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[Stephen Blundell]

I don't believe in trying to fit into a specific style or space in comics ... I am a big fan of seeing artists and writers trying to push the envelope in the comics field.  Don't worry, John, I didn't take you point of view negatively (I just like to ramble! lol).

Actually ... I'd love to see "Roses" done in a Mckeever style of art ... nothing smooth or polished ... rough and dirty.

[Snell]

Stephen: Damn, you sound busy!  I knew you wouldn't have time for the graphic novel; I was talking about that other thing you've mentioned    And hey, I saw the draft of your illustration for Joel Sutherland's novel--it's freaking awesome!  Perfect feel for the story.

John, I too worry that layers will be lost in the adaptation.  Guess it depends on what artist I get.  But I was curious: do publishers have their own artists?  Or does the writer find an artist to produce the product and then pitch it to a publisher?  I've already submitted the book to a HUGE comic book publisher--I can't name them because submissions aren't open to the public--and they have their own artists.  I guess I'd be working with them to get the story on page.  I just don't know whether that's how these types of publishers usually work.

P.S. Roses is still under consideration at the publisher. I'll let everyone know what happens.

[Zombie Zak]

DL, if you haven't checked it out before, check out ComicSpace

It's basically MySpace for the comic industry.  Creators, publishers, artists, writers, fans.  All in on it.

[Stephen Blundell]

If you're going in as a script (comic) then you approaching the publisher as an unassigned writer (without artist), you're bringing yourself and the story to the publisher, they will assign an artist.  Publishers like Image have been taking on large volumes of work which are near completed or finished products, which means that the writer has found an artist and has generated enough work to pitch the comic/graphic novel. 

DL - if you think I am busy ... heheheh ... wait till you see what comes out in the next month or so.  BTA should be up with four chapters, plus a ton of goodies.  In terms of laying out the next BTA chapters ... I have over a sketchbook of material (that being 300 pages of thumbnail panels, various tests on different art styles).  Oh, and wait till you see the art work of "Fried! Fast Food, Slow Deaths", I am incredibly proud of what stories I got to illustrate.  Joel's final image for his story turned out to be amazing. 

I like being busy thats for sure ...

[ZombieDiva]

Congratulations on being busy Stephen!

[Dr. Pus]

I'd love to see Vince Locke do it. But that's just me. (I loved his "DeadWorld" stuff.)

[Stephen Blundell]

Dr.Pus ... I'd pick him as an artist too, also Guy Davis *would be top of my list* or Dean Ormston.  But for graphic shock value I would have to say Tim Virgil ... that man can draw the most horrific stuff ... and heck, I'm sure there wouldn't be a sex scene or two that makes even the most strong stomuch feel a tad ill. 

[Zombie Zak]

Well, if you want gruesome, Bernie Wrightson would be one that would do a decent job of it.

[Stephen Blundell]

ZZ ... I love his stuff but I think he would be too static for "Roses", his work is unbelievably good though. 

Oh I know ... Frank Terran, really really gritty.

[Thom Brannan]

mmm. Tim Truman.

or maybe John K. Snyder III.

[Kody Boye]

Ooh, ooh, a question!

How graphic?

 

[Snell]

You have something in mind, Kody?

[Kody Boye]

How dare you!

But yeah, I think it would make an excellent graphic novel if it was done. It has lots of nice imagery and very good scenery. Plus, there's lots of vampires and all that such... 

[Zombie Zak]

Pssst: Hey, Kody.  Graphic novels nowadays can be even more graphic than you might think; there is some truly odd, disturbing and "graphic" novels about and available.

Go, go Gadget Graphic Maker.

[Kody Boye]

I'm more than sure! Just like Vampire Princess. Not a kiddy cartoon, but VERY, VERY violent, lol...

The cartoons are becoming more and more for adults nowadays, and so are the comics.