Perhaps the fine folks over at the newly reformed Valiant Comics will be fond of it ;)
Alas, 36; the Kosmokratores. Originally conceived as a pitch for the now defunct Zuda Comics. I put an awful lot of time into the research and design of everything. My series bible alone is nearly an inch thick. The whole first season is written (clocking in at 80 or so drawn pages.) The nature of Zuda was one in which they retained ownership of the work, and I wasn't about to hand over what I consider to be my "A-list" concepts. Being a student of Biblical history, I was always fascinated by the supposed way Solomon built the temple, by enslaving demons via a signet ring. What if this ring suddenly turned up today. Who would have it? Who would want it? What would be the societal, religious, and government/military implications of such a "weapon." Why would the 36 choose a young, impressionable, and vulnerable girl to be the weilder? That was all the easy part. The hard part was the hours upon hours of research and design put into the 36 demons. I wanted the look of each one to reflect it's purpose in the construction of the temple, as well as the particular ailment it caused. This lead me down a particular road I wasn't keen to go down, and at a certain point I pretty much had to walk away. Solomonic symbolism has become so overwrought that, while I felt the key elements of my story were fresh, it was covered and bogged down in what's almost become pastiche.
I'm proud of the work I did, but I wouldn't be holding my breath for more. I will paint and letter the pages eventually though.
Page 1:
The other 7 pages, as well as some other stuff is in my DA portfolio here. Hope you enjoy.
I still have a whole bunch of things I'm putting finishing touches on, the Thor/Hellboy pages among them. I'm working as fast as I can while also being in the midst of a major move and ulcer inducing pressures, I truly appreciate the patience and support of any and all.
-C
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