Bowman, adapted by Grell and Choctaw writer Desmond Hassing, in conjunction with [[Native Voices at the Autry Museum of the American West]] under the Artistic Direction of actress [[DeLanna Studi]], and [[The Fantasy Network]] for crowdfunding.
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-[[Category:Image Comics titles]]
+== Media Adaptations ==
+In 2022, ''Shaman's Tears'' was announced to be adapted into a full-cast fiction podcast by the American audio production company Pocket Universe Productions (PUP). PUP, a division of the AudioComics Company, known for producing audio dramas like ''[[Locke & Key]]'' and ''The X-Files'' for Audible Studios, revealed plans to bring the comic to life through an audio format. The adaptation will be produced by Lance Roger Axt, founder of Pocket Universe Productions, with direction by Jack Bowman. The series will be adapted by Mike Grell and Choctaw writer Desmond Hassing. Native Voices at the Autry Museum of the American West, led by actress DeLanna Studi, will provide artistic direction, with crowdfunding support provided through The Fantasy Network.
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+== Legacy ==
+''Shaman's Tears'' is remembered for its blend of supernatural elements with ecological and social themes, standing out in the 1990s comic book scene. It remains a cult favorite among fans of Mike Grell's work, as well as those interested in stories that address environmental and indigenous issues through a fictional lens. The upcoming podcast adaptation marks a new chapter for the series, bringing it to a new audience through the medium of audio drama.