Second Issue deals with a Science Vessel Orbiting Earth above the Acritic Circle. This is an image I worked up for a concept for it. The secondary ships are the Spycon. (Orbiting an Alien world). I’m working up a new design for the Attack Vessels. Need to be more Nasty. But the Main Vessel is Set. More Drawing on them Soon.
Issue 3 . Nicely done!
Hello and Greetings. My name is Keith and I am the lucky guy that was tapped to join the Knight Seeker comic and take up the writing duties. First let me set one thing straight, Blair has spoken about the work load he put on me with the story being partially started and full of holes. It wasn’t a bad thing, in fact I rather enjoyed the task. It’s a little like building a puzzle. This project is great fun.
I have spent the past couple of weeks browsing this site once I started into Seeker and I have to say that there are alot of very talented people on this board and there is some mad crazy exciting things happening here. Very good stuff.
At this moment, I have completed my part of issue 1. I wrote up a few pieces that helped me get a handle on the story and characters and that really helped me achieve a real flow for the story. With that success I am now doing the same for the second issue. In issue 2 we introduce an alien character named Amara. She will play a pivotal role in the mind set of the Knight Seeker as they are both in a holding cell together. To make her convincing and alive I have taken the time to create her entire planet, it’s races, their predicaments and even some legends and mythology.
I will be posting some of that here in the near future. It is my hope to bring her to life again after this book and possibly see her in her own spin off or one shot. All things in time.
A quick shout out since this is my first official posting here:
Eric Cooper, Mr. Knight Seeker himself, thanks for the opportunity to be a part of your group and this project. I promise to take very good care of your boy Nygel while he is in my hands. Eric is a sharp man with an ambitious goal, that’s the kind of man I can stand behind.
Blair Smith, when I met him in Philly last June I knew he was an amazing artist and a very cool guy. Now I am working with him and my respect for him just keeps going up. I pray my words can live up to his pictures.
It’s a pleasure to be here.
This is a legend from the history of the planet Diveria. This is the planet that Amara comes from. She is an alien who meets Knight Seeker in issue 2. This was written for a few development angles. I just can’t tell you right now because it might spoil story development to come.
This is the legend of the unification of the people of Diveria.
The Legend of Shian’Kar
Many a harvest ago the world of Diveria was filled with various creatures. Through the ages these creatures evolved. In each region of the world another race developed. In the mountains, the Shunes evolved from the birds in the sky. In the sea the Anuus evolved from the fish. On the plains the great hunting cats grew to be called the Mahees, mostly evolved from the tigers and lions. The Knums ruled the hill country, descendants of the Ram. All lived in harmony because all kept to themselves, until the coming of Shian’Kar.
Shian’Kar was born to a simple Mahee couple. They had three cubs, but one was different. The first two were a beautiful gold sheen as most Mahee cubs are born, but the third was black as night. When their shaman saw this, he immediately advised the parents to take the cub out to the wild and leave it to the hands of Galeta, the spirit of their planet. Though the cub seemed healthy, the parents did as they were told.
Alone in the field, the child cried until it’s pleas met the ear of a Shune huntress named Seras. At first she was sure it was a trap, but when she saw the child in danger from lower beasts, she flew in to save her. It is a characteristic trait among the Shunes to mate for life. After a mate is lost, there is never another. Having lost her mate, Seras knew she would never have a child of her own so she took the young Mahee cub home to raise.
Shian’Kar learned the ways of the Shunes and became a great and powerful huntress. Given the speed and accuracy of a lion and the cunning and sharpness of a bird, she became the most respected and successful hunter in the tribe.
When a tribe from beyond the stars came forth and waged war with the Mahees, Shian’Kar could not turn her gaze. Though the Shunes believed that what affected one race would not affect all, Shian’Kar knew otherwise. She swore to her mother that she would return and she went to face the invaders.
She fought hard and strong, using both her natural born instincts and the teachings of her adoptive family. In the end, she was not strong enough and died at the invader’s hands.
It is said that she was taken into the heavens and bestowed the power of the Gods. When she was returned she resumed her fierce fight and not only saved her people but inspired the other races to step in as well. As one, the races of Diveria stood behind Shian’Kar and drove the invaders away.
Peace was restored and the races of Diveria were unified for the first time. With her mission complete, Shian’Kar was taken back to the heavens, but promised her people that she would one day return when she was needed again.
Turnaround for Amara. I’d like to hunt her down. 
I fixed the feet on the turn around. I’ll upload that after scanning it in the morning. Thanks for holding me to it. I wanted a better
image to dream about. Did this tonight watching the News.
I first would like to Welcome our new writer Keith Thomas to the KS-Staff. Here is the Outline that Keith came up with for the first 3 issue Arc.
It is a rough outline he will use to script out the issues. Hes got his work cut out for himself. I gave him a half finished Project with alot of holes in the story/concept for the Arc. Keith has really brought this story together, Thank God. It has a flow i am really diggin now. Now I can’t wait to get the second half started for issue #1.
Issue 1:The mysterious Agent FADE brokers a deal with the notorious mutant known as Sting to capture the heroic Knight Seeker. Sector 51’s Spycons aggressively seize Knight Seeker and then reveal a double cross when abducting Sting as well. As Sting is taken away, Agent FADE quickly joins him to stow away on the space ship. Knight Seeker puts up a fight but after having his compass viciously removed, he falls to the Spycons and Omicron and is taken away to a ship.
Issue 2 : Knight Seeker finds himself locked in a mass cell with different alien species. An alien woman named Amara (translates to meaning Unfading) takes an interest in him but finds him to be broken in both body and spirit. Sting in the mean time discovers that the point of their abduction is to further their scientific research to develop the Alpha Seeker, the ultimate Seeker. Agent Fade appears to Knight Seeker and explains that his situation is only temporary and that his abduction was a necessary tool for him to retrieve he will set something. Amara is taken away for experimentation leaving KS to ponder his life. Sting escapes his captors when the ship mysteriously loses power.
Issue 3: Sting fights his way through the ship as prisoners and experiments escape. He finds Knight Seeker and forms an alliance to get home. Agent FADE appears with Compass in hand and makes KS promise to send him home. Once he does, KS insists on freeing Amara before they leave. When they reach the lab, she is trapped in one of many glass experiment tubes. The tubes begin to shatter as experimental Seekers escape and fight KS thinking him to be their enemy. Amara fights him until he reveals his identity to her. Just then the ship shakes violently and the viewing window shatters, sucking Amara out into Space. Knight Seeker desperately tries to save her, piercing her with his spike bones but the pull is too strong. Sting tries to convince him that it’s no use, he can’t save her, but he can open a rift port and save them. Sensing the same thing, Amara unleashes her sonic sword and slices the spike bones, leaving herself plummeting rapidly towards the
planet. Compass opens a rift port and takes Nygel and Sting home safely, but with much to think about. Back on Earth, Agent FADE meets with a couple men in an alleyway. He hands them a case and they hand him a case which glows red at the seams. He opens it and sees a glowing jeweled scepter head. He is asked about it and hje says “We are square. Good Day gentlemen.” In the meantime, Amara climbs out of a smoldering crater on the debris riddled surface of the alien planet, cut, smoking, bleeding and her Seeker costume a wreck. With a deep breath she restores herself to full health. She looks to the stars and says ” I’m coming home.” The End
Here are some quick 1st thoughts/thumbnails for the Covers.Ill post these as they come along , plenty of time for that.
Scanned this morning:
[b]My Printer, spitting out the first draft of Knight Seeker Comic.[/b]*********** 
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Knight Seeker - [b]FIRST THREE PAGES [/b]
[i]Issue 1 Sneak Peek - written by: Keith Thomas[/i]
[b]Page 1[/b] – 4 panels laid over top of a backdrop panel.
[b]BACKDROP PANEL: [/b]Derick King walking up stairs of an office building followed by his Pailin
[b]KING: [/b]We are heading to our contact point with Agent FADE now. We handle this correctly and that contract is ours. That is good business for us all.
[b]PANEL 1:[/b] Derick cocks gun.
[b]KING:[/b] Don’t get over zealous here, this is only an act. Keep those choppers at least a mile out until we are ready. Park the vehicles around the south side of the building for cover.
[b]OMICRON VOICE ON PHONE: [/b]We are on target, we can see the city lights from here sir. We will be ready.
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PANEL 2: [/b]Derick and associate rounding the stair railing.
[b]KING: [/b]Excellent. This is a simple one act play, he will walk right into our trap, no need to force it. Oh, and Omicron? Do keep in mind that I have put you in charge of millions of dollars of new equipment, do take care of it.
[b]Female Sidekick: [/b]Sir, how do you know for sure that he will fall for it?
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KING:[/b] He is a hero, tried and true. No hero can resist a damsel in distress. Besides, there are always back up plans. I have taken care of my end, Agent FADE is responsible for his.
[b]PANEL 3: [/b]Derick turning door knob.
[b]Dialogue Box:[/b] My name is Agent FADE, obviously not my birth name, not my original birth at least. I am an operative of Sector 51. Secrets, conspiracies, aliens, yeah, you get the idea. What it really means is that with the right paper work, I can pull from various resources.
[b]PANEL 4:[/b] Derick walking down the hall.
[b]Dialogue BOX:[/b] Some elements are extremely combustible when brought together. I guess I’ve always enjoyed playing with fire ever since I was a kid.
[b]OMICRON PHONE MESSAGE:[/b] Sir, we are in position. Standing by awaiting further orders.
[b]King: [/b]You will have company shortly. Until then, stand by.
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PAGE 2-3[/b]
[i]Double splash [/i]of penthouse with 3 floating panels.
[b]Panel 1:[/b] Derick and Fembot entering room.
[b]King:[/b] Don’t worry. Agent FADE assures me that this will be a smooth operation… ooh, Appletini Martini’s!
[b]Female Sidekick:[/b] I don’t like Agent FADE, he strikes me as shady.
[b]DIALOGUE BOX:[/b] I’m playing this one a little close. With these elements together, a war profiteering puppet master, a violent kleptomaniac mutant and an alien powered self styled super hero, this is about to get real hot and I just might get burned.
[b]BACKGROUND PANEL:[/b] Sting stands behind the bar as Agent FADE looks out the window, his back to the entering Derick King and Fembot.
[b]King:[/b] Agent FADE, I am surprised to see you here. I figured you to be a behind the scenes schemer, not an open voyeur.
[b]Agent FADE:[/b] Mr. King, I see you’re programming them with humor now. Very nice. Next time maybe you should try tact.
[b]Sting: [/b]Who the hell is this? What’s going on? You told me I was getting paid to knock Knight Seeker around, and now you’ve got GI Joke surrounding the building under the command of President Colbert here and some chick that looks like a lawyer while I’m just here twiddling my thumbs and helping myself to the bar.
Agent FADE: Patience Sting, your part in this whole scenario will be spelled out in time.
PANEL 2: Helicopter pilot
Pilot: Sir, we in position and awaiting your orders sir.
PANEL 3: Panned view of 3 approaching helicopters.
MESSAGE:[/b] Move in.
[b]Pilot message:[/b] All birds in formation, we are go.
Bottom Left Dialogue box: I reserved the top floor penthouse of the tallest building in Trenton. Nice view here on floor 17.
So my fine writer Keith Kong is writting like a mad dog.
He’s a Juggernaut. Just got the last 11 pges in Panel format.
The first 11 pges were penciled before his start on the project. He picked this beast up fixed all the holes i build , cleaned it up. Now its nmy turn to get some work done.
Did some Sequential Block layout done last night.
pg 12, 13, 14,& 15, Finished the rest later that night.
Time to sharpen the pencils & get cracking.
The House is all dug up… Plumbing Nightmare!
This is how I get to my secert lair.
To the Batcave Crime Fighters !
Drinking wine last night w/ candles at dinner and had to take some photos of the empty glass and lighting.
Photo Properties
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Flash No Flash Focal Length 60.00 mm
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Shutter Speed Value 1/30 sec Date/Time 11/23/2009 09:00:06
This was a great pleasure to meet my idol, Stan Lee
I ‘m the Colorist for this comic coming soon 2010 Spring.
M2 presents a new Comic and Motion Comic Series to debut in 2010!
Walking Back the Cat : A modern western with an urban edge - The first film from AMina Productions and INNFUSION.
Walking Back the Cat : Motion Comic in 3D from M2 on Vimeo.
Mia, an FBI agent turned vigilante, is determined to find a gang and their boss, Cleo, the woman responsible for the murder of her lover. She is “walking back the cat” - a process of getting to the leader of an organization by eliminating its lower level personnel. Mia’s path to vengeance leads her to a small desert town where she corners her prey. The town sheriff and his family are swept up in the escalating violence that ensues, all taking sides in the intense final confrontation between Mia and Cleo. The action heats up, leading to a shocking twist, and Mia’s last chance for revenge.
COVER ART : based on Video Link below.
Movie Web Site.
Adam Martin + Eben Matthews, Directors.
m2action.com
M2’s trailer for the feature film : Walking Back the Cat.
Walking Back the Cat :: Video Trailer
Walking Back the Cat :: Trailer from M2 on Vimeo.
Character Design : by Eben Matthews , Creator of WBTC
Haveing a little fun this morning w/ the 2 crock pots of spaghetti I made.
So i made a labels for the Sauce . It is actually made from 100% backyard Garden Veggys.****
CorelDraw 13 - Digital Art
Jar of the Good Stuff!
Pencils / Inks : Tre Worrell
Didital Colors : Blair Smith
Did this for Texas Metal Band: Splinter, It’s for Press Pass.
Bleed the Sun.
RIP PEACE GRASSHOOPER / SKRULL MASTER / BILL
I was ask to design some headers for the sign co. i work for. Compass Sign
I did them in Coreldraw 13.Web Site will be online soon . I have a few more headres/ Banners to make in a couple spot in the site.
Most Sign in the banner are my designs from 9-5.
Superman had to have a day job too.
Here is my Victory Garden.
1.Louisiana Cahtahuna Leopard Dog
4 Kinds of Tomatoes, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, 3 kinds ofHot Peppers
Jalapenos, Yellow, Red, Green Bell Peppers
Strawberries, Large white onions,Collie flower
Buttercrunch Lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Red Lettuce
Spinach, Black Berries, Grapes…
& 1 American Flag . Using a couple packs of ceramic tiles in between rows helps
w/ weeding.
I was at my parents house this weekend, when my mother asked me to go through an old box of my books.In it I found this book , How to draw monsters by Larry Evans. I remember this book as a child being one of the things responsible for gettin me into drawing. I had to be 7 years old at the time. It is full of great ink illustrations of monsters.
Penciles & Ink - Shawn Alleyne
Digital Colors/ Background - Blair Smith
I love this little guy.-Buddy Buckster
Brandon Spencer Smith
Here’s the new sketch from the NYC Comic Con.
Just did this this week. 11×17 comicbook paper w/ gouache
Digital photo of image and edited in photopaint
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Shannon Emily Smith - Photo by G Allen Beck