Larry Schlekewy
Erie, PA (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
STUDiO1COMiCS
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Location:
Erie
Industry:
Media
Year Founded:
2005
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
Seeking limited venture capital ($5000.00-$10,000.00) for start-up comic-book publishing company. Comic-industry veteran (and Iraq-war Veteran) with 10+ years working as a professional within the specified industry, seeking continuation of funds in order to complete initial production of flagship comic-book property. Creator has worked for Marvel Comics, Image Comics, London Night Studios, Chaos Comics, Sirius Comics, Lightning Comics, Krome Productions, High Impact, and other publishers since 1991 in a variety of positions (art director, writer, penciller, inker, colorist, covention corrdinator, talent liaison, more). Production, to this point: 25 plotted issues; seven fully-written issues; five fully-pencilled issues; one issue written, pencilled, inked, lettered, colored and ready for printer; numerous cover/pinup/promotional pieces by top-tier talent in the comics' marketplace; website and hosting; others. Creator is a disabled Vet who works within the confines of his fixed income. Seeking funding for: advertising in primary distributor's catalog, further (as already negotiated) promotional artwork by award-winning medium artists, similar. Creator with vast experience in self-publishing and promotion within the industry as well as a professional background in advertising, graphic design, corporate identity and logo design, and related.