CHAMELEON COMMENTS
by
Jonathan "A" Gilbert, publisher
Red Lion Publications
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A CREATOR'S POV: As a bit of a history nut I've always striven to be as accurate as possible whenever I write a period piece. Whether it be the technology used, the clothing that is worn or the use of historical events on which to build the story's basic plot I have found over the years that paying attention to such details usually results in better crafted tales. Here are a few links to webpages to give you a general idea as to what to expect from "Mister Chameleon" when he returns in 2010.
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A) 1932 LOS ANGELES SUMMER OLYMPICS
B) THE STORY OF OIL IN CALIFORNIA
C) PROHIBITION
D) THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN GIRL
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PERIOD ART: Paying attention to details when writing a period piece is important and the same approach is necessary when it comes to the artwork. While this requires more research by the creative team more often than not the end result is a comics story that is satisfying to the readers and the talent doing the work. I mention this only because as of this posting "Mister Chameleon" is still in need of a penciler. There have been lots of talented artists who have submitted samples to RED LION PUBLICATIONS but up to this point none of them have provided what I am looking for visually. Nor for that matter has anyone submitted anything that shows he or she has an eye for the detail necessary to pencil a series set in 1932. So what exactly am I looking for visually besides someone who can do a period piece? To be honest it is hard for me to put that into words. I would like an artist who's work captures the flavour of 1930s comics but also has a unique visual look. So with that in mind if you are a penciler and would like to send some samples for a possible job as penciler of "Mister Chameleon" check out our submission guidelines which can be found at http://redlionpublications.blogspot.com .
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NEW FORUM: Thanx to our buddy Mark Davis RED LION PUBLICATIONS now has its own forum where you can discuss all things Red Lion. Called "THE OFFICIAL RED LION PUBLICATIONS FORUM" some of the topics that are being covered include Mister Chameleon, Steve Skeates' previously published work, Kragor The Savage and the much anticipated Officer Omega. And if that wasn't enough there are also reviews of previously published comics featuring characters that will be published by RED LION PUBLICATIONS, a section devoted to our sister company CE PUBLISHING GROUP and a section about the comics company that started it all for CE PUBLISHING GROUP and RED LION PUBLICATIONS; The Legendary blue Moon Comics Group. So drop by and pay us a visit some time at www.goodguysrule.proboards.com/index.cgi/board=allthingsredlion .
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That's it for this time out. Keep your eye on this blog for future updates about "Mister Chameleon". 'Bye for now.
