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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 18, 2008 12:49:04 GMT -5
This is the "official" thread to talk about Marc's idea!! ;D I for one, think it's a great idea... we haven't been able to produce an anual over the past couple of years, so I think this would be a great way for all of us to work on something fun together and in the end have something cool to keep. Sam has put forth the suggestion of Avengers #4  which I think is a great choice!! A classic book!!! so, this is what I'm suggesting.... since I have no real pencilling or inking skills... I'll script the book, based off of Stan Lee's original (I'm sure I can track down a reprint somewhere) then assign the pages to all the participating members. 2 or 3 pages at a max, depending on how many people participate. we can do a color cover but black and white or greyscaled interiors to keep the cost down, then print it comic book sized and just make up copies for ourselves. How does that sound? opinions? |
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Post by samgafford on Sept 18, 2008 14:55:12 GMT -5
I really like this idea and want in on this project!
However, if I understand the example originally given, it's not re-WRITING the book but re-DRAWING! Each artist takes their page and draws it in their own style using the same layouts and designs of the original.
Or am I misunderstanding?
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Post by Marc HainesDrInk on Sept 18, 2008 15:37:16 GMT -5
;D
Yeah, buddy, no new dialogue, just the same classic with our art take on the book!
I'll do a page count, then we'll figure out who does what (IF everyone is into it...)
LET'S DO THIS!!!
(I thought we did an annual last year...)
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Post by marcshaines on Sept 18, 2008 15:39:51 GMT -5
Let's do this!!!!!
Does anyone have any other ideas?
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Post by marcshaines on Sept 18, 2008 15:41:35 GMT -5
Of course, if I hadn't had that THIRD cup of coffee and read Nic's post ALL THE WAY THROUGH, I would see he has it under control!!!
(breathe...breathe...)
Sorry, Nic!
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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 18, 2008 16:40:29 GMT -5
no worries Marc.... but you may wanna try Sanka!!  Sam, I get what you mean... I wasn't implying I was gonna re-write it!! I mean c'mon... it's Stan the Man!! ;D I just want to make sure I'm part of it.... the way I figured it, if I got a copy of the book and scripted it, then I could send everyone a script with their highlighted pages, then if anyone wanted to see the originals, I could scan it for them.... that way, everyone wouldn't have to go find a copy or we wouldn't be mailing copies everywhere... make sense?  |
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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 18, 2008 16:41:58 GMT -5
Oh, and another thing... Marc, you mentioned the cover... I think we could vote on that.... I'll put up a poll with everyone's names... Kevin would be great... but my vote is for you (Marc) afterall, this was your idea!! |
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Post by timckelly on Sept 18, 2008 19:39:44 GMT -5
I'll draw anything!
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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 18, 2008 19:42:36 GMT -5
great! and great to hear from ya Tim! now, go vote for the cover!! ;D |
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Post by marcshaines on Sept 18, 2008 20:07:36 GMT -5
Man
I would LOVE to do the cover!
I'll throw my name in the hat...
Vote now! C'mon guys, get in the act; anybody else want to do this? Awful quiet...
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Post by John Yeo on Sept 19, 2008 5:40:56 GMT -5
I'm for anything that gets the UFO to operate as a group again, I like this idea!
I assume the point isn't to necessarily reproduce the book exactly as drawn, but reproduce the same story and dialogue in our own art style? It could be a very fun book----unfortunately, I don't have a copy of this book lying around, someone's gonna have to give me a copy of the pages I need to reproduce, but you all know I like doing team books-----give me three pages with LOTS of characters! I'm in!
- John
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Post by samgafford on Sept 19, 2008 9:24:39 GMT -5
I can see how this project might be difficult for our writing members. Jim Main would have the same difficulty unless he got one of his stable of artists to draw a page. Any other suggestions for our non-artistically inclined writers?
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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 19, 2008 10:31:35 GMT -5
I've thought a bit about that.... this is what I've come up with... this project is just for us and just for fun... so, even the less artistic of us shouldn't feel initimidated to participate... this is about taking a classic piece of work and reinterpereting it in our own style... having done a lot of drawing and sketching in my life... I've thought this is a great way to get back into it...
I know Skeet has done some drawing (I've seen them!!) so, Jim, I say pick up a pencil and copy a page!! ;D
speaking of which, I found a reprint online last night, so as soon as it comes in, I'll start assigning pages and make copies of those pages available to those who need it...
as of right now, there are only 2 votes in the cover poll... so go vote!!
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Post by jkcarrier on Sept 21, 2008 17:18:05 GMT -5
This is a cool idea! Of course, Marvel's lawyers might not think it's so great. I guess as long as it's just among us, and we're not circulating copies to the pubic, we'll be safe. For those who don't draw, I'm sure you can come up with some way to illustrate the action. Maybe take pictures of yourself acting out the script!  |
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Post by nic carcieri on Sept 22, 2008 10:51:10 GMT -5
Hey Kev!
great to hear you're aboard... and I've thought about the whole legal thing as well... I figure as long as right upfront, we put some kind of disclaimer that says something like...
"This is fan art for the enjoyment and use of the participants involved. Not for sale or distribution of any kind. All characters contained withi are copyright of Marvel Comics Group"
something like that oughta satisfy their lawyers I would think.
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