New offer up:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141
I will now have to check my notes...
Heeeeeeere we go again...any artists up for this one?!?
I've reposted the three from the previous thread: Al Ewing/PJ; LoD/MGB; Enigmatic Dr X and El Chivo, since they all meet the brief.
I have a feeling that the previous thread just got so clogged up with random shit from people's web comics that he needed a more specific thread. Mind you, we already seem to be having problems with reading comprehension from some of the posters ...
Cheers!
Jim
Cheers Jim, for getting our feet in the door sharpish!
Ladies, Gents, lend me yr scripts!
Chi
2 to 3 pages now, is it? Sounds to me like he can't make up his mind... :-\
Some of it is a little unclear - he says 1, 2 and 3 in the subject line but in the body of the text he says:
QuoteThis is where you submit a two or three page story for our consideration in the magazine.
As he seems OK with Jim moving the one-pagers over to here then that seems OK too. Which is good for me as a I have a few in the drawer.
My favourite bit is where he says "it just has to be really, really good". Thank for that, Mark, most helpful!
I shall duly raid the Story Cupboard later on (when I've been to the pub, voted and packed for a weekend away) and no doubt harass charm some artistic types....
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 06 May, 2010, 04:13:38 PM
I've reposted the three from the previous thread: Al Ewing/PJ; LoD/MGB; Enigmatic Dr X and El Chivo, since they all meet the brief.
Many thanks for that Jim!
Quote from: Lady Festina on 06 May, 2010, 05:17:35 PM
My favourite bit is where he says "it just has to be really, really good". Thank for that, Mark, most helpful!
Damn! I missed that. Back to the drawing board!!
Thanks Jim.
Up for any more lettering? (heh)
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 May, 2010, 05:53:48 PM
Up for any more lettering? (heh)
Back end of last week and the start of this were a bit mental, but the workload has tailed off a bit -- if anyone has any new submissions they want lettering, I may well be able to fit some additional work in, so feel free to ask!
Cheers
Jim
I'd like to have a go on this one, but ideally I'd like to draw something with pretty ladies in...
The age group MM is aiming at is the lads mag demographic and I think there is mileage in something that will boggle their eyes then make them think for a moment too... get those football-heads thinking for the first time... if anyone has something like this, and would like to collaborate... please PM me.
In other words...
Kev wants to see tits, Tits, TITS!
Why doesn't Mark just bankroll FQ? I'm sure he wouldn't be sorry...
If I didn't have Bristol to prep for in a couple of weeks I'd be so desperately looking for a writer right now!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 06 May, 2010, 07:01:32 PM
Why doesn't Mark just bankroll FQ? I'm sure he wouldn't be sorry...
It wouldn't cost him an awful lot - you produce a quality product on schedule, all that is really needed from him is better distribution and paying people for their time. Bingo!! Why reinvent the wheel? ;)
Quote from: Dog Deever on 06 May, 2010, 06:34:27 PM
In other words...
Kev wants to see tits, Tits, TITS!
He doesn't just want to see them, he wants to draw them!!
One odd thing is he hasn't specified page size, especially if some of these will appear in the comic. I assume it'll be the same size as other Titan Magazine publication, but what is that?
QuoteHe doesn't just want to see them, he wants to draw them!
Who doesn't?
Quote from: Dunk! on 06 May, 2010, 07:28:54 PM
QuoteHe doesn't just want to see them, he wants to draw them!
Who doesn't?
I don't think I should, it might put menkind of them forever - now that'd be a boob of cosmic proportions.
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2010, 07:22:57 PM
One odd thing is he hasn't specified page size, especially if some of these will appear in the comic. I assume it'll be the same size as other Titan Magazine publication, but what is that?
Depends Emperor. When I did Transformers for them it was the same format as the Tooth but for the new wave they're doing with the WWF they're using the American format. My guess would be, as Clint is going to be on British newsstands, it'll be the A3 format as the US format tends to get lost on the stands.
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 07:58:13 PM
it'll be the A3 format as the US format tends to get lost on the stands.
A4?
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 06 May, 2010, 08:02:40 PM
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 07:58:13 PM
it'll be the A3 format as the US format tends to get lost on the stands.
A4?
Cheers!
Jim
Sorry Jim, yeah I meant the art will be prepared on A3, published in a4
Thanks of the info - sounds right to me.
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 07:08:59 PM
If I didn't have Bristol to prep for in a couple of weeks I'd be so desperately looking for a writer right now!
Not even a sneaky single pager? I have one written and ready to roll. ;)
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2010, 08:13:10 PM
Thanks of the info - sounds right to me.
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 07:08:59 PM
If I didn't have Bristol to prep for in a couple of weeks I'd be so desperately looking for a writer right now!
Not even a sneaky single pager? I have one written and ready to roll. ;)
Dude, it's really tempting but I've been promising to show Tharg some Tooth pages since the BICS before last, so I really need to get something done. If you've not got anyone (or you have another) after the 23rd of this month, I'm definitely your guy!
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 08:18:11 PM
Quote from: Emperor on 06 May, 2010, 08:13:10 PM
Thanks of the info - sounds right to me.
Quote from: The Phantom Artist on 06 May, 2010, 07:08:59 PM
If I didn't have Bristol to prep for in a couple of weeks I'd be so desperately looking for a writer right now!
Not even a sneaky single pager? I have one written and ready to roll. ;)
Dude, it's really tempting but I've been promising to show Tharg some Tooth pages since the BICS before last, so I really need to get something done. If you've not got anyone (or you have another) after the 23rd of this month, I'm definitely your guy!
I'm sure that even if I do find someone for that I'm sure I can find something... ;)
Quote from: KevLev on 06 May, 2010, 06:05:26 PM
please PM me.
Has your mail been blown up yet, Kev?
Oh hell.... I so don't have time for this.....but I'm gonna have to make it aren't I??
So its ok for me and Ryan to repost the one we put up on the original thread then, I take it? I might try and come up with a 2-3 pager as well now....
I'm looking for a writer to collaborate with on this. If anyone is interested can you shoot me a PM or Email with your general idea and maybe a sample of some work you've done.
you can see some recent stuff I've done at http://smartartsunday.blogspot.com/
Cheers :D
Posted by Mark Millar on creators' rights: "Good question, Mister Diggler. I'll explain all in an upcoming interview when I start officially promoting. But this thread isn't to bring in established pros. I want to use the mag to break in new talent too and a three page story every month is a perfect training ground to see if someone deserves a series in the second year. The first year is worked out entirely already, but I've reserved two to four pages every issue for new talent."
Does that eliminate the nice offering by Al Ewing and PJ? That would be a shame, as I thought it was one of the best.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 06 May, 2010, 10:38:20 PM
Posted by Mark Millar on creators' rights: "Good question, Mister Diggler. I'll explain all in an upcoming interview when I start officially promoting. But this thread isn't to bring in established pros. I want to use the mag to break in new talent too and a three page story every month is a perfect training ground to see if someone deserves a series in the second year. The first year is worked out entirely already, but I've reserved two to four pages every issue for new talent."
Does that eliminate the nice offering by Al Ewing and PJ? That would be a shame, as I thought it was one of the best.
I wouldn't try and second guess anything unless he states something very specifically. By established pros I got the feeling he was suggesting it wasn't worth Big Names like Diggle (who now have the ear of the editors of the Big Two) taking a crack and blowing all our efforts out of the water and he is looking to promote up-and-coming talent and (for all their fine pro work) when seen from a US perspective neither Al or PJ are "established" so I'd imagine they might still count (as would Adrian Bamforth and Art). Although thinking about it with them in the race we are DOOMED, so I am off now to sneak ketamine in Al's milk. ;) It could be worth clarifying if they were going to bust their humps to get something done.
The wording had me confused, because as you said Al and PJ aren't "established" in the States, but it's the bit about "breaking in new talent". Obviously these guys aren't "new" and don't need "breaking in". I guess if they're going to work on something else they should clarify that. That just caught my eye so I thought I should post it here.
I read his post to mean that he's talking about pros who are very widely known - ie published by one of the big two.
-pj
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 06 May, 2010, 09:06:16 PM
Quote from: KevLev on 06 May, 2010, 06:05:26 PM
please PM me.
Has your mail been blown up yet, Kev?
Not really.
Dog Deever, you naughty man, I'm not just interested in shirt potatoes!
I feel really really bad for trying to pick and choose what I'd like to draw, but I had a bad experience recently with something I should have been able to do but just couldn't get right, it made me doubt myself, so I'm trying to proceed with caution.
I'd really like to do something in the 2000AD style, good girly character like Halo, Lulu and IMO Synnamon...
Sci-Fi or other world-y, well that's my preference anyway.
Quote from: KevLev on 07 May, 2010, 09:27:00 AM
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 06 May, 2010, 09:06:16 PM
Quote from: KevLev on 06 May, 2010, 06:05:26 PM
please PM me.
Has your mail been blown up yet, Kev?
Not really.
Dog Deever, you naughty man, I'm not just interested in shirt potatoes!
I feel really really bad for trying to pick and choose what I'd like to draw, but I had a bad experience recently with something I should have been able to do but just couldn't get right, it made me doubt myself, so I'm trying to proceed with caution.
I'd really like to do something in the 2000AD style, good girly character like Halo, Lulu and IMO Synnamon...
Sci-Fi or other world-y, well that's my preference anyway.
Kev, if nobody has bagsied you yet- I'll do you something.
Oi! I've mailed Kev a couple of ideas. Don't you go giving him better ones.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 07 May, 2010, 10:10:24 AM
Oi! I've mailed Kev a couple of ideas. Don't you go giving him better ones.
I'll try my best!
is there any idea of a deadline for this?
Quote from: Proudhuff on 07 May, 2010, 11:05:02 AM
is there any idea of a deadline for this?
Millar keeps saying "first come, first served".
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 07 May, 2010, 11:36:43 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 07 May, 2010, 11:05:02 AM
is there any idea of a deadline for this?
Millar keeps saying "first come, first served".
Which may not bode well for the one-page entries already placed... :'(.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 07 May, 2010, 11:37:53 AM
Which may not bode well for the one-page entries already placed... :'(.
I disagree. I
think he started a new thread because the old one was clogged up with stuff that he couldn't print -- random art samples, odd pages from people's web comics, and other bizarre crap. Definitely worth persevering with, though, since he actually says that the people who start out doing shorts can expect to do them for a year, and then he'll be looking to graduate some of them to ongoing strips in year two ...
Cheers
Jim
Right. Millar's picked one. (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2157874)
He's said that's a definite hire, so now you know. Best get cracking, then, eh?
Cheers!
Jim
Saw that and thought it was perfect, both retro and modern and is, essentially, some potty humour...
-pj
edited to add: and the art is really nice - good lineart and strong colours...
no one wants to take up my offer as artist for this? I promise I'll be nice...
my blog is here http://smartartsunday.blogspot.com/
Quote from: pauljholden on 07 May, 2010, 01:02:11 PM
Saw that and thought it was perfect, both retro and modern and is, essentially, some potty humour...
Yeah, but they DO need to edit out "Planet PeePee" on the first page, which
somewhat telegraphs the payoff!
Cheers
Jim
Quote from: pauljholden on 07 May, 2010, 01:02:11 PM
Saw that and thought it was perfect, both retro and modern and is, essentially, some potty humour...
-pj
edited to add: and the art is really nice - good lineart and strong colours...
Yup, it's hitting the right tone that for sure, made me laugh anyway.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 07 May, 2010, 01:10:00 PM
Yeah, but they DO need to edit out "Planet PeePee" on the first page, which somewhat telegraphs the payoff!
I thought that too!
Quote from: Smarty on 07 May, 2010, 01:04:56 PM
no one wants to take up my offer as artist for this? I promise I'll be nice...
my blog is here http://smartartsunday.blogspot.com/
Nice stuff, but what you're experiencing is that you are an unknown quantity to this board, someone should definitely want to work with you 'cos you're good, but you're only showing a limited amount of sequential stuff on your blog, so perhaps people are cautious as a result.
Yeah, the 'Planet Peepee' really gives the game away - anyone know what 'peepee' is in Portuguese?
Smarty, you should put a few of your samples up. I guarantee you you'll get some bites rather quickly.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 07 May, 2010, 12:37:27 PM
Right. Millar's picked one. (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2157874)
He's said that's a definite hire, so now you know. Best get cracking, then, eh?
I think it is interesting that the guy he picked has had work published by Marvel and DC. Shows the standard.
If anyone has a script sitting in a drawer anywhere, then I'd quite like to have a go at this too.
Chris.
www.chris-askham.co.uk (http://www.chris-askham.co.uk)
He's got his eye on another, so we all best be moving!
Ooohh. I wasnt that impressed by the peepee one but that other one is, in fact, arsom!
Shoot, looks like I'm busted out of this one fellows. Every artist I know is busy :(. Good luck to you guys!
Locust- your strip with Chivo is up.
Not sure whether to have a go at this or not....my turn around time isn't exactly fast at the moment (just ask PVS).
Anyone got a world-class script knocking about that they want to risk never seeing the light of day?
Ps.
Bolt - do you think 'The joy of text' might be a bit too much for them?!?
SimonPenter.com (http://simonpenter.com)
Quote from: Simon Penter on 07 May, 2010, 07:09:58 PMBolt - do you think 'The joy of text' might be a bit too much for them?!?
SimonPenter.com (http://simonpenter.com)
Personally I think it'd be ideal - great art, nice concept and a little... earthy. Can't hurt as other people are throwing in stories that have already been done elsewhere. It'd be worth speaking to the writer to make sure they are cool with it.
Ooh, I liked that Arthur Wyatt/Adrian Bamforth strip when it appeared in FQ! Good to see it here.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 07 May, 2010, 06:48:19 PM
Locust- your strip with Chivo is up.
Cheers Bolt!
Chi
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 07 May, 2010, 06:48:19 PM
Locust- your strip with Chivo is up.
Well done chaps - it has a very Bob Byrne feel to it, but with words ;)
Yeah, those Golligugs would give me nightmares and all! Nice work guys!
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 08 May, 2010, 10:43:53 AM
Ooh, I liked that Arthur Wyatt/Adrian Bamforth strip when it appeared in FQ! Good to see it here.
You have mail Locusts
bump thanks for the info was gonna try...
Is it just my webfu thats weak? which one did he pick?
Quote from: Proudhuff on 10 May, 2010, 02:33:08 PM
Is it just my webfu thats weak? which one did he pick?
This post by Mark Millar (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2157874) indicates the only one he's said is definitely in, although he also said he likes this one (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2158019).
Cheers!
Jim
cheers Jim! :D
Right, so I'm already working on a piece for this with one of our most talented local artistes, but I've somehow come up with another script which would also fit the bill for this project nicely, and I'm wondering if perchance there might still be an artist in search of something to work on?
I must point out, it doesn't include any scuddy bits, boobs, anus pipes or phallic smokestacks (I leave those kinds of things to my much more capable colleagues The Enigmatic Dr X and Locustsofdeath, respectively!;) Mine is just a simple straightforward yarn about the strange things that can happen when you pull over for a snooze on a lonely country road in the middle of nowhere, when there's only five minutes til midnight...
I'm almost certain anybody who is interested in this project is already working on something, but there it is anyway, just on the off-chance!
PM away if you are interested!
Thank ye kindly! :)
Quote from: Van Dom on 10 May, 2010, 09:49:15 PM
a simple straightforward yarn about the strange things that can happen when you pull over for a snooze on a lonely country road in the middle of nowhere, when there's only five minutes til midnight...
It's about dogging, right?
Quote from: Van Dom on 10 May, 2010, 09:49:15 PM
I must point out, it doesn't include any scuddy bits, boobs, anus pipes or phallic smokestacks
That's just a lie, right?
Shhhhh, the up-front approach didn't seem to work so I'm trying to lure them in under false pretenses.!!! :lol:
Mine doesn't involve any of those things - cause it's not being done!!! Who'd thought drawing anus pipelines and phallic smokestacks wasn't a desirable gig for an artist? Ha!
:D
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 10 May, 2010, 10:01:42 PM
Mine doesn't involve any of those things - cause it's not being done!!! Who'd thought drawing anus pipelines and phallic smokestacks wasn't a desirable gig for an artist? Ha!
I'm sensing a theme amongst the writers here...[
Smarty's just posted up a script wot I did when this was one page only. Thanks for that Smarty, and your various e-numbered goodies.
No boobs! But it does have a man in his underpants.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&st=80?s=9ccb0cd5335ea0b14c34e378a122b964 (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&st=80?s=9ccb0cd5335ea0b14c34e378a122b964)
That looks great guys! Well done!
cheers, it was a pleasure
Ever helpful Jim's posted another one, by he, me and Dave Thomson - Malignancy. This was one of two I wrote after the detail about Clint was released. Oddly enough, I was worried that the other one was too risque. But then the brief was to have something 16-25 year olds would pass around with a Twilight Zone-y twist.
I have to say that I think Dave and Jim did a top notch job. I've never really appreciated how much the little tweaks to a script can improve a strip. It's at the bottom of p7.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&st=120?s=bd0f3cb680bb36571b0731210424c69d (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&st=120?s=bd0f3cb680bb36571b0731210424c69d)
Oh, and there's a rumour going about that Jim does lettering.
That's great Team X
Great muff shot Dave :)
Good one. Nice art too - I like the greyscales, I often find them a little too grey but that was spot on (with a little bit of texture to some of them, which I think works nicely).
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 16 May, 2010, 12:59:22 PM
Oh, and there's a rumour going about that Jim does lettering.
Where did you hear that? Honestly ... the things some people say on the internet!
Cheers
Jim
I'm surprised no-one's mentioned Tharg's moonlighting droids (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2162982) yet ...
Cheers!
Jim
Well, I'm not sure whether it will be deemed acceptable enough to stay on there very long - but my attempt is there!
The Joy of Text - by me, Mr Paul Glasswell and the ubiquitous Mr Dave Evans.
.....I'll wait for the complaints. :)
I remember that one from FQ. Ha, nice move putting it up there!
Absolutely right - first appearing in Futurequake (issue 10)....now appearing in glorious technicolor for the first time!
Big thanks to Dave for doing a re-letter on this - much appreciated.
A direct link for those wishing to skip the massive images and people asking questions answered in the first post:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2164479
Hey, I'm totally new here, but you all seem like nice enough people, so here we go.
I noticed throughout the thread that there were a few artists wanting a script to play with. I wrote a script for this contest and was wondering if there was anyone still interested in adding more to their plate.
The Premise: A space craft has landed in a cornfield in 1958 Kansas. The government has quarantined the area so that no press or public are allowed for miles. The story focuses on a U.S. Sniper who is supposed to take care of our "visitor" should things get ugly.
I was trying to go for something in that Twilight Zone vein Millar mentioned. I'm a big fan of TZ, also, and I think I got something that has a similar feeling. If you're interested let me know and I can send you a copy. Hopefully I'll get to know you folks a little better.
Anyway here is the humbling offering from my Imperial self, Kev and Jim:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2165543
Many a hump was bust to bring this to life in a relatively short time and while I usually like to let my scripts gestate I am happy with the way the script turned out and couldn't be more chuffed about the finished pages.
Quote from: JaeDMC on 21 May, 2010, 05:46:47 AMHey, I'm totally new here, but you all seem like nice enough people, so here we go.
Welcome on board, sounds interesting and so finger's crossed for you finding an artist (I know a few writers have already had to shelve plans because of a lack of artists able to commit to the number of pages required but things might ease up after this weekend as a lot of people were focused on getting everything ready for Bristol). Whatever happens be sure to stick around, get involved and have fun. There are always ideas and opportunities arising so if you don't get anything in for this
That's absolute class gents.
Ha ha great stuff. Especially the wartoise.
Now that is some nice work there you three. Kev, those pics are bloody top. ;)
That's cracking stuff from Emperor,Kevlev and Jim campbell.Good luck to other boarders who are "over there".
Hey thats great stuff Emperor/Kev/Jim. Looks and reads fab. Very nice!
Quote from: Van Dom on 21 May, 2010, 09:05:18 PM
Hey thats great stuff Emperor/Kev/Jim. Looks and reads fab. Very nice!
I think if you check the thread again, you'll be pleasantly surprised (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2165737), Van Dom ...
Cheers!
Jim
Yes indeed,another entry from this here board, courtesy of myself, Elchivo and....some guy named "Jim"!!! :lol:
Well done with that entry - I've always thought that Henry looked too cheerful and awfully shifty, and now I know. Page 2 in particular stands out with an inspired design.
The forum is making another good showing there - any more having a shot? Worth noting his update (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2164878) - that thread is for 2, 3 or 4 page scripts, I assume one-pagers go in the other thread (and now you have an extra page to play with if the 3 was too restrictive).
I hope to have another go. Assuming anybody survives Bristol and wants to be drawing nasty stuff.
With the missus being kept up all night by the baby, and so going to bed early every night (ie 7.30pm), I've got nothing else to do but write. I mean, what else is a man on his own going to do all night in front of a PC?
I'm still planning another go. We'll see. Anyone up for anything?
Thanks Emperor.
Elchivo really rocked that one, blew me away when I first saw it. :)
Dr. X - I can think of LOTS of things a man on his own could do all night in front of a PC....
Solitaire.
Sudoku.
Pacman.
The list is endless!
:)
Some great stuff coming out from the boards here. I have my shot in production now :)
Quote from: Emperor on 21 May, 2010, 04:24:55 PM
Anyway here is the humbling offering from my Imperial self, Kev and Jim:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2165543
Many a hump was bust to bring this to life in a relatively short time and while I usually like to let my scripts gestate I am happy with the way the script turned out and couldn't be more chuffed about the finished pages.
Kev has now posted it on his blog for those not wishing to wade through a forum loaded with images:
http://kevlev.blogspot.com/2010/05/her.html
Quote from: Emperor on 25 May, 2010, 12:05:22 AM
Quote from: Emperor on 21 May, 2010, 04:24:55 PM
Anyway here is the humbling offering from my Imperial self, Kev and Jim:
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93141&view=findpost&p=2165543
Many a hump was bust to bring this to life in a relatively short time and while I usually like to let my scripts gestate I am happy with the way the script turned out and couldn't be more chuffed about the finished pages.
Kev has now posted it on his blog for those not wishing to wade through a forum loaded with images:
http://kevlev.blogspot.com/2010/05/her.html
Here is a thought. If folks retweeted this it might be another way to get Millar's attention ;)
http://twitter.com/kevlevell/status/14616588870
Cool idea Emps!
I've reposted the one I did with Elchivo and Jim to my blog here, for the same reason:
http://bountyquest.blogspot.com/
Check it out, there's some other stuff to see there too and a LOT more to come as various projects I am working on develop. (Come on, I have 8 followers, I want to get up to at least 12 by christmas!!!! ;)
Please give props to Elchivo for his work. Regardless of the quality (or lack thereof) of my script, his art for this is nothing short of awesome!
(Now I have to look into this Twitter thing, could never wrap my head around that...)
Quote from: Van Dom on 26 May, 2010, 09:29:05 AM
Cool idea Emps!
I've reposted the one I did with Elchivo and Jim to my blog here, for the same reason:
http://bountyquest.blogspot.com/
Yes it is quite handy as it helps separate your piece from the rest (and there are so many already it is a bit overwhelming).
Quote from: Van Dom on 26 May, 2010, 09:29:05 AMCheck it out, there's some other stuff to see there too and a LOT more to come as various projects I am working on develop. (Come on, I have 8 followers, I want to get up to at least 12 by christmas!!!! ;)
Unfortunately I am already one of them but I'm sure some nice people will help you out (also everyone go and follow Fractal Friction while you are in the following mood ;) ).
Quote from: Emperor on 26 May, 2010, 02:59:52 PM
(also everyone go and follow Fractal Friction while you are in the following mood ;) ).
And don't forget to join the locustsofdeath Swarm (http://locustsofdeath.blogspot.com/) :D.
Also look up the Paragon Blogspot (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/); Davey Candlish, Jim Campbell and are launching a weekly comic strip style version of Jikan, an interdimensional demon-hunting samurai, on the 31st!
Hmm. Now that's disappointing.
From what Millar says here (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93577&view=findpost&p=2172246) it seems there's only going to be one short per issue. I'd kind of imagined that the thing would be bursting with them -- but then I'd had a 72:24 comic:feature ratio in mind. From the sounds of it (given that I read somewhere that Kick Ass 2 would be running in 12-page chunks to ensure that it ran behind the US publication), it's going to be closer to 48:48. If the feature pages are going to be the majority of the content, I may well give CLiNT a miss.
Hmm. We shall have to wait and see.
Cheers
Jim
Yeah, it's a shame, but I'm not surprised. Hopefully MM will get it into gear and start to make some more selections soon... although, I suspect he'll now wait until closer to the first issue is released. The more he commissions/buys before he knows if he has pitched it right to the demographic he's aiming for, the more money he'll lose should the endeavour fail.
I've still got my fingers crossed for all of us who've submitted to that thread though!
Seems he hasn't yet looked through the thread:
QuoteI'm devoting only a certain amount of time to this and will view them all at once.
So there is till hope - he hasn't looked over what is there and decided none of it fits his remit.
QuoteFirst issue is that peeing one the South American guy did. No openings in that slot til issue four, but we're going to buy up the best ones ahead of time for inventory.
Seems odd that the first 4 slots are filled, but it will become clearer. It does mean isn't isn't a rush to scoop up any others, so it might be a bit until anyone else finds out.
It is a pity about the peeing one as there were a lot of stronger efforts after that but we'll see.
Hmmm....why is he so infatuated by the peeing one?!?!? It was okay, and the artwork was good but.....it wasn't exactly brilliant. Its planet pee-pee, the story is called "pitstop"... come on... I'm going to have to come up with something else in which the punchline involves somebody taking a dump...
Hmm. Again. According to Millar he's made his first few selections (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93635&view=findpost&p=2174099) and I'm assuming that the lack of any excited postings on this forum means that none of our jolly crew made the cut (unless, of course, he's got everyone signing NDAs, which is also possible).
If that's the case, then I don't think reflects at all well on MM's editorial instincts. I read every post on that thread, and I'm mystified as to how he could even have picked, say, four and not ended up with at least one that was submitted by folks from over here.
That's not me brown-nosing, either. I mean, about half of the posts on that MW thread don't even meet the brief, so they're gone immediately; of those left, comfortably half are hopelessly amateurish or just make no sense whatsoever, and of the remaining 25% or so, I'm hard pressed to think of any I would single out as being better than the stuff submitted by our esteemed colleagues.
That's honestly quite disappointing ...
Cheers!
Jim
eeek, can't get that linky to work Jim, could be my works firewall tho'
Quote from: Proudhuff on 08 June, 2010, 03:21:01 PM
eeek, can't get that linky to work Jim, could be my works firewall tho'
Works for me. Sorry ...!
Cheers
Jim
So now he's saying he doesn't want any more 1 page submissions, but "3-4 page submissions are always welcome".... Darn, me and Chivo could have gone with our idea of making the last panel of our 3 pager into a single splash 4th page...we didn't do it cos we didn't want to deviate from the brief.
I have a 4 page script ready to go but I'm not sure if there's any point putting any more in or not...
I still have mine...but sadly, no one to draw it :'(. Boo-hoo.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 08 June, 2010, 03:14:01 PM
Hmm. Again. According to Millar he's made his first few selections (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93635&view=findpost&p=2174099) and I'm assuming that the lack of any excited postings on this forum means that none of our jolly crew made the cut (unless, of course, he's got everyone signing NDAs, which is also possible).
Specifically:
QuoteHi Chris, I've been getting in touch with the artists I want to use in the first few issues.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93635&view=findpost&p=2174099
That seems in line with what you linked to previously:
QuoteFirst issue is that peeing one the South American guy did. No openings in that slot til issue four, but we're going to buy up the best ones ahead of time for inventory.
http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93577&view=findpost&p=2172246
Which seems to suggest that he has something else to go in that slot for issues #2-4 (I wouldn't be surprised if other creators have approached him directly and his idea for a open slot for up-and-coming talent has had to be put on the backburner, other than the peeing one which he jumped on quite early on in the process). As he has spoken to the artists who will in the first two issues he has yet to get back around to speaking to people about this slot, so I;d be surprised if anyone posting to that thread has been contacted yet, although once the first issue is out I expect him to start reeling them in as he puts plans in places for issues #5 and beyond.
That is just my guess going from what he has said, or it is what I'm going to keep telling myself anyway ;)
Of course, as that is quite a way down the line from here he could be chopping and changing his ideas depending on the feedback he gets when the finished comic hits the shelves. So this all might come to nothing if other aspects push this slot out. We'll have to wait and see, issue #2 should be worth watching to find out what he has used the slot for.
I have just gone and checked my Gmail spam folder to be doubly sure but there isn't anything from Mr Millar in there, although there is an offer to "restore madness of youth's lechery" so it isn't all bad.
Quote from: Emperor on 08 June, 2010, 05:04:06 PM
That is just my guess going from what he has said, or it is what I'm going to keep telling myself anyway
That's a more careful reading of what he's actually posted, and I have to agree with everything you've said, on reflection.
Cheers!
Jim
I can also report an increased number of subs to FQP that seem to be coming on the back of the strength of our strips being posted there. Shame Mark doesn't want five pages- I could happily keep his readers entertained indefinately with the talented contributors to FQP.
One thing about this that I don't get- if he is taking his subs for the slot from the thread- then all of the strips will be read online months or even years before going to print. I don't see how that works at all.
I think TMO had the right idea- blind subbing and letting him choose.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 08 June, 2010, 07:36:08 PM
One thing about this that I don't get- if he is taking his subs for the slot from the thread- then all of the strips will be read online months or even years before going to print. I don't see how that works at all.
Because the market he's pitching to won't have read Turf, even though Image published
[the first issue weeks] ago, they won't have read Kick Ass 2, even though Marvel will be publishing it weeks ahead of CLiNT, so they certainly won't have read a talent search thread on a comic creator's discussion forum ...!
Cheers
Jim
Edited to reduce needless exaggeration!
Yeah- a good point.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 08 June, 2010, 07:36:08 PM
I can also report an increased number of subs to FQP that seem to be coming on the back of the strength of our strips being posted there.
Don't forget the original and the best. Don't ditch us for these johnny come lately yanks.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 08 June, 2010, 07:36:08 PM
I can also report an increased number of subs to FQP that seem to be coming on the back of the strength of our strips being posted there.
No surprise there - those threads are a showcase of a small sample of the great things that can be found in FQP titles. There are some good artists over there and enthusiastic writers so it should work out nicely - well worth a pimping over there in October, there is a good chance of building up a useful synergy which may open up interesting possibilities.
Also worth noting is that Gibson Quarter took an armload of the new issue with him when we met in Bristol- so he'll be selling them on at cons in the future.
Hmmf. (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93940)
Cheers
Jim
And congrats to all those selected!
Fingers crossed this could be a good thing in the long run.
Any boarders in the selection?
I know Stephen Baskerville, used to work with him, so congrats Baz, but folks are using their real names so i'm clueless as to any boarders.
Will he also be selecting one-page stories...? I'll admit I'm a bit confused as to why he changed it up - did he originally only want one-pagers, found he wasn't satisfied with those submitted, and then decided to open it up to longer strips? Or did he want a variety of lengths for the mag?
Congrats to the winner...and I have to say I'm also pretty shocked that someone from this board wasn't included :o.
Having had a nosey at the winners they certainly are pretty fine and while not as diverse as some of the other entries are of an obvious standard, well one aside but thats personal taste for ya. There's so much other good stuff there that I'm amazed he got to a decision and its also a very good exercise in seeing what to do.
Well done to all who gave it a go.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 30 June, 2010, 09:25:27 AM
Hmmf. (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93940)
Cheers
Jim
I'm fighting with Jim Campbell block.
Millar's latest post (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93940&view=findpost&p=2183437) on the subject strongly implies that no-one else is going to get selected from the previous thread, but is inviting new 3-4 page submissions taking their cue from the ones selected.
To which I say again: Hmmf.
Cheers!
Jim
Hmpf, indeed. The brief was (and is) for sci-fi tales with a twist. I'm not sure the ones chosen meet that brief, but then that's maybe sour grapes. However, something like "Her" by Emps and Kev Lev seems much more on target than "The Loop." I didn't get that, but maybe that's my problem.
Still, I've got another entry in the pipeline, so here's hoping. I've seen the pencils from our very own Dan Cornwell and I have to say that my peurile ramblings don't deserve what he's done with them.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 June, 2010, 01:48:15 PM
Hmpf, indeed. The brief was (and is) for sci-fi tales with a twist. I'm not sure the ones chosen meet that brief, but then that's maybe sour grapes. However, something like "Her" by Emps and Kev Lev seems much more on target than "The Loop." I didn't get that, but maybe that's my problem.
Thanks for the kind words. The board delivered a series of impressive efforts and it is a disappointment none of them made it. I think the problem is I've put a lot of thought into examining the Future Shock format and I gave it my best of British based on that. However, I suspect Millar has some different idea of what he wants (despite using the Future Shock as short hand for what he is after).
Plus the goalposts seem to keep moving - is it now just 3-4 pagers he is after? Because it started as 1-4, then 2-4 and now 3-4?.
I'm going to have to take a look at what he has picked (when someone over there digs out the links or reposts the pages as I'll be jiggered if I want to dig through a dozen image-heavy pages, although I might do on the laptop later when I'm watching TV) and ponder this one. It may be I'm trying too hard and I should decompress a single pager to 2 or even 3 pages. I dunno.
Certainly I'd suggest the ones that won (and did dig them out earlier but didn't know how best to single them out to share) were far more decompressed than your typical 'Future Shock', very simple ideas. Well executed, but to my untrained eyes without as much story.
In one case in particular its just a cute gag rather than a 'Future Shock'... hold on...
Standard apologise but here's one
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/088/1/a/Emergency_PIT_STOP_colors_by_matattack.jpg)
(that one was easy to pull out - ahem...)
Another (I actually think this one is great, again story light but fun)
(http://www.midiverto.net/images/290page1.jpg)
(http://www.midiverto.net/images/812page2.jpg)
(http://www.midiverto.net/images/554page3.jpg)
And another
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4243/loopstrip.jpg)
And with a final apology for multiple posting the last one I saw
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNIpHwRU0Ic/Sm25uTVgdLI/AAAAAAAABOw/MGynkFrDriE/s1600/FalloftheFortress_01web.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNIpHwRU0Ic/Sm25uIoFHeI/AAAAAAAABOo/D9JoL_T7Bi0/s1600/FalloftheFortress_02web.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNIpHwRU0Ic/Sm25t9GhLWI/AAAAAAAABOg/uzg91yhVPf4/s1600/FalloftheFortress_03web.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNIpHwRU0Ic/Sm25tmiqpmI/AAAAAAAABOY/IoxI8ssTMgY/s1600/FalloftheFortress_04web.jpg)
These ones all seem to be strips which were produced by a single guy, both written and illustrated. So anybody who collaborated with someone else will have to still hold their breath and hope they get a "private" email. Mark did say he would be contacting some people.
I don't understand " The Loop". Sorry, maybe I'm dim. In Mark's words "Short, clever, cinematic sci fi that's easy to follow for mainstream readers and preferably with a good twist at the end. It's hard to do, but when it works-- as these do-- it looks great". Just don't see how this applies to The Loop. Can anybody offer an explanation to the dunderheads amongst us please!!!
Love that Flying Fortress one, and commiserations to all hard-working boarders. Mark Millar in 'can't stick to a brief for five minutes' shocker, well I never.
Well, it seems we're getting a better idea of what Millar wants in his magazine. He didn't give us much to go on, so it was hit or miss. I notice the forum members posted submissions that were closer to FutureShocks, and clearly he didn't want FutureShocks...I suppose a couple of those winners could be deemed to have "twist endings", but as Colin said they are all a bit light on story (and calling the planet "Pee Pee" sort of gave that particular twist away).
So now we have a better idea of what he's looking for - potty humor, by and large! - so one of us will just have to get in the hard way... :D. ...now I'm off to mail off my submission to Mad Magazine!
Edit: I should clarify that I don't find any of these "bad"; they are enjoyable for sure!
Quote from: Van Dom on 30 June, 2010, 03:02:15 PMI don't understand " The Loop". Sorry, maybe I'm dim. In Mark's words "Short, clever, cinematic sci fi that's easy to follow for mainstream readers and preferably with a good twist at the end. It's hard to do, but when it works-- as these do-- it looks great". Just don't see how this applies to The Loop. Can anybody offer an explanation to the dunderheads amongst us please!!!
I've been pondering that one since it was first submitted and I have absolutely no explanation.
I dont get "The Loop" either
'Fortress' appears to have lost something in translation..that dialogue is very odd altogether. Beautifully drawn though.
The Loop doesnt make much sense to me either apart from it being some kind of cycle and its more like a cartoon than a strip and i dont get on with those kind of stories without words type things.Its like The Loop artist is trying to be cryptic or enigmatic and as a reader i dont appreciate that very much but i dont class myself as dim particularly.
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 30 June, 2010, 04:24:25 PMi dont appreciate that very much but i dont class myself as dim particularly.
Just for the record: I'm dead smart, me. ;)
Best I can get is: pigs will fly, and do a poo, from which two armless men grow, then one of them grows down into the ground and up again (while his friend shakes) where he eats the man and they give birth to a flying pig. It then asks if we want to "play again?" At first I wondered if each panel represented a word that made some sentence - the man on the bench has a halo so.... "saint", flying pigs are "impossible", it does a poo "crap", that grows two men "sprout", who are armless "harmless" at which point I gave up.
My best guess: We are overthinking it, a lot ;) I hope so, because otherwise it'd mean we are overlooking something obvious (which I do so often I might as well trade mark it).
Perhaps it is an allegory for the stupidity and meaningless of our life on this ball of mud? Stuff I don't "get" usually is ;)
I await House of Usher's explanation of what is going on, followed by a quick round of "D'oh"s.
Quote from: Emperor on 30 June, 2010, 05:24:04 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 30 June, 2010, 04:24:25 PMi dont appreciate that very much but i dont class myself as dim particularly.
Just for the record: I'm dead smart, me. ;)
Best I can get is: pigs will fly, and do a poo, from which two armless men grow, then one of them grows down into the ground and up again (while his friend shakes) where he eats the man and they give birth to a flying pig. It then asks if we want to "play again?" At first I wondered if each panel represented a word that made some sentence - the man on the bench has a halo so.... "saint", flying pigs are "impossible", it does a poo "crap", that grows two men "sprout", who are armless "harmless" at which point I gave up.
My best guess: We are overthinking it, a lot ;) I hope so, because otherwise it'd mean we are overlooking something obvious (which I do so often I might as well trade mark it).
Perhaps it is an allegory for the stupidity and meaningless of our life on this ball of mud? Stuff I don't "get" usually is ;)
I await House of Usher's explanation of what is going on, followed by a quick round of "D'oh"s.
Your summary seems to be about it and like you did you interpret the strip literally and then think "So What ?" which is what i thought about it.So in a way the strip isnt saying anything to you that means anything at all and you could just do the same thing with any kind of absurd scenario.It does make you think about what you are reading but in the wrong way because if you read it and then think WTF was all that about ?? then its really a waste of time and its a failure of the creator of the work to get their point across to the reader.
Utter rubbish.
The other winners dont interest me in any way either.
I think 'Loop' is a riff on relgion and pigs will fly? I often read too much into these things mind?
Anyway one I missed
(http://api.ning.com/files/J6TXuWE67GXlVYDpmulZNIudYd3g*XN*P7knLUPBTVwT6poNcqfWTi10zgzPRZ8r4vJAZM33HCdYhBCAcu032A__/treasure_page01smallsmall.jpg)
(http://api.ning.com/files/fDUko5k0zRdVFCiUfT3rJ5L1seO5Igh9KhJ9drHyP10SW-R87P5nJPEOyhPj-UY6N8AKru8bOFeL7Nnzqgw7GA__/treasure_page02smallsmall.jpg)
(http://api.ning.com/files/i0yFrMQ8F*RFBhjhbTlu36KiEPgvUwsBKhIARmo8KHi5g1ZQ1uHAy7aZXUPYs4nxbqfVvlVSYWb9jhkPF7BNpw__/treasure_page03smallsmall.jpg)
(http://api.ning.com/files/bU06Pu7yyX2HCXN5kl0QRtjH90B5xSF*MWQmkdxGuq*zgmaH-01TNDI6eLR3Xiw9Fx7z6LS8AE-3Tr*Ky2*NRg__/treasure_page04smallsmall.jpg)
very nice
Indeed - of the picks this is my favourite one.
That is good.
I far prefer the Diner one. Not saying it's bad, it's not, but I just thought the Diner was neater. D'frent strokes for d'frent folks and all that.
One thing that struck me was the very... Continental feel to the stories both in the art but also the colour schemes (I also got a little John Higgins vibe from a couple of them) and it is interesting that 2 of the stories are from Italian comics creators:
www.bleedingcool.com/2010/07/01/newcomer-shorts-announced-for-clint-magazine/
So from my analysis so far the keys to success are: drawing your own story, decompressing the snot out of it, treat the Future Shock specification as misdirection (as is the need for 1 and 2 pagers apparently) and move to mainland Europe. Simple really with hindsight, easy to say now as I buggered it up on all fronts (sorry to Kev and Jim for dragging you down with me. ;)
Hmmmm...Interesting analysis there Emps. But I wouldn't be apologising, that was a damn fine strip you, Kev and Jim put together there, nice piece of work to have in your respective portfolios, so no wasted effort by anyone.
Funnily enough, I have a 4 page script here that has shades of both "Diner" AND "Treasure" in it, and as such would probably stand more of a chance. You'd think. But who knows? I just wish to fuck I could draw, as it is quite tough trying to track down available artists who can work on these things!
Still, on the slim chance that an artist does happen to stumble across this at some point, and that artist is interesting in trying out for the 2nd round of selections for CLiNT (if it even gets that far), by all means drop me a line and we can have a chat about it.
Interview with Stephen Baskerville:
www.bleedingcool.com/2010/07/04/stephen-baskerville-on-working-for-clint-magazine/
Quote from: Emperor on 01 July, 2010, 03:26:13 PM
One thing that struck me was the very... Continental feel to the stories both in the art but also the colour schemes (I also got a little John Higgins vibe from a couple of them) and it is interesting that 2 of the stories are from Italian comics creators:
www.bleedingcool.com/2010/07/01/newcomer-shorts-announced-for-clint-magazine/
In the comments I asked if anyone could explain "Loop" the best anyone has come up with is that it a whimsical looping story that doesn't mean anything. While I suspect they are right, its not... satisfactory on a number of levels.
Also something I slightly overlooked - the idea of using these shorter story slots to bring new British talent on board a new British comic has rather fallen at the first fence.
Yes.
The whole thing was a bit strange really. Going from 1 page to 2 page to 3 page to 4
page, asking for Future Shock style stories when he didn't actually want Future Shock style stories, saying he was on the look out for NEW British talent and then selecting mostly already-published international comic creators... Hmmmmm!!!!!!!
Oh well!
Still looking forward to the magazine and hoping it does well for the sake of the comics industry, which badly needs it.
And no, I still don't understand Loop either.!
It does smack of making the best of what was submitted. I think the strips that were chosen were among the strongest entries (not sure about a couple of them though). Dealing exclusively with an internet forum inevitably means that the submissions are going to come from around the world. Hopefully the finished mag will have an open call printed somewhere within in it, which will probably increase the amount of competition but also see more homegrown creators work get published.
Uh-uh, there were a bunch of strips written and drawn by guys on this forum that were leagues better than "Planet Pee Pee" and "The Loop". Sorry, but Millar's taste must be as shite as his 2000AD work.
I didn't say THE strongest. I would have chosen differently, but the ones MM decided to go with certainly had character and were professionally done (literally in some cases). Plus, you have to admit, there were a few really poor entries as well.
For me, Fall of the Fortress and Treasure are the two stand out selections. The others are (well, Planet PeePee was a bit rubbish).
The one entry I saw from the board members here (Her) was fantastic.
To clarify a bit:
Millar says don't worry if you can write but can't really draw, or vice versa, he's on the case. (http://forums.millarworld.tv/index.php?showtopic=93940&view=findpost&p=2187048)
Cheers!
Jim
Kind of sounds like if he likes the story or the art he will get the other bit redone.
I came on here a while back looking for folks who wanted to collaborate on a piece for this, but it was apparently bad timing as many were busy. I actually did find an artist and have the finished pencils for the story. Would there be any digital wizards interested in inks/lettering?
It's got UFOs! SNIPERS! BARNS!....actually one barn....ALIENS!
Seeing as MM has changed the requirements again, I thought I'd post this four page script to see if anyone would be up for doing the art? The script will see another draft but I'm anxious to get the ball rolling so I figured I'd let any potential artists read it and take it from there. (I hope this is the right place to post this)
Hey everybody,
I'm hoping to find an artist for my four pages submission for CLiNT. Below is the script as it stands at the moment (I'll be redrafting it plus doing the lettering so I can catch any mistakes in the final edit). Please get in touch if you fancy lending your artistic talents...
PAGE ONE (THREE PANELS)
Panel 1. Ext. Establishing shot. A 70's American muscle car is blasting through the desert pursued by a police cruiser. The tyres are smoking, the cruiser's lights are flashing; it's an all out high-speed chase. Driving the muscle car is Jack, accompanied by a stunning blonde (we'll see them in the next panel).
JACK
Yeeeeehaaaaaaaa!
JACK (CAPTION)
Hell of a day for a drive.
Panel 2. Int. Muscle Car. We can see Jack; a bear of a man with a scrubby black beard and sideburns (think psychobilly looks). He is holding the steering wheel with just his thumb and forefinger, the rest of his fingers are gripping a bottle of bourbon. In his other hand he is holding a revolver. Beside him sits Mandy; an absolute knockout. Long blonde hair, full lips; the kind of girl that always goes for the dangerous guys.
JACK
Fifty miles to the border baby, then we're home and dry.
MANDY
Gun it, hon!
JACK (CAPTION)
Not much of an academic, but looking the way she does, ain't a book in the world that could improve on what the Almighty gave her.
Panel 3. Ext. If it's possible, Jack's car increases in speed. In the police cruiser that follows, one of the officers is hanging out the window with his pistol drawn. He is firing at Jack's car.
SFX: BLAM BLAM BLAM
PAGE TWO (FOUR PANELS)
Panel 1. Int. Muscle Car. Jack is looking behind him, monitoring the police cruiser's progress. The bullets have gone wide and ricocheted off the wing mirror.
JACK
Wooheee. That was a close one.
MANDY
Give 'em hell, Jack!
JACK (CAPTION)
Is their pension worth this? That could have had my eye out!
SFX (Ricochet): PTING
Panel 2. Ext. Muscle Car. Jack is hanging out of the window, returning fire. Mandy has reached over and is holding the steering wheel.
JACK
Come and get me!
SFX: BLAM BLAM BLAM
Panel 3. Ext. Police Cruiser. One of Jack's bullets has found its target. One of the cruiser's front tyres has been punctured.
SFX: PSHHH
Panel 4. Ext. Police Cruiser. The cruiser starts to swerve violently across the road as the driver loses control.
JACK (CAPTION)
Those state bears better hope they have a spare onboard.
PAGE THREE (FOUR PANELS)
Panel 1. Ext. Police Cruiser. The driver has finally lost all control and the car has flipped. Debris goes flying. The police officers inside look terrified.
JACK (CAPTION)
Never mind.
Panel 2. Int. Muscle Car. Jack has settled back down to the job of driving. The revolver has been put away and he is back inside the car. He and Mandy are looking out the rear window at the smoking mess of the police cruiser lying in the road behind them.
JACK
Nothing to stop us now, baby. We'll be drinking tequila by nightfall.
MANDY
You showed 'em, hon!
JACK (CAPTION)
Days like these don't come often. Wild, crazy days.
Panel 3. Int. Muscle Car. Jack and Mandy have turned back round to face the front. The wreckage of the cruiser is still visible through the rear window but further away now. But instead of looking pleased at their getaway, they both are screaming in terror.
MANDY
Jack! Look out!
JACK
Sshhiiii...
JACK (CAPTION)
With a girl by your side, a drink in your hand...
Panel 4. Ext. Muscle Car. Jack hasn't been watching the road. The car has flown right off of the cliff top road.
JACK AND MANDY
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!
PAGE FOUR (SPLASH PAGE)
PANEL 1 (SPLASH). Ext. The scene has changed completely. The bright sunshine of the desert has been replaced with a murky gloom. Within it, we can see row upon row of bio-pods, each with a human being lying inside. In one of the pods closest to us we see a familiar figure. It is Jack, but not the Jack we know. His body is withered and wasted. Only his face looks the same (his hairstyle might be visible as a remnant under some heavy growth). Wires and tubes are hanging from his head and wrists. Beside him, a computer monitor reads:
COMPUTER MONITOR
Daydream Cycle Complete. Adrenaline Extraction Initiated.
JACK (CAPTION)
...hell of a day for a drive.
Just gonna dangle this bit of bait out there to see if it can coax a bite or two out of you fine board users.
I've been toying witht he idea of subbing something for CLiNT. But right now, I'm caught between a load of lettering gigs and aother exciting something taht I'm probably not supposed to talk about. Except to say that I can't talk about it.
So. My time is limited, but I can still be of service if anybody requires some inks or lettering. Inking's really what I'm after, mind.
Samples of my stuff can be found dotted around my gallery on Deviant Art. There's a link on my profile, I do believe. Failing that, anyof you peeps who are interested can sling me a PM.