ValhallaComics Update: Battles, Interviews, a Store & More!

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And we're back for our 4th installment of the longest newsletter ever conceived! Okay, maybe not, but we're pretty close, right? I do, after all, enjoy typing for whatever reason.

 

I have a few announcements for this week/month, so bear with me here and pretend like you're enjoying this:

 

.:BATTLES & JAMS:.

 

1. Sketch of the Week #4 is up on the Forum, but I'm encouraging anyone that's reading this to post their sketches as replies to this, either via E-Mail to kevin@valhallacomics.com, or even if it's just a reply to the thread. I'm going to start compiling all of your sketches for the weeks and posting them on the VC forum, MySpace, Facebook, ComicSpace and DeviantArt. So, if you'd like to join in, please feel free to do so! Just remember to title your drawing, so I know it's for the sketch jam, concept jam, or a battle.

 

Jam Title: Manipulation of Clothing

 

Objective: Draw characters with hanging clothing, manipulated by body position, environment and movement.

 

Link: http://forum.valhallacomics.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1032

 

2. Concept of the Month #3 has just begun, as well! Same with the sketch jam, I welcome all of you to join in on this jam. I'll compile all of the entries and post them. Again, remember to denote which jam/battle this is for.

 

Jam Title: Create A Super-Power

 

Objective: Create a character (hero/villain) that has an original super-power. That means no super speed/flying/etc. Use your mind/creativity to think up something new and put your skills to the test.

 

Link: http://forum.valhallacomics.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1033

 

3. Our first physical prize Art Battle has also just began. To coincide with the new interview up at the Mug O' Mead, I'm going to be giving away a "The Living Corpse" package of issues #1/2, #0, #1, the corpse sketch book, AND a sketch from Buz Hasson & Ken Haeser (the creators of the character/book). The Living Corpse is a new title being published by Zenescope Entertainment and has also been optioned for a major motion picture by Shoreline Entertainment (it's already in pre-production phase).

 

Battle Title: Scourge of the Undead

 

Objective: Draw (an) undead creature(s) [ie - vampire/mummy/zombie/werewolf/etc] wreaking havoc on innocent bystanders OR battling it out with a so-called hero [ie - Ash/Buffy/Blade/etc].

 

Deadline: February 29, 2008 @ 11:59pm EST

 

Link: http://forum.valhallacomics.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1041

 

.:INTERVIEWS:.

 

The Mug O' Mead has a new interview online, JUST posted today by yours truly. I was given the extremely awesome opportunity to interview both creators of The Living Corpse, Buz Hasson & Ken Haeser. Both great people who have a love for comics ingrained in the soul. They are the epitome of what a comic creator should be and they're here to tell you all about their experiences getting into the industry and what they think about it, now that they've made it.

 

Link: http://mugoblog.valhallacomics.com/?p=25

 

.:REVIEWS:.

 

Anton Curley has a new review up at the Sagas O' Scrutiny! This time? Legion of Super-Heroes! Before this? World of Warcraft! After this? Anything goes! Before you buy the book, read the review!

 

Link: http://reviews.valhallacomics.com

 

.:WEB COMICS:.

 

I have some good news and some sad news for the fate of Lil' Gods, the official Valhalla Comics web comic. Let's start with the sad...

 

Sad News: Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, Afonso Ferreira will no longer be able to draw the Lil' Gods scripts. We've come to really enjoy his take on the young godlings of Norse Mythology, as his lines have certainly brought an enlightened cuteness and much-enjoyed character to the stories of yore.

 

Good News: Fortunately, we do know some people, thanks to the craziness that is the internet, so we were able to get a replacement rather quickly. I had approached Skot Johnson (otherwise known in the online comic world as Kangarookid) recently about taking over for Afonso on the web comic, and with open arms and a smile, he accepted! I'm very excited about this, as I'm a big fan of Skot's work and he's very consistent with new/unique ideas/designs, so again, I'm very excited to see what he can bring to the

table. We'll have a new strip online for you as soon as possible!

 

Link: http://comics.valhallacomics.com

 

.:VALHALLACOMICS.COM STORE:.

 

Pre-orders are now over for the month of March. If you missed them and you'd still like to purchase a book coming out in March, feel free to contact me or order one of the titles listed for March (I am still buying limited stock of everything I had up there). If I can, I will try my best to make an adjustment through Diamond Comics to receive additional amounts. Also, if you don't see something that you want, let me know!

 

Link: http://www.valhallacomics.com/comic_books.php?rd=po&pub=&tit=&sub.x=37&sub.y=16⊂=go'>http://www.valhallacomics.com/comic_books.php?rd=po&pub=&tit=&sub.x=37&sub.y=16⊂=go

 

New Pre-orders will be available for April very soon, so keep checking!

 

For all you artists out there, I want you to know that we DO sell BlueLine Comic Art Boards and Sketch Cards. Our prices are very competitive and we offer a great selection. We CAN offer everything from BlueLine, so if you want something that we don't have on the online store, please let us know and we'll order it for you. This also holds true for any markers/pens/pencils/or other art materials that you should want. We have a distributor account for these materials, but for now, we're limiting what we offer to custom orders only. If you want something at a discounted price, please let us know and we'll work with you.

 

Also, for you artists out there, we do offer a free Artist Alley account, where you only pay a 15% commission on what you sell (20% if you're featured). There are no limits to what you can sell. You can have as many items as you want, with as much quantity per item as you want. You can sell original art, prints, posters, sketchbooks, statues, models, masks, etc. Anything your little heart desires is capable of being sold, so long as it's art and you own it.

 

You can also write a bio about yourself, your educational background, favorite medium, the work you've done for various publishers, etc.

 

When you're ready to sell, I will personally create a forum for you on the Valhalla Comics Discussion Board, where you can promote your work and chat with your growing fan base.

 

Remember, selling art with us will kill two birds with one stone. You'll be able to reach comic fans who are actually shopping for comics and they'll be able to add your art to the same shopping cart. It's as easy as that!

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention... We're adding an option to the Artist Alley, where you can define two different shipping rates, based on your global location. This shipping rate will be applied to the shopping cart (separate from the comics people buy). How awesome is that?! No hidden fees, no complicated shipping. it's all right there. Plus, you can keep

track of what's sold and how much commission the store receives in your sales stats area.

 

Link: http://www.valhallacomics.com/artist_alley_gateway.php'>http://www.valhallacomics.com/artist_alley_gateway.php

 

Comic fans: this one is for you...

 

You will ALWAYS save on all your ocmic purchases from ValhallaComics.Com. You will receive 10% off, no matter how many comics you buy, 15% if you buy 10-19, and 20% off if you buy 20+. Not only that, but you also get a FREE bag & board with EVERY comic: new releases, back issues, AND preorders.

 

Link: http://www.valhallacomics.com

 

 

Well, maybe I was right about this being the longest newsletter in history... If you made it this far, I congratulate and thank you. Please take a minute to explore the ValhallaComics.com store... I offer a lot of services at the VC Network, but that's the only one I get paid for. =/ So, please help all of this continue to grow, continue to give us a place to discuss, and continue to live on in the thriving world that is the internet.

 

Thanks again guys and gals, and I'll see you soon!