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So here goes nothing…except our very first submissions for the Activist, Whoohoo!!!
I just got to get those babies stamped and sent.
My only hope is that USPS delivers. That’s it. Since comic book publishing companies do not have enough people to send rejection letters, we will technically NOT get rejected.
It’s an interesting process and one that we will continue with each subsequent issue.

Below is a copy of the cover letter/synopsis I included with each submission along with the script and printed comic (see last week’s post and Nick’s glorious mug).

If you have time, your opinion and advice are ALWAYS welcome,

See you next week,

N-

SYNOPSIS:
Once a biathlon Winter Olympic champion, Orphan Francois Poitiere was kicked out for doping. After many failed attempts at helping the world through charitable organizations, he took it upon himself to pursue ultimate justice no matter the wacky consequences!
He is the activist!!!

In this comic, the Activist gets pregnant from a new drug he got for Christmas. He tries to get an abortion but Jesus convinces him not to so he accidentally gives birth to a baby girl in the toilet. Permanently attached to him via an unbreakable umbilical cord, she grows up to gargantuan size and starts destroying the city. The Activist has to choke her with the umbilical cord in order to stop her. Though he does not regret killing her, the Activist is stuck with a giant baby’s carcass attached to his ass.

Created and written by Nicolas Izambard with Art from Nick Nall.
PO Box 1466
Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 503-680-0177
e-mail: nizambard@yahoo.fr

What is The Activist???
In my dream, the Activist is a monthly publication that pokes fun at current political and social events. But what truly matters here is…what do you need?
A graphic novel? The Activist can do that and would be more than happy to pitch the hell out of you.
A 4-issues mini-series? I got just the thing!
The Activist is FLEXIBLE, you need just ask.

Have a good day!
Sincerely,
Nicolas Izambard

Posted by  |  May 16, 2013 | Categories: Entertainment, Update | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

So hard to print!

This past week was an adventure into the world of printing and InDesign. What a load of shit. Fuck Kinkos.(and Documart as well). I found my savior at Minuteman this morning and they helped me print a real comic book looking Activist (in no time at all!). I have yet to truly understand why my Comic Book needs to “bleed” so much.

If you have not yet, go read it. In the meantime, enjoy this picture of Nick Nall holding it.

Next week, I ‘ll let you know how writing (or in this case, re-writing) the next issue is coming along (or not).

Thanks for your support and to those who helped me with the printing process.

N-

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Posted by  |  May 7, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Abort Me This!

I am SO excited to share this new issue of The ACTIVIST with you!

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Your comments and critique would be extremely helpful. Thanks a bunch.

Sincerely,

-Nicolas Izambard.

Posted by  |  April 29, 2013 | Categories: Entertainment, Uncategorized, WebComic | Tags: , , | Leave A Comment »

Next…

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Next week.

Posted by  |  April 23, 2013 | Categories: Update, WebComic | Tags: , | Leave A Comment »

Big Enough For You !??

I am SO excited to share this 8 pages issue of The ACTIVIST with you right now! To watch Nick bring it to life was thrilling.
Please READ it and SHARE it, you’ll do us a big favor.

Also go visit Nick’s Blog. He rocks.

Peace,
N-

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Posted by  |  February 15, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , | Leave A Comment »

ARTIST WANTED

As much as I like doing the Photoshop thing for the Activist and such, I have to face the fact that it will not help me get published. Most professionals I have talked to agree, it is NOT publishable.

The thing is I want to get published, and in order to do that I need a seriously talented artist with whom to collaborate. I need someone publishable.

Can you help me find the ONE? Are you IT?

If you are, we would do short- shorts ( 3 pagers), pitches, and submit our work to Dark Horse and especially Image. I also know a couple freelance editors we can talk to.

Though I am open to work with anyone, I would prefer someone Portland-based. Not just so that we can meet face to face, but because I would love to tell pdx-based stories.

Important fact: I can’t afford to pay you the hundred of $$$ you so rightfully deserve but I can buy you lunch and coffee. Plus you get my eternal gratitude which is priceless.

If interested, check out some of my work below. You can contact me by email: nizambard@yahoo.fr

The Activist

Bathory

Alistair

Posted by  |  March 16, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

A new BATHORY Story!

Just in time for Halloween!

It was (once again) a pleasure working with Gabriela. She even did the lettering this time and she was much more efficient at it too. I mean, man, check out those wicked tails!!!

I really hope we’ll work together again.

Read our story and more on the BATHORY page!

 

Cheers!

Posted by  |  October 31, 2011 | Categories: Update, WebComic | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed

After witnessing people’s reaction to the 3-pager Gabriela and I did about the Blood Countess, I realized that many people are not familiar with Elizabeth. So here’s a tidbit from me to you:

 Elizabeth Báthory (August 7th 1560- August 21st 1614) was a Hungarian Countess. Allegedly the most proficient female serial killer of all times, she killed and tortured over 600 hundred young virgin girls. Legend has it, she would bathe in their blood in order to retain her youth and beauty. She died imprisoned in her won castle.

For more about the Countess, check out her WIKI.

And of course, don’t forget to read OUR STORY, a glimpse at her childhood.

Posted by  |  October 22, 2011 | Categories: WebComic | Tags: , , | Leave A Comment »

BATHORY: A Childhood Memory

Hooray People!

My first collaboration with London based Artist and Illustrator Gabriela Laszcz!

Click on the pic:

Posted by  |  October 4, 2011 | Categories: WebComic | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

REDUX

What does that even mean??? I don’t fucking know and I don’t fucking care. It sounds cool though.

REDUX = REDO?

Kinda. Before I dive head first into digitalizing Issue #3 of THE ACTIVIST, I wanted to revisit the first two issues. Nothing major. I added proper credits like in a “real” comic book. I cut some of the captions, especially in issue #2.

Thanks for telling me by the way. I thought you guys were here to help me out. Page 7 of issue #2 had so many freaking captions in the first panel, there was no point in having images. It might as well have been a novel!

But that is fixed as well. I also added some nifty little intros and stuff. Again, nothing major, but it gave me the opportunity to re-familiarize myself with Photoshop. See, PS is definitely NOT like riding a bike. You DO forget a LOT of it.

See you next time for Issue #3 and thanks for reading!!!

Feedback ALWAYS appreciated!

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ALISTAIR

Posted by  |  August 10, 2011 | Categories: Update, WebComic | Tags: , , | Leave A Comment »

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