2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334711#Comment_334711 2012-06-20T17:49:43-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

This past spring, I had the great fortune to work with a dozen talented artists from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on a first-of-its-kind comic collaborative project. With words by ...

Under the art direction of Jeremy Saliba (Dynamite's Wheel of Time), these students not only collaborated in a studio environment, but also produced portfolio-worthy work of the highest quality.

The end result is Ultrasylvania - an alternate history of 19th century Europe, where Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and a certain Egyptian resident don't lurk in the darkness - they're world leaders, struggling to hold their nations together amid assassination plots, romantic betrayals, and political intrigues.

We are initially releasing Ultrasylvania as a webcomic at http://ultrasylvania.com, where it will update with a new page every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you want to start from the beginning - and you should - click here.

We invite you to check it out. If you like what you read, then please

Share it with your friends
"Like" the Ultrasylvania page on Facebook
Follow @Ultrasylvania on Twitter for news and updates

Yes, "updates". For this release is not the end, but the beginning. The current volume will play out through November of this year, with Volume 2 set for January.

We hope you enjoy....








Ultrasylvania]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334757#Comment_334757 2012-06-21T04:27:44-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Ben Klumaster http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2723

Liking it so far (especially the muted watercoloury setting). Can't wait to see another page from Page 1's artist, they're doing lovely things with lighting.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334773#Comment_334773 2012-06-21T09:17:04-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Thanks, Ben. The artist in question is Valerio Fabbretti, an amazingly talented guy for his young age. And, yes, you'll definitely see more from him in the weeks ahead.

Valerio Fabbretti, an amazingly talented guy for his young age. And, yes, you'll definitely see more from him in the weeks ahead.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334814#Comment_334814 2012-06-21T16:03:50-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 DC http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4588

Loved Valerio and Richard Healy's art and I'm liking the story. It's on my RSS feeds already:)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334824#Comment_334824 2012-06-21T18:05:04-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Alan Tyson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299

Just bookmarked it! I'm a sucker for Frankenstein, and what I've seen of the world is very interesting.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334847#Comment_334847 2012-06-22T05:27:38-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Osmosis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=866

Looks great - it's in the RSS reader, and I look forward to reading more of it as it updates.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334861#Comment_334861 2012-06-22T11:36:51-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Thank you, one and all. I feel I should also add that Volume 1 is complete - meaning there won't be any lags because pages aren't done. We're set to run without fail through mid-November, with - ...

complete - meaning there won't be any lags because pages aren't done. We're set to run without fail through mid-November, with - ideally - some "special stuff" carrying us through until Volume 2 kicks of in January.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=334896#Comment_334896 2012-06-23T00:48:45-07:00 2012-06-23T00:49:11-07:00 Frowardd http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10391

I am enjoying it very much so far! :{D

:{D]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=336195#Comment_336195 2012-07-09T10:33:41-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Just a brief aside to say that Jeremy and I will be at San Diego Comic Con this week. No table. No booth. Just catching up with old friends, making some new ones, and promoting Ultrasylvania to a ...

Ultrasylvania to a few folks. If you're going to be there too, then maybe drop some contact info into this thread. Or, if you're so inclined, come follow @BrianSchirmer or @Ultrasylvania on The Twitter for fun con updates, pics, and mayhem.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=337222#Comment_337222 2012-07-24T19:38:14-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Grigoris http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10837

Really cool concept with the story and the use of multiple artists. I love the watercolors. I just started reading...and can't stop!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=337751#Comment_337751 2012-07-31T11:57:33-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

@Grigoris: Thanks for the love. Hope we can keep you hooked. August should be a big month for Ultrasylvania. We had some promising meetings with folk at SDCC, meetings that might bear some sort ...

August should be a big month for Ultrasylvania. We had some promising meetings with folk at SDCC, meetings that might bear some sort of public fruit in the coming weeks. We'll also have the ubiquitous Kickstarter campaign to get a trade out in October, just in time for NYCC and the Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco. More about that in a few days over in the Kickstarter thread.

Thanks again to everyone for their interest and support. This is a fun project and it's very rewarding to find it resonating with so many people.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=337907#Comment_337907 2012-08-02T12:05:04-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Yep. We've launched a Kickstarter. To keep everything neat and tidy, I've put it over in the Whitechapel KS thread.

the Whitechapel KS thread.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=337987#Comment_337987 2012-08-04T08:39:17-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

I've read through the whole thing in the space of one morning. Really interesting stuff. I'll be checking out that Kickstarter.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=338103#Comment_338103 2012-08-06T13:13:18-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Rootfireember http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1551

Bookmarked it and started reading it last night. So far I'm really enjoying it :)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=338109#Comment_338109 2012-08-06T16:54:38-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

@johnjones & @Rootfireember: Glad you're both enjoying it. Kickstarter is rocking out after only a couple of days. Amazing stuff. One of the biggest thrills, though, is just having all sorts ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=338364#Comment_338364 2012-08-11T19:04:43-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Ultrasylvania landed on the home page of io9 this morning. That was out of the blue, very flattering, and provided strong surges to both the Kickstarter campaign and the webcomic proper. In all, ...

Ultrasylvania landed on the home page of io9 this morning. That was out of the blue, very flattering, and provided strong surges to both the Kickstarter campaign and the webcomic proper.

In all, a rather good day.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=338933#Comment_338933 2012-08-22T16:00:54-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Just an update.... Ultrasylvania's Kickstarter hit its goal yesterday, with ten days to spare. I'm sure the retweet from everyone's favorite Uncle Warren didn't hurt. Both the campaign and the ...

Ultrasylvania's Kickstarter hit its goal yesterday, with ten days to spare. I'm sure the retweet from everyone's favorite Uncle Warren didn't hurt.

Both the campaign and the webcomic continue - the former til the 31st, the latter til mid-November - while the book will see release in mid-to-late October. Head is still spinning.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=339177#Comment_339177 2012-08-27T08:24:45-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

I just became a $20 backer.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=339199#Comment_339199 2012-08-27T15:24:40-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Indeed you did, sir. And, I thank you. Four days to go... and we are - right now - $4 shy of $10k. Astonished.

Four days to go... and we are - right now - $4 shy of $10k. Astonished.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=339426#Comment_339426 2012-08-31T16:29:47-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Down to the last 3.5 hours of our kickstarter. Just sayin'. Overjoyed at the amount of support we've received. The book is coming out in October thanks to these efforts. Thrilled with the number ...

our kickstarter. Just sayin'. Overjoyed at the amount of support we've received. The book is coming out in October thanks to these efforts. Thrilled with the number of backers who've also announced they're from WC. Too cool. Thank you all!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=341648#Comment_341648 2012-10-04T15:12:41-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Ultrasylvania, Volume 1, will have its debut release at both NYCC and the Alternative Press Expo (APE) in San Francisco. As far as I’m aware, we are the only book that can boast a bi-coastal ...

Ultrasylvania, Volume 1, will have its debut release at both NYCC and the Alternative Press Expo (APE) in San Francisco. As far as I’m aware, we are the only book that can boast a bi-coastal simultaneous release at these events. If you will be attending either show, here’s where and when you can find us.

New York Comic Con (Oct. 11-14)

Artist Alley – K5 (under the name Brian Schirmer)

I’ll be there, selling and signing.

Alternative Press Expo (Oct. 13-14)

Table 317 (under the monicker Third Option Press)

Art Director Jeremy Saliba & numerous artists from the book will be there throughout the weekend.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=342740#Comment_342740 2012-10-26T10:44:54-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

Ultrasylvania is still amazingly cool and I cannot wait for Volume I to get to my house.

Ultrasylvania is still amazingly cool and I cannot wait for Volume I to get to my house.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=343109#Comment_343109 2012-11-01T11:33:33-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Thanks, John! Mailed out around 200 copies yesterday. Yours should arrive in the VERY near future. :)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=343599#Comment_343599 2012-11-06T23:55:29-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

Got mine and loved it.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=346450#Comment_346450 2013-01-07T11:37:13-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Just a brief announcement that we've launched Volume 2 of Ultrasylvania today, resuming thrice-a-week page updates for your alt-history/classic-movie-monster-reinterpretation pleasure.

we've launched Volume 2 of Ultrasylvania today, resuming thrice-a-week page updates for your alt-history/classic-movie-monster-reinterpretation pleasure.

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=347236#Comment_347236 2013-01-23T11:27:42-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Hi all! We launched a Kickstarter campaign yesterday to fund the printing of Volume Two. As you can see, we're off to a fantastic start, but still have a ways to go. These campaigns are ...

We launched a Kickstarter campaign yesterday to fund the printing of Volume Two. As you can see, we're off to a fantastic start, but still have a ways to go. These campaigns are absolutely worth it, but - man - do they kick one's ass.

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=348492#Comment_348492 2013-02-15T14:00:48-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Hi, all! Just a note to say.... We did it again. Volume Two of Ultrasylvania hit its funding goal last night. Now, with 7 hours to go, we see just how high it will climb. To those of you ...

Just a note to say.... We did it again.

Volume Two of Ultrasylvania hit its funding goal last night. Now, with 7 hours to go, we see just how high it will climb.

To those of you who jumped on board - THANK YOU! For those of you still interested, there's still time to be a part of this. Plus, you can rest assured that the project is already funded - so you're sure to get a copy and some cool swag!

Last but not least.... Volume 3? Artists are working on it right now. :)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=348521#Comment_348521 2013-02-16T07:56:29-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

I'm completely stoked for April and a physical copy of Ultrasylvania Vol. 2. I think I'm looking forward to Volume 3 even more, though, because if the pattern continues we'll get a lot of in-depth ...

Ultrasylvania Vol. 2. I think I'm looking forward to Volume 3 even more, though, because if the pattern continues we'll get a lot of in-depth focus on The Egyptian.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=349738#Comment_349738 2013-03-08T10:27:22-08:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Thanks, @johnjones! The book is ideally getting to the printer today. Very excited on this end. And, yes, Volume 3 is well underway. And I think you'll be rather pleased with where it goes.... :)

ideally getting to the printer today. Very excited on this end. And, yes, Volume 3 is well underway. And I think you'll be rather pleased with where it goes.... :)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=352075#Comment_352075 2013-04-26T18:35:43-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 JuanNavarro http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1155

Just found this and i'm digging it. Awesome on your Kickstarter, Congrats!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=352550#Comment_352550 2013-05-08T14:47:33-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Thanks, @JuanNavarro. Just minutes ago received the print editions of Volume Two. Exciting times....

Volume Two. Exciting times....]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10725&Focus=352803#Comment_352803 2013-05-15T10:54:10-07:00 2013-05-22T23:57:39-07:00 Brian Schirmer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7243

Just as it says on the tin....

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