Leave It to Chance model sheet by Paul Smith

      My favorite Paul Smith project is the supernatural comic Leave It to Chance with writer James Robinson. I bought all the original issues and the book collections. Image produced 3 very handsome hardcovers which compare favorably with European albums:

Leave it to Chance Book One: Shaman's Rain

Leave it to Chance Book Two: Trick or Threat

Leave it to Chance Book Three: Monster Madness

      Chance wants to assume her family's role as supernatural protector of the city of Devil's Echo, however, her father Lucas expects a future grandson will take over his position. I think this must be an early model sheet as the police character wears plainclothes and has a different hairstyle than the uniformed Margo Vela who appears throughout the series. Quince and Will Bendix have recurring roles, too. Kay is introduced in issue #6. Miss Longfellow and Cap'n Hitch appeared in issues #6 and 7. I don't recognize the seventh character. I've met Paul before and gotten sketches, but am very happy to have this model sheet which he donated to help pay the medical bills of a comic shop owner.

Thanks to Gerry for the identity of Miles Belloc.

Here's the model sheet on Paul's site.