A Blast from the Past!
Hello Pulp Friends,
a couple of weeks back I told to our friend Neue that I was a big fan of Tech-Noir as well and I even did some sequentials, back in the days, in that genre. Well, I dug 'em up and they are 15 years old (it was 1994 AD ;)) so be gentle if you see some stiffness and a few issues ;)
I remember creating Max Malone for a monthly magazine: it's gonna be harder try to find all the character sheets and concept art, but now that I look at it, I may try to give it some new life (see new logo above, i.e.), maybe as webcomic? What you guys think?
The original story was inspired a bit by Blade Runner but I think I will change that if I give this another go.
Apologies for the italian balloons, which I drew straight in the pages, but I hope the action reads well anyway.
Hope you dig it :)
Cheers,
Francesco
8 comments:
Holy Crap! That's wonderful. If you can, do webcomic.
As Kyle Latino said. It was nothing short of amazing. Even the star name's amazing! Max Malone (sounds sooo bad-ass) I hope his adventures are as great as the setting. Can't wait to read the following installement. and... by the way... Glad you remembered my name!
P.S Oh Francesco, is a WebComic a great way to start working on the medium nowadays? I'm not eager to have a gig on Marvel on DC in some years time (my spirit is independent, although i read some titles from the big two) I'd rather work into something i created and if it's self-publishing sounds way better! (do not forget i'm a rookie writer)
P.S Now... I just gotta find an artist. That's the hard part.
Kyle: thank you for the kind reply, I am glad you dig it :D
Neue: Thank you :D I always remember the names of my Pulp friends in here :)
About webcomics: I am not sure I am the more qualified person to answer that since I haven't done any specific webcomic (except for the Post Scriptum experiment). I know for sure it's the cheapest and fastest way to put a book/character out while waiting to get a publishing deal, and you can start building an audience which eventually will lead to sales once the book is printed. Other than that I don't know if it's better than other options.
Good luck with the artist' hunt :)
Cheers,
Francesco
I'm back from Spring Break and there's so many wonderful things to see here, Francesco!
I think something like this would be perfect for a webcomic (webcomics have worked well for me!), so work up a format and let 'er rip! I'd love to see what your current style could do with this type of stuff!
All the best,
-Dave
Thank you for your reply. I started a severe Artist hunt beggining today. Fingers crossed!
Dave: WHAAAA?!? I am here busting my butt working and you go on Spring Break? It's unfair... ;) :P Thanks for your opinion about the possible webcomic, much appreciated :) Hope you had fun on SB, btw ;)
Neue: good luck! And please keep in mind that if there is no money involved, you will be better if you find an artist who LOVES the genre: I think it's easier to do unpaid work when you really love the subject ;)
Cheers,
Francesco
Haha :)
Massimo Melone
HAHA! Beh. Federico, uno col nome Melone deve far paura, no? ;)
Grazie, cumpa' :)
Francesco
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