Taka Nuvia Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Welcome to A slightly Different Tale, a small series of hand-drawn comics telling various more or less different tales. Hope you'll enjoy them. Schedule: Sunday, every 2 weeks. Latest changes: 24 - TOP: The Monologue Of Evil added in Main comics. (11/02/2014) ~~~~~~~ Main comics 01 - Intro (the character "Creepy Coat" belongs to BZPer Weranisma and was used with her permission :3) 02 - The comic maker 03 - The Toa of Powers 04 - Toa of Powers: Qualification 05 - Why not? ~Interlude: An apology~ 06 - The market 07 - Toa of Powers: A change of direction 08 - Toa of Powers: Need help with that? 09 - Toa of Powers: Kriya 10 - Toa of Powers: Awaken 11 - Toa of Powers: Glorious revenge? 12 - Toa of Powers: Regret 13 - Toa of Powers: Plans 14 - Toa of Powers: Something 15 - Toa of Powers: Finally asleep 16 - Toa of Powers: Mindgames 17 - Toa of Powers: Prophecy? 18 - The trouble with plots 19 ~INTERLUDE~ an announcement 20 - Toa of Powers: Rise ~Return to Fantasy 21 - Toa of Powers: Merrily merrily 22 - Seriously?! 23 - Toa of Powers: You Wish NEW: 24 - Toa of Powers: The Monologue Of Evil~~~~~ Filler Comics F1: Story ideas F2: Always the same ~~~~~ Other stuff Small thing regarding ToP (comic) skull concept The thing with hand-drawn comics %5BComic%5D Zombie topic [concept] Edited November 2, 2014 by Fairy Paladin 6 Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Love the color in the first comic. Also, cool character concept. ^^ I can't wait to see more, and I always enjoy your art, comics, and colorful sketches. Keep up the good work, and can't wait for more! Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~M Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Very nice! Wow, it must have taken you an hour or more for that first comic. Are others going to be in color, or mostly black and white?-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Are you going to do all the comics in the style of the intro?If so, -blam- yes. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vataki Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The "better graphics" part in comic 1 is to die for.I love your style, and the fact that your handwriting is readable. Good work. Quote naw man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavla Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 This is exactly what the Comic Forum needed.Well made Hand Drawn Comics.Your past hand drawn ones were also good, but these seem shorter so I suspect they will go on longer. Which is good.First comic was silly, and the first panel's facial expression was a tad creepy, cha.Second comic was interesting, I liked your take on "carving a comic".And of course, all the wonderful colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Love the color in the first comic. Also, cool character concept. ^^I can't wait to see more, and I always enjoy your art, comics, and colorful sketches. Keep up the good work, and can't wait for more! Thanks a lot ^^Very nice! Wow, it must have taken you an hour or more for that first comic. Are others going to be in color, or mostly black and white?-- I made it quite a long time ago so I don't exactly remember, but I think it took even longer...Well, I hope most of them will be in colour, with the 2-week schedule I hope it will be achieveable. But I fear that, especially in the more busy times most will be black and white.Are you going to do all the comics in the style of the intro?If so, -blam- yes.I sadly don't know.The "better graphics" part in comic 1 is to die for.I love your style, and the fact that your handwriting is readable. Good work.Thanks, on both. ^^This is exactly what the Comic Forum needed.Well made Hand Drawn Comics.Your past hand drawn ones were also good, but these seem shorter so I suspect they will go on longer. Which is good.First comic was silly, and the first panel's facial expression was a tad creepy, cha.Second comic was interesting, I liked your take on "carving a comic".And of course, all the wonderful colors.Aw, thanks. :)I really hope they'll go on longer, really.I guess so, yes... the first face of the comic is always the hardest to draw xD It's kind of like when writing a story - it takes a while to 'get into it'.Haha, thanks, I kind of tried to transfer the comic-making stuff into the Bionicle-universe... kind of ^^Thanks again ^^ Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I enjoyed the art (so far [especially in the Intro]) very much, but that's nothing unusual, your art is usually very good. :PHowever, this is the only comic I've seen and enjoyed in a while that was actually high quality. Nice work, and I await the next comic(s). ~~ Quote "YOU'D THINK, FOR BEING A DEAD MAN, I'D BE MORE TRIUMPHANT THAN I AM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Joe Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) These are cool! I always admire someone who can make what's in their head come out on paper. The only thing I've noticed is when you draw a...a....*Looks up Mask names on BS01*...a Kakama it looks kinda like fins coming off of the wearers face at first, but now that I know its a...a...Kakama was it? it's easier to see.EDIT:... It is a Kakama right? Edited November 6, 2011 by King Joe Quote My Old comics, Of Hedgehogs and Lego Bricks - My Epic, Hero Factory: The Biosteel ChroniclesTrifecta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate_Kardas Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Soooo glad these are finally back.I loved the art on the old one, but it seems that you've improved even more since then! The second comic actually made me chuckle quite a bit. The look on the matoran's face was great.Keep up the good work!~U_K~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidron Nuva Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 OMG! I can't belive I haven't replied to this topic yet (I was sure I had).Cool...bright...colors You've improved a lot, it's even better than the old comic! And I loved it.I was kinda hoping for the return of the evil-guy-with-an-Avohkii.Keep it up, BZP needs a good hand-drawn comic, and you're the only one who can make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~M Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I really like the "More Drama!" speech bubble in the first comic. Very creative.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeko Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) How did I not see this sooner!?Two teeny little things that I saw:In the third panel, with the close up, the nose-ish area of the mask looks tilted at the wrong angle with the eyes. This is probably from slanting the eyebrows, but just thought I'd mention it anyways.Then, in the "More action" panel, the fists look a little disjointed.Also, I love the expression when "Creepy Coat" shows up. :PCan't wait for the next update! Edited November 16, 2011 by Eeko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) First: thanks for the comments everyone! This really means a lot to me. :)Second thing: Comic update!The Toa of Powers... yep, it's a comic within a comic. This should also explain the enormous level of abstraction, huh? Edited November 16, 2011 by Taka Nuvia Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickeens Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Brilliant. Very refreshing to read hand-drawn work. The introduction comic was really nice - beautiful colors, and your character seems very real and alive, compared to rather dead effect sprites give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Heh, I actually liked the newest update partly because of its level of abstraction. ~~ Quote "YOU'D THINK, FOR BEING A DEAD MAN, I'D BE MORE TRIUMPHANT THAN I AM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Brilliant. Very refreshing to read hand-drawn work. The introduction comic was really nice - beautiful colors, and your character seems very real and alive, compared to rather dead effect sprites give.Thanks a lot. ^^Well, the colurs... sadly they really take lots of time, which is why most comics are black and white lineart...Heh, I actually liked the newest update partly because of its level of abstraction. ~ ~That's great and relieving to hear. ^^****A little out-of-schedule update! ^^Toa of Powers - QualificationI guess this was funnier in my head... Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~M Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I love the "Hai guise i iz a makuta" panel. When I saw it, I immediately thought of the Renaissance Fair and those little horns you can buy. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brappy Hour Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This is great. I love your drawing technique, and your way of story telling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sorry for not checking out the latest comics sooner - I've been busy, so I forgot to check them. Still, I loved both the new ones - the 'Hai guise' thing was funny. As well, loved 'Qualification'.So far, I like it, Taka. KUTGW! Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 I love the "Hai guise i iz a makuta" panel. When I saw it, I immediately thought of the Renaissance Fair and those little horns you can buy. -- Yay, thanks. ^^Well, who knows where he got the horns from This is great. I love your drawing technique, and your way of story telling. Thanks, this means a lot to me! Sorry for not checking out the latest comics sooner - I've been busy, so I forgot to check them. Still, I loved both the new ones - the 'Hai guise' thing was funny. As well, loved 'Qualification'.So far, I like it, Taka. KUTGW! No problem, it's okay. ^^And thanks! Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Comic update!05 - Why not?Happens to me all. The. Time. xDtold you things are different in here...Extra: skull conceptBecause I really doubt they'd be havin human skulls... and I know they basically shouldn't be having skulls. Artistic liberty, anyone? Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Deception Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I like these comics even though they are short. But they are funny. Also the fact that they are hand drawn is always a big plus ^^ Quote My legs are dangling off the edgeA stomach full of pills didn't work againI'll put a bullet in my headAnd I'm gone, gone, gone, gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 NON SEQUITUR*ahem*But heh, skulls. Fun comic as usual.~~ Quote "YOU'D THINK, FOR BEING A DEAD MAN, I'D BE MORE TRIUMPHANT THAN I AM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brappy Hour Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Kinda the same with me and Dinosaurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Deserok Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 "But it has skulls"LOL. Really fun comics at times, though I am curious... are we going to see any fully colored comics in the future or is it easier without it? I'm not demanding but just curious. Otherwise, it is coming rather nicely in pace and mood.-Toa Deserok Quote Banner Proudly made by Maxilos.Bolso. And also please read my epic "Disgrace Amongst the Skrall and my review topic for it (Clicky), and another short story, Reaping of Sown Sorrows. Another epic of mine, Cold Dawn, is available for reading, as well as reviewing. Thanks! "Sometimes what came out was wonderful, and sometimes it wasn't, because human beings do not achieve greatness with every effort. If they did, greatness would be pedestrian." -Greg Farshtey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvirick Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) I love the last panel in the first comic.Quote: " : D "Best response from an expressionless character. :superlaugh:You've exceptionally improved with your drawing skills. Do you use photoshop for you comics a little, or just scan and post? Edited January 4, 2012 by Calvirick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 COMIC UPDATE YAY! An apologyI'm sorry I've been abandoning this topic, hopefully things will change now. ^^ But hey, I was on holiday and I didn't have a scanner. (and no ruler either ;_; ) hope you can forgive me.The thing with hand-drawn comicsIt's true, to a certain extent. Any similarities with BZPers or their comics are entirely coincidental, and definitely not intended. The only person I'm making fun of in here is myself ;DAnother thing: thanks for the feedback, everyone! It's really heart-warming to read your comments. I like these comics even though they are short. But they are funny. Also the fact that they are hand drawn is always a big plus ^^I know they're short; but it's easier for me to come up with new stuff that way.And thanks a lot. NON SEQUITUR*ahem*But heh, skulls. Fun comic as usual.~ ~Just wait and see, it'll all make sense soon (hopefully!)But thanks ^^Kinda the same with me and Dinosaurs. Hee hee "But it has skulls"LOL. Really fun comics at times, though I am curious... are we going to see any fully colored comics in the future or is it easier without it? I'm not demanding but just curious. Otherwise, it is coming rather nicely in pace and mood. -Toa DeserokEvery now and then there will of course be coloured comics. Like in today's update. The thing is just that coloured comes take much longer to be completed. ._.I love the last panel in the first comic.Quote: " : D "Best response from an expressionless character. :superlaugh:You've exceptionally improved with your drawing skills. Do you use photoshop for you comics a little, or just scan and post?Haha, thanks. ^^Naw, only for correcting the colour of the scans. The rest is all done by hand. ^^ Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Joe Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 @ apology comic, You be forgiven. Forget about it!!@ new "story" comic: I know exactly how that feels. It's probably why I don't do much drawing, even though I know that the more I work it the better and closer it will be. Still got a laugh from me! Quote My Old comics, Of Hedgehogs and Lego Bricks - My Epic, Hero Factory: The Biosteel ChroniclesTrifecta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakaru Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 The thing about hand-drawn comics, heh. XDI've been trying to draw my own comic for longer than I can remember and that's always the thing that's held me back. I finish and step back, completely satisfied. Then I notice one little thing that's off: A character's stance, a wandering eye, a twisted finger. Then I end up just archiving and forgetting about it. Good on you for having the courage (and the perserverance) to keep doing this.Best of luck, and I hope to see more soon! =D Quote 「どこに行けばいいんだ・・・」「タ・コロ村はもうおしまいだ・・・」タ・コロ村の村人達 hey it's Studio Comic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Deserok Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 All I can say is that your artwork is getting better and Takanuvia is looking finer each time. Anyway, good to see you are back... from being back. Just curious, any chance for cameo's at all in the uncolored comics? I wouldn't mind a spot.-Toa Deserok Quote Banner Proudly made by Maxilos.Bolso. And also please read my epic "Disgrace Amongst the Skrall and my review topic for it (Clicky), and another short story, Reaping of Sown Sorrows. Another epic of mine, Cold Dawn, is available for reading, as well as reviewing. Thanks! "Sometimes what came out was wonderful, and sometimes it wasn't, because human beings do not achieve greatness with every effort. If they did, greatness would be pedestrian." -Greg Farshtey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 "Comic update": The reason for delaysNo, it's no story comic. Yes, I am starting with the whole two-of-me thing again. I hope you can enjoy the comic nonetheless. :7(And no, it's not just computer games, actually school's a great factor as well... but I'm currently trying to get rid of a mild addiction, therefore comic. ;] )~~~~~@ apology comic, You be forgiven. Forget about it!!@ new "story" comic: I know exactly how that feels. It's probably why I don't do much drawing, even though I know that the more I work it the better and closer it will be. Still got a laugh from me!Thanks :3Well, the comic isn't really 'story', it'S more like on of the random ideas comic-i-fied. ^^But yeah, just keep going. ^^The thing about hand-drawn comics, heh. XDI've been trying to draw my own comic for longer than I can remember and that's always the thing that's held me back. I finish and step back, completely satisfied. Then I notice one little thing that's off: A character's stance, a wandering eye, a twisted finger. Then I end up just archiving and forgetting about it. Good on you for having the courage (and the perserverance) to keep doing this.Best of luck, and I hope to see more soon! =DWell, the only thing I can say is this: keep going. I'm not satisfied with what I draw, either. Most of the time, it's just like what you described. Don't let this get you down. ;)And thanks a lot!All I can say is that your artwork is getting better and Takanuvia is looking finer each time. Anyway, good to see you are back... from being back. Just curious, any chance for cameo's at all in the uncolored comics? I wouldn't mind a spot. -Toa DeserokD'aww, thanks.Cameos? As in, one-time GSing? I'm not sure about that yet, but I guess once I'm feeling more comfortable with my own characters and the whole thing, there might be a chance. I can't promise anything, though :S Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly the Luminescent Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Well I suppose it's about time I posted, seeing that I've been keeping up with this topic. :)Your drawing style is really nice and easy to see. The shading is smooth and flowing, and it gives the comic a nice effect. My only suggestion is to darken the lines on the sketched comics to make it a little easier to tell the characters apart from the background.I think that the "double you" in the last comic was an interesting effect. It's kind of how I see myself, too. :PI really like the Taka Nuvia's appearance as well. Is she wearing an Ignika or an Avohkii? I'm guessing Avohkii because her name sounds similar to Takanuva. What inspired you to design a character like her? She's very unique. Quote In the meantime, you shall be loved and tolerated.Dragonfly's continued Boutique - How I drew the herd-----------------------------------------I am both Toa Mata Nui and Dragonfly the Luminescent-----------------------------------------Ask LNU and Pinkie Pie - Biocryptid21's Comics 3.0 - Darcsyde's Comics - Doomsday - Tilted - Awesomepaclypse - A Slightly Different Tale - Reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyWharrgarbl Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 WHY DID I NOT FIND THIS SOONERI just love this comic. It's so pretty and charming. Toa of Powers is officially my hero now.Looking forward to more comics! Quote Memoirs of the Dead entry: The Unknown Turaga, a tale from the late Chronicler Kodan's journal. Strakk's Best Friend, the story of a confusing yet somehow canon friendship. Terrible Comics, a collection of comics that are terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiMing Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The Thing with Hand-drawn comics: Can't disagree with you there.The reason for delays: Silly Taka Nuvia, Moms are always correct! Quote Haven't seen one of these in a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Deserok Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Actually, now that I think about it, what is your main story arch supposed to be about? I only now thought of it and am still guessing between the matoran's artistic story of toa or the actual Takanuvia backstory? -Toa Deserok Quote Banner Proudly made by Maxilos.Bolso. And also please read my epic "Disgrace Amongst the Skrall and my review topic for it (Clicky), and another short story, Reaping of Sown Sorrows. Another epic of mine, Cold Dawn, is available for reading, as well as reviewing. Thanks! "Sometimes what came out was wonderful, and sometimes it wasn't, because human beings do not achieve greatness with every effort. If they did, greatness would be pedestrian." -Greg Farshtey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly the Luminescent Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Actually, now that I think about it, what is your main story arch supposed to be about? I only now thought of it and am still guessing between the matoran's artistic story of toa or the actual Takanuvia backstory? -Toa DeserokI think we have yet to wait and see. Quote In the meantime, you shall be loved and tolerated.Dragonfly's continued Boutique - How I drew the herd-----------------------------------------I am both Toa Mata Nui and Dragonfly the Luminescent-----------------------------------------Ask LNU and Pinkie Pie - Biocryptid21's Comics 3.0 - Darcsyde's Comics - Doomsday - Tilted - Awesomepaclypse - A Slightly Different Tale - Reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle K. Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 This is great.Your colors are wonderful to behold in a bzp comic, and I applaud your efforts.clapclapclapclapclapThe sense of humor is quite fun, and your pacing is spot on, especially the actual panel sizes and shapes. I enjoy the character designs, and the mask is to die for; I love stylized masks. I really like the different styles of drawings that have progressed through, it really makes it organic and interesting. Also, the shading in the Apology was spot-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Joe Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey TakaNuvia, congratulations! Your comic made the front page! Good work! Quote My Old comics, Of Hedgehogs and Lego Bricks - My Epic, Hero Factory: The Biosteel ChroniclesTrifecta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohistorian Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I love comics like this!Especially since the comic is about someone else with a comic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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