Via PJ, Mark Millar is looking for self-contained Future Shock-style one pagers (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&st=0&p=2148960&#entry2148960?s=4f897d4a9fd58f69cc8b4254d5eaa69c) for an as-yet undisclosed project.
Paying gig, apparently. Related to the "artist hunt" thread of a few weeks ago? Wait and see, says MM.
No ongoing stories, though.
Cheers!
Jim
Someone should give Henry Flint and Adrian Bamforth a nudge as they have both been writer/artists for one pagers.
Not sure if this is for a single person or a team (although someone has just asked over there so we'll know soon enough). I'd be interested in giving it a shot as I have a few single pagers under my belt (all colour and all on the back pages of FQP titles): "No Laughing Matter" (with Steven Denton in Something Wicked #4), "Inseminhate" (with Paul Williams in Something Wicked #5) and "Imaginary Friends" (with Neil Pettitt in FutureQuake #11). I also have a few single page stories in my notes.
Fuck it. I am pimped.
Cheers
Jim
Handy that, for when I draw up this Mighty Al Ewing one pager and pimp it too - I will also bring up Murderdrome... as being available, monthly and short...
-pj
Quote from: pauljholden on 20 April, 2010, 08:44:45 PM
Handy that, for when I draw up this Mighty Al Ewing one pager and pimp it too - I will also bring up Murderdrome... as being available, monthly and short...
-pj
Shit! Would you like me to change the sample page I just put up? I thought it might appeal to MM's sense of humour.
Cheers
Jim
Tidy. Pimped. I'll await his email.
Quote from: pauljholden on 20 April, 2010, 08:44:45 PM
being available, monthly and short...
Is that the wording for your lonely hearts ad, PJ? :-P
Cheers!
Jim
God, don't remove it! I meant what I said: it's useful someone else pimped it! (though it may look like a co-ordinated attack :)
-pj
ps re:lonely hearts... grrr...
Arf!
Jim
I just threw my hat into Mr. Millar's ring. :lol:
Quote from: Gibson Quarter on 20 April, 2010, 09:58:16 PM
I just threw my hat into Mr. Millar's ring. :lol:
Fnarr!
Jim
That thread is a lot of fun. Good to see a strong showing from various 2000ad board and FutureQuake contributors.
Quote from: Art on 20 April, 2010, 11:47:44 PM
That thread is a lot of fun. Good to see a strong showing from various 2000ad board and FutureQuake contributors.
Indeed. It is a remit that'd suit folks here as we are used to that level of compression in our comics, even then it is a tricky format to write for - it depends on what he is looking for but even monthly a one-off one pager could see a rapid drop-off in quality unless you could establish a setting over recurring character. We'll see what happens.
Grrr! I don't have any one pagers!
Quote from: KevLev on 21 April, 2010, 08:59:02 AM
Grrr! I don't have any one pagers!
If only there were some aspiring scripters on this board who could write one for you! :-P
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell
Quote from: KevLev
Grrr! I don't have any one pagers!
If only there were some aspiring scripters on this board who could write one for you! :-P
Cheers!
Jim
I've got a one page script but no artist(!)
M@
And as if by magic... :)
Quote from: KevLev on 21 April, 2010, 08:59:02 AM
Grrr! I don't have any one pagers!
I was going to drop you a line but thought you'd be busy..!
I'm in the same boat - script without artist. If anyone is interested in adding doodlings to my ravings, please drop me a message :-)
Mmmm.... thinking, thinking...
Well, here's my effort, called World Hunger (http://www.aptronym.co.uk/2000ad/worldhunger.pdf) [PDF]. It's pretty naff but if anyone fancies teaming up and entering, I'd be honoured. Cheers!
M@
Any artistic types still looking for a script and fancy a bash?
PM me and I'll pass my one-pager to you, and if you don't fancy it then I won't be offended!
Have secured myself an artist- now to write a script!
Quote from: Richmond Clements
Have secured myself an artist- now to write a script!
--shakes fist--- Curse you!
;-)
M@
Quote from: Banners on 21 April, 2010, 02:38:16 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements
Have secured myself an artist- now to write a script!
--shakes fist--- Curse you!
;-)
M@
Hey- it's not Kev, so you can stalk him all you want..!
Quote from: Richmond Clements
Hey- it's not Kev, so you can stalk him all you want..!
Heh - already have(!)
M@
...unsuccessfully I should add(!)
Quote from: Banners on 21 April, 2010, 03:00:51 PM
...unsuccessfully I should add(!)
Bah! Hard luck- keep fishing though!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 April, 2010, 03:22:41 PM
Bah! Hard luck- keep fishing though!
I must get my eyes checked.
Cheers!
Jim
I'm up 4 drawing
PM me yr scripts
Chi
Of course you knew I was going to show up here.
I imagine Chivo has now been flooded, but if there are any other artists out there who want to crack on a one-pager, please PM me and we'll have a go! Thanks in advance (I hope).
I might draw one, waddya got?
I might have a go at this if anyone has a script- 3 weeks should be just about long enough for em to do a page ;)
I initially thought he was looking for writer/artists
I've got a script written, are you up for drawing it? I'll mail it to you, if you've not been grabbed by someone else yet :-)
I'd be up for doing somebody's script if they think it'd suit a more cartoony style, message me okay?
I'm taken
:-[ tee hee
QuoteI'm taken
You Bike!
David
I'm flouncing around the room
Folks, I have a script if anybody would like to contribute the art.
I've been paired off. It's like a school disco innit?
Oh bother. Well, if we're sticking to this school disco schtick, I'm off behind the bikesheds to smoke and drink cheap vodka.
It's amazing that a call for single page scripts has brought such a massive response - just goes to show how much talent is around these parts, which is good.
If anyone is especially fond of drawing black-humoured, atmospheric pieces, PM me and I'll send you across a script to peruse :)
Still available dudes (& dudettes, obvi)
www.elchivo.co.uk
Chi
Quote from: elchivo on 22 April, 2010, 10:41:29 AM
Still available dudes (& dudettes, obvi)
www.elchivo.co.uk
Chi
Somebody contact el chivo - he's brilliant! The strip we're collaborating on is great in large part to his work.
Waiting on the lettering :) But here's mine and Al's stab at Miller world glory...
SPACE! http://pencilhead.posterous.com/space-1481 Pencils to inks (and aborted digital inks)
good stuff PJ Holden I could tell the story without those pesky word balloons. :)
The fact that you penciled it 30 minutes scares me!
Really? There's almost nothing to the pencils. I definitely spent longer in photoshop faffing around with the panel border cus I wanted it curved. (Which, I think, really adds to it...)
Looking forward to Jim's lettering...
-pj
Quote from: pauljholden on 22 April, 2010, 11:46:46 AM
Looking forward to Jim's lettering...
Well, if you'd checked your e-mail instead of posting this ...
Cheers!
Jim
Well as some one who really isn't artistic but has tried the fact that you can get figures so spot on even if very rough in such a short time is what astonishes me.
Hat now thrown in the ring. Lettering looks great - thanks Jim!
-pj
Here's a link: http://pencilhead.posterous.com/space-lettered
Looks great!
but does it really need the exploratory dialogue in the last panel? I liked it as 'silent' thing
Wow, I havent been around for a while, this is good fun. Some great contributions so far guys.
I'd love to have a crack but I don't think I'll have the time unfortunately. Well, I'll have a think anyway and if anything hits me I'll be back!
Quote from: pauljholden on 22 April, 2010, 12:47:28 PM
Lettering looks great - thanks Jim!
Always a pleasure, squire!
Cheers
JIm
And thanks to Jim for posting two of mine as my account seems to be in activation limbo. It also took a little longer as I wanted to ask Steven and Neil if it was OK to post them but they were both up for it too:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2150569
Quote from: Emperor on 20 April, 2010, 08:08:53 PM
Someone should give Henry Flint and Adrian Bamforth a nudge as they have both been writer/artists for one pagers.
Ta for that mention, I was tipped off elsewhere and put my 2 Future Shorts up.
Quote from: Adrian Bamforth on 22 April, 2010, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: Emperor on 20 April, 2010, 08:08:53 PM
Someone should give Henry Flint and Adrian Bamforth a nudge as they have both been writer/artists for one pagers.
Ta for that mention, I was tipped off elsewhere and put my 2 Future Shorts up.
Good to see the word got to you one way or the other - those pages look great and you've got to stand a good chance there. If someone from here doesn't get one of the slots I will be surprised as it is a really strong showing from everyone.
Quote from: Emperor on 22 April, 2010, 03:21:21 PMit is a really strong showing from everyone.
Plus its a clear sign of the importance of FutureQuake - so thanks to Art for starting it and the FQP chaps for keeping it going.
The Lady is behind the curve on this one... but playing catch up... (damn that a writing thing comes up when I'm trying to pack to move house)...
Anyhoo, I have a little script available if anyone still has some pencil time on their hands. PM me if you'd like a look!
:-)
Woo-hoo!
After a couple of days fearing it may not happen, I think inspiration has struck- now to try and write something...
I put the third single-page up this from Something Wicked #5:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2151950
I'm very impressed by the forum showing - if he picks any of you then he'll have made a wise decision. Should also be interesting seeing what this secret project of his finally is (doesn't sound like it is far off being announced - I assume it is something to do with his idea for a 2000AD-style anthology that has been mentioned in passing a few times).
Quote from: Emperor on 25 April, 2010, 05:37:40 AM
I'm very impressed by the forum showing - if he picks any of you then he'll have made a wise decision.
Still at least one more to come...
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 25 April, 2010, 08:59:11 AM
Quote from: Emperor on 25 April, 2010, 05:37:40 AM
I'm very impressed by the forum showing - if he picks any of you then he'll have made a wise decision.
Still at least one more to come...
Two...
Okay I've got one written and in the bag...I know I'm way late to this party (think I missed out on El Chivo's services by about a day!!!) but is there anybody else out there with some spare time who would like to draw something fun featuring dragons and frog-men?
Drop me a wee line if so.
By the way, does anybody know the actual deadline for this thing. Mark didn't mention any cut off point in his initial post. And has it been confirmed that collaboration by a different writer and artist are definately ok?
Quote from: Van Dom on 25 April, 2010, 01:21:52 PMBy the way, does anybody know the actual deadline for this thing. Mark didn't mention any cut off point in his initial post.
Nope, when asked he said "first come first served." It also sounds like the announcement isn't far off, so I got a bit nervous and asked Jim to post a couple for me. I suspect it'll end without much warning so anyone working on a page shouldn't dawdle.
Quote from: Van Dom on 25 April, 2010, 01:21:52 PMAnd has it been confirmed that collaboration by a different writer and artist are definately ok?
Nope. Someone asked but he never clarified.
Thanks Emps! Well I'll keep an eye on my mailbox anyway and if anyone reckons they can fit in seven panels of fantasy-type fighting, let me know! Good luck to everybody who has submitted something, hopefully we can repeat the success of the Little White Lies project and provide a winner from our assembled ranks!
Interesting to observe the same lack of basic reading comprehension going on this Millarworld thread as the last time he invited creative contributions!
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 27 April, 2010, 10:10:48 PM
Interesting to observe the same lack of basic reading comprehension going on this Millarworld thread as the last time he invited creative contributions!
I get the sense that while a few people just didn't get it, most of the web comic guys are just throwing pages up there to pimp their stuff. Too bad Millar didn't delete all of that.
So far, I have to say our forum guys have the best stuff up there. I hope the fact that much of it has already been published doesn't hurt their chance - and we take home at least one of the prizes!
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 27 April, 2010, 10:37:54 PMI get the sense that while a few people just didn't get it, most of the web comic guys are just throwing pages up there to pimp their stuff.
Exactly, any excuse to show of their work in a thread like that which gets a lot of traffic is going to get people excited and posting. You never know who is passing through, it is a good opportunity to get your work seen.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 27 April, 2010, 10:37:54 PMToo bad Millar didn't delete all of that.
He isn't Warren Ellis you know!! Although I'm sure the shark can still manage to annoy him somehow ;)
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 27 April, 2010, 10:37:54 PMSo far, I have to say our forum guys have the best stuff up there. I hope the fact that much of it has already been published doesn't hurt their chance - and we take home at least one of the prizes!
I'd imagine having the stories published elsewhere will be fine - I imagine even if the stories are created fresh for the thread he'd want new ones unseen by human eye for his title.
I know I might be biased, but if he wanted the best creators for his project then he'd have to pick from the forum showing. I am surprised there hasn't been a stronger showing from other folks (I have been looking forward to seeing other effective one page Future Shocks) but, as I've said, it is a tricky format and so it may be the School of 2000AD is a great training ground for getting a handle on it. Or there are some wikkid arson stories just about to appear.
Bob Byrne throws his hat in the ring:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2153040
Quote from: Emperor on 28 April, 2010, 05:35:10 PM
Bob Byrne throws his hat in the ring:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2153040
Brilliant!
I'd forgotten about this- I must chase up my tame artist...
Bwaa! Good job he doesn't read the board, isn't it?
Bolt-01 the not-so-tame letterer.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 April, 2010, 10:12:12 AM
Bwaa! Good job he doesn't read the board, isn't it?
Bolt-01 the not-so-tame letterer.
Yup- though he's so meek he may agree with me!
It should be with you soon- it's going straight to you AFAIK.
Cool! Mrs Bolt and Nano are away for a week after tomorrow AM, so I'm hoping to have a 'very' productive weekend. I'm not doing anything for this project beyond lettering, but there is another project I've been working on all week that I aim to finish for Sunday.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 April, 2010, 03:03:16 PM
Cool! Mrs Bolt and Nano are away for a week after tomorrow AM, so I'm hoping to have a 'very' productive weekend. I'm not doing anything for this project beyond lettering, but there is another project I've been working on all week that I aim to finish for Sunday.
Course it doesn't help that bastards like me keep heaping on your workload!
Ah, sweet Locust- this isn't for you, either... Though I will have your lettering done this weekend as well. :)
No worries, Bolt! Get the important stuff done first, I insist.
Since I've subscribed to your personal blog, I've realized that you are an absolute madman. There is no other way to explain how you can publish four mags, draw strips, letter almost everything (split with Jim, of course), and still have time for the wife and kids!
QuoteSince I've subscribed to your personal blog, I've realized that you are an absolute madman. There is no other way to explain how you can publish four mags, draw strips, letter almost everything (split with Jim, of course), and still have time for the wife and kids!
The What? I'm supposed to spend time with them? Holy Kronk....
Just seen the art for my one... hubba hubba!
Got a message from Jim...the one mygrimmbrother and I put together should be posted now.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 30 April, 2010, 01:50:47 PM
Got a message from Jim...the one mygrimmbrother and I put together should be posted now.
Excellent!
I can't open the site from here- it'll have to wait until I get home.
If Mr Campbell doesn't get a paying gig out of this, I don't know what will!
Now go and finsh the one El Chivo and I have done (please).
BTW, how do you post to the Millarworld thread? I've tried joining, twice (from different PCs) and have been in admin hell for 7 and 5 days respectively.
QuoteBTW, how do you post to the Millarworld thread? I've tried joining, twice (from different PCs) and have been in admin hell for 7 and 5 days respectively.
I joined up last week in preperation for this. I got my confirmation through within a couple of hours no problem.
Maybe Mr Millar don't like you?
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 April, 2010, 02:10:22 PM
Now go and finsh the one El Chivo and I have done (please).
Doing it now! Once you and El let me know you're happy, I'll bung it up for you ...
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 30 April, 2010, 01:50:47 PM
Got a message from Jim...the one mygrimmbrother and I put together should be posted now.
Direct link:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2154109
Good work there chaps.
That is a lovely Mignola-esque page after yours.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 April, 2010, 03:03:16 PM
Cool! Mrs Bolt and Nano are away for a week after tomorrow AM, so I'm hoping to have a 'very' productive weekend. I'm not doing anything for this project beyond lettering, but there is another project I've been working on all week that I aim to finish for Sunday.
Oooo. Exciting.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 30 April, 2010, 02:12:10 PM
QuoteBTW, how do you post to the Millarworld thread? I've tried joining, twice (from different PCs) and have been in admin hell for 7 and 5 days respectively.
I joined up last week in preperation for this. I got my confirmation through within a couple of hours no problem.
Maybe Mr Millar don't like you?
Jim's was activated in minuted, mine took days - I assume they do them in batches but if there has been a rush (like there might be with this contest) then it is possible your account keeps getting buried. Or you signed up as "I hate your Robo Hunter Millar and I'm here to murder you in the eyes" (which I think Roger tried)
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 April, 2010, 02:10:22 PM
Now go and finsh the one El Chivo and I have done (please).
Check your e-mail, man!
Cheers
Jim
lovely work, chaps. and, as it's twenty past three on a friday and i imagine some / all of you work for yourselves, i suggest a celebratory self-indulgent, self-employment beer :-)
"The Answer" is up. Yay! It was destined for a Something Wicked submission, but now it can languish forever in Millarworld.
Thanks a lot to El Chivo and Jim "Scattergun" Campbell for being so quick. Too damn quick!
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 April, 2010, 02:10:22 PM
If Mr Campbell doesn't get a paying gig out of this, I don't know what will!
Yes I think Jim (and Bolt too) are the best represented people there - at this rate we'll be running the magazine from sheer force of numbers (and once you factor in talent... well no one else stands a chance ;) ).
I don't have anything there do I? Must admit I've not looked at the thread really.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 30 April, 2010, 10:49:55 PM
I don't have anything there do I? Must admit I've not looked at the thread really.
I've posted my one-pagers and you lettered all of those, which I mentioned.
Locusts, Grimmbrother, Dr.X, El Chivo------wonderful work guys! 2 great strips!
Myself and Ryan Thomasan are putting one to bed as we speak, so that should be along shortly. Anybody else from around here working on one or as that nearly the end of our "showing" ?
Quote from: Van Dom on 01 May, 2010, 04:12:31 PM
Locusts, Grimmbrother, Dr.X, El Chivo
And poor Jim, too.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 May, 2010, 05:24:19 PM
And poor Jim, too.
Heh. No, it pretty much goes without saying. I'm thinking of changing my middle name to "Ubiquitous" ...
Cheers!
Jim
Or perhaps it simply goes without saying nowadays, "Lettering by Jim Campbell". We ought to have a special key on the keyboard so we don't have to type out those four words out anymore. Thanks again, Jim. You rock.
Woo-hoo! That's ours up now!
Thanks Dave for the lettering and doing the web wizardry. And to Nick for agreeing to draw the thing.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&st=120&gopid=2154698&#entry2154698
How did I miss this???
Is it still running?
Can I still contribute?
Can I find the time?
Will I ever get a lettering gig with any of you guys before Jim beats me to it??? ;)
Will Hammerstein reach Terri in time?
Quote from: Van Dom
Anybody else from around here working on one or as that nearly the end of our "showing" ?
Should be one more... I hope(!)
M@
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PM
How did I miss this???
Dunno.
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PMIs it still running?
Yes.
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PMCan I still contribute?
Yes.
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PMCan I find the time?
Dunno.
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PMWill I ever get a lettering gig with any of you guys before Jim beats me to it??? ;)
No, not with Jim and Dave as the two towering titans of lettering ;) OK perhaps. However, you'll have beat them in... The Thunderdome. Two letterers enter, one letterer leaves. Sharpen your fonts.
Quote from: HdE on 01 May, 2010, 06:26:53 PMWill Hammerstein reach Terri in time?
Of course.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 01 May, 2010, 06:17:34 PM
Woo-hoo! That's ours up now!
Thanks Dave for the lettering and doing the web wizardry. And to Nick for agreeing to draw the thing.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&st=120&gopid=2154698&#entry2154698
Oooo Nick Dyer - you went for the nuclear option, can any of us mere mortals stand a chance? Lovely work too, especially give the time limit.
And what is this?
QuoteI'm the writer. I've written masses for the 2k fanzines Dogbreath and Zarjaz, and also co-edit them with Dave (bolt-01), who did the lettering for this. I'm currently working on two GNs for Insomnia, a series called Turning Tiger for Renegade Arts and also a series for Markosia.
Any more details on this series?
QuoteArt is by Nick Dyer, who works for 2000AD, having illustrated many fine Future Shocks and Dress episodes.
Judge Dress? Now there is an idea!!
QuoteAny more details on this series?
Soon...
QuoteQuote
Art is by Nick Dyer, who works for 2000AD, having illustrated many fine Future Shocks and Dress episodes.
Judge Dress? Now there is an idea!!
Gah! In my defence, I was in a hurry as Who was about to start!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 01 May, 2010, 07:13:58 PM
QuoteAny more details on this series?
Soon...
Tease.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 01 May, 2010, 07:13:58 PMQuote
Art is by Nick Dyer, who works for 2000AD, having illustrated many fine Future Shocks and Dress episodes.
Judge Dress? Now there is an idea!!
Gah! In my defence, I was in a hurry as Who was about to start!
The best excuse.
This board's stuff is the best. By far.
Biased, but true.
Doh! Of course Jim, fantastic work as usual! Sorry for the omission....in my defence I was just on a one hr break from the hospital where my wife just had a baby so...I was , eh, rushing....! :-[
Richard and Bolt thats a cool tale and Nick Dyer! Wow!
Aces!
Right Dirk, ours is up: http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2154848 (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2154848)
also: new child? Congratulations, but how the hell did you get to check your email so often?
I just took a realistic look at my workload. I'm quite a busy chap right now, so the time I could invest in this is pretty limited. But if anyone could use an inker for one of these strips, I'd be more than happy to do the necessary.
There's samples of my inks (for better or worse!) over on my DA page. Any takers, sling me a PM :)
Quote from: Ryan Thomason on 02 May, 2010, 02:07:21 AM
Right Dirk, ours is up: http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2154848 (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=92889&view=findpost&p=2154848)
also: new child? Congratulations, but how the hell did you get to check your email so often?
Thanks mate!
Checking email is about all I can get time for at the moment, its a realy hit and miss affair as I quickly log in and try to respond to any mails I might have..usually while my other three kids are standing around my chair screaming at me!!!!! Like right now! Mum and baby due back from hospital this morning so even that much will probably get away from me!
Cheers again for that!
Well done Van Dom and that goes double for Mrs Van Dom, of course.
Quote from: HdE on 02 May, 2010, 04:53:45 AMThere's samples of my inks (for better or worse!) over on my DA page.
Got a link? Might want to add it to your profile and sig.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 May, 2010, 08:54:13 PM
This board's stuff is the best. By far.
Biased, but true.
Go Team Twoth!!
If anyone has some spare drawing time, I've a script that's ready to go... Old fashioned science labs, important discoveries, nasty twist in the tale type thing....
I seem to have lucked out on the first wave of buddying up, hence asking again now.
Let me know :-)
Quote from: Emperor on 02 May, 2010, 01:54:32 PM
Quote from: HdE on 02 May, 2010, 04:53:45 AMThere's samples of my inks (for better or worse!) over on my DA page.
Got a link? Might want to add it to your profile and sig.
BIZARRENESS. I actually thought it was already there! Off to rectify that right away. I'll sling up a slightly more polished example of my inks on my DA page in a moment, too.
Equally strange - I'm having difficulty spotting where I can edit a signature. Good ol' technology.
There's a link to my DA page on my forum profile, but for ease of reference, here it is: http://hde2009.deviantart.com/
Cheers.
Quote from: HdE on 02 May, 2010, 03:29:56 PM
Equally strange - I'm having difficulty spotting where I can edit a signature. Good ol' technology.
Here you go (scroll down):
www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=50718;sa=forumProfile
Ah! Thanks Emperor - it was right in fornt of me!
I definitely need to eat more carrots - vitamin deficiencies eroding the brain and such...
Is this: http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2010/05/titan-to-launche-for-21st-century.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Downthetubesnet-TheBlog+%28downthetubes.net+-+British+Comics+News%29 related to the Future Shock comp? Hmmmmmm....
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 04 May, 2010, 04:00:52 PM
Is this: http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2010/05/titan-to-launche-for-21st-century.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Downthetubesnet-TheBlog+%28downthetubes.net+-+British+Comics+News%29 related to the Future Shock comp? Hmmmmmm....
Beat me to it!
Pretty significant, I think, that the press release completely ignores the existence of 2000AD and the Meg in the "no comics for 16-30 year-old guys" statement.
And - dear God - that name. Subtle, it isn't.
Quote from: GordonR on 04 May, 2010, 04:39:05 PM
And - dear God - that name. Subtle, it isn't.
Let's be honest -- subtlety, thy name was never Millar. OTOH, if he can get a comic to sell by the boatload on the high street, I'm hard-pressed to see a downside.
Cheers!
Jim
Given the September launch I suspect anyone being signed up for the one-pagers will hear about this pretty soon, so good luck - I think everyone here put in a great effort and surely at least one of those spots will go to someone here (even though they might not be able to say anything about it for a bit).
I started a new thread on the comic as we've discussed this a couple of times in these parts:
www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,28428.0.html
I cant help but think he is ignoring 2000ad and the Meg because his time with 2000ad wasnt exactly a howling success or that he is not exactly admired by it readership so there is definately a slant there but its silly because something doesnt just stop existing because you are ignoring it.I think he downplays that aspect of his career as well.
"If i ignore it it will go away....make it go away !!"
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 04 May, 2010, 05:29:47 PM
"If i ignore it it will go away....make it go away !!"
Hardly. When you write a press release, you don't say: "I'm launching an exciting new product! Yeah, okay, so it's quite a lot like a product that's already on the market but mine is NEW! EXCITING! WOOT!"
If this thing is going to succeed, it's not going to be through targeting the existing minuscule UK comics market, it's going to come through using names like Frankie Boyle and products like Hollywood movies to shoehorn the new title into the mainstream consciousness. The existing 2000AD readership will either come along, or we won't, but there's nothing to be gained by courting us -- we
already buy comics. This thing will succeed by selling to people who
don't buy comics and have likely never even heard of 2000AD beyond a possible vague awareness of a shit Stallone film.
Of course, if it
is a success, then the publisher arguably best placed to capitalize on a resurgent high street market for comics is Rebellion.
Like I said: struggling to see a downside.
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 04 May, 2010, 05:40:17 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 04 May, 2010, 05:29:47 PM
"If i ignore it it will go away....make it go away !!"
Hardly. When you write a press release, you don't say: "I'm launching an exciting new product! Yeah, okay, so it's quite a lot like a product that's already on the market but mine is NEW! EXCITING! WOOT!"
If this thing is going to succeed, it's not going to be through targeting the existing minuscule UK comics market, it's going to come through using names like Frankie Boyle and products like Hollywood movies to shoehorn the new title into the mainstream consciousness. The existing 2000AD readership will either come along, or we won't, but there's nothing to be gained by courting us -- we already buy comics. This thing will succeed by selling to people who don't buy comics and have likely never even heard of 2000AD beyond a possible vague awareness of a shit Stallone film.
Of course, if it is a success, then the publisher arguably best placed to capitalize on a resurgent high street market for comics is Rebellion.
Like I said: struggling to see a downside.
Cheers!
Jim
I was just being silly with that comment.
I see what you are saying as well but Clint Magazine sounds like a completely different format to 2000ad as its more like its halfway between a comic and a magazine.
I just thought its a self defeating comment because its probably going to end up on a shelf next to 2000ad and the /Meg unless it gets lumped in with lads magazines or the Sci-Fi/cult magazines.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 04 May, 2010, 05:55:10 PM
I just thought its a self defeating comment because its probably going to end up on a shelf next to 2000ad and the /Meg unless it gets lumped in with lads magazines or the Sci-Fi/cult magazines.
If they're smart, they'll try to get it in with the Lad Mags. A
lot of copies get shifted off that bit of shelf.
Cheers
Jim
Was there an episode of Nathan Barley where Sugar Ape magazine was written sugaRAPE or am I imagining that? Anyway slighty silly titles aside this is great news.
Whatever we think of Millar and however annoying his proclamations will turn out to be if it gets more people reading comic then brillant and I suspect it might. Even if he fails to notice 2000ad these days its the next logical step for them to turn to.
The only potential down side, which I don't see happening I should point out, is that if its a big success it might influence how 2000ad feels it should be positioned... but hopefully mistakes from the past have been well learnt?
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2010, 07:54:01 AM
Was there an episode of Nathan Barley where Sugar Ape magazine was written sugaRAPE or am I imagining that? Anyway slighty silly titles aside this is great news.
Whatever we think of Millar and however annoying his proclamations will turn out to be if it gets more people reading comic then brillant and I suspect it might. Even if he fails to notice 2000ad these days its the next logical step for them to turn to.
Sorry, but I don't think that necessarily follows at all. They might equally turn to American comics, where Millar made his current repuation, and Kick Ass 2 - which is essentially a US comic - will be running in this thing. They might turn to a CLiNT competitor that will inevitiably spring up if the thing is successful.
I don't think you can assume that unfashionable old 2000AD would be the next logical choice for the audience Millar is going after.
Quote from: GordonR on 05 May, 2010, 11:01:15 AM
I don't think you can assume that unfashionable old 2000AD would be the next logical choice for the audience Millar is going after.
Fair point I'm assuming too much but in all the comment from Millar I've read its very much aimed at a British market with a British sensiblity and hopefully will sit next to 2000ad and the Megazine on the shelves at Smiths etc.... (ok ok I'm clearly assuming too much now!). So yeah next logical step is defo an over statement maybe 'a possible option for further reading' might have been a better way of stating it.
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2010, 11:19:42 AM
and hopefully will sit next to 2000ad and the Megazine on the shelves at Smiths etc.
I haven't really looked at the layout of a Smiths since I looked at the feasibility of publishing something like this, but back then there was an area of shelf that started with FHM and GQ and ended with Viz.
That's the area of shelf you want to be selling a product like this from.
Of course, the amount of extra money you have to pay Smiths to get a spot like that is just outrageous.
Cheers
Jim
Agreed, again. If Millar's (and Titan's) plans are as ambitious as they sound, and the money's there to get it on those premium display spots, the comic won't be shelved anywhere near 2000AD/the Meg.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 05 May, 2010, 11:30:29 AM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 May, 2010, 11:19:42 AM
and hopefully will sit next to 2000ad and the Megazine on the shelves at Smiths etc.
I haven't really looked at the layout of a Smiths since I looked at the feasibility of publishing something like this, but back then there was an area of shelf that started with FHM and GQ and ended with Viz. That's the area of shelf you want to be selling a product like this from.
Of course, the amount of extra money you have to pay Smiths to get a spot like that is just outrageous.
Cheers
Jim
That might not be the case with small independently owned newsagents.
Please dont go into WHS and place some 2000ads next to this magazine when it appears because that would be very naughty.
Just noticed that Millar says not to post unless ther is "art AND script in your sample".
D'you think we should all have posted the scripts, too?
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 May, 2010, 03:46:22 PM
Just noticed that Millar says not to post unless ther is "art AND script in your sample".
D'you think we should all have posted the scripts, too?
Wellllll only one person has and I assume he means "don't post a silent Future Shock" or "don't just hammer in art samples"
I hope this is still running for a little while. I don't have access to a scanner till next thursday and have one fresh of the desk ready.
Ah, sadly I'm out as well.
I just got two 22 page books given to me for lettering, with deadlines attached. GULP!
Still, if anyone has a pencilled page they'd like to throw me for inking, I could most likely still fit that in.
Ours is done - thanks so much to JohnnyStress for bringing this to life...
I can't seem to post anything at the Millarworld site yet. Can anyone advise please?
Here it is for now...
(http://www.aptronym.co.uk/worldhunger_2.jpg) (http://www.aptronym.co.uk/worldhunger_2.jpg)
[Click to enlarge]
M@
That looks great! Well done guys!
(I believe it takes a while to get approved for posting on the Millar site so if you have only tried registering today, might be worth asking somebody on here who already has an account to post it for you mate!)
Quote from: Van Dom
I believe it takes a while to get approved for posting on the Millar site...
Cheers - I had to wait a bit but it's up there now :-)
M@
Fantastic stuff Banners and JohnnyStress.