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Sue's First Moon Redux Announcement
🕑 Added 2018-04-26 17:00:59 +0000 UTC Hey hey everyone! :DSo I wanted to share with you guys my plan to completely revamp Chapter one of TSWWS. I've been struggling with the idea in my head for awhile now and I've decided to go back to that dreadful night Sue endured her first change.
A few reasons why I've decided to do this.
1. Style Development
As I hope it's been clear, I think I've really improved on my drawing style and comic making skills, so looking back at the first chapter, it doesn't match well with these later ones in regards to consistency. If I hope to ever publish "Sue" I really want the art to flow together and not jarringly shift as if it was done by different artists. I'm aware I might still continue to grow and change as an artist but I'm going to make a better effort to reel myself in and stick to a certain style for the remainder of the book.
2. Story
As most know, Sue's story started out as just a fun homage to American Werewolf in London's amazing werewolf transformation. I never expected it to take off as well as it did! So I started writing and planning this series to continue on as a full fledged horror graphic novel. With these new ideas in mind, looking back at the first chapter, I found it to be somewhat lacking in context. I've written up a better opening with a little more information about Sue's character and the town she lives in. These little additions will, I hope, help new and current readers relate more with Sue as a character and sympathize with her plight.
3. Transformation
As far as the transformation goes, there are a lot of areas I loved about Sue's change, and some not so much. Most of the segments will remain with little tweaks but I'm considering leaving Sue's final form in mystery until her second "official" change. As much as I loved seeing her final look, I feel it really takes away from the suspense of the monster she becomes. I'd rather wait until she's actually got someone to terrorize before her beastly debut.
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There are some things though I want to make clear.
The new planned additions to the story are merely to support the later chapters, not change the direction the story is going.
Just like the first chapter, all of the pages will be released in black and white inks first and colored at a later time.
This revamp will not interfere with continued updates of Chapter 3 and beyond. I'll still be releasing those on a regular basis. These updates will be placed where they can in my schedule.
With all that said, I really hope you're excited to see this come back in a new way. It's going to be more work of course but you guys and this story I feel are worth that extra effort. I really appreciate each of you and all your support this past year.
Please feel free to let me know in the comments what you think about this endeavor! Are you excited, horrified, hungry? Whatever! I'm here to listen.
Have a wonderful day!
- Were
Comments
BerryWhite
I'm glad this 'simple' little work became what it has! I really want to see how it all works out. :)
WereWorld
haha I know, I know, but it'll make that initial reveal all the sweeter, trust me :) I have it already painted in my head the scenario.
WereWorld
Thanks Nils! And yes, I knew going backwards might ruffle some feathers, it's not something I was too crazy about doing. I strive to make sure my writing is strong and avoids holes in the plot. The changes I plan to make only give the reader a more candid yet brief look at Sue's life before her change. And rest assured! I have it laid out as to what caused Sue's curse. I'm anxious to get there myself! So glad you love it!
WereWorld
Absolutely! And awesome! I love to hear that! :D
WereWorld
Thanks Agent! :D I would LOVE to do this for a living...
WereWorld
I have Pete! :) However I actually really want to look into traditional publishing once I get enough created to actually pitch to a publisher...after Chapter 4 is completed is what I'm shooting for.
WereWorld
Yeah, management is at the forefront of my concerns with this project. I'm confident I'll find the time though. Just need more coffee and maybe a vacation day or two spent in my computer chair :P
Sam
"Are you excited, horrified, hungry?" Hungry. Very very hungry ;)
chad hundley
My only thought is don't put too much on your plate. If this is going to be the route you take then concentrate on this.
Tyger Strype
lol while I feel slightly disheartened that you may conceal the money shot reveal of her form so to speak. I can understand why you would do that. and I am not gonna whine or pitch a fit pleading otherwise. ^^ I'm just a casual observer along for whatever ride you decide to give.
Nils
Purists will of course loath any idea of changing what had happend. But I am no purist :-) I do love your work and while I'll admit freely that the style of the first chapter was great for my taste the new style looks so much more real and fitting with the rest that it is really an improvement. About the new elements. Yes please and PLEASE elaborate on the how sue got this way in the upcoming chapters. I love the story.
Darkwanderr
Thanks for the update! Really enjoying the content.
Studio-Aegis
Most excellent!
Agent00Soul
Good luck! I've said a few times that you should be doing horror comics professionally, so I hope this is a step towards that goal.
RainPain48
I love the idea and the new drawing it is so much better and with more detail, can't wait to see it finished! :) My only worry is that maybe you will have less time to focus in other new drawings like Cycles chapters or advancing Sue story to the second transformation that you said in your comment.
