The comic book The Exquisite Vanishteer, written & illustrated by Daniel Crosier is available on the digital comic book site Graphicly.com. The comic book is the inspiration for the feature film Isolation Man in production at Crazy Horse Studios, based in Denver, CO and co-directed between Crosier and Dane Bernhardt.

The Exquisite Vanushteer comic book depicts the bad day where the Vanishteer, a short-minded, self-idolized superhero has a bad day and accidentally makes the human population vanish. This sets up the film premise where the Vanishteer is forced to resolve his unfortunate deed.

Crosier’s interior artwork was the result of a weekend experiment with ink, charcoal, and the loose cartoon stylized approach.

To purchase and read The Exquisite Vanishteer for $1.99 visit:

http://graphicly.com/thoth-engine/exquisite-vanishteer

For more information and clips of the Isolation Man feature film visit:
www.crazyhorsestudios.com/isolationman

For more information please contact Daniel Crosier at vanishteer@gmail.com, 720-236-6339, www.thothengine.net.

Wood burning comic book artist and writer, Daniel Crosier, here. Wanting to encourage comic book stores and vendors to carry Distortions Unlimited #2, set to release in February 2011!

To further promote the book, I will do a custom wood burned store logo for every comic book store that orders 20 copies, or more, of Distortions Unlimited #2. I am also open to booking signing/demo/speaking engagements/events for stores in Colorado, as well as nationwide if I can get hotel & travel expenses compensated.

Here’s the order codes for Diamond, so fans can order through their favorite comic book stores: DEC100789 F DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED #2 (MR)

Can’t find a comic book store, go here: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/

Thanks for your time and support! Below is the Distortions Unlimited press release, media links, and contact info.

Daniel Crosier
720-236-6339
odamfeimud@yahoo.com
www.thothengine.net

Bluewater Productions presents a unique horror comic that revolves around existing full-scale monster and alien animatronics in the new series titled “Distortions Unlimited.”

The three issue series is based off of licensed characters crafted by Distortions Unlimited based in Greeley, CO. Distortions is world-renowned for creating shocking props, masks and animatronics that have been the mainstay of the dark amusement industry for the last 30 years. The company is best known for reproducing the 16ft queen alien from the film “Alien” cast from the original molds, as well as designing the stage props for music industry icon Alice Cooper’s Brutal Planet tour.

Daniel Crosier, writer and illustrator on the series, has a unique connection with the project. “I grew up near the Distortions studio in Greeley. I used to tour the studio when I was a kid and was fascinated by their creations. I suggested to Darren Davis the president of Bluewater to partner with Distortions to develop another horror comic. Darren liked the idea, so we approached them with the concept. Distortions was enthusiastic about the partnership and green-lighted the project.”

The entire series focuses on Distortions’ Rage animatronic. Described as half Neanderthal, half beast, and all fury, the Rage is one of Distortions’ most popular characters. Ed Edmunds, president of Distortions elaborates of the protagonist of the books. “Rage has been a fan favorite for years. The sheer size of the piece commands attention and really gives people a good scare. He’s a great character to base the series on.”

The second issue of the series continues into the horror unleashed on the earth with the collapse of a mine. The plot was crafted with multiple, intertwining layers that combine fantasy and true-life events ripped from today’s headlines. Local Denver celebrities, Uncle Nasty and Matt Need from Clear Channel’s KBPI and Allana Rizzo from Rocky Mountain Fox Sports Net have lent their likeness to the project.

Crosier will bring a unique look to the books by illustrating with his watershed technique. All covers and interior pages of the series will be created with graphite on wood poplar panels. The books will have a high contrast, distressed, organic look.

The creative team will also include veteran inker Peter Palmiotti. Palmiotti has worked for a variety of comic publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image.

The release date is for the first issue of Distortions Unlimited #2 will be February 2011.

Animatronic Company:
www.distortionsunlimited.com

Youtube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLD9rExgUao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSoCsthxO6s

Media Links:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43861
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17042
http://thehma.net/blog/2009/11/distortions-unlimited-comic-books/
http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080706/BUSINESS/157518954/1006&parentprofile=1001
http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Business-News/Story~489607.aspx

Contact:
Daniel Crosier
720-236-6339
odamfeimud@yahoo.com

Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=113708975321272&ref=ts

Stan Yan an local artists featured in this weeks Westword:

http://www.westword.com/2010-04-08/news/denver-cartoonists-are-inking-big/

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Local Celebrities Team Up To Sign Distortions Unlimited #1 at ComicFest

Denver, CO- Distortions Unlimited #1 comic book, published by Bluewater Comics, creator Daniel Crosier teams up with KBPI’s Uncle Nasty, Matt Need, and Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds to sign at ComicFest. The signing takes place on Sunday April 18th, at 11am at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center.

The Distortions Unlimited comic book series is based off of licensed characters crafted by world -renowned Distortions Unlimited in Greeley, CO.

Distortions is internationally known for creating shocking props, masks and animatronics that have been the mainstay of the dark amusement industry for the last 30 years. The company is best known for reproducing the 16ft queen alien from the film “Aliens” cast from the original molds, as well as designing the stage props for music industry icon Alice Cooper’s Brutal Planet tour.

Crosier explains his motivation to translate Distortions characters into a comic book series. “I grew up near Ed Edmund’s Distortions Unlimited studio in Greeley. I used to tour the studio when I was a kid and was fascinated by their creations. I was inspired by the characters and believed they would translate really well into a comic book series due to their diversity and mythos. My challenge was to create an effective horror genre storyline that seamless incorporated the diverse catalog of characters.”

DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED #1 is a good old-fashioned horror tale. Crosier is both behind the words and art. The story is evolves around chaos that follows a group of miners in Brazil. Under suspicious circumstances, mummified bodies of some miners are discovered. Something in the dark mine mummified these men, something not known.

Crosier based many of the characters likenesses in the series off of local Denver celebrities. Top ranking radio personalities from KBPI’s Uncle Nasty and Matt Need likeness are used. Crosier met the on air duo when they took an interest in Crosier’s wood-burned comic work. Crosier was featured on their show on multiple occasions.

Distortions Unlimited #1 is receiving rave reviews from industry critics. Web giant Ain’t it Cool News describes the book, “What works with DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED is the foreboding sense of dread that permeates every panel. Crosier isn’t afraid to make his panels dark. He’s got a great sense of pacing too. There are a few scenes where a character is staring into darkness that are paced perfectly and make the hairs on your neck stand on end.”

Distortions Unlimited #1 will be available for purchase at the show. However, the entire panel will be available one day only to sign copies and answer questions at ComicFest.

ComicFest is located at the Hilton Garden Inn at 7675 East Union Avenue, Denver, CO 80237. For more information visit www.denvercomicfest.com or www.thothengine.net.

Event on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=110602618958554&ref=ts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLD9rExgUao

http://www.denvermagazine.com/culture/2009/07/life-art-daniel-crosier

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My friend Alex Meyer (www.alexjmeyer.com) did the cover.

I co-write this title in addition to the interiors. Special thanks to Peter Palmiotti for the inks, and Zach Meyer who was the additional co-writer.

It takes any army..and I had a good one. Kudos to all my friends for helping make this project a reality.

I’ll have signed copies for sale on my Etsy store shortly.

Daniel Crosier’s take on the mean, green icon machine, “Swamp Thing” from DC Comics has the industry taking note.

The piece is a tipple treat- wood- burned, painted, and graphite on birch. Available at Etsy in Daniel Crosier’s shop.

Hi Everyone-

The Bart Trade is available for pre-orders now!  Check it out on Amazon. I burned the entire book on blanks on pine- it took a while but it’s got a unique look to it.

Daniel Crosier was featured on Denver’s #1 News station, KUSA talking wood-burned comics.  We’d like to thank everyone at 9News and Dan’s publicist Wendy Manning for getting the segment green-lighted.

Daniel Crosier Featured on KUSA Channel 9