Topic: Countdown to Justice

Wasn't sure where to put this, since it's not a film, but it does contain Legography.

Instead of doing a DC brickfilm (for now), I've decided that other more worthwhile projects take priority, and so have started a blog serial instead. Each chapter is also accompanied by an image. I have written the first nine chapters, and done the images for three of them. The story is a reimaging of the Justice League's origin and the events prior to the team's formation, but in a way you might not expect. I'm specifically avoiding retelling an actual JL origin story from the comics or other media; if anything, I've drawn more inspiration from Smallville and the recent DC comic series' Forever Evil and the War of Light.

You can read the first chapter here.

Here's the first image!

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The snow came out a bit dodgier in this than in later chapters, but I think it's fine. Overall, I'm very happy with all the chapters so far. The next one lands August 30th (next Wednesday) over on my blog.

I'd really appreciate it if you guys could take a look. I'll update this thread every time I post a new chapter, or you can follow my blog to get updates. This is a project i'm really excited about, as it gives me a chance to write a story that's been half-formed in my mind for years, and will be different to what you might expect from a 'Justice League origin' story.

At some point, I might do one or two chapters as brickfilms, but they won't be long, and I'd like to guage interest in the blog serial first.

Thanks for reading!

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Jampot I really love this idea!

And would definitely keep a close eye on this!

I went onto your blog and read the first chapter. I really enjoyed it, it's different.

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I like the fact instead of using the typical humanoid character you chose a Martian. I enjoyed the background lore of the martian and the narration and opening of who the character is.

For some reason this takes me back to Unrenewable by Smeagol. Why? Well the opening narration, the story build of the character, and the character being a detective. This is great Unrenewable is a very favored brickfilm of mine.

I would definitely suggest consideration in making this into a little series or brickfilm cause I do see potential in this and will follow this thread closely!

Also may I ask what the next chapter is about? Is it a continuation from the first chapter or is it a whole new character?

Sincerely,
Divine.

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High praise indeed!

I may do the odd chapter as a short brickfilm, but that would be a long way down the line. I have other more pressing projects, and I'm enjoying the format of this so far. However, if I were to do brickfilm chapters, it's looking like Chapters Ten and possibly Fifteen would be good to animate, but more on that another time.

The next chapter, without revealing too much, is still Martian Manhunter. He arrives on the Kent Farm, in Smallville. The chapter after that is an introduction to Batman, then another introduction, and then the story really begins in earnest.

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Praise well deserved!

I forgot to ask, will these chapters be created as a comic like form, or storyboard where more than one image will be displayed with description/story per each chapter? Or is it more one photo and the background story for the chapter?

I think the snow looks fine and suits the particular image. I also like the use of the white on the trees to display as snow that's well presented and serves its purpose.

It's good to know you have planned your chapters out, especially if you know chapters ten and possibly fifteen would be good to animate. You seem to have it well sorted which is great.

Look forward to seeing the next chapter!

Sincerely,
Divine.

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Each chapter will be a block of text, the story itself, accompanied by one image. So far, I have completed the images for chapters 1, 2, 3 and 5, with 4 nearly ready to be photographed.

There are a couple of later chapters that might have two images, though, since they describe two short scenes.

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awesome mate, Im about to PM you, READ IT. mini/tongue

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Chapter Two is up now!

I'm quite pleased with the picture for this entry, too. I'd appreciate it if you guys could check it out please mini/bigsmile

The next entry will be uploaded Wednesday August 6th.

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Enjoyed the second chapter very much Jampot you are very articulate with your writing style which I enjoy very much.

I also enjoy the fact I am learning something new from these characters by the lore you provide behind them, whether it is actually true or you made it up it is still lore and am enjoying it none the less.
This line below is awesome.

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I don’t know how I gave myself away, but his Kryptonian hearing is keen enough for a hundred humans.

I do have a question, I am not too familiar with Smallville, however I do know his superman and a few other minor things. Will this be related to his story/life? Or is he a character the Martian will encounter along his travels?

Are we also focusing mainly on the Martian? Is he the Protagonist in these chapters of yours?

Looking forward to chapter 3!

How I hope you will make these into a brickfilm one day.. it would be epic.. for the time being I will continue enjoying these chapters!

Sincerely,
Divine.

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The Martian opens the story by seeking out Superman, but we'll see other chapters from other characters' points of view (namely Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman) and most of the chapters from Chapter Five onwards will be third person, and will feature many members of the Justice League in relatively equal amounts.

I've tried to make up as little lore as possible, but I'm hoping to apply it in a new and refreshing way. A lot of Countdown to Justice will reference things that were introduced in the Smallville TV series, though I'll be adapting them and writing them in with a different style.

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Ohh thanks for the info, third person sounds intriguing.

Looking forward to the next chapter!


Sincerely,
Divine.

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Thanks, Divine!

Anyone else fancy taking a look? I'd really like to hear some feedback if anyone has it, and obviously hope that this gets seen!

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Chapter Three is out now, and it's time to see Batman's reaction to the devastation of Metropolis seen in Man of Steel.

Please share this round if you can, and follow the blog to see updates as they happen!

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Chapter Four is out now, and it's the last 1st person chapter for a while.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6aRXodzxXLY/U_PRLTZ-81I/AAAAAAAAAdg/JCwbaxw84d0/s1600/Chapter%2B4.jpg

This week there'll actually be two chapters, as Chapter Five comes out on Saturday!

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nice. me likely.

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Oops, forgot to post it on Saturday!

Chapter Five is now online!

Hopefully from now on, until the middle of September, I'll be uploading two a week. That should take me through to the end of Volume 1, and makes sure it's all wrapped up well before I make the jump to university. Volume 2 will begin in January 2015.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSw6X75lAVc/U_hZRtrCOWI/AAAAAAAAAdw/QTGEDJjMXd4/s1600/Chapter%2B5%2BFinal%2Bv2.jpg

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Chapter Six is out! Aquaman and Black Manta/Devil Ray make their first appearances.

Chapter 6 is out, and new heroes and vi … r-six.html

Not the best image this time, but next week's two chapters look pretty spectacular in my opinion.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zIasA4mNOx0/U_2LiUkWUoI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/ciOJ1z6DqHM/s1600/Chapter%2B6.jpg

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looking really nice jampot, only, I think the snow looks way to much like rain......

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Thanks, CC, I'll try to experiment more with it next time.

Chapter 7 is now up! It's shorter, and is basically filler. The next few weeks will be pretty rocky for me, so I can't say for certain but I'm hoping to release chapter 8 next Wednesday (not that anyone really reads this serial).

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Volume I is complete!

You can view all 11 chapters on DeviantArt now, at the link above, and it will soon follow on my blog. Overall I'm really pleased with how it's all turned out, and am looking forward to getting to Volume II some time in February. Thanks for reading, everyone!

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Loving the new pics Jampot!

And the stories are great, I really just want to see this as a brickfilm more than anything really!

Keep up the good stuff.

Sincerely,
Divine.

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