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NEWS FROM THE APOCALYPSE: All three VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE books now available as ebooks (multiple formats) at Smashwords

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:44:00 +0000

NEWS FROM THE APOCALYPSE: All three VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE books now available as ebooks (multiple formats) at Smashwords

Michigan Comics Crossover???

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:21:00 +0000

During the last couple of years that I have been working as a comic book publisher, I have surprisingly found that there is an abundance of talent in the industry right here in my resident state of Michigan. For fear of leaving someone important off of the list, I will not be naming these talented individuals. But they comprise a practical Who's Who of artists, writers, and dedicated small pressers.

I wonder... has anyone every attempted to rally these forces together for an independent comics crossover? An interesting topic for discussion...

Eric Mullarky
New Baby Productions
www.NewBabyProductions.com

Free ELEMENTAL FOURCES if you review VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 +0000

I would like you to review our VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Prologue preview comic and be rewarded in the process. The first 25 who review the comic will receive all six issues of our ELEMENTAL FOURCES comic mini-series for free at DriveThruComics.com! Here's the process:

Head to this LINK. Download and read the comic. It is free!
Post a review on the DriveThruComics site about the comic, good or bad. All feedback and criticism is important. What did you think of the story and/or the art? Would you buy the graphic novel when it is completed? We really want to know!
Email me at eric@elementalfources.com to let me know that you put up a review.
You will receive an email with a coupon code to use at DriveThruComics to download the ELEMENTAL FOURCES books. Reviews are appreciated on those as well.

Thank you,
Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
www.NewBabyProductions.com

Phoenix Convention 7 Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:51:00 +0000

VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE writer Derek Gunn was signing copies of the graphic novel preview mini-comic this past weekend at the Phoenix Convention 7 in Dublin Ireland.

Derek had this to say:

The preview mini comic went down very well and I got terrific feedback especially about the quality of the artwork.

VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Prologue free at DriveThruComics!

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:13:00 +0000

That's right... FREE!!! Click the image above.

Reviewers for VA Preview Mini-Comic Wanted!

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Are you a reviewer of comics and graphic novels who posts to multiple review web sites or magazines? If so, we here at New Baby Productions could really use your help in our push to increase awareness of our VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE graphic novel project scheduled to be released next year. I would like to send you a copy of our preview mini-comic, which hopefully you could then review. Head to http://bit.ly/cajkUj to sign up for your free copy.

Vampire Apocalypse Mini-Comics have arrived!

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:54:00 +0000

Find out how to get your copy: LINK

Eric Mullarky
New Baby Productions
http://www.newbabyproductions.com/

VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Mini-Comic Available for Retailers

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:38:00 +0000

Our mini-comic was just sent to the printers and should be arriving sometime within the next week. We are producing this as a preview to our VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE graphic novel that will be available next year. I was thinking that I would like to get it to comic shops, at least locally, to give away as part of Free Comic Book Day or any other comics or horror-related events this year. Due to timing, I will not be working through Diamond and will be working with the stores on my own.

If any retailers would like a copy of the mini-comic to look at, or would like copies for their store, please vist http://bit.ly/cajkUj. If you are an individual who is interested in a copy, make sure to ask your retailer to sign up.

Thanks!
Eric Mullarky
New Baby Productions
http://www.newbabyproductions.com/

About Vampire Apocalypse
     VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE will be a 140-page full-color graphic novel based on the critically acclaimed Vampire Apocalypse book series written by Derek Gunn. New Baby Productions licensed the graphic novel rights to the novels. The graphic novel is scheduled for an early 2011 release.
     VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE is a profound re-imagining of the vampire genre that adds a touch of science fiction to the formula. In a dystopian near-future world, war has left the earth depleted of resources. Fuel is rationed, states close their borders, towns die, and technology stagnates. As Americans struggle to cope with these problems, a sinister clan of vampires emerges from the shadows and begins to take over community-after-community. They offer power to those who will join them, and death to those who don’t. The vampires use a serum and subservient Thralls to control the population, wall the cities off, and breed humans as stock. Thralls are humans who have been bitten but have not fully become vampires. They have enhanced speed and strength and are used to guard the vampires during the day when they could be vulnerable to attack.
     VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE combines familiar themes and elements from such past vampiric successes as Underworld, 30 Days of Night, and Blade. The novels have been optioned for a film.

About Free Comic Book Day
     As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Free Comic Book Day is held the first Saturday in May each year and is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic book industry: retailers, publishers, suppliers, and Diamond Comic Distributors. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free. Diamond handles marketing and logistics for the event, shipping comics to shops and handling marketing and PR for the event.
     The VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE mini-comic will not be made available to retailers through Diamond, but will be made available at New Baby Productions' expense for the Free Comic Book Day event or other comics or horror-related events.

About New Baby Productions
     New Baby Productions is an independent comic book publisher formed in 2008 by Eric Mullarky with the intent to self-publish his Elemental Fources series. The follow-up series, Elemental Fources: Brothers in Arms, will be released in 2010. Please visit our web site, http://www.newbabyproductions.com/, for more information.

ELEMENTAL FOURCES: BROTHERS IN ARMS Coming Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:09:00 +0000

Our prequel to ELEMENTAL FOURCES is just about done! Art has been completed by Johan Manandin and lettering is just about finished by Jaymes Reed. Find cover artwork below by Toni Justamante.

Now I am just looking at all the possibilities of how to release this. Off-set printing was used for our previous EF series, but I was left with a large inventory. So, how should BiA be released? Print-on-demand? Exclusively through electronic means (pdf, iPhone, etc.)? Both? Also, would one large one-shot be better than a three-part mini-series? I would definitely appreciate feedback.

Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
http://www.NewBabyProductions.com/

Advertising Space Available on VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Mini-Comic

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:09:00 +0000

   We are seeking potential advertisers for a preview mini-comic for our upcoming horror-genre graphic novel, VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE. This preview mini-comic will be be distributed to Detroit-area comic book shops (and select other shops throughout the world) free-of-charge to be given away to adult comic book and graphic novel readers as part of the national Free Comic Book Day celebration on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
   The entire back cover of the mini-comic is available to place an advertisement. So, if you are a company or service in Michigan that wishes to reach out to fans of horror, books, comics, vampires, etc., please contact me about advertising so that we may negotiate a mutually beneficial plan.

About Vampire Apocalypse
   VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE will be a 140-page full-color graphic novel based on the critically acclaimed Vampire Apocalypse book series written by Derek Gunn. New Baby Productions licensed the graphic novel rights to the novels. The graphic novel is scheduled for an early 2011 release.
   VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE is a profound re-imagining of the vampire genre that adds a touch of science fiction to the formula. In a dystopian near-future world, war has left the earth depleted of resources. Fuel is rationed, states close their borders, towns die, and technology stagnates. As Americans struggle to cope with these problems, a sinister clan of vampires emerges from the shadows and begins to take over community-after-community. They offer power to those who will join them, and death to those who don’t. The vampires use a serum and subservient Thralls to control the population, wall the cities off, and breed humans as stock. Thralls are humans who have been bitten but have not fully become vampires. They have enhanced speed and strength and are used to guard the vampires during the day when they could be vulnerable to attack.
   VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE combines familiar themes and elements from such past vampiric successes as Underworld, 30 Days of Night, and Blade.

About Free Comic Book Day
   As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Free Comic Book Day is held the first Saturday in May each year and is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic book industry: retailers, publishers, suppliers, and Diamond Comic Distributors. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free. Diamond handles marketing and logistics for the event, shipping comics to shops and handling marketing and PR for the event.
   The VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE mini-comic will not be made available to retailers through Diamond, but will be made available at New Baby Productions' expense for the Free Comic Book Day event.

About New Baby Productions
   New Baby Productions is an independent comic book publisher formed in 2008 by Eric Mullarky with the intent to self-publish his Elemental Fources series. The follow-up series, Elemental Fources: Brothers in Arms, will be released in 2010. Please visit our web site, http://www.newbabyproductions.com/, for more information.

ELEMENTAL FOURCES feedback from Israel

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:47:00 +0000

Arie, a comic book fan in Israel, recently purchased copies of ELEMENTAL FOURCES #1-6. He had the following feedback:

It was pretty good. Loved the interaction of the team, that they're not perfect, and that the characters in the book have different and distinguishable personalities. I'm looking forward to more - because it's good, and because the ending didn't seem like a real ending - the current arc seems unfinished.

Plus the occasional comedy is nice.

The separation of the two plots was weird at first but is nice - the team's plot and the detective's plot, since people can read one without spoiling the other, or read one without reading the other.

Even though the art is a bit rough, and even though there were several panels that were a bit confusing - just a bit, the art is pretty good - the layouts are nice, emotions on people's faces, how even in a crowd of people everyone is distinguishable and easy to spot, so it doesn't turn into a mess, the dynamic and fitting lettering, the double cover (back and front) is a very nice idea.

It seems like in every issue there's something that keeps you interested - some twist or surprise, which is very nice, the shading using lines seems very fitting to the book and adds something to the art, and I love that there seems to always be something in the background - which adds realism to it (even though I didn't like the use of photos as a background in a part of the first issue - I think).

Loved the dialog - you have a great product. Please keep it up. Looking forward to it.

Kickstarter Pitch Video - VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:22:00 +0000

My pitch video for our VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel project on Kickstarter:
LINK

Writer Derek Gunn on the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:46:00 +0000

Writer CJ Hurtt on the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:16:00 +0000

Letterer Dan Streeting on the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0000

Become a graphic novel character!!!

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:38:00 +0000

After a lack of anything happening with the IndieGoGo project, I quickly shifted my focus to getting an invite to use Kickstarter, which has a much larger reach than IndieGoGo could have given us. After weeks of begging, searching, and pleading, I finally came across the great Rick Marson who supplied an invite. I will post a link to his project once he gets it started.

Now I would like to invite you, my friends, your friends, my family, and your family to support VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE on Kickstarter as we gather funds to help make this book better than I ever could have done on my own:

There is a great list of rewards available to those that support us:

Pledge $5 or more
(A) Behind the scenes updates, including pages as they are finished.
(B) PDF version of VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE upon completion

Pledge $25 or more
(A) Copy of the preview mini-comic upon completion (target April 2010)
(B) Hard copy of the graphic novel at project completion (target late-2010/early 2011)
(C) Kickstarter Backer-exclusive print

Pledge $100 or more
(A) 3 copies each of the preview mini-comic, graphic novel, and exclusive print
(B) Name in special "Thank You" section of credits
(C) Invitation to book release party

Pledge $500 or more
(A) 5 copies each of the preview mini-comic, graphic novel, and exclusive print
(B) Name in special "Thank You" section of credits
(C) Invitation to book release party
(D) Half-page of space in the graphic novel for an advertisement of your business, service, whatever!

Pledge $750 or more
(A) 10 copies each of the preview mini-comic, graphic novel, and exclusive print
(B) Name in special "Thank You" section of credits
(C) Invitation to book release party
(D) Have your name and likeness incorporated into the graphic novel as an original character!

And while you are at it, look through the other projects listed at the Kickstarter site. There is a lot of cool opportunities for supporting independent projects and getting some interesting rewards in the process.

Thank you,
Eric Mullarky
New Baby Productions
www.NewBabyProductions.com

Sale on ELEMENTAL FOURCES

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0000

I know that all we've been talking about lately is the upcoming VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE graphic novel, but it's important not to forget about our ELEMENTAL FOURCES series. Starting today and going through the end of the year, I will be offering issues of the series for 50% off on our web site!!! A perfect holiday gift for that comic book lover in your life.

And if you are more interested in ebook versions, DriveThruComics will have them for sale as well. Issues will be available for only 50¢ each!

Product	Price	Discount Link
Elemental Fources #1	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=92550
Elemental Fources #2	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=68051
Elemental Fources #3	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=93155
Elemental Fources #4	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=12126
Elemental Fources #5	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=34380
Elemental Fources #6	$0.50	http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=96419

With big plans ahead for the ELEMENTAL FOURCES series in 2010, this is a great chance to catch up on the cheap. For whatever reason, you must use the above links to receive the full discount.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
http://www.newbabyproductions.com/

Welcome Dan Streeting to the VA Team

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

I would like to announce that Dan Streeting has joined the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE creative team. Dan will be using his unique style to letter the graphic novel and provide assistance with other elements of the book design. He is a local guy here in Michigan, so I am very excited by the collaborative efforts he can provide.

Take a look at his website for samples of his previous work:

It's very exciting how this project is coming together!

Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
http://www.newbabyproductions.com/

Zazzle Sale

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Order the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE T-shirt!

One in 10 adult book buyers read comic books, Simba study finds

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:16:00 +0000

Interesting information from the most recent issue of the Southern Review of Books (http://www.anvilpub.net/southern_review_of_books.htm):

33. One in 10 adult book buyers read comic books, Simba study finds

Simba Information, which this year published "Overview of the U.S. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Market," continued the analysis in its monthly periodical, Book Publishing Report, which reveals that one in 10 adult book buyers read comics and 70 percent of those adults who have read comics in the previous 12 months also bought at least one book.

Nearly overlooked for decades, the burgeoning market for graphic novels and comic books has led retailers to pause and address the industry in new light. But while the oft-misunderstood niche has made strides, media industry forecast and analysis firm Simba Information's report, "Overview of the U.S. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Market," informs publishers and retailers alike that properly utilizing the segment requires finesse.

"Graphic novels are unlike any other segment of publishing, but are often mislabeled as just another category within children's book(s), so they miss the chance to really shine," said Warren Pawlowski, analyst for Simba Information's Trade Books Groups.

Showing marked increases in their presence on bestseller lists, graphic novels have almost become their own industry at a time when growth in traditional publishing has slowed. The basis for numerous films, television shows, and other forms of media, graphic novels have grown in both sales and influence. "More works of art to bridge the fine line between the literary and visual mediums, graphic novels appeal to the largest audience possible and have untold potential because of it," said Pawlowski.

"Overview of the U.S. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Market" details the many nuances of this industry, providing publishers and retailers who wish to expand, showcase, or begin to look at graphic novels a definitive source for doing so. "Attention has been drawn to the high-concept releases of the last year, both in film and literature, but viewers and readers should be reminded that everything explored in them was likely seen in graphic novels and comic books decades ago," Pawlowski said. "The niche that graphic novels have been forced into has exploded, and what could never be found elsewhere is being seen there in droves."

In addition to providing an overview for this segment of publishing, the report provides a detailed analysis of the three major brands bundled within the graphic novels category: graphic novels, manga and comic books. The report also features a thorough overview of the leading books and publishers, including price analyses as well as profiles for the major players detailing publishing strategies for the past and future and current production figures.

Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
http://www.newbabyproductions.com/

Call for Boycott of Comics Buyer's Guide Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Nominees have just been announced for the Cover Us! The Great CBG Cover Contest. And strangely, Federico's cover has been left out. There are some good pieces. However, I don't want to sound like a sore loser, but Federico's piece was far better than a couple of the nominees chosen. Judge for yourself:

Cover Us!: Vote for your favorite potential CBG cover here!
	We've been accepting entries for *"Cover Us! The Great CBG* Cover Contest" for the past few months and have now sorted through all the entries to arrive at a ballot of five nominees. One of these five covers, which you can pick here, will be used as the cover of an issue of Comics Buyer's Guide** in 2010 and the winner will also receive $100.

Nominee #1:

Nominee #2:

Nominee #3:

Nominee #4:

Nominee #5:

Federico's Cover:

I have a feeling that some sort of politics are coming into play here...

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Preview Comic

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +0000

As we near completion of the Prologue Chapter of the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE graphic novel, it becomes time to think about our planned mini-comic preview. I would like to get this promotional comic into the hands of as many people as possible... maybe via Diamond's Free Comic Book Day? To help offset some of the costs, I am offering sponsorship opportunities for other companies or individuals to help promote their place of business, services, or products while helping us to promote the VA graphic novel.

This opportunity could be perfect for a comic store or news/review site looking to build their online presence, another publishing company looking to promote their comics, or a comic book convention looking for a new way to reach the masses. I am open to any and all suggestions and will be open to negotiations regarding pricing.

Please contact me at eric@elememtalfources.com if you are interested.

Eric Mullarky
New Baby Productions
www.NewBabyProductions.com

VA Poster Available

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:00 +0000

Order the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE Graphic Novel cover image poster now.
Great art by Federico Combi!

All prints and posters are 40% off at Zazzle.

Letterer Needed for VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE

noreply@blogger.com (NewBabyProd) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:00 +0000

As we get closer to completion of the art for the Prologue chapter of the VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE graphic novel, I thought that I would begin my search for a letterer.

Find more information about this project at:
LINK

This will be a 120-140 page graphic novel that will be produced over the course of the next year. Because of the subject matter and the painted-style art that will be used, I am looking for a letterer that can think outside the box and will provide a unique approach to adding the words, balloons, captions, etc. to the pages. Other graphic design duties will include setting up cover pages in such a way as to make readers grab the book off the shelf.

Please send samples of your previous work and your remuneration requirements to eric@elementalfources.com.

Eric Mullarky, Publisher
New Baby Productions
www.NewBabyProductions.com