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Zuda
Zuda Comics was DC Comics' webcomics imprint from 2007 until 2010. Some of the imprints series won awards and nominations from comic industry's Glyph Comics Awards and Harvey Awards. ''Bayou, Volume 1'' was also named one of the 2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens by the American Library Association. History The site was announced via press release on July 9, 2007, the imprint was launched to publish new material featuring new characters online. The site's content was chosen by the users through monthly competitions, as "the majority of the web comics will be selected by Zudacomics.com's visitors, who will vote on new web comics presented to them in periodic competitions". The first commissioned ongoing strips and material competing for the public vote were published on October 30, 2007. Zuda removed the competition aspect in April 2010 and in July, soon after the launch of DC's digital comics service, Zuda was closed and folded into the new digital publishing arm. Competition mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Moon
''High Moon'' is a horror Western webcomic series featuring werewolves. It was developed in 2004 with a debut in 2007 as a part of Zuda, DC Comics' webcomic imprint. The first season concluded on July 8, 2008. Season two ran from August 16 to November 25, 2008. Season three began its run on February 9, 2009. Season four began its run on October 3, 2009. Serialization ended when Zuda Comics shut down in 2010. Papercutz re-released ''High Moon'' in a new collection in 2017, consisting of three volumes for their Super Genius imprint. Publication history Created by David Gallaher and Steve Ellis, ''High Moon'' was part of Zuda's initial launch in October 2007. Month later, ''High Moon'' was awarded a contract with DC Comics, where the strip was serialized on Zuda.com. Scott O. Brown was the production artist and letterer. Synopsis In the first series, a bounty hunter, Matthew Macgregor, investigates a series of strange happenings in the Texas town of Blest, where drought has br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night Owls (webcomic)
''The Night Owls'' is a twice weekly webcomic by cartoonists Peter and Bobby Timony which appears every Tuesday and Thursday on DC Comics Zuda imprint. Matt White, August 14, 2012, Publishers WeeklyA Look Around the Digital-First Comics Landscape Retrieved January 15, 2017, "...and ''The Night Owls'', by Peter and Bobby Timony, following the adventures of a group of paranormal detectives in 1920s New York, ...." Heidi Macdonald, November 2, 2017, Comics BeatKibbles 'n' Bits 11/2/17: Forget Gwyenth Paltrow, it was Bobby Timony who Won Halloween Retrieved January 15, 2017, "... it was cartoonist Bobby Timony (''The Night Owls'') who won Halloween with his, convertible werewolf costume..." John Parkin, March 23, 2009, CBRGuest contributor: Bobby Timony on New England Webcomics Weekend Retrieved January 15, 2017, "...Bobby Timony, co-creator, writer and artist on the Zuda Comics strip ''The Night Owls'', attended the event..." It was selected as Zuda's Instant Winner in December 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Monthly Zuda Contestants
This is a complete and up to date list of every creative team that has competed in Zuda, DC Comic's webcomic imprint, thus far. Instant winners * ''Bayou'' by Jeremy Love * '' The Night Owls'' by Peter Timony and Bobby Timony * ''Street-Code'' by Dean Haspiel * ''The Imaginary Boys'' by Carlos López Bermúdez * ''I Rule The Night'' by Kevin Colden * ''Bottle of Awesome'' by Andy Belanger and Ian Herring * ''La Morté Sisters'' by Tony Trov, Johnny Zito & Christine Larsen 2007 competitions November 2007 The first set of contestants was announced on Newsarama:First ten Zuda contestants named , , October 24, 2007 * ''Alpha Monkey'' by Bobbie Rubio and Howard M. Shum * ''This American Strife'' by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Cherry Bombshells
''The Black Cherry Bombshells'' is a webcomic from DC imprint Zuda Comics, created by Johnny Zito and Tony Trov, illustrated by Sacha Borisich and colors by John Dallaire. It was selected as winner of Zuda's March 2008 competition. In 2014, the rights to the series returned to the creators and was re-released by South Fellini. Synopsis Violent girl gangs fight for supremacy in a dark future where all men have been mutated into flesh-eating zombies. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Black Cherry Bombshells, led by the outcast Regina, are gaining a reputation as tough bootleggers. This does not sit well with a powerful, local crime boss, a woman called The King. Reception ''The Black Cherry Bombshells'' was nominated for a Harvey Award The Harvey Awards are given for achievement in comic books. Named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards were founded by Gary Groth in 1988, president of the publisher Fantagraphics, to be the successor to the Kirby Awards that we .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil's Wake
Dean Hsieh is an American artist, writer, and animator. Career Animation and film In 2005, Hsieh worked as an animator for the feature film ''A Scanner Darkly''. The film was directed by acclaimed director Richard Linklater based on influential sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's novel of the same name. Since its release, the film has gained a large cult following for its innovative use of rotoscope animation. He worked with the co-director of ''Machete'' in Austin on concept art for a proposed film based on Metallica's music. He also created concept art for a proposed film based on the cult hit novel Tokyo Suckerpunch. He has also written several screenplays, one of which was a finalist in an Amazon Studios film contest. Later he worked on the animated portion of the 2016 documentary film ''Tower'', which tells the story of Charles Whitman's infamous 1966 UT Tower shootings from the survivors' viewpoints. The film was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including an Em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Trov
Tony Trov (born Anthony Trovarello 1983) is an American film maker, comic book creator and musician best known for the independent horror comedy ''Alpha Girls''. Early life Tony Trov is a native of Philadelphia PA and graduated from Girard Academic Music Program in 2001. Afterwards, he attended Temple University obtaining a degree in Mass Media. Career Trov's career started with film and television productions in the art department. Most notably TLC's ''Trading Spaces'' and several Bollywood films. In 2008, along with co-writer Johnny Zito, he won the March Zuda Comics competition with ''The Black Cherry Bombshells''. The duo's sophomore effort, ''La Morté Sisters'', was also purchased by Zuda Comics in 2009. Both comics were nominated for Harvey Awards in the Best Online Comic Category; 2009 and 2011 respectively. When Zuda Comics dissolved in 2010, ''The Black Cherry Bombshells'' and ''La Morté Sisters'' were migrated to the DC Online imprint along with several other popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Zito
Johnny Zito (born John-Paul Zito 1982) is a writer, film maker and artist best known for horror comedy ''Alpha Girls''. Early life Johnny Zito is a native of Philadelphia and graduated from Saint Joseph's Preparatory School in 2000. Afterwards, he attended Temple University obtaining degrees in Film, New Media and Theology. Career Zito's early career began in print with political cartoons. Most notably for Review Publishing. In 2008, along with co-writer Tony Trov, he won the March Zuda Comics competition with ''The Black Cherry Bombshells''. The duo's sophomore effort, ''La Morté Sisters'', was also purchased by Zuda Comics in 2009. Both comics were nominated for Harvey Awards in the Best Online Comic Category; 2009 and 2011 respectively. When Zuda Comics dissolved in 2010, ''The Black Cherry Bombshells'' and ''La Morté Sisters'' were migrated to the DC Online imprint along with several other popular titles. In 2009, Zito and Trov teamed with Comixology to digitally distribu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webcomic Publishing Companies
Webcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on a website or mobile app. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be compared to self-published print comics in that anyone with an Internet connection can publish their own webcomic. Readership levels vary widely; many are read only by the creator's immediate friends and family, while some of the largest claim audiences well over one million readers. Webcomics range from traditional comic strips and graphic novels to avant garde comics, and cover many genres, styles, and subjects. They sometimes take on the role of a comic blog. The term web cartoonist is sometimes used to refer to someone who creates webcomics. Medium There are several differences between webcomics and print comics. With webcomics the restrictions of traditional books, newspapers or magazines can be lifted, allowing artists and writers t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webcomics
Webcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on a website or mobile app. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be compared to self-published print comics in that anyone with an Internet connection can publish their own webcomic. Readership levels vary widely; many are read only by the creator's immediate friends and family, while some of the largest claim audiences well over one million readers. Webcomics range from traditional comic strips and graphic novels to avant garde comics, and cover many genres, styles, and subjects. They sometimes take on the role of a comic blog. The term web cartoonist is sometimes used to refer to someone who creates webcomics. Medium There are several differences between webcomics and print comics. With webcomics the restrictions of traditional books, newspapers or magazines can be lifted, allowing artists and writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webcomic
Webcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on a website or mobile app. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be compared to self-published print comics in that anyone with an Internet connection can publish their own webcomic. Readership levels vary widely; many are read only by the creator's immediate friends and family, while some of the largest claim audiences well over one million readers. Webcomics range from traditional comic strips and graphic novels to avant garde comics, and cover many genres, styles, and subjects. They sometimes take on the role of a comic blog. The term web cartoonist is sometimes used to refer to someone who creates webcomics. Medium There are several differences between webcomics and print comics. With webcomics the restrictions of traditional books, newspapers or magazines can be lifted, allowing artists and writers t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Haspiel
Dean Edmund Haspiel (born May 31, 1967 in New York City) is an American comic book artist, writer, and playwright. He is known for creating Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, and for his collaborations with writer Harvey Pekar on his ''American Splendor'' series as well as the graphic novel ''The Quitter'', and for his collaborations with Jonathan Ames on ''The Alcoholic'' and HBO's ''Bored to Death''. He has been nominated for numerous Eisner Awards, and won a 2010 Emmy Award for TV design work. Early life Haspiel grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side and attended The High School of Music & Art/Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School,"An Exclusive Interview with Dean 'Dino' Hapiel, Rock Star in Cartoonist's Clothing" , ''Walrus Comix'' (2008). graduating in 1985. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg. It is widely known for some of the most famous and recognizable teams including the Justice League, the Justice Society of America, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. The universe also features a large number of well-known supervillains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Cheetah, the Reverse-Flash, Black Manta, Sinestro, and Darkseid. The company has published non-DC Universe-related material, including ''Watchmen'', '' V for Vendetta'', '' Fables'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
