a Buddhist walks up to a hot dog vendor and says "make me one with everything"
Age 34, Male
Joined on 8/6/04
Posted by AlmightyHans - March 26th, 2009
First off,
I'd like to thank those who helped out my little starting business by purchasing the "One Shot" comic book collaborative project.
However, It's felt a little mysterious. I guess I'm used to the Newgrounds system in that I instantly receive feedback through reviews. I would like for those who purchased to write a review of it. Give me an idea of what you thought as a first issue for ODD Comics. This way I can make sure the next one is better.
So go ahead, spill the beans below.
-HVH
Is it still there, cause I need a copy. Seriously. Comics!
Also, hey. Sup?
Only problem I had was some of the images were a bit blurry/pixelated. If you can't get good quality images of that image, I'd take it out and find another artist to make something.
true, but in that case, because it's the first issue, i couldn't realize which were pixelated until i received the printed issues. so those two comics came out slightly pixeled.
I agree with nathan. My only issue was with the pixelated ones.
I wished I hadn't rushed my piece so much, I got mine in at the original deadline and felt like I could've done much much better
Hopefully I'll get a chance to redeem myself in da future!
Thanks for the copy of it btw
talk to me and there's a chance you might.
Maybe next time you should have a continuous story, with each artist doing a part, instead of random short pieces that do not relate or expand upon each other.
I agree with the others too about the blurred images. Text was an issue to read on a few pages, because of font size and being blurred.
Good shot at your first comic though... I liked it.
Count me in if you do another... Ass!.. I mean.. Bro!
pale
you could always print each page out as a test run at like kinkos or something and see how it would turn out.
now i know how to detect what prints will look like before hand. it's not an issue any longer ;)
I thought it was, for a first comic, a relatively impressive attempt, so I'm pretty pleased I was a part of it. Moving on from the bias: the pixelated issues have already been flagged up, but I agree with just2pale's suggestion; a continuous story in future would keep a welcomed continuity to the comic, and would be an interesting display of different artists' interpretations of a topic.
- Vinnie
The "One Shot" comic series (first edition) Review
****/*****
(4/5 stars)
Though a bit pricey to some - this comic provides "previews" of what's to come from these amazing artists from around the world. And should one of these artist become famous - owning their 'first' published works will become a valuable treasure.
The art is stylish, new, morbid, humorous, and quite thought-provoking.
The comic begins with a most interesting comic panel titled "2084".
According to this art piece by Julio C. Lopes...
"The yearis 2084. Originality is a thing of the past. We have become immune to the human efforts of individuals. Exploring and experimenting has become a taboo. Everything has become a cliche, kitch and overdone. To be creative I need to let go of everything i've seen."
The philosophy demonstrated in the first panel explains that many of todays comics and art pieces are suffering from lack of individuality and originality. And it sends a strong message to artists who are not afraid to create.
The "One Short" comic series is all about that kinda of bull-shit.
:P
wow, thanks. i truly appreciate your positive feedback. I was surprised and amazed at Julio's page. I thought it had an amazing point and felt it would be a good start to the whole comic.
I lol'd at ur blerb.
I haven't bought it yet but, I can tell you its a bit pricey... 15 dollars for about 20 pages? That's not even including the shipping :(
I'm still going to buy one cause I believe in supporting these kind of things but, mini comics like these usually sell for like 4 or 5 bucks.
it's 32 pages. and they come in plastic cases with cardboard. and the first 50 were stamped. ;)
Lets make love, not war.
Liked the cover and backboard. The plastic did end up saving the comic. One of the issues I had was at the end of the book there is an index but the pages are not numbered. I did figure it out based on the names though.
As for other users saying that it should be a continuous story I don't necessarily agree. I bought a collaborative piece expecting a mix-up of things. Frankly I viewed it more as a comic like in a newspaper where the stories didn't need to intermingle. I also feel that having a continuous story would detract from the individual artists. I'm not saying you shouldn't make one like that but at that point see my above comment bout numbering so your artists don't get lost in the story.
Good job to you and all who worked on the comic book.
yeah, i considered a continuous story, but i felt that being the first attempt at something like this, i thought people would get into it easier if they had to worry about less (like keeping it consistent).
I did'nt get it because I'm a cheap cunt.
i havent received my comic yet :(
D8 but your friend in venezuela did right? I wonder why yours didn't get there. I sent them all at the same time.... :(
I loved the one in the back with the kitty kat :3
I liked the format, i did notice some of the comics had spelling or gramatical errors though. Also make a second one :D
a big BOOOOO to the 'continuity' idea
maybe you guys havent read Flight or Jellyfist, but a one-shot comic is exactly this. a pile of shorts.
what you're suggesting is like going to a bunch of short film directors and telling them they should make a long-format film together.
noone would agree on the plot and it would be so bland and awful by the end. the term "too many hands spoil the pot" is very accurate when it comes to comics, cartoons, and film.
its why most collabs stink
and its why marvel and dc's current comic runs are almost nonsensical due to all the various continuity's and elseworlds that have to be adhered to for the comic's storyline to not clash with the 15 other runs that other artists are doing
i dont get WHY people would rather have one loooong story than a bunch of short ones.
or for that matter, why people would want a one-shot comic to be made in that format
its like making a movie called "LOUD NOISES" and having it be blank film.
it goes completely against the whole ideal behind the production.
ugh.
Well said! :D
First one lacked me.
I like the idea about having each artist tell a story, but I'd also like if each page could tell it's own story. A bunch of the pages just felt like splash filler pages.
oh and my personal rant is that i had to buy my own comic >:(
which is weird cause i sent you a copy.
Doberman
:D.