Comics News: Visionbooks Brings Comics to Life

Comic Books Come to Life

Visionbooks brings static comics to life through revolutionary animation

Visionbooks created a completely new experience for comic fans, while preserving the original narrative and layout found in paper comics. Visionbooks’ new digital-technology brings illustrated panels to life with dimensional action and is the most advanced motion-illustration developed within the comic book industry so far. 

Visionbooks introduces Telikos Protocol from Vanquish Interactive and continues the release of the Zombie Terrors^®,, Fearless Dawn^® and Farmhouse ^® series from Asylum Press as well as NEW-GEN^® from A.P.N.G. Enterprises.

"We are very excited to be part of Visionbooks -- their technology makes Asylum Press' comics jump off the page with all sorts of effects. A new dimension for comics has been opened and its name is Visionbooks!” offered partner Frank Forte, Asylum Press.

 “Visionbooks' creates a cinematic reading experience that engages the next generation of new comic book fans,” said Chris Matonti, A.P.N.G. Enterprises.

 Visionbooks uses cloud computing to save device memory space, the application is free download from the Apple Store and will soon be available for the Android platform.

Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visionbooks/id786290884?mt=8 to download a copy on your iPad.

“We are passionate fans of comic books, and we wanted to bring something new, engaging and dynamic to this platform,” said Visionbooks founder, Francesco Scrufari

“With our technology, this very traditional medium is delivered in a new, enriched and even more expressive format,” added Visionbooks co-founder, Simone Offredo.

For more information visit: http://www.visionbooks.co

Follow Visionbooks on Twitter https://twitter.com/VisionbooksApp

Like Visionbooks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionbooksApp

Check out Visionbooks on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/visionbooksapp 

About Visionbooks: Visionbooks is a division of Visionborne Inc. Founded in 2012, Visionborne created a ground breaking technology, Armid that turns static editorial content into enriched, vibrant and skillfully animated format. Visionbooks believes in the universal language of comics and strive to provide artists and writers the best, most innovative means of getting their message across to others. Prior to launching Visionbooks, Francesco Scrufari and Simone Offredo, founded Ulixe, a well-recognized European provider of web-based services and international solutions for the banking and industrial sectors.

Asylum Press and Pretend For Real Studios Team Up To Develop Gritty Horror Franchise Rough House

Trailer for upcoming film and comic book series Rough House now on YouTube

September 26, 2013 (Los Angeles) Asylum Press and Pretend For Real Studios have released a trailer for their upcoming film and several comic book preview pages for their latest horror franchise entitled Rough House.

Rough House is a gritty, action-packed horror movie and comic book series that examines innocent victims thrown into a caged fighting match with deranged serial killers where they fight to the death.  

Rough House combines the brutal ruckus of Fight Club, the twisted horror of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and drapes it under a cloak of a government black ops conspiracy.

The story begins with an athletic young woman known only as “The Girl” who is kidnapped and thrown into a bizarre world of masked serial killers who torment their victims in brutal underground fights, backyard wrestling matches and deadly mixed martial arts bouts.  She soon proves herself able to hold her own in death matches against colorful masked killers with names like “Bone Job”, “Baby Fat, and “Skeeter the Devil Boy”. Once inside the Rough House ,“The Girl” uncovers dark secrets that possibly link her to a secret government program and to the fighters themselves. As “The Girl’s” psyche is worn down by brainwashing and psychotropic drugs, she becomes more and more of a stone cold killer herself. She must decide whether she will escape the Rough House or stay focused on her true target, the ringleader called “Big Daddy.”

Rough House is based on a story idea and trailer created by Mike L. Taylor of Pretend For Real Studios and a feature length screenplay written by Elizabeth J. Musgrave (Farmhouse,Darwin’s Pâté).

The project will be released as a digital first 4-issue comic book mini-series through Asylum Press and later in print as a graphic novel.

“I have a long history as a comic book artist and I am thrilled to see my movie concept brought to life on the comic book page,” says creator Mike L. Taylor. “We put together a great teaser trailer, we have a killer script and we’re in the process of doing storyboards and concept art for the film.”

“Mike gave me an outline and together we were able to create an interestingly warped world,” reveals writer Elizabeth J. Musgrave. “Each member of “Big Daddy’s” crew is a trained killer, but I tried to inject a tormented soul to each one.”

“We are excited to release this first glimpse into Rough House,” explains publisher Frank Forte. “It’s a dark, twisted tale that delves into what would happen if the victims in a slasher film were bad ass fighters themselves that could give the killers a run for their money…and show the viewer some brutal fight scenes in the process.  We also delve into MK-Ultra, The CIA, Black Ops and government conspiracies, it's very twisted.” ”

The Rough House trailer was directed by Mike L. Taylor based on a script by Elizabeth Fine and a story by Mike L. Taylor.  It features Ramona Cast (Rad Girls) as “The Girl”, David Yow (Scratch Acid, The Jesus Lizard) as “Big Daddy”, Devyn Ashley as “Baby Fat”, Noshir Dalal as “Bone Job”, Maria Kanellis (WWE DIVA, Playboy) as “Trixxi”, Mike Bray as “Skeeter” and Carlos Cespedes as “Trixxi’s victim”, Rob Czar and Ganesh Hennings as “Dead Heads”,  Nick Seone  as “ear donor” and Brandon Riley, Matt Fry, Joel Peterson, Brian Testa, Mike L. Taylor, Ganesh Hennings  as “Baby Fat’s fans”, Brandon Riley was co-producer, Mike Spatola was make-up FX Supervisor, Anton David was stylist, music by Fantasizer, sound design by Micah Johnson, Matte Paintings by Brandon Riley.

Rough House the comic book will be available digitally on iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle, Mac and PC via the following apps: Comixology, ComicsPlus, Graphicly, My Digital Comics, iBooks, DriveThruComics, and AVE Comics.

Sample pages:
 

Rough House Trailer Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZjxBOngSEs&feature=youtu.be

Rough House Comic Preview Link

http://www.asylumpress.com/titles/rough-house/

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS

Asylum Press is a publishing company that produces premium comic books and graphic novels within the horror, science fiction, and action genres. Some of Asylum Press’ titles include Fearless Dawn, Warlash, Zombie Terrors, Undead Evil, EEEK!, Chopper and Asylum of Horrors. The books feature original, character-driven stories and cinematic artwork by top creators and newly discovered talent that will appeal to not only comic book fans, but also mainstream fiction readers who don't normally buy comics. Asylum Press delivers its books via a bold new business model that focuses on digital publishing and new distribution outlets in both the American and international markets. Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors, SCB Distributors, Ingram, and Baker & Taylor.  Distribution in the United Kingdom is handled by Turnaround Distribution.

ABOUT PRETEND FOR REAL STUDIOS:

Pretend For Real Studios is a digital effects and animation studio located in Burbank, CA. The studio is owned by Mike L. Taylor, a television director and DP whose credits include The Bachelor and Rock Of Love. Pretend For Real Studios have created music videos for Twiztid, Girls And Corpses magazine, and the Moonshine Bandits with over a million views combined.

Frank Forte

Publisher

Asylum Press

PO Box 2875

Hollywood CA 90078

www.asylumpress.com

www.twitter.com/asylumpress

Frank Forte

Publisher

Asylum Press

PO Box 2875

Hollywood CA 90078

www.asylumpress.com

www.twitter.com/asylumpress

THE ADVERSARY REBORN

First issue!

We begin with the murder of an angel at the hands of a demon. So bold are the agents of Hell, so convinced of their own dominion over earth, they now feel they can slay angels with impunity. The cold war between heaven and Hell heats up.

In response, the former Archangel Michael goes on his own murderous rampage, taking down a score of demons. In the process he hears of the presence of a fallen demon of sorts here on earth. He hatches a plan that might make good use of her.  Her name is Yae-el. Stripped of her powers, eternal youth and beauty, she is trapped in a prison of ruined flesh and banished to earth.

She is The Adversary.

The Adversary: Reborn is now available at DriveThruComics.com!

Asylum of Horrors #1 and #2 are Now in Print at DriveThruComics.com!

You can get these collections in PDF or full color softcover formats today and more Asylum Press print titles are on the way!

Ren and Stimpy Creator inks deal with Asylum Press

REN AND STIMPY CREATOR INKS DEAL

Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy, The Ripping Friends, and many other Spumco cartoons has inked a deal with Asylum Press to publish a series of sketchbooks.

This 72-page extravaganza featuring rare sketches and designs for Jim Smith’s upcoming cartoon CHESTACLES. Also featured are Ripping Friends and Weekend Pussy Hunt drawings, storyboards, background design. Full color section features never before seen concept art. A must for all Spumco fans. This book will have a 8 page color section featuring rare concept drawings and all new comic book art.

The Chestacles Sketchbook is now available at DriveThruComics.com!

CHESTACLES SKETCHBOOK QUOTES:

“A new high water-mark for over-glorified doodles!”

–Jim Smith (Ren And Stimpy,The Ripping Friends, My Little Pony, Alvin & the Chipmunks)

“Chestacles rocks! It’s the Flintstones on acid. I can’t wait to see it revered alongside Jim Smith’s other icon of animation “Ren & Stimpy.”

–Robert Steven Rhine Publisher / Deaditor-In-Chief Girls and Corpses Magazine

Jake Estrada

Under the Net # 24

Farmhouse

From Asylum Press

Written by Elizabeth J. Musgrave

Illustrated by Szymon Kudranski

Letter by Frank Forte

Welcome to the 24th edition of Under the Net.  

Hopefully everyone is doing well, this fine day. The Publishers of the title are Asylum Press, they have a string of interesting titles. The book in question is called Farmhouse, I found it over on Drivethrucomics.com and here goes the review.
 I will be rating the elements of the book on a scale of one through five.

One is poor, two is mediocre, three is fair, four is good, and five is excellent.

The story is about a drifter called Sam Corneile, that comes back home after his mother passes away due to cancer. 

The Art

The art is done by the talented Szymon Kudranski, the art has this sense of dynamic that makes you keep reading. To some it maybe crude but it is very nice as it flows, and it keeps you reading to see where it goes next. The colors have this sense that it is almost this stark going water colored comic. I liked it and if felt that the lettering by Frank Forte was nice as well, and it gelled very nicely with Szymon Kudranski’s art. Good job in allowing the readers feel the mood of the environment.

ART: 4 (Good)

The Writing

Okay we were given a introduction to the world of Farmhouse, we were shown the lead characters, how they interact with the lead character and we are given a taste of where he is going to be working, and told how it is a secret place for the rich and famous to hide out, that they like their privacy and such. I think that was cool, and I liked how the mood was set I just wish I would have been able to learn more about the world these characters reside in. You know it felt like a nice dramatic piece about a son and father dealing with the lose of their mother and some mysterious events with the main lead about his former job and his savy ways with the ladies. Yet we needed that extra punch to take us over that line to have that desire to read the next issue. While this issue wasn’t bad, I just don’t know if I see where the story is heading or if it was meant to be a horror story, or a drama or some sort of romance story at all. It kind of draws a blank in that department. Maybe I would learn more with the second issue?

WRITING: 3(Fair)

Originality

The themes here I can’t say are very original. The art is nice and beautiful and set the stage for some moody scenes, but other than that I am not quite sure if I was reading a neo-noir story, a romance story or a plan horror story. I can’t say it compelled me to go any further. The story itself wasn’t very bad, as the drama centered on the father and son dynamic some, and the characters in the setting, but the story is basically almost forgettable because it didn’t give that extra punch to define what the title was about. It left us with a cliffhanger that wasn’t very compelling nor interesting as a punch to bring me back for a second helping, without someone telling me to check out the second issue. I may look into it down the line, but I am not quite sure if I would because I may forget about it. I hate saying that because I did thoroughly enjoy the artwork, and the drama like I said wasn’t bad but as a whole it didn’t provide the desire factor.

ORIGINALITY: 3 (Fair)

The Pros

The art by artist Szymon Kudranski who has worked on Spawn and a few other titles out there, has a nice style knows his pacing and gives you some really beautiful and stark illustrations to take you into this world, and set the mood nicely.

The Cons

The comic didn’t define its voice, didn’t tell the reader what it was, and where it was heading. You are left to make assumptions and just doesn’t give the reader that final twisting punch to get us over that hump.

My Final Word

If you like stark moody artwork then check out this beautifully drawn comic book.

For more information about this comic and related titles you can check out the links below at:

www.asyluympress.com

www.farmhousecomic.com

Enjoy folks!

Jake Estrada

Email me at estradajake@yahoo.com for any suggestions or questions.

Jake Estrada is a published author who holds degrees in Multimedia Design and Criminal Justice. He is a father to three wonderful children and married to his beautiful wife, Beth.

He is the author and artist of his latest project the Human Virus at:

http://www.facebook.com/TheHumanVirus or http://www.facebook.com/BridgetonNights

You can find his comics at http://graphicly.com/estrada-media and at other fine online sites. You can also purchase his print titles at http://www.facebook.com/RBCDistribution