Re: UFO: The Comic?

At 11:49 AM 8/20/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>CGI or hand-drawn? I have made posable CGI models of a UFO and a UFO series
>alien and an alien rifle (on http://www.buckrogers.demon.co.uk )

Hi, Anthony.

The comic would be drawn traditionally, but with one exception (and to be
honest, I don't think I'll be drawing a UFO book if it comes to pass). For
the Supercar comic, I'm using CGI models of Supercar created by Austin Tate
and friends for reference. I'm posing the model then incorporating it into
the rest of the art. It'll keep me out of trouble with the details ("Hey!
Supercar has nine side fins, not eight!").

I imagine the artist working on a UFO book would enjoy having access to the
CGI reference material as well.

Something else to consider is likenesses. Characters may be in tact, but
getting permission from the actors and possible remuneration for use of
their likenesses may be prohibitive. It may be necessary to design
characters that look similar, but not exact.

Kez

At 11:49 AM 8/20/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>The Supercar cover is dynamic - I look forward to seeing the actual
>issues. I think with Carlton more willing to look into options for
>merchandise than previous incumbants, you stand a good chance of
>getting more options yourself if the 'Supercar' issues take off.

Thanks, S. We certainly hope the comic does well enough to warrant an
ongoing series. We have plans to follow up Supercar with a possible
Fireball XL5 mini-series (and would love to do a wacky crossover with
Supercar, and don't get me started on our Thunderbirds/Supercar story line).

>I would definitely be interested in a 'UFO' graphic novel - the TV
>series left so much open for scope. Do the format justice, with some
>cutting edge art, and you'll hopefully have a winner.

Great, because I've just learned that the comic book rights are available,
so now I'm investigating further and doing preliminary work towards a
formal proposal. You folks will be the first to know about further
developments.

Kez

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