The Fat Man Graphic Novel - in Production

cochrane · 12th September 2007, 4:54am

I am currently producing and independent graphic novel in Glasgow (Due out for Christmas 2008) .
The Graphic Novel is called 'The Fat Man" - It's an 'Avengers' meets 'TinTin' type of adventure, science fiction, spy story involving a time machine, M.I.5., Nazi's Louise Brooks and cheese.

The story has a very realistic feel and a gorgeous look with high quality graphics - Check it out at www.the-fat-man.co.uk

Comments, thoughts and suggestions for distribution are really welcome...

MarkMono · 27th September 2007, 5:38pm

I really like the art (Looks like Aubrey Beardsley meets pop-art) and the panel layout is really nicely done, the lettering and speech bubble sizing/positioning could be a little better, certainly could be a bit more expressive.

More panels need backgrounds, the one-colour background gets old very quickly if over-used.

I'll probably check it out.

cochrane · 27th September 2007, 5:44pm

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Originally Posted by MarkMono

I really like the art (Looks like Aubrey Beardsley meets pop-art) and the panel layout is really nicely done, the lettering and speech bubble sizing/positioning could be a little better, certainly could be a bit more expressive.

More panels need backgrounds, the one-colour background gets old very quickly if over-used.
I'll probably check it out.

Thanks for the feedback Mark, if a little presumptious.

MarkMono · 27th September 2007, 5:46pm

Heh, I'm actually a musician, I just love comics.

MarkMono · 27th September 2007, 6:28pm

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Originally Posted by cochrane

Thanks for the feedback Mark, if a little presumptious.

Here, sorry. Your original wording sounded like friendly curiousity rather than peevishness.

I didn't mean to take the wind out of your sails or nothing, I do really like the art. The panel composition also rocks.

Just trying to be helpful mate.

cochrane · 30th September 2007, 8:45pm

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Originally Posted by MarkMono

Here, sorry. Your original wording sounded like friendly curiosity rather than peevishness.

No peevishness intended - just trying to get some pre publicity for an independent series of Graphic Novels. Don't know if you appreciate the economics of self publishing such a large project but to sell through a distributor / shop we have to give away 95% of the cover price. This leaves pennies for publicity- all of which we have to pay for.
After printing costs and delivery we will make about 45p per copy.
I presume that is why this will be the first large scale graphic novel series from Scotland for 20+ years.

Letting people see the preview on boards such as this is a good way to show people the quality of the work and generate some interest for direct sales through our web site.
Of course your opinions are valid and interesting, thank you for the positive feedback. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

MarkMono · 30th September 2007, 9:06pm

Yeah, I have a fair grasp of the economics involved, I could never understand how Electric Soup managed to lose money. Last Scottish graphic novel I can think of is the Bogie Man (Coincidentally similar name, probably a good omen.) and thats a good few years back.

Anyway, feel free to critique the hell out of my music, god knows it could use some improvement.

cochrane · 1st October 2007, 1:26pm

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Originally Posted by MarkMono

Yeah, I have a fair grasp of the economics involved, I could never understand how Electric Soup managed to lose money. Last Scottish graphic novel I can think of is the Bogie Man

It is quite depressing.
'The Bogie Man' publishing company 'Fat Man Press' went bankrupt even though they were selling in good numbers. Electric Soup was loosing money per issue as the production costs eat into almost all the profit.
The only people who make money from graphic novels /comic books are the distributors and shops.
That's why we are encouraging people to buy direct from our web site (nearer the time of publishing) we can even add free first class postage and a set of postcards if people but direct from us - www.the-fat-man.co.uk

cochrane · 2nd October 2007, 9:06pm

Please 'Digg' us at http://digg.com/videos/animation/The..._Graphic_Novel

dalamarthedark · 2nd October 2007, 9:27pm

My missus is Louise Brooks' maw

Yus.

Can't wait.

cochrane · 3rd October 2007, 2:35am

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Originally Posted by dalamarthedark

My missus is Louise Brooks' maw

Yus.

Can't wait.

Mr Brooks!!! Great to hear from you...
If you are up for some modelling we could use some more reference photos...
(or anyone else reading this in the Glasgow area) just send me a mail at mykytyn@gmail.com and you could have your coupon in the strip.

cochrane · 14th October 2007, 5:12pm

"A very strange but interesting comic" see a preview at indiereview.co.uk

http://www.indiereview.co.uk/index.p...=105&Itemid=29

Posh · 14th October 2007, 8:53pm

I love when you're reading something on the internet and formulating your reply in your head and then BOOM - Mark already said everything you wanted to back in September

cochrane · 14th January 2008, 10:01pm

www.the-fat-man.co.uk

cochrane · 15th January 2008, 6:03pm