Scar comics began from a telephone ideas jam between Shane Chebsey and Andy Richmond. Both creators love their comics, and both love self publishing. They had their own separate ongoing projects: Andy was a founder member of Dusk – an anthology of like minded creators, and Shane had his Incoming magazine and the smallzone distribution service.
However, they both had great ideas, starting with the “Dead By Dawn Quarterly”, which was to invite all the most talented creators they knew , both small and big press, to submit 4 page horror stories to a perfect bound anthology.
Andy Get's into bother at the Telford Expo 2006
The idea being that a 4 page limit would force the creators to come up with there best work, and tightest storytelling.
This idea is a theme that runs through many of the Scar Comics titles.
The invitations were sent out, and before long a huge interest was generated in the book. Everyone wanted to be part of this new talent fest, the final result was a wonderful collection of short stories from some of worlds most innovative artists.
They had the idea for the book, but had to think of a publishing imprint under which they could publish their collaborations.
Scar comics, a simple combination of the two creator’s initials: S.C. and A.R. was born.
Now Andy and Shane are working hard to bring exciting creator owned comics and high quality publications to a readership that demands the best. And the sky is certainly not the limit!
To buy Scar Comics books go to: http://www.scarcomics.com/shop.htm
Hello,
I come from generations of storytellers, and years ago I came up with a story that I just knew had to get out to the world. I tried many different formats for this idea; finally, I landed in the world of comics. I am extremely excited about this idea, as I’m sure any publisher would be. It is innovative, very unique, but also will be very popular with a demographic that would probably traditionally stay away from straight-forward superhero comic stories.
I have a creator owned comic in the works right now, to be finished by June of this year. I am extremely interested in submitting it to Scar Comics for publication; however, I have been told to be skeptical of submitting my work electronically.
My comic has a mass appeal for audiences, and is guaranteed to be a springboard for spinoffs, sequels, etc once it is published. I would love to set up an appointment to meet with you if at all possible– I understand that you must be a busy man, but I really do prefer to conduct business in person. Could we perhaps set up a lunch meeting over this summer to discuss my comic– I promise, it will be worth your time and you will absolutely not be disappointed.
Please let me know, and thank you for your time.
Best,
Bhavna Mehta
I’m sorry but I would have to see examples of your work before setting up a meeting of any kind.
This is standard practise and you do not have to be worried about sending scans of your work to publishers.