I'm new to the site, so I thought I'd take this opportunity introduce myself and hopefully meet a few new creative allies. I know this is a lot to absorb on a first take, so I apologize in advance for the lack of brevity.
My name is Dave Arhar, I’m based out of Cleveland, Ohio in the US. The name of my company is Penny Dreadful Press, or PDP. Under PDP, I have self-published two full length comics; ‘Gothic Romance’ #1, ‘The Faustians’ #1, and a handful of mini-comics including ‘Franklinstein: 36 Craven Street.
I’m looking for artists of all styles and skills; pencilers, inkers, colorists, letterers, logo designers, editors, web designers, and in some cases, even other writers, to help me continue to create great and entertaining comics. Whatever it is you do, I'd love to hear from you. Funding for these books, including financial compensation for the creative team, will come from creating crowd funded campaigns like those on kickstarter.com.
I don't assume that this gig is for everyone, but if you like what I do and see the potential, maybe we can do some serious damage together.
Right now, my focus is on 4 projects in particular, but I have many more books in development, so under the right circumstances, I may be able to shift gears, and move to a project that suits your specific interests. Below you will find a detailed breakdown of PDP's current publishing goals. In cases where there is a filled vacancy, (EI a creator is already attached to a specific book) it will be noted.
Of late, I’ve been putting most of my concentration on introducing my super-hero universe, and working on the follow up issues to books that have already seen print.
The 4 comics are…
969 #1 Uncle Samson and the Phantoms of Lost Liberty (USPOLL)
This will be a full length color comic. It is already in development with an artist/inker and colorist attached. The cover is complete. I'm looking for pin-ups and/or any material to help promote the series to prepare for its eventual campaign on kickstarter.com. There will be 3 issues in all. I'm looking for potential cover artists for issues #2 and #3. Many of the heroes to be featured can be viewed on my deviant art account at the end of this message.
Franklinstein: 36 Craven Street
Franklinstein is set in England prior to the Revolutionary War and asks the question,“What if Benjamin Franklin, not Victor Frankenstein created The Monster?” Based off a little known historical fact, and originally released as a mini-comic/preview, the Franklinstein ashcan generated a significant amount of interest. I'm initially releasing it in small 12 page chapters, and would eventually like to release it as a full length graphic novel. The script for Chapter 1 is complete with an artist pending.
Gothic Romance #2
GR is a PDP's horror anthology of broken hearts, and bloodcurdling horror. Issue #1 contained 3 short stories between 3-8 pages in length, but the page counts can vary. This is a great starting point for artists and writers alike. The cover for this issue is currently in development, but I'm always on the lookout for interior art, and fellow wordsmiths who want to play in the PDP sandbox.
The Faustians #2
The Faustians are a support group people who have sold their souls to The Devil. It’s a tongue in cheek adventure of self-help and sin, focused on 7 people seeking redemption in this world, and the next. I need both a cover, and interior art.
Additional PDP titles....
The Greys #1
This story, based in the American suburbia of the 1950’s, centers on an a-typical family who moves into a small California town, with one big secret. But are they really aliens from outer space, or something altogether more sinister? This books needs a logo, as well as an artist. I created an unpublished black and white mini-comic for The Greys, but it has yet to be released. I would like to one day make a full length comic.
969 #0 Freedoms Patriot
By far, the most popular character of my super-hero creations, Freedoms Patriot #0 will be a prelude to the main 969 kickstarter comic. This will be a short story between 7-10 pages introducing both the hero, and the legacy of the 969 Universe. It doesn't necessarily have to be released before the campaign for USPOLL, but it sure would be nice. Also, I'd like to develop it into its own series.
The Official Handbook of the PDP Universe
This book will be set up as homage to the original Marvel Universe series, and will include statistics and origins. All PDP characters, both from the 969 Universe (like USPOLL) and other non-superhero books (like The Faustians) will be represented. I’m looking for contributors for pin-ups to include in the book (stationary/ standing images), as well as someone to do a wraparound cover that will be featured before its release as a centerfold add in the 969 USPOLL comic.
Thank you for taking your time to read this! I'm looking forward to seeing your work, and I hope to hear from you soon.
To see a few things I’ve published, check out my gallery at
http://pennydreadfulpress.deviantart.com/
Dave Arhar
Writer/Publisher
Penny Dreadful Press
e-mail: aed2327(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Re: Writer/Publisher looking for talent-every creative categ
Hello,
I am freelancer artist . I drawn comics and I am looking for a collaboration. Feel free to take a look at my Online Portfolio here : http://comicscojanudan.blogspot.ro/
My e.mail : cojanudan@gmail.com
Thank you , Dan
I am freelancer artist . I drawn comics and I am looking for a collaboration. Feel free to take a look at my Online Portfolio here : http://comicscojanudan.blogspot.ro/
My e.mail : cojanudan@gmail.com
Thank you , Dan
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Dan-thanks for the link-sent you an e-mail
Initially, I had 350 copies of Gothic Romance #1, and 350 copies of The Faustians #1 printed. Those books are now pretty scarce, and I need to have a new batches printed. I have yet to take any comics digital, but it's definitely something I plan to do with my books, old and new.
I suppose there are many ways to judge success, but considering the modest print run and limited exposure, I think I did pretty well. I have never pushed the books beyond my region, and I've only done a handful of shows, but I've been pretty good at getting exposure because (and this is just my opinion) my "ideas" have been so well received.
Initially, I had 350 copies of Gothic Romance #1, and 350 copies of The Faustians #1 printed. Those books are now pretty scarce, and I need to have a new batches printed. I have yet to take any comics digital, but it's definitely something I plan to do with my books, old and new.
I suppose there are many ways to judge success, but considering the modest print run and limited exposure, I think I did pretty well. I have never pushed the books beyond my region, and I've only done a handful of shows, but I've been pretty good at getting exposure because (and this is just my opinion) my "ideas" have been so well received.
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Hi there,
My name is Tom Szalkai. Please check up my portfolio on Deviantart:
http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/?q ... 1&q=tromek
My name is Tom Szalkai. Please check up my portfolio on Deviantart:
http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/?q ... 1&q=tromek
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Re: Writer/Publisher looking for talent-every creative categ
Hey, mate, if I'm a writer interested on make new material, where can I send you some samples to check? I have to say your ideas sounds really tasty.pennydreadfulpress wrote:I'm new to the site, so I thought I'd take this opportunity introduce myself and hopefully meet a few new creative allies. I know this is a lot to absorb on a first take, so I apologize in advance for the lack of brevity.
My name is Dave Arhar, I’m based out of Cleveland, Ohio in the US. The name of my company is Penny Dreadful Press, or PDP. Under PDP, I have self-published two full length comics; ‘Gothic Romance’ #1, ‘The Faustians’ #1, and a handful of mini-comics including ‘Franklinstein: 36 Craven Street.
I’m looking for artists of all styles and skills; pencilers, inkers, colorists, letterers, logo designers, editors, web designers, and in some cases, even other writers, to help me continue to create great and entertaining comics. Whatever it is you do, I'd love to hear from you. Funding for these books, including financial compensation for the creative team, will come from creating crowd funded campaigns like those on kickstarter.com.
I don't assume that this gig is for everyone, but if you like what I do and see the potential, maybe we can do some serious damage together.
Right now, my focus is on 4 projects in particular, but I have many more books in development, so under the right circumstances, I may be able to shift gears, and move to a project that suits your specific interests. Below you will find a detailed breakdown of PDP's current publishing goals. In cases where there is a filled vacancy, (EI a creator is already attached to a specific book) it will be noted.
Of late, I’ve been putting most of my concentration on introducing my super-hero universe, and working on the follow up issues to books that have already seen print.
The 4 comics are…
969 #1 Uncle Samson and the Phantoms of Lost Liberty (USPOLL)
This will be a full length color comic. It is already in development with an artist/inker and colorist attached. The cover is complete. I'm looking for pin-ups and/or any material to help promote the series to prepare for its eventual campaign on kickstarter.com. There will be 3 issues in all. I'm looking for potential cover artists for issues #2 and #3. Many of the heroes to be featured can be viewed on my deviant art account at the end of this message.
Franklinstein: 36 Craven Street
Franklinstein is set in England prior to the Revolutionary War and asks the question,“What if Benjamin Franklin, not Victor Frankenstein created The Monster?” Based off a little known historical fact, and originally released as a mini-comic/preview, the Franklinstein ashcan generated a significant amount of interest. I'm initially releasing it in small 12 page chapters, and would eventually like to release it as a full length graphic novel. The script for Chapter 1 is complete with an artist pending.
Gothic Romance #2
GR is a PDP's horror anthology of broken hearts, and bloodcurdling horror. Issue #1 contained 3 short stories between 3-8 pages in length, but the page counts can vary. This is a great starting point for artists and writers alike. The cover for this issue is currently in development, but I'm always on the lookout for interior art, and fellow wordsmiths who want to play in the PDP sandbox.
The Faustians #2
The Faustians are a support group people who have sold their souls to The Devil. It’s a tongue in cheek adventure of self-help and sin, focused on 7 people seeking redemption in this world, and the next. I need both a cover, and interior art.
Additional PDP titles....
The Greys #1
This story, based in the American suburbia of the 1950’s, centers on an a-typical family who moves into a small California town, with one big secret. But are they really aliens from outer space, or something altogether more sinister? This books needs a logo, as well as an artist. I created an unpublished black and white mini-comic for The Greys, but it has yet to be released. I would like to one day make a full length comic.
969 #0 Freedoms Patriot
By far, the most popular character of my super-hero creations, Freedoms Patriot #0 will be a prelude to the main 969 kickstarter comic. This will be a short story between 7-10 pages introducing both the hero, and the legacy of the 969 Universe. It doesn't necessarily have to be released before the campaign for USPOLL, but it sure would be nice. Also, I'd like to develop it into its own series.
The Official Handbook of the PDP Universe
This book will be set up as homage to the original Marvel Universe series, and will include statistics and origins. All PDP characters, both from the 969 Universe (like USPOLL) and other non-superhero books (like The Faustians) will be represented. I’m looking for contributors for pin-ups to include in the book (stationary/ standing images), as well as someone to do a wraparound cover that will be featured before its release as a centerfold add in the 969 USPOLL comic.
Thank you for taking your time to read this! I'm looking forward to seeing your work, and I hope to hear from you soon.
To see a few things I’ve published, check out my gallery at
http://pennydreadfulpress.deviantart.com/
Dave Arhar
Writer/Publisher
Penny Dreadful Press
e-mail: aed2327(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Hi Dave
I'm Dan Henderson, you name it I do it. Check out the link bellow to see some of my artwork.
http://nothingtolosestudios.blogspot.com/?m=1
I'm Dan Henderson, you name it I do it. Check out the link bellow to see some of my artwork.
http://nothingtolosestudios.blogspot.com/?m=1
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Hi Dave,
My name is Jay Cornwell and I have a passion for creating comics. I'm already a published artist and handled many parts of the field like writing, penciling, inking, and even editing for independent companies. I would love to know more about your company and hopefully collaborate on projects. My contact e-mail is starman853@gmail.com
This is my portfolio
http://jaycornwell.crevado.com/#1496614
Thanks for taking the time to read this and hope to hear from you soon.
~~JAY~~
My name is Jay Cornwell and I have a passion for creating comics. I'm already a published artist and handled many parts of the field like writing, penciling, inking, and even editing for independent companies. I would love to know more about your company and hopefully collaborate on projects. My contact e-mail is starman853@gmail.com
This is my portfolio
http://jaycornwell.crevado.com/#1496614
Thanks for taking the time to read this and hope to hear from you soon.
~~JAY~~
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Did you get the writing samples I sent you?
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Thanks to everyone who has replied to this post! If I haven't responded to you yet, or I'm late getting back to you, I apologize. I truly appreciate meeting everyone, and seeing all your work.
If there's anyone who is still interested that I haven't heard from yet, please contact me at my e-mail address with a link to your work. I won't be checking back to this post as often as before, so at this point, there's a good chance I'll miss any reply you leave here. Thanks again!!!
If there's anyone who is still interested that I haven't heard from yet, please contact me at my e-mail address with a link to your work. I won't be checking back to this post as often as before, so at this point, there's a good chance I'll miss any reply you leave here. Thanks again!!!
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May be interested
I am an experienced writer, penciler, inker, and colorist. I would be open to discussing your comics and where I may fit in.
https://www.behance.net/MikeGallagher
http://lilmikeegee.deviantart.com/
https://www.behance.net/MikeGallagher
http://lilmikeegee.deviantart.com/
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Interested Creators: I've finally put everything in one place for you to peruse.
To read full comics as well as mini-comics from the Penny Dreadful Press catalog, or to just see what styles (and standards) of art PDP has published-check out my page over on pinterest....
http://www.pinterest.com/pdpress/
It's not everything, but it's a great starting point for you to get you familiarized with my work. And don't forget to read my original post at the very top for basic details. I'm already working with two fantastic artists that I found through this post, so wheels are definitely turning!
More to come soon.
Thanks!
Dave
To read full comics as well as mini-comics from the Penny Dreadful Press catalog, or to just see what styles (and standards) of art PDP has published-check out my page over on pinterest....
http://www.pinterest.com/pdpress/
It's not everything, but it's a great starting point for you to get you familiarized with my work. And don't forget to read my original post at the very top for basic details. I'm already working with two fantastic artists that I found through this post, so wheels are definitely turning!
More to come soon.
Thanks!
Dave