Below is a list of comments made by Umbris, in date order (newest at the top).
| Comic: Ethereal Legacies |
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Shak there's a lot of art that's not on the comic site, which you can find on Kris' DA (Deviant Art) site. Some of it's sketches and such, while others are related to the comic. Kris (Largominus) has some pretty cool stuff on there, so go check it out :).
http://largominus2004.devian tart.com/
Awesome comic update this week Kris. The art is nothing less than stellar as per usual :).
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| Comic: Lullaby |
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| Gorgeous artwork. It feels very stylized, with an anime bent on it. I like it :). |
| Comic: Ethereal Legacies |
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Wow, I have to say that after thoroughly viewing this comic, reading all of the responses, then coming here to see someone actually flame Largo for what I consider nothing less than stellar... I'm just blown away.
Anduin... I don't know if you are a guy or girl, but you obviously have a serious inability (not to mention lack of cognizance) on how to state an art-based opinion or argument. Does nudity really bother you that much...? Seriously, because last I checked it is our natural state of being.
You're offended, we get it. Sadly 99% of the readership views Largo's comic as a gorgeous collection of artwork, which is based mostly off of heroines vs. heroes. Shall I therefore be irrate about the fact that majority of men in comics or fictional pieces are depicted as muscle-headed bafoons? Because that's about the extent of it with most artists who draw males. Going forward do us all a favor and please keep your criticism and obviously one-sided, tunnel visioned opinions to yourself. That is unless you can exhibit some shred of constructiveness or tact, which is doubtful... Thanks ;).
Having said that I wanted to thank Largo for spending so much time preparing these comics from week to week. I just learned about the comic from a buddy of mine, who noted that I should check it out. All I have to say is WOW Largo.
Kid you've got talent. I think you've really nailed a style and story here, but I'll be honest I'm finding that I have a lot of questions about the story as a whole. Have you thought of writing a whole back story or doing some sort of style guide for fans like me to check out? I think I'm not alone in wanting something along these lines... oh and a set of desktop backgrounds would be TIGHT (like a fan kit). It's just a thought.
I do have some constructive feedback for you, which I hope will serve as a good set of things to mull over going forward. Firstly I agree with what majority of the other people are saying. This comic definitely tailors more towards an adult audience, but the comic bounces between two realms a lot it seems. It'll go with a little bit of sex and violence, but hamstrings it instead of embracing it. Both categories are fine, so long as they are "tasteful" (which is good) and aren't just completely "gratituous" (which turns people off). To be honest I believe you do both adequately, but as you say, having a balance is key. I think that no matter what you should feel comfortable expressing youself how you see fit. To me it just seems as if you might be holding back a little from what you personally want to do. Sometimes a tease (like sheer or semi-sheer) is better than outright nudity.
Secondly I also have felt that it'd be a great idea to go and rewrite some of the older cells. The artwork is beautiful, and the writing should match closely with the feeling of the art. You openly admitted that this is your first time writing, and I think it shows that you tried hard at it. Heck it's better than I could have done. Now that you have a writer though, I believe it'd help the comic out a lot (I noticed that in a cell with Una it says, "week" instead of what you really meant, which was "weak"). It's just a thought.
Lastly I seriously believe that you should flesh out the backstory more (as mentioned above). What's the history of this place and what creatures live there? Maybe I overlooked it, but what does the name of the comic even mean? Just out of curiosity.
Well enough of my ramblings. I just wanted to say thank you for putting all of this effort into something that I have found quite enjoyable. Your art style (especially the trolls, goblins, and without a doubt the elves) is amazing. I hope that you keep up the good work, and listen not to the narrow minded critics out there. |
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