Moarhammer

The third or second or fourth episode of CXC's 'Off The Shelf' is here! This time, The Janitor and The Voice tackle the timeless and timeful superhero-down-a-rabbit-hole adventure "Future Girl", followed by a short horror vignette about not leaving your front door open when a creepy thing is watching you from outside ("See in the Dark"), and then delve into the ridiculously badass "IV Armageddon" to each try and do their best "badass" voice. Spoiler: neither succeed.

Also, we get into childhood dreams about giant monster M&Ms and tickle monkeys. 

HOW DARE YOU?

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

"Future Girl" 

https://twitter.com/FutureGirlComic

https://twitter.com/arledgecomics

https://arledgecomics.com/

"See In The Dark" 

https://christophermholler.deviantart.com/

https://twitter.com/DaneGKroll

http://www.danegkroll.com/

"IV Armageddon"

https://twitter.com/CrucialCrisis3

http://crucialcrisiscomics.com/

 

Kickstarter for Alex Priest: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arledgecomics/alex-priest-genderqueer-vampire-hunter-issues-1-3

 

Other random mentions:

Dwayne "Our Rock" Johnson

www.twitter.com/TheRock

Whitest Kids U Know 

https://twitter.com/whitestkids

https://twitter.com/itrevormoore

M&Ms 

https://twitter.com/mmschocolate

Alex Priest 

https://twitter.com/arledgecomics

On this episode I'm joined by regular tournament gamer Gary Percival. We discuss some Deepkin lists that we've come up with, and have a pretty good chat about how they work. 

 

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You can reach Gary on twitter @garypercival8

Or check out his podcast, Mid Table Masters on twitter @babettagamer

Digital is not the end for the indie comic world. In fact, there’s a whole new level from which creators can get exposure, Do you wish your comics had more movement? How about working with professional voice actors? Maybe your comic needs a soundtrack? Take a listen to this interview and learn how Jonathan Borden is bringing life back to indie by being “the motion comics guy.”

Jonathan is taking original creations and blending them with film and television in a way that is affordable for comic makers. The world is headed in a virtual reality direction, and so why not get ahead of the game? If you wanna talk dedication, Jonathan was originally going to be a doctor of neuroscience. Instead, he dropped out to be a fulltime nerd based on his passionate belief in B.A.R. Publishing. Black Salt and Elysium: Origins  is just the beginning. Motion comics are not meant as a replacement but simply a new way to experience the awesomeness of indie in an affordable way. He’s got hands in all aspects of the creative/marketing process and connections that extend well beyond typical expectation. What started as an early childhood drive making stories with sound effects has crashed the gates of cons across the country and even hollywood.

To Jonathan, patience is everything. Don’t rush your art. Take the time to find the edge that allows your comic to stand out on its own. Drama makes storytelling easier. Jonathan is no stranger to intensity. His love of comics was stirred in the cauldron of trauma. He grew up in a very abusive household and comics was a release for him and his brother Ron. He had to take care of his brother growing up, and their comic collection was the glue that held them together. Later, when his daughter was born, 4 days after her birth he introduced her to  Superman: The Animated Series and it was love at first site. From then on it was all about mutual success. For Jonathan, it’s not about the money, it’s about the handshake. If anyone out there wants to understand how passion leads to relationships look no further than Jonathan Borden. We can learn a lot from him about how an open, cultivated heart leads to a business you love one connection at a time.

 

References

Black Salt: https://www.beyondallreason.ca/black-salt-film

Black Salt Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbExLPAqXF4

Elysium: Origins: https://www.comixcentral.com/product/elysium-origins/

Charles D. Clarke: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5645633/

Caanan White: http://marvel.com/comics/creators/1157/caanan_white

Mark Rats Portrait Artist: http://www.markraats.com/  

Steven Harris: https://www.dccomics.com/talent/n-steven-harris

 

Where to find B.A.R.

Website: www.beyondallreason.ca

Twitter: @barpublishing1

Instagram: Jonb_77

Email: [email protected]

In this episode we're taking a long dive into the world of allies for the Idoneth Deepkin. They have a decent selection, and some of the units really stand out as ways to fill gaps that the army has. So I'd recommend checking this out, especially of you're looking at the Ionrach enclave.

 

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Without any hesitation, here is part 2 on my series of the Idoneth Deepkin - Electric Eel Boogaloo, if you will. Here, we will discuss some of the killer synergies that have come out of the book, and how to use them. Knowing is half the battle!

 

I hope you enjoy.

 

Contact me:

Twitter: @Moarhammer

Instagram: Moarhammer88

Gmail: [email protected]

Youtube: Moarhammer88

Indie comics and indie games are closer than you might think. We can learn to be successful creators by learning from both mediums and how they differ from their mainstream counterparts.

Indie games are experience an awesome renaissance of sorts because, much like indie comics, the creators are extremely passionate. Many times the passion supersedes the corporate nature of some of the AAA game titles. One of the coolest things about games as an art form is of course the interactive element. Indie games take that interactive element to the next level by coming up with concepts bigger companies are, in a way, too big to think of in the first place.

 

Indie Game References

Flower- www.thatgamecompany.com

Journey- www.thatgamecompany.com

Bastion- http://www.supergiantgames.com/games/bastion/

Poo Pride- http://poopride.net/

The Unfinished Swan- http://www.giantsparrow.com/games/swan/

Shovel Knight- http://yachtclubgames.com/shovel-knight/

Stardew Valley- https://stardewvalley.net/

Minecraft- https://minecraft.net/en-us/

Golf Story- http://golfstorygame.com/

Tell Tale Games-https://telltale.com/

Cuphead- http://www.cupheadgame.com/

Project Red- http://en.cdprojektred.com/

Indie Comic References

The Witcher- https://digital.darkhorse.com/series/526/the-witcher

Pathfinder- https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C1606903926

Dragon Age- https://digital.darkhorse.com/series/126/dragon-age

Baldur's Gate- https://www.idwpublishing.com/dungeons-dragons-legends-of-baldurs-gate/

The Walking Dead- https://www.skybound.com/the-walking-dead/

Welcome to the first episode of Moarhammer.

 

In this episode I break down the allegiance abilities for Idoneth Deepkin, and cover the enclaves as well as the rituals.

 

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This episode we talk more about our process when making comics and what we find the most difficult. We review some new comics like Paladins, The Show and Joe Buskin.

Don’t forget you can check out mine and Spencer's work at ComixCentral: Project: Saviour and Pizza Boys.

 Shoutouts:

@ValonSC

Wanna know how to standout in the superhero genre despite being surrounded by so many caped crusaders? Are you looking for that brand new edge in indie? Do you want to see your craft as both an art and a business at the same time? This ia the interview for you my friends. Check out the clever storytelling and ultimate indie dedication of William Satterwhite and Sean Mack.

William has been embracing his inner superhero for years and, in fact, began Stealth as a webcomic project. Despite an initial struggle with Kickstarter, William’s need to bring his hero to life would only get stronger. This dedication would not go unnoticed, as Sean Mack-the mastermind behind Short Fuse Media Group-saw William’s talent, potential and dedication. He decided it was time to take William to new heights and thus the collaboration was born. As of this writing, Stealth will be much more than a successful reality. Their latest Kickstarter smashed initial expectations and reached all stretch goals. This success shines a new light on William’s storytelling, and his future is limitless.

No comic project is an island, and nobody understands that truth better than indie mogul Sean Mack. Short Fuse Media Group has been making waves in indie comics thanks to a network of driven talent cultivated by Mack’s eye for greatness. Thanks to his time in the world of music business, Sean knows how to not only support talent but make money doing it. His philosophy of fairness and fortitude has allowed Short Fuse to thrive on deals for creators that include everything from print accessibility to action figures. Connecting with people is as much as skill as discovering the stories worth fighting for. Thankfully, Sean has mastered both and has been gracious enough to share some of that wisdom with us. Sean and William are the kind of creators that make you excited for the future of indie comics. It’s been a joy to amplify their influence and provide you a frontrow seat for this audio masterclass.

 

References

Stealth Comic

 

Ads in this episode:

Stealth Kickstarter

Short Fuse Media Group Promo

Website: www.shortfusemediagroup.com

Twitter: @shortfusemedia

Twitter:@W_Satterwhite

Facebook: Seanmacktalkscomics

Facebook: William Satterwhite

Instagram:WSatterwhite

Instagram: seanmacktalkscomics

We talk about everything from old movies to Batman to T.Vs from when we were kids. We are comic creators wanting to help other creators by spreading our work and reading others and leaving feedback. We also talk about some of the big names in comics, like Jim lee, Greg Capullo, Alex Ross to name but a few.

We review Pizza Boys issue 5 and Project Saviour issue 1.

Find out what we thought and our processes, inspirations and motives!

 

Twitter tags for mentions:

@JimLee

@GregCapullo

@thealexrossart