New writer Ignition Press has been revving its engines on the market for some time, trying each methods for visitors, and slowly rolling onto the freeway. First introduced as a blockbuster new writer teaming Filip Sablik and Jamie S. Wealthy, particulars have been spun out at a deliberate tempo. After teasing the identify of the corporate, and their general targets, whereas throwing some top-notch launch events, they revealed their creator line-up at ComicsPRO, and hit the present ground at just-completed C2E2. They’ve additionally introduced their first title: Homicide Podcast written by co-founder Jeremy Haun (The Magnificence) with artwork by Mike Tisserand (The Dragon Prince). The title is being Kickstarted, and the marketing campaign provides extra particulars
MURDER PODCAST is the brand new authentic comedian ebook sequence from author Jeremy Haun, co-creator of The Magnificence, which is at the moment in manufacturing as an FX sequence by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, Pose). Greatest recognized for his terrifying horror comedian sequence together with The Pink Mom and The Method, and extra just lately because the host of the video podcast sequence, Curious Haunts, MURDER PODCAST guarantees to be Haun’s most annoying dive into the world of horror so far. Becoming a member of Haun on this horrifying journey is sequence artist and animation veteran Mike Tisserand (The Dragon Prince, Diary of a Wimpy Child) together with colorist Nick Filardi and lettering and design collective, AndWorld Design.
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“Lifeless Sounds,” has simply returned for a shocking second season. Stunning, as a result of a brand new episode has mysteriously appeared in its listeners’ feeds… regardless of the unexplained disappearance of the present’s hosts after the tip of its first season. One thing is mistaken with this podcast. One thing horribly, murderously mistaken.
Typically you simply must get away. Away from the issues in life pulling you down… the robust choices, ceaseless texts, and your personal… disappointment. Dexy wants a distraction. Perhaps within the type of a podcast. Sadly for her, the one which simply confirmed upon her telephone will show to be a lethal one…
Brace your self for MURDER PODCAST.
Haun additionally supplied some particulars of the story’s journey:
The marketing campaign provides a couple of extra twists: it’s truly for Homicide Podcast: The Chilly Open, a one shot that introduces the sequence. Apparently, Chilly Opens will probably be an Ignition function:
We created the Chilly Open format to be that entry level for you. Every Chilly Open is a single comedian ebook situation that includes a self-contained comedian ebook vignette introducing you to the world, the stakes, and characters of a bigger story – on this case, MURDER PODCAST. Every Chilly Open is a satisfying and full brief story and likewise comprises info on easy methods to get the whole sequence by extra conventional retail channels like comedian outlets, digital marketplaces, and bookstores. Every Chilly Open situation additionally contains behind-the-scenes materials that pulls you deeper into the world of MURDER PODCAST and makes for a richer studying expertise. And since MURDER PODCAST: The Chilly Open is totally accomplished, we’re in a position to start manufacturing and achievement instantly after the marketing campaign ends.
There’s a retailer tier for retailers that wish to carry the difficulty, in addition to all kinds of extras, from signed copies to a tote bag to meet-ups.
Crowdfunding would possibly seem to be a shocking automobile for Ignition Press, since they’ve funding, nonetheless the marketing campaign explains that as properly:
This mission is totally and independently funded, full, and able to go, however your collective participation will unlock further upgrades and bonuses. And whereas we could make MURDER PODCAST: The Chilly Open and different gadgets on this marketing campaign accessible by different choose direct-to-consumer channels, this marketing campaign is the primary and greatest place to ensure your copy…significantly the limited-edition gadgets.
So Ignition Press is doing issues a bit totally different. Homicide Podcast was initially introduced, the place else, however on a podcast, Past Wednesdays’ Trade of Comics sequence. Ignition writer Filip Sablik appeared on it for a two and a half hour chat on the 4 hour livestream.
Critically, individuals, how am I imagined to take heed to a two and a half hour podcast? This pivot to video is killing me and my consideration span.
Anyway, Ignition Press appears to be rolling alongside. The Magnificence, a comic book from Haun and Jason A Hurley will probably be an 11-episode sequence on FX from prolific horror-meister Ryan Murphy, starring Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope and Ashton Kutcher. The story entails a lethal STD that makes its victims lovely. One other Ignition Press cofounder, Eric Gitter, is among the government producers. With Homicide Podcast one other excessive idea story, might extra choices be far behind?
