LOADED BARREL STUDIOS RELEASE!
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Loaded Barrel Studios, the comic studio that brought you BRIELLE AND THE HORROR, is proud to announce the release of its first full-length, 120 page, full-colour, internationally distributed live-action graphic novel GREY! Written by the Barel Brothers with artwork by Jared Barel, GREY is the part sci-fi, part horror story of Bullard Valley, a quiet, little farming community that has been plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths. Now, it's up to local Chief of Police, John Mack, to discover the cause of these tragedies. Is the source of their troubles extraterrestrial?
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GREY is illustrated in the Loaded Barrel Studios signature "live-action" style derived from the creative team's backgrounds in film and photography; shooting every panel of every book as if it were a movie shoot and converting those images into the unique artwork in every LBS project by combining photo manipulation, computer generated imaging, digital and traditional illustration. The cinematic styled artwork has left some critics calling Loaded Barrel Studios "the future of comics."
Without further ado, Loaded Barrel Studios would like to invite you to take a look at the live-action/animation hybrid trailer for GREY (it's only 1 minute... make sure to watch in HD!)
If you liked that, please enjoy the 2 minute live-action theatrical trailer for BRIELLE AND THE HORROR that Loaded Barrel Studios produced to promote the development of the feature film based on the comic book series.
Want your copy now? Then stop on over at www.loadedbarrelstudios.com where you can order your copy, exclusive autographed merchandise, t-shirts, skatedecks and more! Also check out our website to find out more about Loaded Barrel Studios and check out a preview of GREY and all the Loaded Barrel comics..jpg "Image By: Loaded Barrel Studios")
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Stan Lee’s Indian Superhero Comic
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Stan Lee, the man behind Spiderman, has just completed the final production of his latest work about an Indian Superhero in Mumbai. The comic book legend has featured in innumerable movies, predominantly playing himself, such is his notoriety around the world.
Mr. Lee is famous for his work on the comic strip above anything else, and for being the creative stimulus behind such titles as Thor, X-Men and Fantastic Four. This latest release marks a huge change in direction from his usual output, and goes against the grain of the archetypal superhero adding a mix science, mythology and spirituality.
Chakra – The Invincible, centres around a precocious teen living in Mumbai. The plot follows Chakra and the alter ego of Raju Rai,  a man with unparalleled intellect who intends to harness the power of science and unleash the potential of the human body and mind. He creates a technologically-enhanced body suit that has the ability to unlock the mythical power of the chakra and open up a whole new world of superpowers to the wearer. Liquid Comics have been heavily involved in the project, which is due to be released in April 2012 online. However, this is not the first Indian comic title to hit the market, as Graphic India have published works such as Shekhar Kapur's Devi and Ramayan 3392 AD to great acclaim. Of course India is a massive market and there has been huge competition between by the big names in the manufacture and production of comics to tap into the burgeoning interest there.
Stan Lee seems thrilled to be involved and have influence over such a body of work, saying: “Wow! I'm incredibly excited to be collaborating with my friends at Liquid Comics and their best-in-class team of artists as we launch a great new, thrill-a-minute superhero saga named Chakra -- The Invincible.”
Tags: Stan Lee, Chakra, The Invincible, Spiderman
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Make A Comic Book
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Everyone who loves art classes has, at some point in time, thought about making their own comic characters or stories. Making a comic book is actually not as hard to do as you may think. First, pick a concept for your story or design. When writing, begin working on the plotline of a short story and decide in what direction you want the story to go. For example, should it be an adventure, action, sad or a happy story? Once this has been decided, then you can start writing. As you do this, make sure you draw thumbnails – they don’t have to be perfect for now. When you are done with that, define the characters. Describe them in drawing in such a way that anyone can recognise them at a glance, so your style is memorable. Make sure you do a lot of practice. This is the only way you are going to come up with identical images. Make sure you do the artwork of the thumbnails on a sheet of paper, so that if you don’t like a particular one, you can cut it out instead of starting all over again. Note the ink colors you use. It is wise to have a color chart for every object or character in your comic creation. This way, all the artwork will be uniform. In addition to the ink colors, choose a suiting font for the wording. Remember, not to make it too wordy by adding speech or description to every panel. You don’t need to describe too much because the reader can already see it in the pictures. Lastly, make your comic simple and easy to read. Sometimes it is not about how well the pictures are drawn, but how well arranged they are. Many people are making a living out of comic books. For starters, making short stories and designs for kid’s comic books is probably the best way, as they are the easiest to produce and certainly have the market.
Tags: Comic, Book, Image, Pictures, Story
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Comics & Graphic Novels
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Both comic books and graphic novels tell the story with the help of pictures, but there are countless differences between the two. For starters, it is easy to notice that a comic book is much thinner than a graphic novel, and the outer cover of a comic book is also made with lower quality paper, when compared with the graphic novel. A comic book is a serial with unceasing narrative which generally continues with a story that was left in the last edition. However, in a graphic novel the story is often complete, beginning and finishing in the same book. To confuse matters, there are many comic stories that have been republished as single books which gives the impression of a graphic novel. On top of this, many comic stores offering graphic novels, which makes it tricky to tell the difference between the two. However, one thing is certain: graphic novels are always available in greater stock. Graphic novels can also be found at various bookshops. However, comic books are normally only offered at comic book stores. There are very few comic books that are distributed through booksellers. Graphic novels are given a standard book number. On the other hand, a comic book is given a standard serial number. A graphic novel is often written in a more mature tone than a comic and meant for an adult audience. Comic books are written for kids and teenagers, whilst many graphic novels are not appropriate for young readers. Some of the novels may constitute of violent and sexual content through pictures and text. Therefore, graphic novels are not recommended for kids. Or, if they insist on having one, it is at least worth reading through first before giving your children nightmares.
Tags: Comics, Graphic, Novels, Children, Readers
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Popular Graphic Novels
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Maus created by Art Spiegelman was serialised during the eighties in the art-comics collection Raw and is considered as one of the most popular graphic novels. This novel, which has been subtitled as ‘A Look Inside a Modern Classic’, is a story about Jews and Nazis, where the Nazis are represented as cats and the Jews are represented as mice. This incredible art-comic presents striking visuals and tells how the father of the author, Vladek Spiegelman, survived the Holocaust. Maus is not only a representation of history but it portrays the exploration of the history of Spiegelman with his past and his parents. This book has given a great exposure to the life of Spiegelman and it is likely to capture your heart and mind. Through Maus has been one of the most famous comics, the two latest books released by the Abrams Comic Art have also made an impact on the charts. Comics for the People is known for collecting comic adverts and stories on government issues from the past, such as recruiting soldiers, preparing kids for a visit to the doctor and teaching people military actions. These collections have proven to be extremely popular amongst people of all different walk of life. The comic novels, which are easy to read and are extremely interesting and funny, contain subjects concerning the administration of the country and are mostly aimed at a general audience for light-hearted entertainment. Mail-Order Mysteries are also making a great impression on the people. This batch is an entirely diverse type of comic book. The new Everything series by Lynda Barry is another addition to the art-comic book world. The book has three major sections and each explains a different vision of the writer. It is surely one of the most interesting comics in the market.
Tags: Popular, Graphic, Novels, History, Vision
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Thunder Cats’ Success
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Thunder Cats has been one of the most popular comic series since the franchise was re-launched by Studio 4°C and Warner Bros. Animation in 2011. The new ThunderCats includes famous characters from the past, such as Mumm-Ra, Lion-O, Cheetara, and Panthro. Sam Register, the programme’s executive producer, is also known for his other works, including Teen Titans, Batman, Ben 10 and the Brave and the Bold. Thunder Cats is expected to appeal to both younger viewers, who are attracted to the show as a completely new entity, as well as adults who enjoyed it when it was first on our screens. The show’s storylines include a mixture of sword battles, modern technology, science, large battles and epic plot twists, making it a must watch for fans old and new. Prince Lion-O’s incredible rise to the throne, which is both an entertaining and epic battle between good and evil, is a perfect tale for kids as well as adults. Each episode presents the unstoppable quest of these good and evil forces for the stones of power. During every season, the Prince learns a valuable lesson regarding honour, loyalty and mortality. It is clear that a lot of time and effort has gone into the show’s production, and viewers are sure to be thrilled with the incredible visual effects and the realism of the characters. Technological fans will be pleased with the large number of vehicles and weapons that are on display in the show, something which should help it to attract diverse audiences. Thunder Cats toys are also likely to be popular. So if you are going to introduce your children to the show expect them to ask for the latest action figures for their next birthday or Christmas presents.
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The New 52
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In the comic world, there are two giants that overshadow every other company in terms of volume and comic lines: DC and Marvel. Both have, in recent years, undergone a large number of major scale crossovers (this term applies to the situation where more than one of the titular character engages in a certain event). As a result of one of these crossovers, DC has rebooted all of their titles. Not just set back a couple years, as have some other “reboots”. This has resulted in a good deal of speculation by fans as to the new titles and their prospective writers.
Fans are understandably weary of this reboot, having encountered bad ones in the past – the Brand New Day/Spiderman reboot fiasco helmed by Quesada leaps to mind.  Therefore, they have had a good deal of reservations about this new enterprise. However, there are a few positive notes. For example, Scottish writer Grant Morrison will be writing Action Comics, the flagship book of the DC line. Additionally, writer Geoff Johns, who has been involved with the Green Lantern comics for quite some time, will be taking over the first issues of the Justice League books.
The word reboot is a bit of a misnomer. It is actually being called a “relaunch”. Or alternately “reset”. No one actually knows. However, there is a little bit of consternation about the absolute reset of all the story-lines of all the characters. There is a maniacally dedicated fanbase for these characters (after all, they include Superman and Batman), and thus it is to be understood that any slight change in the characters – let alone an entirely new back story and characterisation for many of the characters - could incur the prospective wrath of said fans. However, only time will tell. The only way to determine what a thing will look like is by seeing it. Therefore, we should wait before making a judgement.
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The Best Graphic Novels
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Though often confused with each other, there are very distinctive differences between comic books and graphic novels. While comic books are usually shorter and more action oriented, graphic novels usually take a more plot-oriented approach to the story. Though comic books remain the more popular medium, graphic novels have usually garnered far more critical acclaim. Following are a few books that have gotten a good deal of recognition, both by fans of comics and more critical readers.
Largely touted as the finest graphic novel ever written, Watchmen was developed by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The setting is a simple yet novel one: an alternate history where Richard Nixon has been president for nearly 20 years and the entire world is in a state of cold war. Against this backdrop come some of the most engaging characters to be seen in any fiction, whether comic based or otherwise. The main characters are former masked vigilantes who have retired due to legislation, until the murder of one of their former associates brings them together again. With well-balanced characters and a truly suspenseful plot, Watchmen is a fine example of what can happen when good writing and superb art come together.
It's a bit hard to lump Sandman into the comic or graphic novel category. Though a monthly issue, it certainly exceeds the normal level of literary quality. Author Neil Gaiman mixes the fantasy and Gothic genres in such a seamless way as to almost create an entire new one. The Sandman series focuses on the adventures and exploits of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, who, not surprisingly, is the “god” of all the dreams of all beings. The series ran for 75 issues, and was critically acclaimed during most of its run. For anyone looking for good story lines and excellent writing in a fantasy graphic novel, you can't do much better than Sandman.
Tags: Sandman, Watchmen, Comic, Graphic Novel
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