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I've been dropping little hints here and there over the past year about a creator-owned series that I've been collaborating on with Kurt Christenson agentfenris.tumblr.com/ , and I think it's finally time to start showing some of our hard work off!
The comic is called POWER PLAY, and the way that I like to describe it is like the X-Games, but with superpowers instead of skateboards. Like Roller Derby, but with supernatural mutations rather than skates.
It's about kids here in the NYC area who get superpowers in one way or another, and rather than fighting crime or trying to take over the world, they start an underground sports league to show off their new moves.
You'll be hearing a lot more about this from me over the next couple of months, but for now, to whet your appetite, here are a couple of character designs of some of the main characters:
This is Mac, he can turn into whatever substance he touches

And the is the Ice Queen, she can create and control ice

Also, one of the things we're aiming to do with this series is to really explore the new possibilities opened up by digital comics, especially Comixology. When I first saw their program, and how the panels slide from one part of the page to another, and zoom in and out and things like that, I said "awesome! But these comics are made for print, what would we be able to do if we planned something specifically for this digital format?" So that's what we're planning to do here. First we're going to figure out how to do the best story we can on a digital platform, and THEN we'll figure out how to turn it into print. That's the opposite of how it's usually done, and I have to say, it's pretty fun to be able to explore this new, largely untested medium, and see what the new storytelling opportunities and possibilities are. Exciting stuff!
That's it for now! Stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks!
The comic is called POWER PLAY, and the way that I like to describe it is like the X-Games, but with superpowers instead of skateboards. Like Roller Derby, but with supernatural mutations rather than skates.
It's about kids here in the NYC area who get superpowers in one way or another, and rather than fighting crime or trying to take over the world, they start an underground sports league to show off their new moves.
You'll be hearing a lot more about this from me over the next couple of months, but for now, to whet your appetite, here are a couple of character designs of some of the main characters:
This is Mac, he can turn into whatever substance he touches

And the is the Ice Queen, she can create and control ice

Also, one of the things we're aiming to do with this series is to really explore the new possibilities opened up by digital comics, especially Comixology. When I first saw their program, and how the panels slide from one part of the page to another, and zoom in and out and things like that, I said "awesome! But these comics are made for print, what would we be able to do if we planned something specifically for this digital format?" So that's what we're planning to do here. First we're going to figure out how to do the best story we can on a digital platform, and THEN we'll figure out how to turn it into print. That's the opposite of how it's usually done, and I have to say, it's pretty fun to be able to explore this new, largely untested medium, and see what the new storytelling opportunities and possibilities are. Exciting stuff!
That's it for now! Stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks!
Babies, Deadpools and fires-- what a week!
Life can give you some ups and downs, but sometimes it gives you such a roller coaster in a single week, that you don’t know if you’ll ever be able to see straight again.
Last week started off AMAZINGLY, with the birth of my obnoxiously adorable son, William, on Sunday. Both he and his mom did an awesome job at the whole childbirth thing, and they’re both still doing great.
On Tuesday I was a guest on the live comic book talk show, Comic Book Club, alongside Fabian Nicieza and Jordan White, to talk about our new Deadpool & Cable project, and discuss how wild it is to see so many Super Bowl commercials littered with supe
Headed to Brighton!
For all you UK folks out there, I'll be headed to the Brighton Film and Comic Expo this weekend!
http://www.filmandcomicconbrighton.com/
I'll be doing my usual commissions, and selling my prints and sketchbooks, and the con is even producing a new limited edition sketchbook just for the show! Come on down and hang out, and someone explain this whole Cricket thing to me!
Comic conventions-- in the US and the UK!
I've got some comic conventions coming up in the next month, and if you guys are going to be there, it would be great to meet you!
I'll be attending NYCC on October 8-11 http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ You'll be able to find me in Artist Alley at table K9.
I'll also be attending Brighton Film and Comic Con in the UK for the first time ever this year, on November 7th and 8th. http://www.filmandcomicconbrighton.com/ I can't wait to check out your amazing country! I think I heard you guys have some pubs?
I'll be doing commissions as usual, and if anyone wants to reserve a spot on my sketch list beforehand, feel free to e-mail me through my
SDSCC
Packing my bags for SDCC, which begins TOMORROW!
What up San Diego? I will be in you in a matter of hours!
Anyone else going? Come by my table in Artist's Alley at table EE-06
Doing sketches, signing books, you know the drill by now.
See you there!
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I am definitely picking this up.
Since this league is underground, does that mean it's illegal? I.E., does the threat of being shut down by the police play a part in the plot?
Since this league is underground, does that mean it's illegal? I.E., does the threat of being shut down by the police play a part in the plot?