01/01/2000

The story begins here…

By Will Turner
Future 50 art by Erin Kerr

Polycomical are proud to be part of the Eastern Daily Press Future 50

Special thanks to our social media sponsor Tweeturbizuk!

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WELCOME TO REYNARD CITY!

On the planet Animal Kingdom animals developed humanoid personalities, speech and so forth. Together these animals fought against the evil Mega Fox, his army eventually occupying their planet. Finally during a major battle three friends (Sally, Guillermo and Vibes) chased Mega Fox through a warp portal to Earth.

As the three heroes arrived their powers developed- Vibes became AK Girl. While powerful she has an unfortunate weakness- inflation on contact with caramel. Sally became Wondervixen, a powerful hero on the outside but suffering a crisis of confidence on the inside. Her boyfriend Guillermo (aka Hyper Rob) is motivated by a desire for justice, partially due to his father being a gangster overlord on his home planet.

Together (alongside a mechanic, a chef and a shaman/therapist) the heroes must overcome a range of threats to their new home…REYNARD CITY!

Reynard City Stand Off

Click HERE to go straight to the comics!

Read all the main issues? Check out the bonus issues for even more adventures in the world of Reynard City!

You can follow the epic adventures of Vibes, Sally and the crew for free on your laptop, PC, iPhone (or if you’re a bit more old school you can get the print version here!)

Reynard City Issue 1

Getting started is easy; just scroll to The Comics page on the top bar (or click here or the pics above) and just click on to any to view the brilliant quality PDF files.

If you want to read Reynard City on your iPhone, iPad or any device with a comic book reader then click here.

Finally for you lovers of pen and ink you can now get physical print copies by clicking here-

Catch up with the latest videos and news on the TV pilot, graphic novel and video game too, as well as finding out about the main characters – all on the scrollable menu bar at the top.

And finally; you can buy merchandise, enter competitions, look at news articles, follow Reynard City characters on Twitter and ask any question about the comics – just click on the RC Club at the top.

Foxified pic of Susie Gander

So have plenty of fun discovering the world of Reynard City!

And if you’re interested in our mega-cheap sponsorship partnerships, that includes logos on all our corporate merchandise (including on this very website!), then click on to our advertising page and if you want support us, get cool stuff and raise money for a local cancer charity click on our donate page.

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Finally, creator Will Turner took part in a Comic Academy forum for people who want to work in the comic industry, along with artists and writers who’ve worked on such comics as The Walking Dead, X-Men and Fantastic Four. To check out all the interviews, and for numerous tips and tricks to break into the market, click below:

And for some great online games, head here:

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15/05/2013

What will be the cover for Issue 23? You decide!

By Will Turner

Voting closes on Monday so hurry up!

Susie Gander has done a terrific job on Issue 23- In this story AK Girl takes on the gunk blasting Chemic-Al, while Hyper Rob and Wondervixen investigate some strange goings on in the city with random people, things and even a dog all being changed into weird shapes.

With that in mind check out these two covers and tell us what one is your fave- you can use post your vote as a comment below, email (reynardcity@gmail.com) and we’ll also be posting on various sites to get your views. You have until Monday so get voting!

Choose our next cover?

Pick a cover for Issue 23

Is this your fave? Let us know

Thanks for voting! Nice work Susie!

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11/05/2013

By Will Turner

Speech Bubble Video Marketing

 

Charlie Ellington is the founder of Speech Bubble, a new video marketing company that offers a complete marketing package that incorporates video, social media and more. Below he discusses his plans for the business and what the company can offer his clients. You can see an example of his excellent video marketing work here.

If you would like a promo blog with us go to our advertising page

 

How did you get started?

 

It all got started after I graduated from university. I first got involved with social media when I got work in the watersports industry. As I became more confident and experienced I wanted to work for myself and now I offer my services to clients independently.

 

The video production market is very competitive. What does Speech Bubble have to offer that stands out from other video production companies?

 

We offer a unique subscription based model with integrated marketing, creating interesting and engaging content to suit the needs of our clients. Often when people go to a production company it is for a one off item. A company may come back for another video but this may not necessarily result in a consistent marketing campaign.

 

With our service we provide a more sustained marketing campaign that we believe offers more long term value to increase brand awareness. Each campaign involves us working in conjunction with our clients in order to produce a sustained promotion that is tailor made to their needs.

 

How long has Speech Bubble been established as a business?

 

We have been operating for a year now and have already got some excellent clients. One example of a client who has used our social media and video services is the web design company Flying Fish. Naturally we are looking to build on this success and are always on the look out for new clients we can help!

 

Where do you see your company in five years’ time?

 

We are hoping to become the number one company for video marketing and integrated marketing strategies!

 

What advice would you have for someone looking to start their own marketing company?

 

Make the most of your social network! This doesn’t just mean using Facebook or Twitter but also everyone that you know to make the most of the opportunities that are out there. Contact friends and family as this will often be the way you get your first clients. Also don’t be afraid to meet people and when you get the work learn how to do it properly (or find someone who can do the job for you!)

 

 

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01/05/2013

Guest Blogger: Rebecca Cohen

By Will Turner

Are you up for an award or scholarship for your comic/webcomic? Email reynardcity@gmail.com with your guest blog and some pics so we can help plug you (sponsors get priority!)

 

I’m Rebecca Cohen, creator of the webcomic “The Adventures of Gyno-Star,” a superhero parody strip which looks at the lighter side of feminism (it does exist!).
Right now I’m attempting to win a scholarship to Netroots Nation 2013. If you’re not familiar with Netroots, it’s a community of online activists which holds a big annual conference. The fee to attend the conference is hefty, but Democracy for America is offering scholarships to a few lucky applicants… And that’s where your help comes in. The 5 applicants who receive the most votes will win scholarships. So I need votes!
All you have to do is click here: http://nn13.democracyforamerica.com/applicants/181
Then click on “Vote for Rebecca Cohen.” (They’ll ask for your name & email, but it’s just to prevent people from voting multiple times. I promise you won’t receive spam.)
So why do I want to attend this conference so much? I want to meet and collaborate with other activists working on the issue of women in popular media. That includes helping open up opportunities to women creators, working to improve the representation of women in media, and opening up male-dominated fan spaces to female audiences.

 

 

 

Whenever activists get together to talk about these issues, you hear a lot about film and television. Yet conversation about women’s roles in the comics industry tend to stay within the comics industry, or within the world of “geek” culture. I want to attend NN13 as a representative of the comics community and the geek community. I want to share my work as an independent comics creator, and show other activists the potential of creative arts within social justice activism.
So, if you can, please take a moment to click on the link and vote. It only takes a few seconds. And taking it a step further, if you can help amplify this message and share the link with others, I’d be infinitely grateful.
Thanks for your time, and a million thanks to everyone who votes for me!

 

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29/04/2013

Iron Man 3 review

By Will Turner

(WARNING! We’ve tried to keep this as spoiler free as possible. However if you don’t want anything given away don’t read on. You have been warned!)

Even the biggest DC fanperson would have to concede that Avengers Assemble was massive. It earned a very large amount of money and took what was first viewed as a crazy gamble and instead created a [henomenon.

And so with Iron Man 3 we begin with what Marvel call “Phase 2″. This represents the next big step in the Thor, Captain America and other franchises, as well as The Guardians of The Galaxy, featuring an alien assasin, a tree thing and a talking raccoon (yes really).

It is easy to forget that Iron Man 2 was a relative disappointment. Therefore Marvel made the shrewd move of swapping director Jon Favreau (who still appears as comic relief Happy Hogan) with Lethal Weapon writer and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang director Shane Black.

The trailers suggest a darker turn for this sequel and indeed many sequences do offer a nastier, grittier film. However this is sometimes contradicted and undermined by Black’s smart aleck dialogue and some twists that stretch credibility.

Of course as some have pointed out if you just want to enjoy the ride then you’ll love it. Leaving aside a plot point nicked wholesale from Batman Forever (down to the same comedy long hair/geeky glasses combo) the returning cast all banter well and have a good time

One problem that Avengers Assemble had was its rather faceless main villains (not counting Loki, a role Tom Hiddleston revels in like only a stage actor can). This is ably countered by Sir Ben Kinglsey as the fearsome Mandarin and Guy Pearce as Tony Stark’s slimy rival.

What follows in my view is a fun blockbuster with some terrific action sequences. However it is also akin to something like The Mummy where it is best not to think about it too hard. The problem is the marketing suggests something grittier than we actually get. It is a bit like saying The King’s Speech is a hilarious double act between Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth!

So in short this is not the “Tom Clancy” version of Iron Man interviews may have led you to believe but this does not make it a bad film. It’s a lot of fun and Robert Downey Jr is on top form and always watchable. If you do go and see it hope you enjoy it!

 

 

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09/04/2013

Interview with Lee Asquith-Coe

By Will Turner

Lee Asquith-Coe has been a top supporter of Reynard City, both in terms of sponsorship and helping to push the project forward.

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From Ridley Scott to Christopher Nolan a number of great directors have found their calling cards via short films. What often gets people’s attention is a strong concept and it is this that former soldier and actor Lee- Asquith Coe is hoping with We Are Soldier, an intriguing idea that is reminiscent of Robocop and District 9 but with an additional grittiness that comes from personal experience.

Lee Asquith-Coe Actor/Film-Maker

How did you first get into film making?

 

I am a ex-serviceman 13 years military service and have been involved in operations in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq, I left the service and set up my own IT consultancy firm and worked for such Governmental bodies as The Cabinet Office, Home Office, FCO and AWE

After 7 years of that decided life was too short and I better start following my dreams and started acting and writing, in the past year I have worked on such films as Kick Ass 2, World War Z, Fast and Furious 6, Red 2, All You Need Is Kill, The Last Passenger, Diana and many more!

What is “We Are Soldier” about?

We Are Soldier is a fast paced action filled adrenaline ride set in the not too distant future where the integration of man and machine through bio implants and nano-technology have become a reality. Where hardened criminals become Drone soldiers, their memories inhibited, their pasts erased and their futures controlled by The British Army. How far will mankind go to protect innocent lives from fighting wars on foreign soil?
Tyrone is a soldier, not any ordinary soldier, he is a Drone DT101-97, a criminal, a prisoner within his own mind programmed to fight and kill the enemy by The British Army and completely unaware until he is damaged in battle, with his integrated bio nano-technology offline Tyrone “wakes” to find himself in a war zone his mind full of the memories of his crimes he must fight for survival against both The British Army and the enemy, whilst trying to escape the confines of his program before a full system reboot brings him back online.

What are you hoping to achieve with your promotion campaign?

I am looking to gain funding to produce the 20 minute short film at present the costing comes in at around 30k as the development and build of the suits is quite expensive, we then hope to shoot the short and get out there on the festival circuits and maybe if successful develop into a full blown feature.

Find out more about We Are Soldier and how you can support the project here- https://www.facebook.com/WeRSoldier 

 

Exciting new project by actor/film-maker Lee-Asquith-Coe

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