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Post by chrisl on Oct 20, 2021 9:57:32 GMT
Contents: Cover: Back Cover: Comic (A) Desolation - part 2a. (Pencils all complete by Ben Pirrie - just waiting on me to finish the colours/letters) Victory Guide (part 2) (in progress) Fanzine Flashback (finished) Jaugar's Junk Mail Translation Article - Lawrence Evans has uncovered some rare material and produced a fantastic translation into English! Profile: Nightracer Profile: Soundblaster Profile: Overlord Profile: Liokaiser Comic (B) Desolation - part 2b (I've done 1/3 of this so far). Front Cover:  Fanzine Flashback:  If anyone would be interested in helping out with art/colours for either the comic or the profiles, I would be most grateful. Also any letters for the letters page would be welcome. I'm also looking out for a cover artist for issue 3 (as I like to put a preview of this on the next issue page). |
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Post by chrisl on Aug 8, 2022 12:20:30 GMT
A work in progress -part of the second comic in issue 2:  My current to-do list for finishing issue 2 is: 1. Colour & letter 6 pages of comic. 2. Complete 4 profiles including art. 3. Finish fanzine article text. 4. Format a translation article written by Lawrence Evans. 5. Letters page (if anyone who bought a copy of issue 1 would like to submit a letter for this I would be VERY grateful). 6. Source a cover for issue 3 preview (again, if anyone would like to contribute please let me know). I'm generally keeping updates over on the fanzine's twitter page: Desolation on Twitter |
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Post by The Huff on Aug 9, 2022 19:30:12 GMT
I'm happy to help with a scribble.
Let me know what you need.
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Post by chrisl on Aug 11, 2022 12:03:29 GMT
I'm happy to help with a scribble. Let me know what you need. Thanks Matt - I'll drop you a PM. |
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Post by chrisl on Sept 4, 2022 8:13:08 GMT
Preview of issue 3’s cover. Lines by the Legendary Matt Dallas. Colours by me:  |
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Post by chrisl on Jul 12, 2023 8:34:34 GMT
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Post by chrisl on Jul 17, 2023 8:41:26 GMT
I've hopefully fixed the greyed-out/washed-out colours on two of those images (but not yet uploaded them as they're on my laptop).
I've just got the lettering to do on the main comic strip now, plus the art for the character profiles and the zine is finished. I'm aiming for a September release - so 2 years since the first issue was printed isn't too bad considering I started issue 1 back in 1999.
The only other thing I really need is some letters written for the letters page - so I would be really grateful for anything from people who enjoyed the first issue.
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Post by chrisl on Jul 23, 2023 22:45:15 GMT
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Post by chrisl on Aug 25, 2023 16:02:06 GMT
Almost finished the letters, so here's another preview:  You can also follow updates and more art over on the Fanzine's Instagram page: @tfdesolation |
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Post by chrisl on Sept 17, 2023 15:34:52 GMT
So the fanzine is now finished other than the letters page!
If you read and enjoyed issue 1, please consider writing a letter to be published in issue 2. Letters should be addressed to "Jaugar" and will be responded to in the style of the old Marvel UK letters pages and sent to me via PM.
I'm hoping for the zine to go to print in November (I can't afford the upfront costs until then) - same full colour, soft-touch lamination cover as issue 1. Details on prices (which will have risen) will be out soon.
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Post by chrisl on Oct 16, 2023 11:51:43 GMT
Update: the only thing holding the zine up is the letters page - so *desperate plea* please can anyone who read issue 1 send in a letter via PM on here or via the fanzine's instagram page @tfdesolation
I've also done some research on the pricing and I was wondering how people would feel about:
UK: £5 inc postage
Europe/Ireland: £8 inc postage
USA/Rest of the World: £10 inc postage.
28 full-colour pages with soft-touch laminate cover (if you had issue 1 - you'll know the quality). I'm running it on an entirely 100% non-profit basis so each issue would be slightly subsidised by a few pence here and there.
I might also do a limited reprint of issue 1 for anyone who didn't have chance to get one before I sold out. Hoping for a December 2023 release.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Oct 16, 2023 18:53:47 GMT
Price sounds fine.
I'd be up for a copy of both issues.
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Post by KnightBeat on Oct 16, 2023 22:22:49 GMT
I'd buy both issues as well.
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Post by chrisl on Oct 30, 2023 12:41:08 GMT
Pre-orders for issues 1 and 2 of Desolation now available here: ko-fi.com/tfdesolation/shopPlease note that this is a PRE-ORDER to get the numbers for printing. The pre-order window will close on November 30th and copies will be sent out during early December once the zines are back from the printers. Issue 1 Contents: Comic strip Breastforce Character Profiles. Short guide to Transformers Victory. Dinoforce Quiz Issue 1 Contributors: Chris Lawton, Ben Pirrie, Ed Pirrie, Matt Dallas, Ken Flatt, George Morgan, Kris Smith, Tim Barnett. Issue 2 Contents: Comic strip Character profiles. Short guide to Transformers Victory. Fanzine flashback review. Japanese Translation article. Issue 2 Contributors: Chris Lawton, Ben Pirrie, Phil Knott, Ken Flatt, Matt Dallas, Kris Smith, Lawrence Evans. Each fanzine is 28 full-colour US comic sized pages with a glossy soft-touch laminate cover. The zine will be posted from the UK. We are happy to post worldwide but the postage cost has increased since issue 1 was originally released. |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 3, 2023 18:28:31 GMT
Ordered #2.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Nov 3, 2023 20:40:39 GMT
Snap.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 3, 2023 21:59:29 GMT
Crackle!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Nov 3, 2023 22:15:06 GMT
Pop!
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Post by chrisl on Nov 6, 2023 10:25:33 GMT
Thank you so much to everyone who has ordered a copy so far of either issue 1 or issue 2 so far - I really appreciate it. I would be really grateful for anyone to spread the word.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 25, 2023 11:16:08 GMT
Had been meaning to preorder this for ages.
Done now.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Nov 25, 2023 23:37:21 GMT
Done here tonight too.
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Post by chrisl on Nov 27, 2023 11:07:39 GMT
Thanks team - I really appreciate it.
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Post by chrisl on Dec 5, 2023 9:55:26 GMT
Everything has gone to the printers and should be back with me later this week! Just need to bag and board the fanzines once they arrive and then get them sent out. I also added an additional 4 pages of content to issue 2. Here are some more low-resolution previews (these are taken from the pre-print version so there are some tiny errors which have since been corrected):    |
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Post by chrisl on Dec 11, 2023 11:34:37 GMT
All fanzines ordered were posted out on Saturday. Please let me know when you receive them & any feedback. Anyone who still wants a copy - there are VERY limited quantities left of both issue 1 and issue 2. They can be purchased from: here |
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Post by The Huff on Dec 13, 2023 22:38:47 GMT
My copying here!
Looking forward to reading it. I completely forgot about that Dinoforce drawing.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 13, 2023 22:45:34 GMT
Mine arrived yesterday, looking forward to a read at the weekend once I get on holiday.
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Post by KnightBeat on Dec 14, 2023 22:46:33 GMT
My copy also arrived on Tuesday. Both issues are fantastic and I'm already looking forward to issue 3.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 21, 2023 17:04:15 GMT
I got an 'order shipped' e-mail on 9 Dec., but got no post at all last week, and it turned up along with all my other back post in the last two days, while I was away in Torquay.
Looking forward to reading over Christmas.
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 21, 2023 17:36:20 GMT
Got mine ok!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 28, 2023 21:36:13 GMT
Mine arrived okay!
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