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“Incarnate” by Nick Simmons
This afternoon I was watching an episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels and happened to notice a brief mention of a new comic book, entitled Incarnate, being released by Nick Simmons, Gene Simmons’ son. Instantly intrigued I checked out the website. Nick Simmons has this to say on the about his debut series:
“With Incarnate, besides the obvious cool-factor and the crazy, bloodslinging action, I’ve tried to create a world in which values are reversed. You will find yourself rooting for very flawed, ruthless, and amoral protagonists, most of which have long lost their humanity. In fact, to some, humankind as a whole becomes the antagonist. This is not a story about the inner beauty of humanity, nor is it about the power of love; this a story in which you will, against all your better logic, identify with monsters.”
Also on the site was the following official press release statement:
COMING AUGUST 2009 – From Nick Simmons, son of rock legend Gene Simmons and star of A&E’s GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS, comes a revolutionary new take on the undead. They cannot die. They feel no pain. They hunger for human flesh. They are Revenants. Centuries ago, the Revenant known as Mot was worshipped as a God. Now, he walks the Earth in search of a purpose to his immortality – but when a secret society discovers a way to kill Revenants, Mot and his fellow immortals must make a choice: Hunt or be hunted. Nick Simmons’ breakout American Manga title reveals a world that challenges even the imagination, planting its tongue firmly in cheek, then biting it off…And swallowing it.
Creator and Writer – NICK SIMMONS
Penciler – NICK SIMMONS
Inker – MATT DALTON
Colorist – BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Assistant artists – NAM KIM, BEN HARVEY & SHI HUA WANG of STUDIO IL
Letterer – ROB STEEN
I have to say that I am definitely going to be checking out Incarnate! The first issue is currently available for pre-order on the A&E | Shop website for $4.99, along with a T-shirt design inspired by Nick Simmons’ work.
July 5th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Apart from Simmons, who else do you like? Were you ever an Elf Quest fan? Plenty of dragons to see there. Nick Simmons work reminds me alot of Tim Sale. Neal Adams is a sentimental choice, but my favorite contemporary comic artist is Alex Ross; his realism is remarkable!
July 5th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Well, I’ve yet to read Nick Simmons’ work so I can’t really say I’m a “fan” yet. But I have high hopes. Yes, Elfquest was a huge influence on me when I was young. I remember the first time I was given one of the graphic novels in 3rd grade by a friend. I think that’s the precise time I fell in love with comic books. I went through my X-Men craze and DC devotion in the 1990’s. Now, I tend towards the more indie comics. Dawn, Strangers In Paradise, Lenore, Kabuki, Crimson…are a few of the titles I am subscribed to at my local comic shop, Dragon’s Lair. I look for truly original stuff now and the artwork is really what draws me in initially since, we must admit, is meant to be a largely visual media. If the artwork is typical or bad, I simply can’t embrace it….
July 5th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I liked the first sampling. Are we going to see any more pages from your work on the EV comic soon?
July 5th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Ah, I hope so! Just looking for the right funding to get the project back on track!
July 5th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Kewl! Can’t wait!
Remember when the members of KISS claimed that they mixed their own blood into the ink of their comic? That would make a great promo for the future EV release!
July 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I love the show…and most of all nick! so when i saw him promoting his Amanga i got excited after seeing the cover (its good)…the looked at the preview pages on his site, i got a O_O reaction that it really is similar to Kouta Hirano’s Hellsing manga, the character style and the S.W.A.T.!!! but has a more refined drawing compared to Hellsing…im not saying Nick’s work is bad or copied! but i really do like it and look forward to read it and how it goes.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I absolutely adore Nick and am thrilled to see his work in print! It may be similar to Kouta Hirano’s work but, then again, this is his first comic book and he’s young so his style will continue to evolve over the years.
February 24th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Not sure if anyone reads this but I am very very angry.
Seeing samples of this comics does not only remind of the manga Bleach by Tite Kubo, Nick Simmon right off copied almost everything from Bleach.
Don’t believe me? Take a good look at this.
http://community.livejournal.com/bleachness/446299.html?
You Nick, are a disgrace as a so called “artist”.
When you use Photoshop next time Nicky boy, try atleast to be more subtle, ok?
February 24th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
DO NOT SUPPORT OR PURCHASE THIS COMIC. IT IS NOT REAL MANGA, NOR SHOULD IT EVER BE CONSIDERED AS SUCH. IT IS A COPY OF TITE KUBO’S JAPANESE MANGA BLEACH, AND HAS STOLEN COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL FROM REAL MANGA SUCH AS VAMPIRE HUNTER D, VAN HELLSING AND EVEN NANA!!! DO NOT BUY THIS MANGA UNLESS YOU’RE A THEIF LIKE HIM!
February 25th, 2010 at 7:49 am
copy cat….
February 25th, 2010 at 11:41 am
This is interesting. The first I’ve heard of this. I’m surprised there wasn’t an outrage last year when the comic came out. I’d love to hear more about this copyright infringement issue.
February 25th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Wow! I had no idea. I just heard about the comic through the show and decided to pass along the info to the public. Thank you for the heads up. Copying is NOT COOL!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
[...] on. But my curiosity had been piqued. This morning, however, I woke up to find five comments on my original post from outraged members of the manga community accusing Simmons of plagiarism and calling him a [...]
February 26th, 2010 at 7:03 am
to those saying people doesnt get outrage about it last year is because last year it is still a fresh rip off.over time it get a little bit famous.for him saying he never heard about bleach is almost impossible,how did he know mangas?if he buys it from bookstore he mut have look at other manga too but if h didnt its okay,but im pretty sure that once he read the other mangas he must check the web for other great mangas or even when he draw his comic he must check the web for tips how to draw.but the most thing that i dont like the most is how he doesnt want to admit he never heard about bleach.i bet right now he is begging his father to paid the bookstore which he buy the manga bleach from to shut their mouth.i hope someone notice my post and post it to some place as well.ok,lastly,if nick simmons is telling the truth the logical explaination is that one night nick was just in his room then some light come from the above telling him this idea.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
after reading incarnate volume 3 which i didnt even read to the end just scrolling,there is a yugioh influence,bleach of course and etc.i thnk he just got no talent ,he is not inspired he is ripping off.in volume 3 there is a scene like kenpachi vs the arrancar Nnoitra, then ichigo with the full hollow mode,orihime crying,ichigo fight yammy yhe no 0 espada(in this ncarnate when he rip the head off),the black chick in this incarnate background seems like nel fighting against Nnoitra where she is also more powerful than Nnoitra.personally i love-hate bleach but this incarnate sucks big time .lucky you didnt rip off naruto because that is no 1 popular manga followed by bleach and one piece.if you rip off naruto then a lot of people sure going to get mad at you,lucky the production is halted maybe there is more rip off in store.also in volume 1 there seem to be a similiraty with deidara from naruto with mouths on the hand and pride manga version of fullmetal alchemist where the guy is fully a black shodow entity with eyes on the body.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
sory anon i already buy this thing.yes i agree its not a manga its a transmutation gone wrong whre he attempt the forbidden alchemy of manga forbidden to people with no talent.but he does have a talent in the wannabie field.just look at his band ,he is only famous because of the father
February 26th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
why is the investigation takes so long?just take one manga of bleach in the heuco mundo arc where kenpachi fight Nnoitra,ichigo transformation,nel scene with Nnoitra,etc. and compare it with one of this thing,to make it interesting ask a 5 yo to be the judge im sure he will say it look the same.to me the only original thing he comes with is his own character which are drawn badly (just look at the blood splatter)the guy with the blue shirt.and oh the CHEESY line makes me think about a 5 years old kid own manga drawn.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
OH MY GODDDDDDDD!!!!!!!you ripped off one piece too,fuck you nick simmons.hmm interesting what money can do.really??? from the son of gene simmon ?!@#@##,what the hell is that this ,how come radical comic doesnt realise this??oh i forgot the daddy is……….,with money………how come the riview from comic bulletin is “the perfect balance of dark comedy and action.a definite must buy!”comic bulletin.did gene pay them too?there is no comedy and here is action,the rip off one.]