2016 Highlights PT.2: Oms en Série

Hey everyone,

Continuing my celebrating of all things 2016 (See Pt. 1 here)! A few years back I decided to take a little break from American comics and began work on a French series with my collaborator and friend JD Morvan! The series was Oms en Série, based on the novel of the same name by Sefan Wul. 

I couldn't believe how lucky I was to get to not only work with JD, the folks at Ankama, Comix Buro and the living legend Olivier Vatine, but I was doubly blessed by the reception I received by the readers in Europe! I was welcomed with grace and kindness by everyone in France, and loved drawing for them! (Seriously, the next person who says the French are "rude" is getting a stern talking to ;-)

I've been working on this series for years, but in 2016 this Sci Fi epic has come to an end. I finally finished the last of three installments in the story, which fills me with an immense amount of pride, and a little bit of sadness.

I hope to someday have the book released in the USA, but for now you'll have to settle for a sneak peek.

Enjoy!
Mike

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The winners of the 2014 french Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire (Great Award of the Imaginary) had been announced!

The winners of the 2014 french Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire (Great Award of the Imaginary) have been announced, and the Stefan Wul line of books won an award! I'm proud to have contributed, albeit in a small part, to the line with my series with JD Morvan - Oms en Série.

The books in this series are truly gorgeous, and I'm honored and humbled to be in such great company. Thank you!

best,
Mike


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Oms en Serie 2 work-in-progress video!

Hey!

I've been working on my french comics, Oms en Serie II! Here's a quick progress vid.




This, and more, over on my Vine page. Enjoy!



Best,
Mike

First Friday at the Parliament: 100 Miles of Illustration

Hey everyone,

Enjoy this sneak peek Vine vid for a piece I created specifically for the 100 Miles of Illustration show. It's a concept piece for Oms en Serie Vol. 2, my french graphic novel for Ankama.

If you're near Central PA, you should check it out. More info at the show's event page.

Hope you see you there.

Best,
Mike


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Oms en Series chosen for ADOlire prize in France!

I just found this out today!

"For your information, the graphic novel "OMS en série" volume 1 has been chosen for the 14th ADOlire prize for the 7th and 8th grade students for the Morbihan territory. The “Centre Departemental de Documentation Pédagogique” du Morbihan, in partnership with the regional assembly offers several animations to young readers during the academic year around the selected works."

 I'm honored! Thanks to everyone who has supported the book. Volume two is in the works.

Best,
Mike


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Pictures from the Universe of Stefan Wul exhibition in France

Hey everyone,

A new exhibition just opened in France featuring art from the various Stefan Wul books The Comix Buro and Ankama published, one of which was Oms en Serie. I'm really honored to be a part of it, and thought I'd share some pictures from the exhibition. 

Enjoy!
Mike

Much love for Oms en Série!

 

Hey everyone, 

Well, as you know my first french BD is officially in French comic shops. The reception has been absolutely amazing! I'm so bowled over by the enthusiasm for the book that I can hardly put it into words, English or French! I'm so honored and flatter by how the French fans have welcomed me and can't thank them all enough!

I'm going to write a post about the whole experience, as well as a few process posts, when I have some time. But for now I'll leave you with this incredible list of great reviews for the book, sent to me by series writer JD Morvan:

http://www.croiseedesmondes.fr/avis-oms-en-serie-tome-1-de-j-d-morvan-m-hawthorne-editions-ankama/

http://www.planetebd.com/bd/ankama/oms-en-serie/terr-sauvage/17438.html

http://www.li-an.fr/blog/bd-du-moment/deux-adaptations-bd-de-romans-de-wul-chez-ankama/

http://www.1001bd.com/forums_BD/topic/15041-oms-en-serie-tome-1-terr-sauvage/

http://www.sceneario.com/bd_18338.html

http://www.actualitte.com/critiques-bd/ygam-planete-fascinante-ou-les-humains-sont-des-animaux-domestiques-1954.htm

http://siguealconejoblanco.com/comics/comic-europeo/oms-en-serie-1/

http://www.actusf.com/spip/Les-coups-de-coeur-de-Jean-Luc,14202.html

http://lecomptoirdelabd.blog.lemonde.fr/2012/10/12/ankama-et-comix-buro-illustrent-avec-brio-stefan-wul/

http://www.bedeplace.net/2012/10/oms-en-serie/

http://www.1001bd.com/forums_BD/topic/15041-oms-en-serie-tome-1-terr-sauvage/

http://www.anglesdevue.com/rubriqueabrac/2012/10/10/univers-stefan-wul-ankama-vatine-morvan/

http://pulpsart.blogspot.hk/

 This is just the tip of the iceberg, as the book is also being talked about in various popular French news paper and magazines!

Best,
Mike



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Oms en Série in stores!

Hey everyone!

My first French book Oms en Série is officially in stores!  So go ahead and dip over to France if you want a copy!

Or, if you don't have a private jet, you can order it from Amazon France or direct from the publisher Ankama.

Hope you can read French ;-)

Best,
Mike

PS - We're in talks to get an English language version done. So stay tuned.


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Oms en Série free preview

Hey everyone,

There is a new preview online for my french "BD" Oms en Série.  Check it out here.

Hope you enjoy it, even if you don't read French. Feel free to share with your friends!

best,
Mike

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Oms en Série at the printer part II

The Stefan Wul fanpage on Facebook is posting lots of pictures of the first two graphic novels in the line (mine, and Olivier Vatine's "Niourk") at the printer, as well as cool pictures and videos of Olivier painting and sculpting.

I'm really loving this stuff! But then I'm such a geek for this kind of thing.

best,
Mike

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Oms en Série at the printer!

Oms en Série is officially at the printer and work is underway to get the book out by October. I'm a big dork for printing of any kind, so seeing these pictures of huge, pre-cut pages made me geek out a little!

Just thought I'd share.

Can't wait to see this book in print!


best,
Mike

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Color preview for Oms en Série - Not work safe!

Hey everyone,

My partner in crime on my french "BD", writer JD Morvan, just posted this on Facebook  so I thought I'd share it here.

Just about done the final colors for the book, and then it's off to the printers! Wish me luck.

Mike

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Oms en Serie promo video

My French publisher Ankama is ramping up the promo for my book, Oms en Serie, as well as the entire Stefan Wul line of books! Check out this little vid they made for the book.




(Link to the video)

Pretty cool, even if you can't read French ;-)

Best,
Mike


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Oms en Serie visual diary XVIII

Hey everyone!

Things are heating up on the "Oms en Serie" front! The book is just about done, and Ankama is working their magic on the Wul line of books. Just saw a really cool treatment for the cover, and I'm damned excited!

I will post more info soon, but for now enjoy this page from the book.My publisher Ankama,series writer JD Morvan, and the amazing Olivier Vatine,  have all been floating this page, as well as some other images, on Facebook.  So I figure it's cool to share here.

Olivier is working on Niourk, another Wul novel, and I gotta tell you it's looking fantastic! Check him out on Facebook.

Click the "Oms en Serie" label below to see past visual diary posts.

Enjoy!
Mike




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Oms en Serie visual diary XVII

Enjoy!

Mike

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Oms en Serie visual diary XVI

Enjoy,
Mike

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Oms en Série visual diary XV

Past Oms en Série visual diary entries.
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Oms en Série visual diary XIV

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Mike

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Oms en Série visual diary XIII

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My first French "BD" is moving along nicely. Enjoy, MIke Original announcement here.

Oms en Série visual diary XII

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