Nick Davis's Blog, page 137
February 5, 2011
I would like to announce Accept One, Book Two of the Tether first book signing @ChucksComics Feb 19th at 12pm!
Come and join me at Chucks Comics – http://www.chuckscomics.com on Saturday February 19 from 12-2pm for the first book signing for Accept One, the second book in the Tether Saga
This is a great chance to pick up your signed copy of the second part of this dark urban fantasy set on the streets of Baltimore city. Plus you can speak directly with the Author about his plans for The Tether Saga, and view artwork from the upcoming Fabula project.
Hope to see you there!
February 4, 2011
Captain America the First Avenger Movie Promo Poster… Simply Awesome…
Awesome poster… Dark, melancholic and reflect Steve Eptings style from the Death of Captain America. I see good things ahead.
February 2, 2011
Look what was on my doorstep today… The Tether Accept One novels are in!! #amwriting
This was a pleasant surprise, finally the traditional printed copies of The Tether Accept One are in my hands. Which means you can buy them direct from the altworld website now! Remember every Tether Novel brought from Altworld is signed by the Author (me) before shipping.
Now, time to organize some book signings…
Indie Spotlight on 21CSS New Graphic Novel Adam & Eve Bizarre Love Triangle in the Zombie Apocalypse Preview
Want to read an awesome 8 page preview of the latest project that is under production at 21st Century Sandshark Studios from the pen of Dan 'Da Hat' Nokes?
If yes, and there is no reason why you shouldn't. You can check out Adam & Eve: Bizarre Love Triangle in the Zombie Apocalypse preview by clicking here.
Plus if you post the link to your Facebook Page and send Dan Nokes a message that you have, he will furnish you a sketch of any subject of your choosing. You can find Dan 'Da Hat' Nokes Facebook by clicking here.
January 30, 2011
Sneak Peak The Tether Fabula Page now with added dialog… Check it out!!!
Here is the final look at our Sneak Peak The Tether Fabula Project page, now with dialog in place. Adding this dialog was a bit of an experience for me, as I had much more planned for the page, but now with the images in place most of it wasn't needed. Thanks Sash for being expressive with your panels, saved me a tonne of work here.
Please do let me know your thoughts on the text placement, this is the first time working with illustrations over photo webcomic images, (ala Sigmartyr), and I want to make sure the flow works.
January 29, 2011
Work in progress sneak peak at a page from The Tether Fabula Project
Over the last couple of weeks I've been posting a work in progress page from The Tether Fabula Graphic Project.
We've been following this page from the rough panel mock up, through to the final shaded page I'm showing here. In the next couple of days lettering will be applied.
My thanks go again to Steven 'Sash' Scott from Sovereign Pictures for his wonderful work, and patience deciphering of my script.
January 28, 2011
Accept One, Book Two of the Tether in Print is a Coming!!!
With Accept One now available from Amazon in traditional print form (click here for more details). This is good time to let you know I will soon be receiving copies of the book myself to sell via my website. Remember every Tether book sold direct from Alt-World is signed by me before shipping.
What makes the Accept One print edition extra special is it contains Tether themed artwork by various artists within its pages. Watch out for the announcement in the upcoming week for the arrival of the second book of the Tether right here on alt-world.com – home of the Tether.
January 22, 2011
Proud to participate in Operation eBook Drop
I am very proud to announce that my novels have been selected to take part in Operation eBook Drop, a program designed to bring books to the Armed Forces.
I am extremely happy to be able to say thank you in this way.
To learn more about Operation eBook Drop check out there website by clicking here.
January 20, 2011
Work in progress sneak peak at a Tether Fabula page…
A couple of days ago I showed you a rough panel layout from a Tether Fabula page, and on Twitter earlier I teased you with a promise to show you another peak at a work in progress page.
So here it is, fresh from the digital pen of Steven Sash Scott of Sovereign Pictures. I am very excited in the way this project is shaping up and I hope to show you more as we go.
January 19, 2011
@ErikLarsen Savage 'Emperor' Dragon 168 delivers an unexpected punch…
Cataclysmic is the only word I can find that describes the Emperor Dragon Arc of Savage Dragon, and the ending for Emperor Dragon 168. Completely, utterly, apocalyptic right up to the end, and what an ending. A complete change of the status quo, and an unexpected and very brave final punch from owner/creator/writer/artist of Savage Dragon Mr Erik Larsen.
But first, before I get back to that point here is my review of this eight part slug fest. It all started with Savage Dragon finally getting his original personality reset back to Emperor Kurr, and systematically he set about conquering Earth for his people.
Story spoilers after the jump.
From the beginning the now Emperor Kurr set about defeating every foe assailed against him, until he was able to release a poison into the atmosphere to kill every living soul on the planet. Even at the end, when ever one had fallen we had the hope his son Malcolm would stop him, only to see him fall to Kurr's ruthlessness. In all purposes Kurr had won, until the Virus that caused Savage Dragon's fall in the first place was unleashed, and with no remorse killed him.
Maybe that was the only problem with the entire arc, Emperor Kurr was too unstoppable, each opponent he faced was beaten and it almost turned into a revolving door of hero of the week. Some story elements felt hurriedly introduced almost an after thought just to move the plot forward, and we had a few pieces of clumsy exposition dialog to link scenes.
However this was made up by the action and art being explosive throughout, and Erik brought us an Armageddon that no one really expected. Even in the end, when the Darklord came, I read on expecting it all to turn out well for us to be supplied that expected mainstream happy ending, everything reset, all is well. Then blam! We saw the end of Savage Dragon and the status quo has completely changed.
I don't know where Erik Larsen is going next with his childhood creation, what this means for the book, but he set us on a roller coaster ride and has blown the Savage Dragon universe wide open. Question is can Malcolm pick up the baton and carry on?
In my memory there has only been on truly accepted transition in identity for superheroes that worked, and that was Wally West when he became Flash. It is going to be interesting to see what happens next.
Now pick up Savage Dragon 168, it is everything that is right in comic book finale, pulls no punches, doesn't blink or wimp out and slams you with an ending you never saw coming. Kudos Mr Larsen!
