The Thunderchickens logo as conceived and designed by 3!LL
Way back in June, I posted that I was collaborating with 3!LL on a submission for Zuda. I have kept quiet on the topic even though there is a lot of story development discussion, character sketches and rough page layouts I could have posted. I was hush on the topic because I am saving that background material for blog posts I will put up if and when our submission is accepted by Zuda. That is correct; we have completed and submitted our project. We did so on October 4.
Zuda is an online endeavour started by DC Comics. It is an American Idol for comics creators. Creative teams create and pitch eight completed panels of an online comic. If DC Comics likes the pitch the eight panels are entered into a monthly contest. The contest has ten such projects competing for votes from the public. The project that receives the most votes is given a contract by DC Comics. It is possible to become an instant winner, meaning DC Comics likes the project so much that the creative team is given a contract without needing to compete in the monthly contest.
I am not going to reveal much about our Zuda submission at this time. I will post more when the project is accepted by DC Comics. (If it does not get accepted we would likely continue the project on our own and seek another publishing venue.) I will tell you though that the title of our project is The Thunderchickens. I will also say the artwork and colors from 3!LL are the best I have seen him produce to date. We are both very excited and optimistic.
3!LL has honoured me by asking me to work with him on a submission for 