I drew this last year, but a considerable amount of lead in time to publication is required once it leaves my drawing board, as John Freeman, Rok's editor has to co-ordinate the completion of the coloured and lettered stages of the comic, and oversee production of the audio soundtrack, animation sequences, and app development - as well as managing publication of Rok Comics other titles! He also finds time to promote UK comics in his Down The Tubes blog which is worth checking out.
Issue 3 of Team M.O.B.I.L.E., the audio comic app I've been illustrating is now available for downloads on itunes for iphone and ipad devices. This issue is set in the fictional 'Game World' theme park where the teen agents investigate the mysterious disappearance of children. Team M.O.B.I.L.E. is a Rok Comics production, created by Jonathan Kendrick, Ferg Handley (script), Andrew Chiu (art), Kris Carter and Kirsty Swan (colour) and Jim Campbell (letters), backed by a full UK-US voice cast and soundtrack. The first two issues are still available for free through both itunes and google play. I drew this last year, but a considerable amount of lead in time to publication is required once it leaves my drawing board, as John Freeman, Rok's editor has to co-ordinate the completion of the coloured and lettered stages of the comic, and oversee production of the audio soundtrack, animation sequences, and app development - as well as managing publication of Rok Comics other titles! He also finds time to promote UK comics in his Down The Tubes blog which is worth checking out.
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ROK Comics has announced the expansion of its audio comics range, withTeam M.O.B.I.L.E. 1-2 and Houdini now on sale for iPad, iPhone and Android devices for free, with many more titles in the works. I have provided the art on the first two issues of Team M.O.B.I.L.E and I'm currently hard at work on the third issue. Below is some preview art from issue 2 and a You Tube promo spot Rok comics have developed which demonstrate the audio and animation capabilities of the apps published. LinksTeam M.O.B.I.L.E. centres on the story of teenagers recruited into a secret organisation to battle crime, terrorism and other dangers – some stranger than others. The series was created by Jonathan Kendrick, written by John Freeman, features art by Andrew Chiu, colours by Kris Carter, and lettering by .
• Team M.O.B.I.L.E. #1 is FREE for iPad and iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/app/team-mobile-comic/id516600477 Team M.O.B.I.L.E. #1 is free for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rok.comics.teammobile01 • Team M.O.B.I.L.E. #2 is free for iPad and iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/team-mobile-2/id549502691?mt=8 • Team M.O.B.I.L.E. #2 is free for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rok.comics.teammobile02 Houdini is an ongoing adventure comic recounting all-new adventures of the world’s greatest escape artist. Written by magician Jamie Allan Nicklin and composer and script writer Simon Wheeler, the launch issue features art by the highly-regarded Spanish artists Rafael Broseta and David Belmonte. • Houdini #1 is FREE for iPad and iPhone at: http://itunes.apple.com/app/houdini/id531385730?mt=8&ls=1 • Download Houdini #1 FREE for Android at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rok.comics.houdini ROK Comics, Britain’s dedicated mobile comics publisher, has published its first originated audio comic title for the iPad – TEAM M.O.B.I.L.E.
Featuring a fully authored audio soundtrack and its own theme tune, TEAM M.O.B.I.L.E. is the exciting story of teenage secret agents battling dangerous enemies across the globe. An ongoing adventure story, the first issue of TEAM M.O.B.I.L.E. centres on the story of misfit duo Maisy Brown and Sam Thompson, who are recruited into a secret organisation to battle crime, terrorism and other dangers. TEAM M.O.B.I.L.E. is the creation of ROK Group PLC co-founder Jonathan Kendrick. The strip is written by John Freeman from storylines by Jonathan Kendrick, with art by Andrew Chiu. Kris Carter is colouring the title, with Jim Campbell providing lettering and logos. [Further Details] The first issue can be downloaded now for free via iTunes. More fighter plane action. Spot the, er, deliberate mistake regarding the harrier. Probably one for the aviation spotters.
Misfits from M.O.B.I.L.E. Episode 6 http://t.co/Vak11Ndb Script by John Freeman, Art by Andrew Chiu, colour by Kris Carter, lettering by Jim Campbell. Created by Jonathan Kendrick. Published by Rok Comics. ROK Comics, Britain's dedicated mobile comics publisher, has just launched its first originated comic title – MISFITS FROM M.O.B.I.L.E. MISFITS FROM M.O.B.I.L.E. is the creation of ROK founder Jonathan Kendrick, a concept he has been developing for several years. Inspired by a love of James Bond and comics, he came up with the back story for the comic, including its top secret 'MindMerge' technology and gadgets. It is the first fully originated ROK Comics title and will initially be published as a weekly web comic (at www.misfitsfrommobile.com), followed by roll out on iPad and other devices. An ongoing adventure comic, MISFITS FROM M.O.B.I.L.E. centres on the story of teenagers recruited into a secret organisation to battle crime, terrorism and other dangers – some stranger than others. The strip is written by John Freeman from storylines by Jonathan Kendrick, with art by Andrew Chiu. Kris Carter is colouring the title, with Jim Campbell providing lettering and logos.
ROK Comics is a part of ROK Global PLC, which is listed on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. ROK Global PLC was co-founded by US Billionaire John Paul DeJoria and UK-based serial technology-specialist entrepreneur, Jonathan Kendrick. Further Details |
Author ManchesterAndrew Chiu is a UK based illustrator working in comics and children's books, concept art, editorial, as a storyboard artist and visualiser, and any other area of illustration that will have him. All images on this blog are copyright of the publishers unless otherwise stated. Contact DetailsArchives
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