Veterans DaySalute! To all our vets. Regardless of the branch serve or the time of duty. We are proud of you all, and thankful that because of the effort that you and many other men and women of this country, who have drop blood in the battlefields of the world, today we can enjoy our freedoms, and express our self. Keep up the good work. Thou you may not always be recognized, there are many of us that pray for you and admire your effort end courage.
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Posted by Mark Melton on November 11, 2009 at 10:12pm
I'll be posting all the preview art for issue #4 in this threadSome will be just inks and others will be colors. Some will be just random panels others will be full pages.Issue #4 is penciled, inked and colored by me (still working on the colors)Some will notice a different style than the art I did in issue #1. Went back to the cartoony stuff...like my art from issue #0. It's so much more fun for my brain.If you like what you see, be sure to pick up issue #0, 1, 2 & 3!PAGE 01:PAGE 02 PANEL 3:PAGE 03 PANEL 6:That's all for now.
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Everyone knows I'm the world's worst at starting projects then never finishing. I've got Outcasts, Faith Noir, Simon Wraith (a comic I wrote 4 years ago), and now I've got story ideas for two more comics. They're popping in my head faster than I can create them. To be honest, it's kind of discouraging to have so many started projects and no completed projects.I think the problem is that I'm a one-man show. I'm trying to do the writing, pencils, inks, and coloring all on my own, and it's just too much for me to do in a reasonable amount of time...well, reasonable to me at least. I just get burned out too easily on one project and all too soon an idea for a new one pops in my head, so I start chasing that rabbit. I wish I could focus my energies on one project and finish it. Maybe it just requires more self-discipline on my part.I have, however, started a project that will most likely take the rest of my life to complete. I'm taking an Old Testament survey class right now, and it amazes me how epic the events in the Old Testament are. If they made a movie just about the books of King and Chronicles with the same budget that they gave the Lord of the Rings, I guarantee it would win a few awards just from how awesome the story is. So, after a little convicting, I've decided to graphically novelize (is that a word?) the Old Testament. I'm breaking the books up into individual issues, and if by some miracle I actually finish a book, I'll release it as a graphic novel. The goal is to have the entire Old Testament (or at least the historical parts of it) in graphic novel form before I'm too old to draw.I have no delusions of having something ready to roll in a short time. Chances are it will take most of my life, because there is so much in the Old Testament. And I'm not trying to make it rich on this either. This project isn't about making money or gaining prestige or any of that. It's about feeling convicted to give God the talents that he has given me. I'd ask that you pray that among all my other projects I have, this one wouldn't fizzle out. Pray that I would have the endurance to finish, and to finish well.Blessings to you all.
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Posted by Bob Luedke on November 26, 2009 at 7:20am
Hey Gang:I just wanted to give you an update on my progress with Unknown God and share a few things I'm thankful for on the very special thursday morning.As of yesterday, I started the home stretch on this largest of all the Eye Witness GN's. I began work on the final 20 pages, which will wrap up almost 8 years and 400 pages of storyline.....YEA! Please say a prayer for me that I can do this justice as it requires me to really stretch my talents to their limits to bring this project across the finish line in a complete and satisfying fashion.Some things I'm thankful for...-My loving wife (Sandy) of now over 26 years, who provides me the enviroment that has allowed me to pursue the EW project.-That God has graced my children with health.-That the Cowboys play each thanksgiving day.-That 8 years ago God helped me discover my passion and revealed his purpose for, what up till then I thought, was a pretty wasted life.-That God continues to bless this wonderful bastion of freedom we know as the USA. And even though we are currently going through some tremendous trials and growing pains as a country and people, that all these experiences will serve to make us stronger and more thankful...as it did our forefathers (and mothers) who weathered the storm of the great depression.-recipes passed down through generations, like creme cheese based potato topping and liver turkey stuffing (it's on old German thang).-and finally...that when all else seems dark in our lives that we still have the ability to laugh!Happy Turkey day all...and be on the lookout for more sample artwork from Unknown God soon, as well as a pretty exciting announcment!bob-www.headpress.infoRead more…
Posted by John Cosper on November 30, 2009 at 8:20am
Looks like my last post here was a year ago. The book I wrote about then is now in print - not the pretty, comic book print I had hoped for, but a nice edition nonetheless."Demonica: Confessions of a Small Town Super-Villain" is a super-villain Christmas story of love and redemption. Having watched her dreams of world domination be smashed by the mighty hands of her arch-nemesis War Eagle, Demonica escapes to the main land and makes her way across the US to her home town in Iowa, a simple place where she was once known as Monica Deluna - just in time for Christmas!Once there, Monica re-connects with her mother and friends long-forgotten, and soon she is feeling the pull back to the faith she once knew. But soon, Monica discovers that old enemies have tracked her down, seeking revenge. And if that's not enough, War Eagle arrives, determined to bring Demonica to justice. Is there any hope for a recovering super-villain in Smalltown, Iowa?"Demonica" is an exciting first-person tale, told by both the title character and her egotistical foe, War Eagle. It also features photos of villain and hero, plus a hilarious bonus short story: "Pops Bender: Diary of a Super-Villain Life Coach."You can read more about Demonica and other works of fiction on the books page at www.johncosper.com, or surf on over to Amazon.com and pick up the book there!
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First thanks to all of you who completed the survey that was posted a while back. If you have not done so yet, Click Here to take the survey I created. The information will be used to help me position my books in the market to be used to share the Gospel.Now to the point of this blog. As a sat thinking about the various heroes today, I thought about how many are considered Christians. We have Nightcrawler of the X-men but that's about it. (If there are others, please let me know.)Anyway I thought what if Nightcrawler effectively witnessed to the other X-Men ... and they came to accept Christ. How would they're personality change? How would Gambit change? What about Wolverine? Post your comments.
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D6Imagine living your life, searching for a purpose, a meaning to it all, only to discover that in death you will finally achieve that purpose. Disciple 6 tells the tale of six such individuals from many different paths. Living lives of faith and compassion only to have them horrifically ripped away. Yet they have been selected and given a choice: continue to heaven, or return with a gift that could change the world. Long ago a being known only as the scribe, trusted guardian of The Domicle Archives (the physical records of all names marked for heaven and hell), was charged with forming a team to prepare for the coming wars. Throughout time he has set apart those worthy to serve.First there was Zacheaus, or Z [code name: Rook], a man from biblical times whose life and death remain a mystery to even those closes to him. Next came Robert Ward [code name: Vionne], the group’s field leader, a knight of medieval times stabbed from behind by his own power hungry cousin. Then there was Anthony Childress [code name: Hazard], a strong yet gentle man who grew up as a slave on an early plantation, whose throat was cut after attempting to escape to freedom. Moving ahead to Abel Kissinger [code name: Cordite], a young art teacher, is chosen after saving a young girl from a fire. Then came the 5th member, a unique man named Leonard Maddox [code name: Griffith]. Born into this world as an anomaly, Leonard possesses large tan wings, and the feet of a lion. He is captured by a group of mysterious men; he simply calls The White Suits. Leonard later signs on with the team and awaits the arrival of the sixth member, and instructions as to their role in coming events.This is where Patience or Passion, the first story arc begins. Leonard, restless struggles with waiting for the next member. He often takes his anger out on the evil that lurks in the city’s dark places. On numerous occasions, against Z’s instructions Leonard leaves the safety of The Sanctuary, a rundown church that serves as the team’s base of operations, in order to fight crime.When it is announced that billion-dollar corporation DOZTECH INDUSTRIES is set to begin production on project: Cypacor, robotic policing units for the city. Christopher Dozman, younger brother to DOZTECH owner Mitchell, has plans on using these Robots for his own twisted will. Christopher has been in and out of the insane ward, honing in his abilities to control minds.With the pending arrival of sixth member, a raped and murdered medical student named Grace Chambers [code name: Remedy], the team embarks on an intelligence mission following the Doztech company. While out near a Doztech warehouse Leonard spots men in white suits. Fueled by anger from his past, Leonard blindly follows them against orders. He falls into a trap that leads to the removal of his feet, and one of his wings. Before the removal of the second wing, the guys save him, and get him back to base, right in time for the 6th, Remedy, with her gift of healing, to help our broken friend.Disciple 6 is sure to leave fans of traditional comic art, team dynamics, complex characters, and exciting story lines begging for more. Though the religious overtones are prevalent and important to the authors, this is by no means a tale written only for religious thinkers. Nor should it be marketed that way. This is a story of faith – faith in a higher calling, faith in our own abilities and beliefs, and faith in each other. “God” is not a character in these stories, only The Scribe who acts on His behalf. If Hellboy, Spawn, Ghost Rider, and Johnny Constantine can exist in the comic realm, why not a team such as this? I am confident people will find these stories of struggles compelling, even if it happens to be the “good” supernatural being giving out all the cool powers!Disciple 6 is a creation of Matthew A. Rodriguez, with illustrations by Andrew Budnick. The entire 5 issue miniseries has been outlined and the opening act of issue one: An Ordinary Knight has been included in this submission. Thank you very much for this opportunity, and if you are looking for a comic that is authentic, and tells new and engaging stories, look no further. Welcome to the world of Disciple 6.
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Posted by Bryan Mero on December 4, 2009 at 6:33am
Comic book shops across the USA will be lacking comic books the week between Christmas and New Years. Diamond will not be shipping any new titles that week.Some stores will have empty shelf space and would rather have it filled if possible. We are able to have Spirit Knight in one comic book shop that week. They let us set the price, they will write a check for any that they sell and when the week is over, either give us back the issues not sold or buy them for half off the retail price. That's a pretty good deal.Please check with your local comic book shops and see if they would have room for your published comic!Here's a website to help you out:http://www.indycomicbookweek.com/-Bryan
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