Sunday, July 22, 2012

Jimi Germ Interactive Comics



Title: Jimi Germ Interactive Comics
   
Author: Julian Kam
Developer: BENNY KHOO © Doorian MediaWerks 2012
Number/issue:1
Pages: 8
Genre: Horror, Action/Adventure
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: free preview, in app purchase for full comic 1,99$
Platform(s): iPad
 
*** The Jimi Germ project is the winner of Malaysia Multimedia Development Corporation(MDeC)'s Intellectual Property Creators Challenge (IPCC) ***

Step into a world where Jimi Germ, Germ Handler Extraordinaire, attempts to solve baffling cases with his home brewed solutions. Will he succeed?

Issue #1:"The Hunger Worm", follows Jimi Germ's most exciting case yet, where he and his clinical scientist sidekick, Zee, search for clues as to why the Mayor's son from one of the most technologically advanced cities in Asia can't stop eating everything and anything. Will Jimi solve this mystery or will he become part of the Mayor's son's next meal?

The Jimi Germ series of comics follows the exploits of Jimi Germ, an eccentric young man who battles demons and strange diseases with his knowledge in traditional germ handling in a fictional modern Asia. Deemed as an outcast by the very society he protects, he is often called in by the authorities to solve cases that science can’t explain.

FEATURES
• Experience Jimi Germ comics in full retina resolution on the new iPad! 'Jimi and The Hunger Worm' comics book's asset comes with full retina capable resolution.
• Two reading modes: support panel by panel navigation and manual page swipe navigation.
• Discover and playback special animated effects in comic page with animated content, which bring every character in comic book to life.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

IT'S A MADHOUSE (B&W Edition)

Number/issue:7
Genre: Horror
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: 0,79€
Platform(s): iPad & Android

Jazan Wild's Funhouse of Horrors is open for business once again, in classic horror film black and white! This ongoing collection of stories begins another ghostly tale of the living-impaired through the eyes of the lead character, horror writer Jake Stone. Where there's a haunted house, there's someone's story.

This time, Jake Stone, the ultimate ghost seeker and everyone's favorite black hearse driver, is headed to York, Pennsylvania, to investigate the seven gates of Hell. A place the locals know very well. Finally, all those urban myths will be laid bare. Now we'll find out just how they died. So, prepare yourselves and put your therapist on speed dial… "It's a Madhouse."

Enter if you dare... Jazan Wild's... It's A Madhouse Out There!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Se7en

 
Title: Se7en 
Number/issue:7
Genre: Mistery
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: 2,39€
Platform(s): iPad & iPhone
 
Seven Deadly Sins:
The Seven Deadly Sins, also known as the Capital Vices or Cardinal Sins, is a classification of objectionable vices (part of Christian ethics) that have been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct Christians concerning fallen humanity's tendency to sin. The currently recognized version of the sins are usually given as wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony.

Many fans may be on the movie "Seven" is very familiar with, but in Europe and America, the comic is also a major industry and the kinds of art, comics and movies, literature, influence each other. So please continue to pay attention to this evil path of exploration. Although similar to the comics and film content but it is two completely different feelings. The hope that many new insights on the European and American comics.

There are seven condemned to death, in the Catholic comic cited to show the circumstances of the killing of seven kinds of crimes.

Se7en 01- Gluttony
Se7en 02- Greed
Se7en 03- Sloth
Se7en 04- Lust
Se7en 05- Pride
Se7en 06- Envy
Se7en 07- Wrath

Sunday, June 17, 2012

H.P. Lovecraft - The cursed Grimore

Title: H.P. Lovecraft - The cursed Grimore
 
Story: H.P. Lovecraft 
Number/issue:3
Pages: 16
Genre: Horror
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English, Spanish
Price: Free (only issue 1), 0,99$ (issue 2 and 3)
Platform(s): iPad
Experience the best H.P. Lovecraft stories in dark, thrilling comics beautifully illustrated by H. Lalia. Scary music sets the mood to descend into the unspeakable horror of Lovecraft's tales. You can navigate this Comic in Full Page or double tap to change into panel navigation mode and experience the artistic details of the illustrations.
This iPad app offers Wallpapers to personalize your device with Lovecraft inspired images, electronic postcards and more.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The Snow Queen Musical Children's Interactive Storybook Adventure





 

Title: The Snow Queen Musical Children's Interactive Storybook Adventure
Story: Laura Watkins
Number/issue: 1
Genre: Fantasy
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: 2,99$
Platform(s): iPad, iPhone, Android
Contacts: support@sunshinemusicals.com

Something little different this time, not a comic book but an interactive fairytale book, but the illustrations are made from the artists of the Blue Monkey Studio, the same studio who made TNTeens and Summer Special; the first article of this blog was about that!.

A Wonderful Musical Story book Adventure based on the Classic Fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen!

Featuring five original fully orchestrated children songs with sing-a-long text - Beautiful illustrations - Fun interactive characters – Coloring pages and much more!

Created for the iPad, this app can also be enjoyed on both the iPhone and iPod touch!

The Snow Queen is an adventurous tale of friendship between two children Gerda and Kai. When Kai is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda undertakes an epic journey to bring him home. Along the way she encounters colorful characters, such as the Queen of Spring, a group of tricky bandits, and a magical reindeer!

With 5 beautifully produced original songs, both children and parents can sing-a-long together, while enjoying this timeless tale of friendship.

Features:
• Five original fully orchestral kid-friendly songs, performed by professional singers, with sing along text!
• Beautiful illustrations with fun interactive characters and hidden surprises on each page!
• Full cast of characters performed by professional actors!
• 4 coloring pages when you view on iPad!
• "Read to Me" featuring dramatic narration and music.
• "Read it Myself" for your own personalized experience.
• Funny sound effects.
• Highlighted text to assist young readers.
· Easy to navigate table of contents.

All five songs are available on iTunes!

Monday, May 28, 2012

GRAPHIC ELVIS Interactive

Title: GRAPHIC ELVIS Interactive

"Elvis"
Number/issue: 7
Genre: Biographical
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: Free preview, 7,55€ full version for Android, 7,99€ for Apple
Platform(s): iPad, iPhone, Android

Site

More then a comic book this app is a summary of various interactive and not-interactive materials about Elvis, and some of them are, of course, comics.
The Lite version has only 2 stories, but one of them is from the pen of the great Stan Lee!
“When I was a child ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book...So every dream that I’ve dreamed has come true a hundred times…” -Elvis

Commemorating the 35th anniversary in celebration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, the “Graphic Elvis” interactive app is an illustrated, interactive and animated homage to Elvis.

Featuring a story by comic book legend, Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man™, X-Men™, Fantastic Four™, Iron Man™, Daredevil™, Hulk™ and Thor™ as well as additional stories and artwork from leading creators including Jimmy Palmiotti, John Cassaday, Paul Gulacy, Ryan Kelly, Paul Pope, Greg Horn, Jeevan J. Kang, Mukesh Singh, Steve Rude, Saumin Patel, Tony Millionaire, Samit Basu, Gilbert Hernandez and many more.

Beyond the original art and stories, the Graphic Elvis app also features hand-written notes never before seen by the public and written in the margins of various books owned by Elvis. Also revealed from the archives of Graceland are rare photos, notes, telegrams and memorabilia, including Elvis' interactions with legends like Muhammad Ali. 

Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Witcher 2 Interactive Comic Book

Title: The Witcher 2 Interactive Comic Book

Number/issue: 1
Genre: Fantasy, action/adventure
Date of publication: 2012
Language: 
English
Price: Free
Platform(s): iPad, iPhone


The Witcher Interactive Comic Book presents the story of Geralt of Rivia – a profesional monster slayer. Cast magic signs, battle monsters, be entangled in a complex intruige and experience The Witcher's world before you start playing the The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on Xbox 360 and PC (avialable April 17th).

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline that defines a new standard for realistic, non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features a complex combat system that uniquely combines deep tactical elements with dynamic action. The new, ultra-modern engine provides both beautiful visuals and sophisticated in-game mechanics, putting players in a world more alive and believable than any ever created in a video game. The depth of the gameplay and the mature, non-linear storyline make The Witcher 2 one of the most complex and unique RPGs ever released on consoles.