The Lion of God

David Cole
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The Lion of God is an original, creator-owned graphic novel and transmedia project that blends spiritual autobiography, mythic storytelling, and modern visual narrative. The work explores themes of identity, awakening, judgment, compassion, and transformation through a symbolic, character-driven lens rooted in both ancient archetypes and contemporary experience.

The project is written and directed as a long-form narrative, with each issue structured like a cinematic chapter. Visuals are developed through a hybrid workflow combining illustration, AI-assisted art direction, and careful compositing, allowing for rapid iteration while maintaining a consistent, intentional aesthetic. Storyboards, scripts, and finished panels are all produced with publication in mind.

Beyond the comic itself, The Lion of God extends into short-form video, trailers, and promotional visuals, creating a cohesive creative ecosystem rather than a single standalone artifact. The project has been published commercially, submitted to major comic publishers, and continues to evolve as a multi-issue series.

This project highlights my ability to:
Develop and sustain a strong original IP
Combine writing, visual storytelling, and art direction
Manage complex, long-form creative projects independently
Translate abstract, philosophical themes into compelling narrative media