Mohawk Media: Blog

Trimpe does some Tough talking

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:18:58 +0000

Jazma Online talks to art legend Herb Trimpe – including about his work on Mohawk Media’s new graphic novel, TOUGH GUY!

Herb is known for his work on the Hulk, arguably defining the public image of the character more than any artist. It was during this run that Wolverine made his first ever appearance. Herb’s time at Marvel saw him illustrate the writings of Stan Lee, and with writer Chris Claremont, Trimpe created Captain Britain.

Click here for the full interview.

More famous faces for Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll and Hyde

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:09:54 +0000

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MORE FAMOUS FACES FOR DRACULA VS. ROBIN HOOD VS. JEKYLL & HYDE

Publisher Mohawk Media is promising surprise guest stars throughout its new series, Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde.

Not content with the title’s legendary headliners, the second issue sees a long forgotten character from the Robin Hood legend make a comeback. Plus it features two of history’s most twisted tyrants.

British writer Chris Bunting says: “Each guest star will play a vital role in this series. The third issue will bare witness to that with the arrival of a famous horror monster.”

Released via the publisher’s paperless range of Eco Comics, editor Stuart Buckley explains: “Expect a top quality print comic book in everything but physical format. In fact, not many print comic books look this good.

“The aim of this comic is to give fans lots of fighting and fun. It may not get an Eisner, but this series is already getting rave reviews.”

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde #1 and #2 are twenty-page issues, and available to order now in various digital formats via the Eco Comics store: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics at a cover price of $1.95 (approximately £1.20).

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde will initially be a three-issue monthly series available exclusively via the publisher’s groundbreaking line of ECO COMICS, designed to have minimal negative impact on the environment.

Further instalments of the series, and other “versus” titles, are set to be announced.

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Notes to the Editor:

Preview art and images: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ & www.facebook.com/Dracula
For review copies, interviews, images, and further information: Stuart Buckley: editor@mohawkmedia.co.uk
To order Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics/
Praise of Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde:
“Full of surprises. For originality this comic gets the highest marks: 5 stars”

– JAZMA ONLINE.

“Its purpose is escapism. The artwork… superb. The suspense… gripping”
– THE BEAVER NEWSPAPER (LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS).

“A great adventurous romp”
– PAPER DRAGON INK.

“Delivers on the action and makes these tired old characters relevant again”
– HORRORTALK.
ABOUT MOHAWK MEDIA:
Mohawk Media launched in 2008 with the top-selling graphic novel adventures of one of Hollywood’s most instantly recognisable stars, Mr. T. The publisher followed up with a range of new titles including Heroic High and, with a cover by Herb Trimpe, Tough Guy. Further information: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk & www.facebook.com/MohawkMedia
ABOUT ECO COMICS:
A new range of paperless comic books designed with the specific purpose of having a minimal carbon footprint, making Mohawk Media probably the first publisher to take such a groundbreaking, affirmative approach. Eco Comics titles are also available via digital platforms Graphicly and MyDigitalComics. Further information: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/about-eco-comics/ & www.facebook.com/ecocomics
ABOUT THE WRITER & ARTIST:
British writer Chris Bunting is becoming widely known for making literary and cultural giants accessible to a new generation, while simultaneously pleasing established fans. Such legendary names on his résumé include Action Man, Dick Turpin, Mr. T, and of course, Dracula, Robin Hood and Jekyll & Hyde.
Artist JL Czerniawski has worked on an eclectic range of titles in both the fantasy art and comic book industries. He was artist of the Mr. T graphic novels, and his other comic book work includes Transformers, Night of the Living Dead, and with the movie’s director, Smokin’ Aces.

Eco Comics: the Five Ws

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:57:11 +0000

Famous guest stars for Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll and Hyde!

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:56:41 +0000

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For immediate release

FAMOUS GUEST STARS FOR DRACULA VS. ROBIN HOOD VS. JEKYLL & HYDE

Publisher Mohawk Media has today released the second issue of its new title, Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde.

Not content with the title’s legendary headliners, the publisher is promising several surprise guest stars.

British writer Chris Bunting says: “The second issue features not one, but two tyrants from the pages of history. Each will play a major role in the future of this series.

“Plus, a long forgotten character from the Robin Hood legend will make an overdue comeback.

“This flows directly into the ethos of this comic book: to give readers a thrilling ride through a clash of cultural titans. Expect twists and turns – including unexpected guest stars throughout the series.”

Released via the publisher’s paperless Eco Comics range, editor Stuart Buckley explains: “This digital comic book isn’t some rough and ready webcomic. It is, for all intents and purposes, a top quality print comic book in everything but its physical format. In fact, it knocks spots off most print comic books.

“The mission statement of Mohawk Media is to produce stories that are more concerned with being entertaining than edgy. We believe that writer Chris Bunting and artist JL Czerniawski are future stars, and they’re showing exactly why with this series.”

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde #2 is a twenty-page issue, and is available to order now in various digital formats via the Eco Comics store: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics for $1.95 (approximately £1.20).

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde will initially be a three-issue monthly series available exclusively via the publisher’s groundbreaking line of ECO COMICS. Further instalments of the series, and other “versus” titles, are set to be announced.

Notes:

Preview art and images: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ & www.facebook.com/Dracula

For review copies, interviews, images, and further information: Stuart Buckley: editor@mohawkmedia.co.uk

To order Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde #2: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics/

Praise of Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde:
“Full of surprises. For originality this comic gets the highest marks: 5 stars”
– JAZMA ONLINE.

“Its purpose is escapism. The artwork… superb. The suspense… gripping”
– THE BEAVER NEWSPAPER (LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS).

“A great adventurous romp”
– PAPER DRAGON INK.

“Delivers on the action and makes these tired old characters relevant again”
– HORRORTALK.
ABOUT MOHAWK MEDIA:
Mohawk Media launched in 2008 with the top-selling graphic novel adventures of one of Hollywood’s most instantly recognisable stars, Mr. T. The publisher followed up with a range of new titles including Heroic High and, with a cover by Herb Trimpe, Tough Guy. Further information: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk & www.facebook.com/MohawkMedia

ABOUT ECO COMICS:
A new range of paperless comic books designed with the specific purpose of having a minimal carbon footprint, making Mohawk Media probably the first publisher to take such a groundbreaking, affirmative approach. Eco Comics titles are also available via digital platforms Graphicly and MyDigitalComics. Further information: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/about-eco-comics/ & www.facebook.com/ecocomics

ABOUT THE WRITER & ARTIST:
British writer Chris Bunting is becoming widely known for making literary and cultural giants accessible to a new generation, while simultaneously pleasing established fans. Such legendary names on his résumé include Action Man, Dick Turpin, Mr. T, and of course, Dracula, Robin Hood and Jekyll & Hyde.
Artist JL Czerniawski has worked on an eclectic range of titles in both the fantasy art and comic book industries. He was artist of the Mr. T graphic novels, and his other comic book work includes Transformers, Night of the Living Dead, and with the movie’s director, Smokin’ Aces.

Defining Hulk & Wolverine artist unleashes TOUGH GUY!

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:54 +0000

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For immediate release: Thursday 8 December 2011

DEFINING HULK AND WOLVERINE ARTIST UNLEASHES TOUGH GUY

BRITISH PUBLISHER TEAMS UP WITH AMERICAN ART LEGEND, HERB TRIMPE

Publisher Mohawk Media has today released a graphic novel featuring all-new action hero, Tough Guy.

The British team of writer Chris Bunting and artist Steve Beckett is joined by American art legend Herb Trimpe.

Writer Chris Bunting says: “The comic book world was in dire need of a true all-ages character. Enter Tough Guy. While he has to contend with a modern threat in the form of a terrorist organisation, he still has one foot in the past, when comic books were more concerned with entertaining than being edgy.

“There isn’t an artist more qualified to illustrate the cover than Herb Trimpe, whose art has graced some of the most entertaining comic books. Like the eponymous character, Herb Trimpe’s art pulls no punches.”

Herb Trimpe brought Wolverine into the comic book world, while his work on the Hulk has helped define the lasting public perception of the character. Having drawn a veritable who’s who of famous characters, Trimpe is no stranger to the UK, having helped create Captain Britain.

Herb Trimpe says: “I’m hoping Tough Guy leaves an impression on the fans even more so than Captain Britain – a character I judged to be not long lasting. So much for my judgement. I have had many requests for Captain Britain commissions, and I happily await my first request for a drawing of Tough Guy – a sure sign that he is on his way to occupy a place in the Comic Book Hall of Fame.”

The Tough Guy 42-page graphic novel is available exclusively via the publisher’s groundbreaking line of paperless Eco Comics. It is available in various digital formats via www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics for $2.99 (approx £1.90).
The graphic novel is also available to download as three individual comic book issues, each with a cover by regular series artist, Steve Beckett. Each issue has a cover price of $1.95.

Notes:

Preview art and images: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ & www.facebook.com/official.toughguy
For review copies, interviews, images, and further information: Stuart Buckley: editor@mohawkmedia.co.uk
To order the Tough Guy graphic novel: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics/

ABOUT THE ARTISTS & WRITER:
Herb Trimpe has drawn major names including Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Thor. He has also drawn Indiana Jones, Transformers, Godzilla, Star Wars, and a cover for Rolling Stone magazine.
His time at Marvel saw him illustrate the writings of Stan Lee, and with writer Chris Claremont, Trimpe created Captain Britain.
He is perhaps best known for his seven-year run on the Incredible Hulk. It was during this that Wolverine (of the X-Men) made his first ever appearance.
Trimpe’s unique style has arguably helped define the public image of the Hulk more than any other artist. This was, in part, due to his illustrations of the character adorning much of the merchandise released throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Trimpe’s contribution to, and advancement of, the comic book, like the wealth of characters that he helped create, is far too vast to be summarised here.

During his brief time in the comic book industry, writer Chris Bunting has already become widely known for licensed properties, original properties, and literary adaptations. Recently launched titles include Dick Turpin and Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde.

Following Tough Guy, artist Steve Beckett has gone on to create and produce a number of new regular strips for iconic British comic, The Dandy, while also working on some of its classic characters. He additionally provides stories for the Beano Annual and Dandy Annual.
ABOUT MOHAWK MEDIA & ECO COMICS:
Mohawk Media launched in 2008 with the top-selling graphic novel adventures of one of Hollywood’s most instantly recognisable superstars, Mr. T.
The publisher has followed up with a range of new titles, including those via ECO COMICS. Identical in format to print comic books, these paperless titles include Heroic High, Supplanter, Pirate Queen, and Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde. http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/about-eco-comics/ & www.mohawkmedia.co.uk

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde hits Facebook!

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:39:03 +0000

Dick Turpin also on Facebook! With exclusive art!

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:15:13 +0000

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:52:46 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

Tuesday 22 November 2011

DICK TURPIN, THE LEGENDARY LAWBREAKER, COMES TO COMICS!

Publisher Mohawk Media has today announced the release of a preview issue of its upcoming project, starring history’s most notorious masked highwayman, Dick Turpin.

This issue is available exclusively via the publisher’s groundbreaking line of paperless Eco Comics.

Writer Chris Bunting says: “It’s every writer’s dream to write such a famous, or should I say, infamous character as Dick Turpin. His multi-layered, unpredictable nature makes for great drama. Expect some startling revelations about the life of this legendary lawbreaker.

“Turpin lived at a time when England was more like the Wild West, and criminals faced the death penalty at the gallows. Highwaymen led a very exciting life but often a very short one.

“This 18th Century swashbuckling firebrand was born to be a 21st Century complex comic book character. Dick Turpin’s return is a case of perfect timing.”

The digital and paperless Dick Turpin: Pencil-Only Preview features pencil-art from the first instalment of the upcoming title.

Editor Stuart Buckley explains: “This format allows the reader the opportunity to see Dick Turpin ride again in the untouched, gorgeous art of Salvador Velázquez.

“The creative team gives us a taste of what is to come: forget stuffy historical fiction, this is a comic book cocktail of action-adventure and mystery-thriller featuring one of Britain’s, if not the world’s, most recognisable rogues.

“With his mask and famous steed, Turpin has been the archetype for many highwaymen and outlaws: even the Lone Ranger bears remarkable parallels.”

Dick Turpin: Pencil-Only Preview is a 16-page issue featuring lettered pencil art only, and is available now in various digital formats via the Eco Comics store: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics for $1.95 (approximately £1.20).

Further details on the Dick Turpin project are due to be announced.

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Extra info:

Preview art and images: http://blog.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ & www.facebook.com/official.dickturpin
For review copies, interviews, images, and further information: Stuart Buckley: editor@mohawkmedia.co.uk
To order Dick Turpin: Pencil-Only Preview: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics/
About Dick Turpin:
Born in England in 1706, Dick Turpin became one of history’s most notorious highwaymen. Reports of the day ranged from branding him a ruthless thief to a charming and gallant highwayman. He remains one of the UK’s major cultural icons. For more information: www.facebook.com/official.dickturpin
About Mohawk Media:
Mohawk Media launched in 2008 with the top-selling graphic novel adventures of one of Hollywood’s most instantly recognisable superstars, Mr. T. The publisher followed up with a range of new titles, including Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde. Further information: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk & www.facebook.com/MohawkMedia
About Eco Comics:
A new range of paperless comic books designed with the specific purpose of having a minimal carbon footprint, making Mohawk Media probably the first publisher to take such a groundbreaking, affirmative approach. Eco Comics titles are also available via digital platforms Graphicly and MyDigitalComics. Further information: www.facebook.com/ecocomics
About the writer & artist:
British writer Chris Bunting is becoming recognised for making literary and cultural giants accessible to a new generation, while simultaneously pleasing established fans. Such legendary names on his résumé include Mr. T, Action Man, Dracula, Robin Hood and Jekyll & Hyde, and now of course, Dick Turpin.
Fine Arts Bachelor Graduate, Salvador Velázquez, has worked under a pseudonym as a gallery artist, advertisement illustrator, and graphic designer. His comic books include Swords of Suburbia, while Dick Turpin is his first international project.

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde also on Facebook

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:15:10 +0000

Dracula, Robin Hood and Jekyll & Hyde set to do battle!

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:11:19 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

Monday 31 October 2011

DRACULA, ROBIN HOOD AND JEKYLL & HYDE SET TO DO BATTLE

CLASSIC CHARACTERS CLASH IN COMIC BOOK

Publisher Mohawk Media has today released the first issue of its digital comic book series, Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde.

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde is written by Chris Bunting and illustrated by JL Czerniawski, who previously collaborated on the publisher’s Mr. T graphic novels.

Bunting says: “I’ve already written a few famous faces, but this is something extra special: bringing a number of world-famous characters together for the ultimate showdown.

“My other goal was to redress the mistreatment these characters have so often received. Robin Hood isn’t portrayed here as the gallant hero he obviously never was, and Dracula is closer in tone to the original than perhaps ever before.

“As for Jekyll and Hyde, he was the main inspiration for the Hulk. Because of this, it never felt right that Hulk was always portrayed as bigger and stronger… until now.

“But this isn’t just a horror tale, despite the Halloween launch of issue #1. It’s full of supernatural, sci-fi, superheroics – and good old-fashioned scraps.

“It’s a clash of genres as much as it is a clash of the characters who embody and represent those genres.”

Editor Stuart Buckley adds: “It feels right for a British writer to bring these British-born legends together through a British publisher. The characters’ quintessential ‘Britishness’ won’t be lost in translation as it so often has been in the past.

“As a result, we expect this series to have major global appeal. The first issue is ready to download worldwide now.

“Like many readers, we miss the days when a clash between the likes of Thing and Hulk generated far more interest than publicity stunts which seem to get in the way of solid storytelling, like ‘killing off’ the hero. We hope to bring that kind of excitement back.”

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde will initially be a three issue series available monthly exclusively via the publisher’s groundbreaking line of ECO COMICS, with further instalments of the series to be announced.

It is expected to usher in a “versus” range of titles from the publisher.

Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde #1 is a twenty-page issue, and is available to order now in various digital formats via the Eco Comics store: www.mohawkmedia.co.uk/ecocomics for $1.95 (approximately £1.20).

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