Nick Davis's Blog, page 13
October 2, 2019
The Simple Story Of A Girl, Her Teddy Bear And A Quest To Save Our Dreams From Monsters
[image error]Team-D is an adventure comic book following the adventures of Dee, a super-smart, young girl, and her grumpy, old teddy bear named Duo, and their little big adventure across the multi-dimensions of the Teddy Bear Universe to save dreams from the Monsters under the bed.
Our story begins as Dee dreams of riding a dinosaur and chasing monsters under the bed, while her grumpy, old teddy bear, Duo, holds on tight to her, only to wake to see her teddy bear jump through a portal, and pausing only to grab her backpack, she follows… Stumbling into an adventure that will take these heroes across the dimensions to save our dreams from the Monsters under the Bed, and their leader, the nefarious Boogeyman.
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About The Team-D Project
Team-D is a comic book project that has been bubbling along in the background of the Teddy Bear Tales universe for a long time – long time readers have been witness to the evolution of this story.
Our hero, Dee, is based on my neighbor’s super-smart kids, squished into one fireball of a character, who it has been my honor and privilege to watch grow into amazing, young ladies. In part tribute to them, and an opportunity for me to tell a slightly different Teddy Bear Tale. Duo, well, he is what I imagine what all old teddy bears eventually become… A little thread worn and grumpy.
Team-D will be a comic book project, which we are calling a One shot, a pilot tester if you like and will have:
22 pages of full color action
Drawn by Ace Artist Veronica Smith
Written by Nick Davis
American comic book format
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Want To Help The Story Launch?
Team-D is seeking funding on IndieGoGo. This is an experiment for us, to see if we can use IndieGoGo to fund stories, while completing the Kickstarter obligations for the Awakenings stories. It will also help us to double up on our book production for the year and really breathe life into a slowly growing universe. Click the big pink button below to contribute to the Team-D campaign.
August 22, 2019
Preview The Art Of Awakenings: Here Be Monsters
[image error]Hey Teddy Bear Fans, the work continues on the latest Teddy Bear Tales Awakenings Book: Here Be Monsters. With the scripts done the books Artist, the talented Veronica Smith is starting to really knock out the pages. After the ‘Read More’ jump you can preview the art of the openings pages.
The Art Of Awakenings: Here Be Monsters
August 13, 2019
Have You Pre-Ordered A Teddy Bear Tales: Here Be Monsters Yet?
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The adventure continues for Tristan and Wilma. our two Cuddly Heroes have suddenly found themselves on the front-line of a 100 year plus war between Teddy Bear and the Monsters under the bed.
The Awakenings Saga continues with our two heroes having completed their training under the strict guidance of the old house Teddy Bear, Archer. As they head back to their child’s room, with Archer in tow, a strange, purple light is shining from it. Have the Monsters returned? Our band of ragtag cuddly toys are in a race against time to save their child from the Monsters under the bed, but are these Cuddly Defenders ready? The next acts of Awakenings begin.
Here Be Monsters combines Acts Three & Four into a huge 44 page action adventure comic book that will take our heroes deep into the realm of the Underbed and beyond as they desperately try to find away to stop the Monsters under the bed. You can pre-order this book today for $9.99 plus S/H today, and be one of the first to read the next chapter in the Awakenings adventure.
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June 5, 2019
The Monsters Are Coming In A Teddy Bear Tale Act Three On Kickstarter
Our Cuddly Defenders are back in A Teddy Bear Tale – Act Three and this time something, big and evil is coming! Will our heroes be able to stop this big bad? Back our Kickstarter today to find out!
Our story begins as our two cuddly defenders, Tristan and Wilma, have completed their training under the strict guidance of the old house Teddy Bear, Archer. As they head back to their child’s room, a strange, purple light is shining from it. Have the Monsters returned? Something evil this way comes and the fate of their child’s wonder hangs in the balance. Are our Cuddly Defenders stitched for this confrontation?
This kickstarter covers the production of the first run of this story as a comic book, and as backers you will be the first to own A Teddy Bear Tale Act Three and help the adventure continue!
44+ pages of full color action
Drawn by Ace Teddyverse Artist Veronica Smith
American comic book format
The words of the book’s writer, Nick Davis, turned into English by editor Kat Roets, are brought to life by the artistic talents of Veronica Smith (Awakenings Act One & Two, The Long Tall Tail & Mr Button) as our Cuddly Defenders uncover a world of wonder and adventure with dark dangers lurking in the shadows.
Back A Teddy Bear Tale – Act Three
On Kickstarter Today!
May 23, 2019
The Teddy Bear Tale Continues In Awakenings Act Two
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Remember in A Teddy Bear Tale – Awakenings Act One we left our heroes wondering who was the Teddy Bear who saved them from the Monsters under the bed. In Act Two our Cuddly Defenders finally catch up with the mysterious Teddy Bear and learn they have accidentally stepped into a larger centuries old conflict between Bogeyman, his Monsters and Teddy Bears.
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Act Two is out now, and you can find out what happens next, will the Teddy Bear help our heroes? Will the Monsters return, what is the connection all the Cuddly Toys share, that will make this fight to save a child’s innocence, more desperate and personal. You can preview, and buy the book by click the link below.
May 1, 2019
Join Me At Collectors Corner Bel Air For Free Comic Book Day
[image error]Hey everybody, it is that time of the year, this Saturday May 4 it is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), and Collectors Corner have kindly invited me to join them at their Bel-Air Outpost. And I look forward to seeing y’all there!
Where – I will be at Collectors Corner Bel-Air at 17 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014
When – Saturday May 4, 9am to 5pm (ish)
This is my first show for almost an entire calendar year and I am looking forward to seeing how things have changed, what is new, what you all are looking for and connecting with old and new fans of my work.
[image error]What Will I Be Bringing
Exclusive advance copies of Awakenings – Act Two (my new comic book)
The Teddy Bear Adventure Comic – Awakening Act One
A Teddy Bear Tales – Illustrated Story
Unconditional – The Collected Teddy Bear Tales
Out Of The Attic – The Collected Teddy Bear Comic Book
Teddy Bear Action Comics
The Wonder Tales – All Ages Fairy Stories
Mr Button’s One Shot
New Altworld Studio Prints & Sketchcards
The Spider-verse Print Sets
Don’t forget Collectors Corner Bel-Air will also be running several FCBD events, including an insane sale, 25 free comic books per customer, plus an additional stake of free comics from a special selected stock you pick yourself! Also there is going to FREE Pizza and a cosplay contest with Collector Corner Gift Card prizes. It all sounds like a stonker and I am honored that this awesome comic book store has invited me back.
Some Of The Art I Will Be Bringing
April 3, 2019
Cover Reveal For A Teddy Bear Tale Act Two
[image error]The cover for A Teddy Bear Tale – Act Two has arrived and completes the production for the Kickstarter comic book project, you can view the cover after the jump.
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We got your new heroes right here! Visit the Teddyverse to learn more about this adventure comic book.
April 1, 2019
Six Timelapse Breakdowns Of Upcoming Convention Prints Drawn In Procreate
[image error]Yes, we were away for from the comic con scene for an entire year, but here at Altworld Studios we are thinking how we can best use the convention season and what we can bring to these shows. After the jump you can view six (yep, 6) timelapse breakdowns of of the show prints we are thinking about bringing to a comic con near you.
Shazam – Teddy Bear Mashup
Lava Dragon
Jay & Silent Bob – Teddy Bear Mashup
Thor & Loki – Teddy Bear Mashup
Batbear & Robin – Teddy Bear Mashup
Captain Marvel – Chibi
This is only six of many illustrations both digital and traditional colored that we will be bringing to the comic con’s this year, you can view all the timelapse illustrations on Altworld Tube here. But, don’t worry we also will be fully stocked with Teddyverse books to! It has been a long year and we were not to sure if we would even return to the scene, so we look forward to seeing you out there!
Adventures ahead!
March 6, 2019
Journey Into Legoville
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Over the years I have collected the odd Lego kit, usually a Fire Engine, or something fun or cool from this building block system, my wife though has always been a bit of a Legohead (or is that Brickhead?), and normally she gets a kit for her birthday, or at Christmas. Now, with space in the basement, she wanted to put her collection together and build a Lego City, I’ve always found Lego to be a great distractions… So, I said,”sure, let’s make this happen.” And Legoville was born.
Of course I’ve not really took a deep dive into the Lego hobby for almost two decades and I was surprised by how it has changed, with resources on the internet for picking up past and present kits (not always Ebay), review sites, instruction archives and not to mention the insane amount of Lego clones now on the market. It has been a bit of an eye opener for me.
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We marshaled together our kits, picked up a lot of base-plates and laid out the Legoville. I was surprised by the amount of Lego we had, and we still have a few buildings, vehicles, and other pieces to place into the town! Legoville will be a multi-year project and while it will never be the size of Jangbricks or Dr McBricks cities, as we will never have those resources, it will be a fun, ever-changing journey to undertake… And frankly building Lego is very relaxing, almost zen – which means it’s good for my blood pressure 
January 16, 2019
We Are The Wall – A Coast Guard Commentary On The Government Shutdown
[image error]Did you know the Coastguard, the United State Coast Guard (USCG) are the first armed service branch not to be paid in the history of the USA. The cause of this is the Government shutdown that has effectively shutdown the department the USCG get their funding from, the uniquely titled Department Of Homeland Security (DHS). Imagine that, you’re putting your life on the line, standing watch, and the Government, the President of the USA has effectively turned their back on you. It is time for Congress to do its job, to override the President’s veto, it is time for action to tell, the Commander-in-Chief, to live up to his responsibility and commitment to these heroes.
Ironically by shutting down the Government, the entire security internally, and externally of the USA is now at threat, cause FBI, ICE, TSA and Border Patrol, all integral parts of our intelligence and security apparatus, are not getting paid either. It all smacks of sticking your finger in your eye and wondering why it hurts moment, from a President who screams border security every second tweet.
But, I am getting ahead of myself and a little too political for my blog; I cannot help be passionate about this because my own son serves proudly in the Coast Guard and is one of the 42,000 service members who isn’t getting a paycheck. I cannot put it into better words than this essay posted by an anonymous active duty Coast Guard on the Facebook Coastguard Groups – reposted here so it doesn’t get lost in the electronic shuffle.
We Are The Wall by Anonymous
“Up until recently, I thought I had a guaranteed paycheck. Or at least guaranteed until the Coast Guard decided it didn’t need me or I decided I didn’t need the Coast Guard- both cases offering months notice to properly plan ahead for the change in financial readiness that accompanies separation from Active Duty.
While our country’s leaders enjoyed Christmas feasts, we stood the watch. While our country’s leaders enjoyed long holiday vacations, we stood the watch. While our country’s leaders decided they didn’t want to go to the White House for negotiations because it was snowing, we stood the watch.
But today something happened. I wasn’t given notice, I couldn’t plan ahead, I was taken by surprise. Sure, DHS has been shut down since December 22nd, so technically I’ve had 24 days to plan for this. Sure, I received my December 31st paycheck despite being told I might not, so I could be grateful. Sure, I’ve been warned since the New Year that I would likely miss my next paycheck, this paycheck, so maybe I should have known.
But today NOTHING happened. No agreements were reached. No decisions were made. No funding was provided.
Today the Coast Guard made history as the first service to EVER work without pay.
Without getting paid, we’ve interdicted migrants in unseaworthy crafts attempting to seek entrance to U.S. soil; we are the wall. Without getting paid, we’ve intercepted semi-submerged vessels with drugs bound for the streets where our children play; we are the wall. Without getting paid, we’ve enforced laws, treaties, and conventions on the high seas; we are the wall.
Today, 42,000 Active Duty Coast Guard men and women needed help. We sent out SOS messages, lit off flares, and alerted anyone who would listen that we, your wall, were in trouble.
We needed a giant red ship to break through the ice and free us when we were stuck. We needed a fast white boat to come and rescue us when our yacht was taking on water. We needed a fearless orange helicopter to brave a storm and lift us from a rocky shoal.
But today, no one came to our rescue. No one saved the men and women who risk everything to protect our country’s homelands and borders. No one defended the Coast Guard as your wall.
For the past 24 days, 42,000 American Heroes feared this day would come.
Today, we are in danger.
Coast Guard families are deciding which bills they can skip, what belongings they can sell, and what personal sacrifices they need to make to literally feed their children.
Today, we begin to drown.
Coast Guard families are scouring the internet for Good Samaritans offering free food, free house hold goods, and free money they can use to put gas in their cars so they can drive to work.
Today, they’ve called off the search.
The damage is done. Even if the Coast Guard gets paid tomorrow, the wounds will continue bleeding from today. Thousands of Coast Guard men and women have taken out loans, accrued debts, and cashed in on lifetime savings to make ends meets- potentially altering their financial readiness forever.
Yet despite all this, just know, we’re still here for you, America. We’ll continue to stand the watch. We’ll continue to protect our borders. And we’ll always be ready for the call”.
Semper Paratus”
#semperparatus #coastguard #coastguarddad #trumpshutdown
