Salutations /co/! Four years ago, various anons from here joined forces to put together an indie comic anthology called Premier Pulp. The magazine released eight issues and ran until 2014, when it went on a long hiatus. However, the time is right for the project to return!
In order to help rebuild our readership and find newer contributors, I will be storytiming several issues for everyone to read. More information about the project will be available in the following posts.
I'll be starting off with some issues from 2013. More information on the project will be available in the following posts.
If you want to get involved and contribute something to the upcoming 2016 issue, get in touch with us at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/0tD9RZu8RQWWHeds
Or alternatively, you can stop by our IRC channel: http://www.mibbit.com/#[email protected]
Both should work without a desktop client
Our main website is currently under renovations, so I'll direct everyone to our other sites.
Wordpress: https://premierpulp.wordpress.com/
-> Contains past issues as well as information on contributing
Tumblr: http://premiercomics.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierpulp
Q: So what the hell is this?
A: An indie comic anthology that got started on /co/ back in 2012. The goal is to get beginners making comics and to help people team up to work on making comics.
Q: How does this magazine work?
A: We run on a deadline system over a period of several months. There's an entry deadline, two progress deadlines, and a final deadline. Currently we're looking at early September for the next entry deadline.
Q: Do contributors get paid for this?
A: Nope. I understand if not everyone is willing to do something like this without being paid, but every contributor I've talked to has said it's helped them greatly to becoming better at making comics.
Q: What kind of comics do you accept?
A: Read this blog post: http://premiercomics.tumblr.com/post/145530540125/premier-comics-what-newcomers-need-to-know-2 Pay attention to the technical requirements in particular, we want the comics to run to be uniform in format.
Q: Do you have to both draw and write to get something in the magazine?
A: Nope, you can be just a writer and have someone else draw it for you. Many past contributions were team efforts. Many artists feel their writing isn't great, so teaming up with someone confident in their abilities can help them a lot.
That was 3 Chords & The Dead by Red Tie Bear & Alexis P. You can follow them online here: https://redtiebearstudio.wordpress.com/
That was Sprite by Oruguin. You can follow them here: http://oruguin.tumblr.com/
>>84053287
>anons from here
Here as in /co/? I don't believe you. 1) /co/ is way too useless to actually make any worthwhile content. 2) There's no way /co/ would come up with that character design. They would ree so hard they'd explode.
>>84054585
This is an older project, or "pre-ree".
>>84054613
>older project
According to the OP, this was four years ago. That's definitely after 4chan as a whole become solely dedicated to whining about Tumblr.
>>84054585
The oldest available archived thread is here: https://cuckchan.org/co/thread/43133544
We've been around a while
>>84054682
I remember making something for the pre-premier editions of this comic -- A short called Snake Oil. Still got the pages floating around somewhere... It was nice to work with the artist on it. I have no artistic talent beyond basic shapes but I'm a fairly good writer.
I don't think I'll link the IRC in the next thread, the Discord has been doing much better. If you stopped by the IRC and I didn't notice you come by the Discord instead.
>premier pulp was three years ago
I've been here too long.
That was Oceans in the Sky by Steven Alphonse. You can follow him here: http://oitscomic.tumblr.com/
>>84055208
Time flies, anon. Time flies...
>>84054828
If you want to work on the comic again you can try coming by the Discord and I can take a look at it.
I remember trying to match up with an artist back in the day. It never worked out. It was still fun trying.
>>84055528
I might do so soon -- I wouldn't want to rehash an old idea, but it should work as an example!
That was the Symphanova by Madadayo and Kiarou.
>>84055782
It can be a challenge to find someone to team up with, but even if you can't find a partner you're welcome to hang around and talk about comic writing.
I'd like to participate but I doubt I can manage a comic on my own, as I have to many shortcomings.
>>84055957
Start with a short comic. Less than five pages is a good restriction to work with.
That was Them's the Breaks by CarnevaleGuy and PunSpeedchunk
You can follow CG here: http://carnevalecomic.tumblr.com/
This installment of the Lovely Ladybug was drawn by magi. You can follow him here: http://ac120.tumblr.com/
That was Twister by Manbalcar. You can follow him here: http://manbalcar.tumblr.com/
>>84058503
Stupid sexy flowers...
This comic was Damsel In Distress by Mathias Praz.
Mathias has since created a webcomic based on this comic, The Green Knight. You can read it here: http://www.greenknightcomic.com/comic/night-at-the-drunken-goat-01/
You can follow him online here:
http://spacepirate815.tumblr.com
spacepirate815.deviantart.com
That was Ninjaranja by Oruguin. You can follow them here: http://oruguin.tumblr.com/
That was Buddy Bodue - Psychic Detective. You can follow the team behind it here: http://exspasticcomics.tumblr.com/
This is awesome. What's the best way to reach you? It looks like your wordpress hasn't been updated in a while but your Facebook seems active again. Got an email to touch base with the team or just say hey on fb?
>>84060475
If you come by the Discord you can introduce yourself the quickest. If that doesn't work for you, you can email us at [email protected] with how you'd like to contribute.
>>84060475
I'm pretty sure this contacts list is up to date
http://the-conservatory.wikia.com/wiki/Premier_Comics#Contacts
That was Battle Secretary by Vince. You can follow him here: http://bromme.tumblr.com/
That was Oceans in the Sky by Steven Alphonse. You can follow him here: http://oitscomic.tumblr.com/
That was American Alien by Jim Stacey. You can follow him online here: http://the-beav.deviantart.com/
That was Light Reading by Troy Green. You can follow him here: http://teeroygreen.tumblr.com/
>>84061441
Priceless.
A great example of a one page comic. We could always use more like this. Same artist as the previous comic.
That was Nancy 'n' Winston by Dustin. You can follow him here: http://dustinscrazywackydoodles.tumblr.com/
>>84064693
Nancy looks so cute. I'm happy Dustin is rebooting it.
>>84066343
The world always needs more Nancy/Urchin
That was 10k/b by rocko. Sadly I haven't talked to him in years and all efforts to contact him have been in vain. If by some chance anyone knows him tell him to get back in contact with the Pulp guys again.
YEAH! I was wondering about this recently.
>>84068589
We're back!
That was Gingerbread Knight by Jamil G. You can follow him online here: http://jamilsart.tumblr.com/
And follow his current webcomic, The Tale of Jasper Gold here: http://taleofjaspergold.tumblr.com/
That was Power Surge by Al Sirois. You can find his work here: https://www.comixology.com/Al-Sirois/comics-creator/83111
That was ZURK by Puntspeedchunk, who doesn't have a site.
Ladybug was the shit
>>84053287
Saw the last thread weeks ago. Good luck again.
>>84070956
One day we'll see more Ladybug!
>>84070983
Thanks. I'm keep the threads sporadic to keep from spamming this.
Need more Ladybug in your life? Follow the project here: https://comiccooperative.wordpress.com/ and here: http://bugdoodles.tumblr.com/
I'm going to bed. I'll post more when I wake up. Feel free to join the Discord while I'm away, I'll be able to answer questions when I wake up.
>>84071086
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, dude. Hope it stays up over the night.
>>84071086
>>84070725
That costume is so damn snazzy
Salvation
Will post more soon
>>84069257
> a.l. sirois
holy shit
>>84071086
> Awesome Man
There are people on /co/ right now who don't realize this was an actual /co/mrade and esteemed shitposter
>>84058206
>>84058310
I wish I could post a reaction face because I'm laffin
That was Golden Gate by PoshAlligator and KaileighBlue.
Posh: http://oscartk.co.uk/
KB: http://kaileighblue.tumblr.com/
That was Penelope by CarnevaleGuy and Jamil G.
You can follow CG here: http://carnevalecomic.tumblr.com/
You can follow Jamil here: http://jamilsart.tumblr.com/
And follow his current webcomic, The Tale of Jasper Gold here: http://taleofjaspergold.tumblr.com/
Part 2 coming up!
Are you planning on posting the Mouth comic you mentioned in the chat?
>>84079644
I'm posting it right now! Scroll up to here - >>84078374
>>84079676
Well how about that. Amazing what you can see when you open your eyes. Thanks!
Bump for interest.
Come into the chat and discuss your story ideas!
>>84054613
>"pre-ree".
kek
This is really neat OP. I thought 4chan was too far gone for this kind of thing these days honestly.
That was Mouth by Schwarbage and Pal-el. You can follow Schwarbage here - http://schwarbageandfriends.tumblr.com/
>>84083522
/co/'s still got a lot of great people here.
>>84084001
Keep going.
>>84084361
That was Oceans in the Sky by Steven Alphonse. You can follow him here: http://oitscomic.tumblr.com/
>>84084439
This was one of my favorites
That was Pathfinder by magi. You can follow him here: http://ac120.tumblr.com/
That was Lover's Knight by CanrevaleGuy and ridic. You can follow CG here: http://carnevalecomic.tumblr.com/
Christmas in the summer!
That was Charity - Xmas Special by ED. I know you're out there man, let me know what happened to you.
Dustin: http://dustinscrazywackydoodles.tumblr.com/
That was Copo by Oruguin. You can follow them here: oruguin.tumblr.com
>>84088075
Fantastic
That was Penelope by CarnevaleGuy and Jamil G.
You can follow CG here: http://carnevalecomic.tumblr.com/
You can follow Jamil here: http://jamilsart.tumblr.com/
And follow his current webcomic, The Tale of Jasper Gold here: http://taleofjaspergold.tumblr.com/
>>84053287
>>84053308
>>84053331
I'll do my best to shit out some short demented story if I can.
I don't write and I don't draw, but I'm gonna do it.
I want to write more comics, but I don't have an artist to write for. Should I be able to find someone free to work with on Discord?
>>84089792
Go for it!
>>84089820
Come on in! There are artists hanging out willing to work with people, but of course your script needs to be appealing to them. Worst case scenario the only that happens is some people check out your stuff and offer feedback on it.
>>84089870
>Go for it!
Can I get a jist on page length and resolution?
>>84089903
We focus on short comics here so less than five pages is good for a beginner. For page resolution, see Technical Requirements here: https://premierpulp.wordpress.com/submission-details/
>>84090103
>less than five pages is good for a beginner
this ain't no rodeo brodad
expect variants of 20, 10 and 5 pages each with limited edition content
that'll get this thing selling like hotcake
>>84090141
is it possible to create digital holofoils in photoshop?
>>84090256
>Reply to Thread No.84053287
>[Spoiler?]
yes you need to make a vape waves jiffy
>>84090857
Image limit reached! Forgot that existed. Will Nancy's trusted stick save the day? Find out next time!
I'm gonna head to bed soon. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here and I'll get back to you when I wake up.
You're also welcome to talk about general comic making here or offer critiques of the comics posted.
Holy hell. These were all made by /co/mrades?
>>84092672
Yes, and now they're getting the gang back together and looking to make more.
>>84092672
Yep. Aren't we amazing?
>>84092816
When we're not shitposting, sure.
>>84092672
And they say /co/ never makes anything.
Morning bump
Mornin', I'll be around the Discord again today
>>84090857
b-b-b-b-but... WHA APPENZ NEX?!!!!111!!!!!
>>84099079
http://dustindemon.deviantart.com/gallery/35959502/Nancy-and-Winston-Comic
>>84053287
this is great. bumping.
Added a writing and art channel to get feedback on in the Discord
2nd to last bump before I let the thread die
>>84102280
What kinds of new stories are people pitching in the chat?
Do you have any artists or writers who are looking to team up with people?
>>84099922
>dustindemon
But the characters are inflating or farting
How can this be?
>>84102445
Yeah, both writers and artists looking for team ups. If you have something you want feedback on you're welcome to stop by.
>>84053287
I was just thinking about this recently
This got me conceptualizing a comic idea and I've lost my mind trying to figure it out.
Thanks alot.
>>84103313
It's a good feel, isn't it anon?
>>84103359
It is. A good, twisted feeling.
I can't help but feel like I'm over-complicating it but I figure I should do something interesting if I'm going to do something at all.
I mean, I spent all last night trying to figure out the page progression. I haven't even begun considering panels.
>>84103500
Keep at it. Best piece of advice for you is to remember that 'drafts' exist. Lots of people want everything perfect the first time, but it's easier to revise a draft into something better than to make something good in one go.
>>8405703
GENKI SUDO CAMEO
I love the all of this.
>>84103621
It's best to start as small as possible so you don't become discouraged when your magnum opus isn't coming out exactly how you envisioned. The writing advice on yer WordPress is pretty solid.
>>84104505
Yeah, it's a bad idea to tackle your 'pet project' as your first major project. Lots of creators got stuck because they just don't have the experience required to make them happen.
You're a lot more likely to make the mistakes required to learn and get better if you're working on stuff you don't mind screwing up on.
>>84106148
While I agree I think its more important to keep that in mind as advice instead of a rule, as the ambition of a project may be the best fuel to accomplishing it.
>>84106210
Ambition can lead to greater ideas that we might normally back away from.
>>84106275
>>84106210
Of course, if you're not doing what you want to you'll get burnt out a lot quicker.
Yo, editor-in- chief.
So you gonna get your shit together and keep the fucking zine under one fucking name?
Or keep the fucking communications under one fucking address?
Or keep the writers/artist message board in one place?
Or keep a fucking email list so everyone fucking knows when shit changes?
Or how about you fucking ghost out on this, again?
You gonna drop out again when the summer is over or are you gonna run a fucking magazine like someone who gives two shits?
>>84108323
lol, maybe i won't submit
>>84108323
It doesn't seem like he abandoned the project. He said he lost contact with a lot of people because they wouldn't answer
>>84108323
>So you gonna get your shit together and keep the fucking zine under one fucking name?
It's been sorted out.
>Or keep the fucking communications under one fucking address?
We changed from 'PulpMagEds' to 'PremierEditors' when we changed to the wider label 'Premier Comics'. We set up the old email to forward to the new one, but it's possible some emails were lost in the process.
>Or keep the writers/artist message board in one place?
The Zetaboards will be returning, but will be exclusive to the contributors. I have to clean out the memberlist manually and reorganize the boards, but it should be fixed before summer's over.
>Or keep a fucking email list so everyone fucking knows when shit changes?
There is one. Updates were lacking since the last issues, however.
>You gonna drop out again when the summer is over or are you gonna run a fucking magazine like someone who gives two shits?
You'll have to decide that for yourself after the next issue comes out in November.
If you have any other questions or concerns you're welcome to come to the voice chat in the Discord and talk with me directly.
>>84109271
>You'll have to decide that for yourself
Not him, but I'm pretty sure YOU are going to have to decide that.
>>84109344
He'll have to see for himself, rather.