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Post by Amelius on Apr 23, 2005 4:35:51 GMT -5
Of course this is for where I need help. I want to send CTV to a publisher,hopefully this summer, and need to come up with my best material to represent the comic as a whole. I need at least five pages, some of story line and some random ones. for story line, I'm thinking Charby's origin. (good or not good? I'll post it here when I get time to work on it more) The random ones, I'm not sure of yet, so I'd like help with those. I've got my heart set on SLG (Slave Labor Graphics) because they do a few of comics I enjoy, and CTV would seem to fit with them (NOT because they'd think it is a JTHM ripoff, which I'm very tired of hearing because I drew Charby before I'd even HEARD of the likes of Johnen or Dirge, and my style has remained the same: influenced by anime, Chuck Jones and rockstar/biker art.) Slave Labor just seems to have the attraction for "goth" style comics...that's what CTV is commonly reffered to as. Stuff with names like Gloom Cookie and Little Gloomy and Ghoulie Boys and OH THE DESPAIR! type stuff that I have only seen the previews of...I'm hoping they like CTV enough for print! Just lemme know what you think represents CTV best. And if there is another publisher you think I'd fit in with well, let me know too. And if I ever succeed, I won't forget the ones who made it happen for me...you the readers, my friends. ^_^
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Post by devi on Apr 23, 2005 10:41:23 GMT -5
I think you should send them the Scooby Doo storyarc. When I read that I thought of it as a great way of establishing the characteristic of the comic, although the comic has since taken great steps from that point to where it is rarly if ever random violence anymore; I still think that story did a good job of establishing the fact that these characters weren't human and you shouldn't pretend that they are. It also does a good job of introducing the main characters. Along with that I would probibly send some Quixoto strips because I think some of your best art for the comic,as well as some of the most interesting dialogue is based around Quixoto. For example when we learn of Quixoto's hatred for chrby and charby's hypocracy in not acknowledging himself as a vampire when, just to spite Chaby's 'love' Quixoto Kills victoria. Also, we see how easily Quixoto can think of a way out of a tight spot, and manipulate someone, when he talks Oswego Charby out of killing him. That strip also has some nice pics of his eyes.
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Post by deltaT on Apr 23, 2005 17:34:20 GMT -5
Off the top of my head, two of the random ones I liked best were Sneaky Dog, and Marsupial Boy. I'll have to think about the story arc, though. Maybe the one where Kavonn is chasing down LaBelle (I found that one really suspenseful)....it seems like it would be hard to limit it to 5 pages, can you send more?
Do you mean you're drawing a new version of Charby's origin?
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Post by KissRocker on Apr 23, 2005 23:11:45 GMT -5
I'm pretty fond of "Crazy Teacher Zerlocke Petrucci"...It basically explains how Elite vamps function, looks a little into Zerlocke's story (and character), and it looks pretty nifty, even going so far as to show the chibi stuff you did so well.
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Post by BladeSingerXIV on Apr 29, 2005 21:41:55 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree with KissRocker on that sending in "Crazy Teacher Zerlock Petrucci" would be a good idea, though the Scooby Doo storyarc could also be good (provided that you touched it up a lot; it's pretty old and your art has gotten much better). Or Charby's origin...any of these would work, really, and in the end it's all up to you.
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Post by Rehiro on May 2, 2005 21:27:51 GMT -5
I think either "crazy teacher Zerlocke Petrucci" or Charbys origin would work well but I never liked the mystery friends. I'd have at least one Charby random killing,one where everyone is just hanging out, at least one that explains somebodys past ("Crazy Teacher Zerlocke Petrucci" or Charbys origin) and part of a longer story arc. I'd put in another random killing by someone else if I had room.
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Post by X Daggers on May 7, 2005 21:49:09 GMT -5
5 pages? The one I've designated as my fav of the "random killings" is when the stranger lures him into the car with butter (ha!) and then says "You shouldn't trust strangers" and Charby's like "ditto." Not only is it very funny but it represents Charby and how people react to his appearance (which is funny all on it's own). Uhm, you should also have an intriguing bit of your story like you have going now for the rest, but I can't think of anything. I just finished reading it after like 3 days, and there was quite a lot... When I reread them all I'll get back to you! (School-induced boredom to kill while ignoring teachers, and how better to do that than read Charby?!) (^_^)
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on May 10, 2005 15:13:58 GMT -5
i like the #68 "charby snaps" one ^.^ it shows some backstory, art, and random violence!
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Post by Amelius on May 20, 2005 5:33:02 GMT -5
Here's one page I have done so far! Give me brutal honesty, tear into me like wolverines on a deer carcass if you must, just tell me how this strikes you if you had to consider putting this before the masses as "fo'sale!" Because I honestly don't wanna do this halfheartedly. This is about...chee, I don't even know how many pages into Charby's origin story, but it's in there and it is after being abused for eight years by pirates, Charby is running off into the forest during the night to escape the horrible conditions with the pirates. If it's no good, hey at least you got to see a little more of Charby's origin than enyone else has! You lucky forum members, you! ^_^
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Post by Amelius on May 20, 2005 5:35:57 GMT -5
Hmm... Looking at this, before anyone points it out I do need to show a little more action of Charby spinning about in retreat. Other than that, I'm still willling to listen to opinion!
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Post by EEN on May 20, 2005 11:41:35 GMT -5
Is this going to be the first page or just one of the pages?
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Post by X Daggers on May 20, 2005 12:41:33 GMT -5
Awww Charby's so cute...
It's a good intro, I hope you show something that could represent how the story goes, though. Is it Charby dreaming about it perhaps?
Q looks like he's wearing tights, is he? I like his scary angered face right there at the end. Shows he's a vampy or def not human well.
I always start reading a little bit before I lose interest, but even if I only glanced at it I would be intrigued so it's a good start for a public display.
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on May 20, 2005 15:13:12 GMT -5
wow! that is very, very, very,veryveyreryeryeyry good!!! i love your expressions, and charby looks adorable! the only thing is...
its perfect!!!
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Post by deltaT on May 21, 2005 2:15:56 GMT -5
I know you want criticism, but I think it came across very well. It's hard for me to imagine what I would think if that were my first Charby experience. I was hooked on Charby from a much earlier point than this (art and character-wise) so it is probably a good show.
The thing that kept me reading, was that I had seen your current update, and I really wanted to know how Charby went from the friendless waif in the first comic to the one I saw reflecting on his relationships with people.
So I guess what I'm saying is the thing that sets Charby apart from other comics that I like is the character development. And this comic is a good example of that.
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on May 21, 2005 7:07:58 GMT -5
i think it is very good! i think that first you should show some general undead nonsense, and then do the origin! or just undead nonsence...
or just the origin...
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Post by Amelius on May 21, 2005 14:44:30 GMT -5
thanks everyone! Well, this would be the first page of 3 (as it is now, it will be this, and several other random ones from different points) this was setup, I implied Charby was running from something and meets this character. the next page of this will show the attack (getting out my violence part) and after that, is Charby waking up realizing he has been turned (and this leaving with a cliffhanger, you'll see) (and nope, not wearing tights but pants. He has skinny legs ^_^) The submission guidelines said at LEAST five pages with sketches and character sheets which I am also working on, I don't want to overwhelm them but at the same time I wasnt a good representation of the spectrum of the work. I know I originally said 5 but I think maybe I can put in more, at the most probably 8 since I don't want to appear annoying, but at the same time show I have the stuff and the ability to put it out. Um....anyways... I just wanna get this stuff out there before someone else gets the idea and I get accused of ripping them off (I am paranoid of course, and I've seen a few things out there lately in the comic biz that I may be wary of... including a new comic I saw the cover of that had Charby's hairdo!) I am disinclined to accuse ANYONE of reading my comic and taking ideas, since at this point I am nobody and they have their own ideas...but still, it makes me a little wary.... enough about that! I better get to work! Toodles! (I'll try to have something up soon as well in the sketch game too)
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on May 21, 2005 16:46:24 GMT -5
wow! you work so hard on these comics! eight hours on CT V, some on villany minor, sketch game, you manage the forum, and you still have time to do other stuff!
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Post by X Daggers on May 21, 2005 22:37:49 GMT -5
Wow, skinny legs... Yes, very good start there. Yeah Amy you're a very busy person aren't ya? I can't be that motivated but I'm glad you are!
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on Jun 5, 2005 15:53:12 GMT -5
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Post by Soap on Jun 9, 2005 0:55:34 GMT -5
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on Jun 11, 2005 7:46:57 GMT -5
speed?
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Post by X Daggers on Jun 12, 2005 11:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on Jun 12, 2005 12:48:11 GMT -5
you do know that thing's eyes are grey...
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Post by Amelius on Jun 14, 2005 16:48:49 GMT -5
no, no speed...caffeine is the drug of choice!
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Post by deltaT on Jun 14, 2005 17:13:32 GMT -5
Caffeine is good...I'm going to go make myself a coffee smoothie! (Too hot here for normal coffee) Anyone want the recipe?
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Post by Rehiro on Jun 14, 2005 18:55:46 GMT -5
No not really, sorry 'bout that .
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Post by Soap on Jun 14, 2005 23:44:42 GMT -5
At least I was close.
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Post by Shippo_no_Neko on Jun 16, 2005 15:31:49 GMT -5
ooo! memmeme! pick me! i looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove! caffine! specilly chocolate! and hot cocoa! and coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Post by X Daggers on Jun 17, 2005 9:59:39 GMT -5
Chocolate! And soda! But I dislike tea and coffee. Coffee smells bad
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Post by deltaT on Jun 17, 2005 14:20:07 GMT -5
For chocolate & coffee together, try this: Mix up about a 1 1/2 cups of coffee with lots of milk and sugar, and pour it into an ice cube tray. When it's frozen, mix it up in a blender with about a cup of milk and a couple scoops of chocolate ice cream. If you have whipped cream, you can mix it in or put it on top.
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