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RobertoOrtiz
09-23-2005, 02:07 PM
http://www.electro-comicsonline.com/art_store/jpegs/wrgtsn86.jpg
I want to try something cool and different in October for Halloween.

The idea is for all artists to work on the own individual Horror TOPIC of their choosing
for a whole week.

The artist would do a 7 page horror tale that can be either in Page splash format or
comic book format. And of course team entries would be allowed.

The idea came to me as I read that wonderful collaboration by

Stephen King and Berni Wrightson.

The collaboration that came out was the short novella

Cycle of the Werewolf (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0451822196/104-9900545-8062336?v=glance)

and it is a tale based on each month of the calendar.


If you are interested in trying this experiment, just reply to this thread.

-R

Here are some reviews of Kings book so you get the idea:
Check out Bernie art here:

http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&q=Bernie+Wrightson&spell=1

http://www.lit.org/bookstore/item/0451822196
augustus
09-23-2005, 02:17 PM
Count me in.
igorsandman
09-23-2005, 02:59 PM
That's an awesome idea! I'm in!
Also in the same vein is Dream Hunter by Neil Gaiman and Yoshitaka Amano. State of the art :) Not that much of a horror story, rather fantasy tale.
BTW, would it be one story of seven illustration per week during the whole month? Or just one week?
And would it have to strictly stick to horror? or could it bias toward fantasy or so?
Thanks for the great idea Roberto.
Cheers
-IS-
RobertoOrtiz
09-23-2005, 03:20 PM
Hi Igor,
I am glad you like the idea.

For now it is only one week, but if it is popular I would do it for the whole month.

And I have no problem if you want to do a fantasy tale.

-R
hcross
09-23-2005, 03:35 PM
I'm down - seems like it'd be a cool challenge
jebas
09-23-2005, 06:09 PM
Time has been incredibly short for me for this past month, but I'll give it a try. I've always enjoyed the story telling artist tremendously, but often fall short myself. I'm looking forward to it.
RobertoOrtiz
09-23-2005, 06:51 PM
Guys you have some time.

Start planning your 7 page tale..

-R
Darksuit
09-23-2005, 07:05 PM
I am not a great writer, but i will give it a shot =)


looks like a great response from the myths and legends week too.
danielh68
09-23-2005, 08:13 PM
Sounds great.
Spankspeople
09-23-2005, 08:44 PM
M'kay, I am so totally in.

*clings tightly to attention span* Don't go anywhere, you!
RobertoOrtiz
09-23-2005, 10:17 PM
Ok a question.

Do you guys want an open topic thing
or have a topic...FOR THE WHOLE WEEK?

-R
Darksuit
09-23-2005, 10:44 PM
Thought the topic was going to be "A horror story"


or are you looking for topics like...

It came from the black lagoon...
Under the stairs...
Vistors from the stars...
Into the woods...
Caves or darkness...
The attack of the bell bottoms...
danielh68
09-23-2005, 11:23 PM
I vote for "Open"
reven
09-23-2005, 11:35 PM
i like the idea of open...and how about each entry is 7 days...but give the whole month...things get spookier toward the DAY of the DEAD!
Sneakybunny
09-24-2005, 01:43 AM
me and the hamster are in :bowdown: these topics are so cool


ps please make it open ended so everyone can do what ever there heart desires
igorsandman
09-24-2005, 07:33 AM
I think open topic is better too.
-IS-
augustus
09-24-2005, 06:08 PM
I have a simple story about a man afraids of death so much, cliché maybe. I'm no good on writing and don't know English well... Maybe a little help here? :)
csgirl
09-24-2005, 06:25 PM
I love this idea. Count me in!
Aidenn
09-24-2005, 10:30 PM
Certainly, participation is a must. ;)
BTW, must it be all original or can one recycle copyrighted material (eg. known film/literature monsters, beasts or villains)?
D4NN0
09-26-2005, 03:31 AM
I'm in for this one It sounds great .... time to start the story board
RobertoOrtiz
09-26-2005, 03:35 AM
Certainly, participation is a must. ;)
BTW, must it be all original or can one recycle copyrighted material (eg. known film/literature monsters, beasts or villains)?

Classic monsters are ok, but please avoid copyrighted monsters (ie The Alien, The Predator etc)


-R
Octothreat
09-26-2005, 06:07 AM
This is going to be the best thing ever.

Trust me.
I can tell the future.
The Vux
09-26-2005, 06:14 AM
will you start a new thread for each day or just one for the whole week?

and is this in the ordinary daily sketch or are you gonna post topics alongside this one?

anyhow I'm in, but I can't promise I'll be able to make pictures 7 days in a row.
dondiego
09-28-2005, 03:43 AM
uhn... which week is the halloween week?
you know, we don't have halloween here in Brazil... :P
anyway, I would like to try this :)
RobertoOrtiz
09-28-2005, 04:26 AM
will you start a new thread for each day or just one for the whole week?

and is this in the ordinary daily sketch or are you gonna post topics alongside this one?

anyhow I'm in, but I can't promise I'll be able to make pictures 7 days in a row.

i will announce A WEEK before when the Stroy week starts.

The threads will be called :
The Horror Story: Page 1
And I will create, as always, one thread a day.
You just post post your individual pages on each thread!
-R
freshvirus
09-28-2005, 05:02 AM
im so in...
keeganb
09-28-2005, 01:12 PM
Sounds great, I'm in! Oh and when is the start date, I'm guessing 7 days before Halloween?
Wildstyles
09-28-2005, 01:17 PM
Yep... would love to do a little horror comic strip! Count me in!
GauntMan
10-07-2005, 06:32 AM
I'm in. I have been looking for an excuse to get back into daily drawing again.

I also recommend an open topic.
Kirt
10-07-2005, 06:56 AM
i will announce A WEEK before when the Stroy week starts.

The threads will be called :
The Horror Story: Page 1
And I will create, as always, one thread a day.
You just post post your individual pages on each thread!
-R
Are you going to provide one topic for the week or is it a new topic every day for the week? I'm a bit confused. :hmm:
Rudeone
10-07-2005, 10:47 AM
I'm in, had this idea for a short comic for a while now, this might be a good oppertunity to finally do it.
stepington
10-07-2005, 05:00 PM
i'm in too:)
djtrousdale
10-08-2005, 11:32 PM
Hmmm...
I might try it. I'm not good with the whole horror thing, but I have an idea that may work.
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