Haunted: Tales of the Revenant

Roguehill · 11-27-2006, 10:29 AM

Howdy, folks!

I'm trying out a format for a pulp-occult story featuring a character of mine called the Revenant. I wanted to do it in a newspaper, Flash-Gordan-esq style, and sofar I'm pleased with the results. I'm shooting for a new panel every week on my blog site http://hauntedrevenant.blogspot.com/

Here's the first few panels for your review and amusement!

Panel 1:

Panel 2:

Panel 3:

Also on my blog page, sculptor Eric Diaz is doing a fantastic sculpt of the character!

Take care,

Roguehill

(Fixed those images! Thanks Hades!)

**Mr.Hades** · 11-27-2006, 11:12 AM

Hello!
The image links are not working for me bud!

Shawn Richter · 11-27-2006, 09:03 PM

This is a really great concept. Wish I'd thought of it. I know we're only three panels in, but it's working. Also, I just think that your style is great. Nice and clean (mangaish in a way, I think it's your line work, along with the toning). Just a question - is that commune in a hexagonal room? If so, nice, if not, I think your perspective might be off.

Good show, overall. I'm a fan.

Logan · 11-27-2006, 09:17 PM

i like it, but just so that you are aware.. get ready for the inevitable ghost rider comparisons.

Shawn Richter · 11-27-2006, 09:24 PM

Or Spectre or Green Lantern. Or the Spirit, even. But you know, I think this is a great variation on that. I think it'll work if he keeps it more supernatural that super HERO. Yes he's a masked vigilante, but so was the Shadow, or the Green Hornet. Keep it pulpy and I think you've got a winner.

Bryan E.Warner · 11-27-2006, 11:18 PM

Hey Dave

Just so I understand,each panel is for a daily or weekly spot in the paper?.
Not Bad there Dude

UnsungGuru · 11-28-2006, 12:24 AM

You KNOW I love the Revenant, RH.

So excited to see 'em in scripted form. Can't wait to see more.

emcee2 · 11-28-2006, 12:55 AM

I really like he art, the scarf/mask is outstanding.

I'm not wild about the lettering, captions & balloons.

cs3ink · 11-28-2006, 07:24 AM

LOVE the art and story, but agree about the lettering. It seriously undermines would could be a solid, solid piece.

Look forward to seeing more.

Later,
Chip

Roguehill · 11-28-2006, 08:30 AM

Thanks guys!

I've been working on the character concept since..oh..around 2000, and he's definately a full-pulp character (the Spider is one of my favorite reads!), so no worries about super-heroics. The closest I'll get to that is probably something more Hellboy-ish.

Ah, Ghostrider. Yes, I know the skull head and the jacket invoke those kinds of similarities, but that's really where it stops. See, the really interesting thing to me is the interplay between the personalities of young Eddie Shaw and the relentless Charles Pallentine. This is pretty much their first outing together, so Eddie is pretty much playing along; but when when the "adventure" for him turns into "just help me kill these fools", it gets more complicated. I'm really curious to see how both characters grow through the whole thing.
I'm trying to post this on webcomicsnationhttp://www.webcomicsnation.com/genre.php?genre=9
to be updated every Monday. It's going to be a heck of a ride, and a serious learning experience.

Speaking of learning, I know that I'm no letterer and that I really need all the tips I can get. Are there any handy tutorials/tips out there?

Thanks,

Roguehill

11-27-2006, 10:29 AM	#1
Roguehill Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 195	Haunted: Tales of the Revenant Howdy, folks! I'm trying out a format for a pulp-occult story featuring a character of mine called the Revenant. I wanted to do it in a newspaper, Flash-Gordan-esq style, and sofar I'm pleased with the results. I'm shooting for a new panel every week on my blog site http://hauntedrevenant.blogspot.com/ Here's the first few panels for your review and amusement! Panel 1: Panel 2: Panel 3: Also on my blog page, sculptor Eric Diaz is doing a fantastic sculpt of the character! Take care, Roguehill (Fixed those images! Thanks Hades!) __________________ TALES OF THE REVENANT! Last edited by Roguehill : 11-27-2006 at 02:32 PM.

11-27-2006, 11:12 AM	#2
Mr.Hades Proving Grounds Mod Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 3,692	Hello! The image links are not working for me bud! __________________ Website: http://mrhades.deviantart.com/ Webcomic: Vanguard

11-27-2006, 09:03 PM	#3
Shawn Richter Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dryden, On (the northwoods, man!) Posts: 214	This is a really great concept. Wish I'd thought of it. I know we're only three panels in, but it's working. Also, I just think that your style is great. Nice and clean (mangaish in a way, I think it's your line work, along with the toning). Just a question - is that commune in a hexagonal room? If so, nice, if not, I think your perspective might be off. Good show, overall. I'm a fan. __________________ Blue Skies, Shawn Richter Website and Online Portfolio Visit the ONE LAST SONG production blog! Follow me on TwitterlBecome a fan on Facebook

11-27-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
Shawn Richter Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dryden, On (the northwoods, man!) Posts: 214	Or Spectre or Green Lantern. Or the Spirit, even. But you know, I think this is a great variation on that. I think it'll work if he keeps it more supernatural that super HERO. Yes he's a masked vigilante, but so was the Shadow, or the Green Hornet. Keep it pulpy and I think you've got a winner. __________________ Blue Skies, Shawn Richter Website and Online Portfolio Visit the ONE LAST SONG production blog! Follow me on TwitterlBecome a fan on Facebook

11-28-2006, 12:24 AM	#7
UnsungGuru Building a city on rock and roll! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Department of Redundancy Department Posts: 690	You KNOW I love the Revenant, RH. So excited to see 'em in scripted form. Can't wait to see more. __________________ I'm so cheap, I might as well be free.

11-27-2006, 09:17 PM	#4
Logan i yam what i yam Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,699	i like it, but just so that you are aware.. get ready for the inevitable ghost rider comparisons.

11-27-2006, 11:18 PM	#6
Bryan E.Warner Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, Oregon/ also known as Central Oregon Posts: 5,561	Hey Dave Just so I understand,each panel is for a daily or weekly spot in the paper?. Not Bad there Dude

11-28-2006, 12:55 AM	#8
emcee2 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 177	I really like he art, the scarf/mask is outstanding. I'm not wild about the lettering, captions & balloons.

11-28-2006, 07:24 AM	#9
cs3ink Registered Abuser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 724	LOVE the art and story, but agree about the lettering. It seriously undermines would could be a solid, solid piece. Look forward to seeing more. Later, Chip __________________ Who? Me? Creator of Broken, Terran Sandz, and Dead. Check 'em out.

11-28-2006, 08:30 AM	#10
Roguehill Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 195	Thanks guys! I've been working on the character concept since..oh..around 2000, and he's definately a full-pulp character (the Spider is one of my favorite reads!), so no worries about super-heroics. The closest I'll get to that is probably something more Hellboy-ish. Ah, Ghostrider. Yes, I know the skull head and the jacket invoke those kinds of similarities, but that's really where it stops. See, the really interesting thing to me is the interplay between the personalities of young Eddie Shaw and the relentless Charles Pallentine. This is pretty much their first outing together, so Eddie is pretty much playing along; but when when the "adventure" for him turns into "just help me kill these fools", it gets more complicated. I'm really curious to see how both characters grow through the whole thing. I'm trying to post this on webcomicsnationhttp://www.webcomicsnation.com/genre.php?genre=9 to be updated every Monday. It's going to be a heck of a ride, and a serious learning experience. Speaking of learning, I know that I'm no letterer and that I really need all the tips I can get. Are there any handy tutorials/tips out there? Thanks, Roguehill __________________ TALES OF THE REVENANT!

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