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A gift from the stars brings a 1930s B-movie character off the silver screen and into the reality of a world on the brink of war.

Joshua Jones, a young African American man striving to make his way behind-the-scenes in 1930s Hollywood, finds himself the protector of the mysterious gravity-altering Element 115.

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Captain Gravity - Original Series - Issue #1

$2.75

In this homage to the golden age of comics, Joshua Jones, a young man working in the heart of 1930s Hollywood, finds his destiny amid B-movie sets and an exotic location shot. A gift from the stars transforms this director’s assistant into a new hero for a world hurtling towards war.

Captain Gravity - Original Series - Issue #2

$2.75

The search is on for Element 115, a mythical substance rumored to hold the power of gravity. As Joshua unknowingly assists the Nazis, Professor Goethals is murdered, and Joshua ends up trapped in a Mayan temple. The unwitting accomplice in Goethal’s death, the young hero must confront personal demons in order to escape and stop the Nazi’s plan.

Captain Gravity - Original Series - Issue #3

$2.75

For a fledgling superhero, saving friends and the entire world from the Nazi’s thirst for power is a tall order, but mastering superpowers proves more of a crisis for Joshua Jones. A near- death plunge and an ancient Mayan secret reveal the origin and the extent of Element 115’s power.

Captain Gravity - Original Series - Issue #4

$2.75

In the exciting conclusion to the original Captain Gravity mini-series, Joshua relies on his newfound power and all the B-movie special effects that Hollywood can conjure. Avery’s been shot, Chase is being held hostage, and Joshua must find a way to stop Jaeger from seizing Element 115 and giving Hitler and the Nazi Empire the power to control gravity.

Captain Gravity - Original Series - Issues #1 - 4

$10.00

All four issues of the original mini-series at a special price.

Captain Gravity - Orig. Series -Graphic Novel and One-Shot

$17.95

The original Captain Gravity graphic novel, packaged with the One-Shot, “One True Hero,” at a special price.

Captain Gravity - Original Series - Graphic Novel

$15.95

Featuring a painted cover by Mark Schultz, this graphic novel compiles the original Captain Gravity mini-series, along with bonus material, including concept sketches and a pinup gallery.

Paul Dale Roberts reviews PFP's new Captain Gravity TPB	Full Story
"The artwork will absolutely dazzle you. The graphic novel is so pretty, I didn't even want to open it. The artwork is so graphically detailed, the colors are right on cue. The artwork itself is mouth-watering. "

Kevin Agot gives Captain Gravity TPB a Perfect 10 out of 10!	Full Story
"Penny-Farthing Press is a force to be reckoned with in the comic book industry. They have created some of the best comic books on the market today. Moreover, they have not fallen into the trap of creative redundancy and have produced some of the most uniquely imaginative stories around."

David LeBlanc reviews the new Captain Gravity TPB	Full Story
"Like the rest of the work from Penny Farthing Press this title is a quality entertaining product. The team has it all together with composition, shading and hues just right in every panel. This one has everything you need - mystery, suspense, intrigue, romance and action."

Matthew McLean reviews PFP's Captain Gravity series	Full Story
"Captain Gravity is a period piece that doesn’t get lost in the details, but uses them beautifully as a backdrop to a fantastic story. Its characters are human and real, with action that’s fun and fantastic. If you’re comic book shop doesn’t carry it, then you should demand that they do."

Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril, #6 Now Available!	Full Story
Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril, Issue 6 is available exclusively through www.pfpress.com. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see how this popular and riveting mini-series ends!

Andrea Speed at comiXtreme.com rates Captain Gravity Issue 5	Full Story
A solid issue, this has been a really entertaining blast from the past. It’ll be a shame to see it come to an end so soon.

Jazma Online reviews Captain Gravity #4	Full Story
Paul Dale Roberts of Jazma Online reviews Captain Gravity #4 (If you want hard hitting thrills, then you must read Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril! Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril at times makes your blood run cold, it's a powerful, persuasive heart pounding experience! Highly recommended!)

Jazma Online reviews Captain Gravity #2	Full Story
Paul Dale Roberts of Jazma Online reviews Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril #2 (You can’t miss this comic book, the cover itself jumps from the shelves. Captain Gravity & the Power of the Vril is electrifying! So much so, I’m still frazzled! Wow!)

The Return of Captain Gravity brings a retro feel to PFP	Full Story
Penny-Farthing Press’ first published title, Captain Gravity, will return December 2004 as a new six-issue mini-series entitled, The Power of the Vril.

Michael Vance reviews Capt. Gravity & the Power of the Vril	Full Story
Michael Vance of Komikwerks reviews Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril. (...There was a time when pulp magazines like The Shadow, Weird Tales and Doc Savage filled news-stands. That time is gone. Thank God for Captain Gravity.)