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Description I should upload a journal soon about ALL of what happened at the Bristol International Expo 2011, but for now, here's a sneak peek of one of the comic collaborations I've pitched to various publishers there.


This comic was actually the first one that was accepted, signed and currently in production with Markosia and will be released in 2012:

WHITE KNUCKLE
chapter 01 / page 06

Since the story is written by the amazing Cy Dethan, I'll let him do the talking (ok ok, I admit I'm also lazy so I'll copy/paste his blog):

"Unforgiven meets Harry Brown - and strangles him."

Forty years ago, Seth Rigal was a man to be feared – a serial strangler with a string of victims. Now nearly seventy and tormented by a lifetime of monstrous violence, Rigal lives on the verge of poverty and quietly waits for the death he knows he deserves.

Tortured and confused, still tormented by the drives that made him a killer in his youth, Rigal finds himself almost unconsciously stalking the daughter of his final victim – only to have his precious anonymity snatched from him when he accidentally saves her son’s life.

Seth Rigal, formerly known as the Gripper, just became a local celebrity. The bodies won’t stay buried any longer.

White Knuckle is a complex and intense psychological thriller, distorting the ever-popular “retired gunslinger” motif into a rain-slick urban fantasy of murderous men and the needs that drive them.

I'm really excited to be able to work with Valia, whose art and enthusiasm I've admired for a long time. If I had a handful of artists with half her ability, I could probably end the world.

Writer: Cy Dethan [link]
Art: Valia Kapadai
Letters: Nic Wilkinson
Publisher: Markosia [link]


More info soon !!


Don't forget to check the Small Press Big Mouth blog for exclusive sneak peeks and possibly more goodies !! [link]

*edit*
A daily deviation ?!?!?!


THANK YOU SO MUCH =natalia-luz and ^kangel for the honour !!

It means so much too me, especially as I'm going through a really hard time right now...


also THANK YOU all so much for faving it or leaving a comment !!
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Comments: 73

Azawindam [2013-02-15 08:58:34 +0000 UTC]

After seeing this page, I'm definitely looking forward to the whole comic. Great job!

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MicroscopicGiants [2013-02-10 03:34:55 +0000 UTC]

Τελειο! Λατρευω το υφος, τα χρωματα, το τροπο που'ναι σχεδιασμενα τα pannel. Το συνδυασμο ρομαντικου και νταρκιλας. Κοντολογις, τα σπαει!

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duniakaram [2012-09-10 21:58:48 +0000 UTC]

seems like a classic horror manga that is to concur the new age

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Type40Blog [2012-09-07 00:50:37 +0000 UTC]

My jaw has dropped!

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MattEllis8 [2011-09-25 04:05:38 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap! This is awesome! Where's the rest of it?

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sallyt [2011-06-14 10:57:43 +0000 UTC]

This looks beautifully done!

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Zwerg42 [2011-06-01 06:37:55 +0000 UTC]

obviously I don't know the whole story, given that there's just the one page, but there's a bit of the Tales of the Black Freighter essence in here I think? At least that's what I was reminded of... a man, delusional from being adrift at sea, returns home and murders his wife and kids, thinking them to be pirates.

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neurotic-elf In reply to Zwerg42 [2011-06-01 10:59:07 +0000 UTC]

I've never heard about the Tales of the Black Freighter, but it sure sounds great, I'll look for it
I cannot really say much about the story really, because, um... I'm the one who draws it

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Zwerg42 In reply to neurotic-elf [2011-06-02 02:57:21 +0000 UTC]

TBF appears as a story within a story in the DC graphic novel "Watchmen" and makes several allegorical allusions to the main plot.

and well done on the drawings

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Drangelu [2011-06-01 02:12:00 +0000 UTC]

Amazing style
You chose the perfect colors for this scene, I think this is a great story!

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neurotic-elf In reply to Drangelu [2011-06-01 11:00:01 +0000 UTC]

aww thank you so much !!!!

I think it's a great story as well, and I'm super excited and honoured to be on board !!

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TheCriticofInnocence [2011-05-30 03:02:23 +0000 UTC]

Ooo... I smell a good story... and it's dark as pitch.

You, my friend, have earned yourself a watch, just so I can see this story...

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neurotic-elf In reply to TheCriticofInnocence [2011-06-01 11:01:23 +0000 UTC]

It's a great story and yeah, quite twisted and dark

THANK you for the watch, hopefully you won't be disappointed !!

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TheCriticofInnocence In reply to neurotic-elf [2011-06-01 22:01:55 +0000 UTC]

> nice... I wish I could let out that kind of story on paper correctly...

You're welcome, and I hope so too...

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cheatakatz [2011-05-30 02:49:01 +0000 UTC]

This looks promising :3

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neurotic-elf In reply to cheatakatz [2011-06-01 11:00:13 +0000 UTC]

thank you !!!!

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starrywish [2011-05-30 01:52:46 +0000 UTC]

Great comic! it makes me interested to see what happens next. The backgrounds are so awesome and creative, And I like the paneling ~ All messy ripped and bloody~

Fave worthy and congrats on the DD

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neurotic-elf In reply to starrywish [2011-06-01 11:02:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much !!!
I'm so psyched about this comic as well !!

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scoureroflostsouls [2011-05-30 01:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow. I need to keep on the look out for this, it looks good.

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Rosella-of-Daventry [2011-05-30 00:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Dang, this is deliciously neurotic. Gorgeously done!

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kahlure [2011-05-29 23:36:30 +0000 UTC]

That is brutal, and the repost from his blog goes hand in hand with it.

glad I clicked

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neurotic-elf In reply to kahlure [2011-06-01 11:03:25 +0000 UTC]

thaaaank you !!

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Navid-Navesto [2011-05-29 23:08:08 +0000 UTC]

wut happens when ur drunk...
everyone u know is a crazy snake girl

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neurotic-elf In reply to Navid-Navesto [2011-06-01 11:03:41 +0000 UTC]

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SweetDreamz3116 [2011-05-29 22:52:21 +0000 UTC]

This is creepy. Wow. It is really horrifying. I mean, the mom turning back into a human? And the daughter seeing it all?

Really well done. Favourited.

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xdeathbybananax [2011-05-29 21:41:12 +0000 UTC]

"If I had a handful of artists with half her ability, I could probably end the world."
Most amazing thing to be said ever.

Also, this looks amazingly interesting

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BoomHaurer [2011-05-29 20:18:32 +0000 UTC]

KUJA WHY

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Bottled-Love [2011-05-29 19:50:23 +0000 UTC]

beautiful textures and shading. This has gotten me really interested

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SantoFerreira [2011-05-29 19:40:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice sequence schizophrenic!=O)

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t-gar [2011-05-29 18:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Very well done. +fave!

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ravencoyote [2011-05-29 18:22:12 +0000 UTC]

wow

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GypsieOtter [2011-05-29 17:55:13 +0000 UTC]

You have a unique style that should be appreciated. I hope you get published this is very nice. It's good to stand out amongst so many.

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AnoelRemnus [2011-05-29 16:44:10 +0000 UTC]

I can"t wait to read the story!! ^.^

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Allendra3 [2011-05-29 16:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Congrats, this sound awesome! And I hope everything gets better for you, I'll remember you in my prayers!

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Basmah999 [2011-05-29 15:02:41 +0000 UTC]

this looks amazing!

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shadowysilence [2011-05-29 14:46:25 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, and very emotional!

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RominaSantana-Art [2011-05-29 14:45:46 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful style! The colour pallete is very nice! May I ask what tools you used for colouring?

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YelZamor [2011-05-29 14:21:01 +0000 UTC]

*gasp* Grats, lady!
Very nicely done on the DD there. Well deserved.
Keep up the grand work.

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joeyv7 [2011-05-29 13:36:05 +0000 UTC]

Congrats!

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greensoldier5 [2011-05-29 13:31:39 +0000 UTC]

that women turns a zombie in nights???

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elcomandante-studio [2011-05-29 13:05:30 +0000 UTC]

creepy and dark!

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SuperSmurgger [2011-05-29 12:28:56 +0000 UTC]

OMG So sad, hard and poignant !!

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chromic7sky [2011-05-29 10:59:12 +0000 UTC]

scary and interesting story!

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restudk [2011-05-29 10:33:24 +0000 UTC]

i like your style, nice concept...

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neurotic-elf In reply to restudk [2011-05-29 10:49:18 +0000 UTC]

thaaank you !!
but you should thank Cy Dethan for the concept and direction !!

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Zoey04 [2011-05-29 09:34:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is really beautiful! And well done. Congrats on the DD!

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neurotic-elf In reply to Zoey04 [2011-05-29 09:56:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much !!!!

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SpookyChan [2011-05-29 08:27:54 +0000 UTC]

congrats hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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neurotic-elf In reply to SpookyChan [2011-05-29 08:30:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much !!!!!!!

how are you sweetie ?! I miss your live drawing !!

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SpookyChan In reply to neurotic-elf [2011-05-29 08:32:21 +0000 UTC]

okay, big life changes you know (divorce, a move, etc). That's kinda why the live drawings have stopped. Did one a few weeks ago though.

How are you?

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