Creator Owned Projects
Scar Comics are always on the look out for original stories from talented creators, who wish to get their own book published, but have not been picked up by other publishers, or can’t afford to publish their own books.
It works like this: We pay for the printing and marketing of the book. You provide a completed graphic novel (we can help with design if this is not to your strength).
Once the book is published, and the costs incurred by Scar Comics are made back through sales, we split all profits with the creator/s 50/50.
Our funds are limited, and we will only consider publishing work we personally would want to read ourselves. If you think you have something special that would suit the Scar Comics line of titles, drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do. Please do not send any superhero stories, or scripts without any artwork.
If you are an editor submitting an Anthology we would need to see samples of each story.
Due to the high volume of submissions we are currently receiving we can only reply to those we have an interest in developing or would like to publish. If you do not receive a reply within two weeks that means your submission was not suitable at this time.
Send your questions and submissions to: scarcomics@gmail.com
Creative Partnerships and Consultation
Do you have an existing property such as a movie or video games that you’d like to develop into comics? Scar Comics can help you with all aspects of this by acting as publishing and production consultants.
Whether it’s help with printing, finding creatives to work for you, distribution or marketing, we have experience in all of these areas. We can work for hire or as partners on existing properties and offer Film and Games companies the opportunity to create high quality comic books at very affordable prices.
Sir/Madam,
This is merely a small enquiry before I submit my pitch:
I have written a comic called Maximum Alan, which follows comic book legend Alan Moore, as he faces off against his evil clones in a pulp adventure told in thee issues.
Of course, I would add more detail in my complete pitch – but that would come depending on the response to my enquiry.
Would you have any interest in a story that has a hyperbolic characterisation of a non-fictional comic book writer as it’s main protagonist?
I have been in touch with Alan Moore regarding his permission to seriously continue with this idea, and he has given his free consent to do so.
I will be happy to give a complete pitch; though, I felt that a pre-pitch would be useful – regarding how odd the concept is.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Ross
Sounds interesting. Drop me an email with more info please to: shane@scarcomics.com
I have something i would hope you guys could publish.its called element benders. Its about a boy named zack who comes to a new town. He is a great martial artist so this grants him both friends and rivals. Soon when planet conquering aliens show up it unlocks a secret power that had laid dormant in him for all his life. The power of the infamous element bender. So to discover more about his past he and the other characters travel through space looking for answers. Im a good ways through so let me know what you think.
Hi Devonte
Probably best if you read the submission guidlines before sending a pitch.
best
Shane
I’m not sure if this is the place to submit my comic…
Its basically about.
The world has been destroyed by robots, majority of humans have been killed. The story is about Harmony, a survivor of that holocaust, joining up with a psychopathic android to fight the robots and retake the world.
I have 5 pages and a cover all penciled, inked, lettered… And a team of artists…
I have a page synopsis and character information.
Is there a email I should send it all too?
Yes you can send a PDF to me at: shane@scarcomics.com
Thanks
I saw the other link but it seemed rude to email a address that seemed to be for the other person.
Anyways Thanks
Atten : Art Dept.
I am submitting my art in the hopes of finding cover work with your company. You can contact me by phone or email. Thanks and have a great day.
Sincerely
Luigi92164
aol.com
215-526-8398
PS- I know there are a couple of copyrighted characters here but they are just an exapmle of my work. You can imagine ANY character you want in that painting.
Where did you snd the art Lou?
Please send links to the email noted above.
Best
Shane
I have a fully scripted 4 issue min-series completed. However, no artwork/creative. Do you accept scripted submissions only?
We only accept completed works with artwork at the moment.
Awwww…too bad. Remember there are many more writers that can’t draw than artists that can write. ;=D
Hey Shane thanks again for looking over my book. I’m glad you’re interested and the crit you gave me..im going to def….re-work my pages and re send them to you soon..
thanks again…kenny
Scar Comics will be looking at Portfolios at: http://www.comicslaunchpad.com
Hi,
I was just curious if you’re only interested in publishing singular graphic novels/comics or if you’re open to projects that are a little bigger like a trilogy or even an ongoing series?
Thanks,
Jesse
Hi Jesse
We are willing to look at Serial Graphic Novels so long as each episode is self contained as a story in it’s own right. We will not be publishing any floppies in the forseeable future.
cheers
Shane
Thanks for the response. Just a quick follow up. When you say you don’t accept superhero stories, is that in the traditional big logo on the chest, cape flowing in the wind sense or does that apply to anything related to superhumans?
That’s a fair question Jesse. We wouldn’t refuse to consider a book just because some characters or a character had super human abilities but we are more interested in more adult genres such as crime, horror, sci fi or political thrillers. If you look at our current catalogue of titles on here you should have a good idea of what we like to publish.
Thanks.
Hello, Scarcomics. I was wondering if the company would look at manga pitches or graphic novels drawn in the manga style? Thanks.
Probably not. It would depend on the style of the art and the quality of the story.
Some manga stands out because it’s different from the rest, which is great!. However most of it all looks exactly the same and we have no interest in the whole ‘big eyes, teen angst formula’ stuff… other publishers are already doing a great job of publishing that stuff.
Hey, Scarcomics
I was wondering if you have an age requirement on your submissions and do all submissions have to include art? Thanks.
Stories can be all ages. Yes we would need to see some artwork..at least 6 completed sequential pages and will only sign up completed works at this stage although that may change soon.
Is there a specific number of pages?
I´m assuming that 48 pages is a small amount; but what about 72 and beyond?
Page counts can be anything above 48 pages.
Hi,I’m Pramit from India. I’ve made a 63 page sci-fi graphic novel. It’s been 6 months since I’ve been sending submissions. So,after a lotta wait,getting frustrated,uploaded the my whole thing on web here: http://viraltrsr.thecomicseries.com/comics/1/ .
I wannna know if I can still submit it to you.It is all uploaded there. You can read the whole story and tell me. By sci-fi, I don’t mean people wearing a lotta junk here, it’s a little mysterious-futuristic-reasonable sci-fi. So,read it carefully and PLEASE read it all.The first few pages are really old ,so if you ask me ,I’ll recreate them. I’ll also forward you a submission e-mail containing more than 5 pages,synopsis,personal details as you’ve asked. But I don’t think it would matter as I’ve got the whole thing on the link above.
Thanks,
I’m a dreamer.
Thanks for the submission… I’m afraid it’s not what we a re looking for at the moment
S
Read my webcomic: http://viraltrsr.thecomicseries.com/comics/1/
I’ve already sent the submission.How long do yuo usually take?
I’m afraid your site doesn’t give us enough info about your work. We’d need to see more sequential pages and a synopsis for your book. From what I can see on the site it’s not what we’re looking for a the moment thanks
best
Shane
Hi Scarcomics. I am the early planning stage of a graphic novel adaptation of “Notes from the Underground” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. I estimate to have the first six to eight pages completed in the next two months. It will take me a year or so to complete at that rate. Would this be something your interested in seeing? I dont want to have to email any artwork as I have no scanning equipment (and dont want any ether). If interested would a face to face meeting be possible? I am based in the north of England.
I’d really need to see some scans … sorry
Thanks for looking over my book and saying no.. Strange because the bins you publish well.. The art work sucks.. Lol I really don’t get it you say you don’t like photo ref art I’m afraid your sadly wrong on this.. The art you publish looks like a child might of drawn it. I guess that’s the art you like. Oddly enough I just got a great response from image comics the shadow line studio like what I did so too bad we couldn’t work anything out. Good luck with that art school crap you publish .. Lol..
Hi Ken
I’m very happy to hear that you have found a publisher interested in your work.
I’m sorry you felt it necessary to insult us and our creators.
I would normally just delete posts like this, but I think it only fair to allow other publishers the opportunity to see just how unprofessional you are. My personal opinion of not liking photo ref art is neither right or wrong it is simply my opinion and not the primary reason for rejecting your submission. I took the time to reply to your submission as a courtesy and it’s a real shame you’ve responded with such unprofessional and childish behaviour. It will do you no favours in this industry that is for sure.
Best of luck with your book at Image
Shane
Hi,
I’m a writer who is still currently looking for an artist. Most writers would know that it is very difficult to find an artist as I think writers outnumber artists in most “creative” websites. I’m currently working on a murder mystery and am wondering if it is possible to submit the script to you guys, even though the material has not been drawn yet?
Many thanks!
Can I ask that all creators please read the above submission guidelines before submitting anything? Thanks