Hey there, Silverline fam!
We have another Silverline Content Spotlight for you. This week is an extra special episode. Kurtis, Silverline’s resident Kung-Fu expert, hosts the artist and crew involved with the Shadow Ghost inspired music video from Capitan Walas.
Shadow Ghost is the kung-fu comics by kung-fu master upcoming from Silverline! Sifu Kurtis Fujita created this comic to combine two of his passions. We’ve mentioned it before, but Kurtis is an actual Sifu, a certified instructor of kung-fu for health and competition. He also has a historied career in comics and entertainment. Combining the two into one dope comic series seemed like a kind of no brainer.
A few months ago Capitan Walas made a track and music video inspired by Shadow Ghost. The track, Drunken Tiger featuring Alan Yip on Erhu features themes from traditional Chinese music with a modern twist. The music video is also a great demonstration of practical martial arts and use of traditional Chinese weapons. “Capitan Walas is a Mexican musician based in California’s SF Bay Area. He has been a guitar/ guqin composer and martial arts practitioner since the early 2010s.
Capitan Walas, Alan Yip, Sifu Tony Tong, and Megan Wong join the the comics fu show to talk about their various backgrounds, influences, and behind the scenes production of the song/music video. This episode also features a screening of the video!
Be sure to check it out as it goes live today on the Silverline Comics Channel!
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Kick Starter Success
Hey there Silverfam!
I just want to congratulate everyone involved on another successful Kickstarter! That means you too! We wouldn’t be here without the readers and the backers.
This Kickstarter had special significance to me. Wolf Hunter is my own comic and the story has been rattling around in my head for a few years now. The art on this comic is blowing my mind. I hope my story lives up to the dopeness that AJ, John, and Martin encased it in. I’m super proud of what we created and I CAN NOT WAIT for it to be in your hands.
Make sure to check you emails for surveys and updates. We’ll need to confirm your shipping info and make sure your name is right on the thank you page.
Of course I also need to shout out the incredible Sirens team as well. Sirens is a classic penned by my former college instructor Sidney Williams, and features incredible art work by John Drury, Chuck Bordell, and Barb Kaalberg. I loved this comic the first time I read it and can’t wait to turn through the pages with the new life breathed into this book.
You all even backed these books so hard, that we hit our second stretch goal! That means that every backer will be getting a Historical Reference PDF that can be used as commentary and reference for Issue 1 of Wolf Hunter. In essence, your digital copy just got upgraded to a History Edition. If you backed at a physical reward level, you’ll also be getting a double sided bookmark featuring unique art from both Wolf Hunter and Sirens.
Again thank you so much, for backing these books! Be on the look for more Kickstarters in the future and remember to Make Mine Silverline!
Content Spotlight: The Comics Fu Show – Brad Graeber Part 2
Hey there Silverline Fam!
I did a write up for this when the last episode went live, so I’d be remiss if I didn’t also feature this episode, as it is a part 2. The Comics Fu Show continues the interview Powerhouse Animation founder Brad Graeber.
For those who don’t know Powerhouse Animation is . . . well, an animation studio that is currently a powerhouse in the field. Recently they have worked on Castlevania, Masters of the Universe: Revelations, Seis Manos, and Blood of Zeus. I would honestly recommend any one of those shows.
They start off the episode talking about the influences of Seis Manos then transition Brad’s experience as leader at Powerhouse Animation. Brad also gives some deep insight into the humble beginnings of Powerhouse Animation. They interview takes some fantastic turns and covers some points that I found pretty inspirational even as a comic writer/editor.
Brad also spills the tea on some new projects that Powerhouse has down the line.
Brad is a genuine and thoughtful guy. Listening to him in this interview is really a treat. I would have got Kurtis a year’s worth of Del Taco just to sit in on this. Please give it watch and enjoy the conversation.
Be good ya’ll!