April 1st, 2010

Dark Elf Designs would like to announce it's brand new series titled "Attack of the Giant" the first double-sized issue is to be released on Easter, a story about a small boy named Peter who is turned into a rabbit by a traveling Magician and notes that daily he is doubling in size. By the end of the week he is 512 feet tall and can help but reeking havoc everywhere in his new bunny form, crushing buildings, vehicles and people alike with every hop. Peter's path of destruction is halted momentarily when the government figures out a way to get him the largest carrot in the world and fill it with a powerful sleep agent. They then track down the Magician to find an antidote. The first issue to be called "Attack of the Giant: Peter" will be followed in May by another story featuring another gigantic mishap with an retired pro basketball player titled "Attack of the Giant: Johnson". Later titles with a similar theme will include "Attack of the Giant: Willy", "Attack of the Giant: Percy", and "Attack of the Giant: John Thomas". Dark Elf Designs hopes this will get a rise in production as well as it's fan base.

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Reminiscing...

Since the 80's Brian Germain (Hey that's me!) has been bringing professional quality art to the masses. In the year 1999 however the culmination of that art developed into what would be the start of a company whose basic idea was that for every company out there NOT accepting artists and writers who have never been published before, there were at least a dozen artists and writers who had never been published before. The idea for a company like "Image" was in Brian's mind five years before that particular company's inception. Now with concept for a company that involved scouting and publishing unknown creative talent. Dark Elf Designs was born. The road is sometimes long and oft wrought with peril but through it all we have managed to stay afloat and experience growth, in even the toughest of economic times. And we will weather this storm as well. We have watched major companies like CROSSGEN and CHAOS fold up and close their doors. While creators from those companies have thrived thus proving it's not the company that's the most important thing, it's the creators involved. Dark Elf Designs would like to wish a warm holiday greeting to everyone that has supported over the years and ask for your continued support through the years. We couldn't have done many of the great thigns we've accomplished without the creators and fans of Dark Elf Designs. Stay tuned to upcoming projects and Join our forum for more information.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Dark Elf Designs to all of you

Tangled Webs and the Death of a Superstar.

Michael Jackson Died yesterday and the world has lost a superstar. He wasn't always popular and he didn't always shine as brightly as most people remember him for. After the slew of allegation that pretty much ruined his career I almost see his heart attack as peace of mind from a world who loved him and ridiculed him. This world our earth is great because at times we not only learn to deal with the differences of others, but instead in fact celebrate them. When people get famous there are always clingers on and new found "friends" that wish to take advantage and exploit those differences. It is sad that in the day and age we live in that because someone is eccentric and different they become the target of ridicule, ostracism, and even violence. I know there was a time in recent history when Michael's entire race was shunned. It seems a sad statement on the face of history that in the year following the election of the first African American President of the United States, That it's first African American King of Pop, Rock and Soul has died of a broken heart. Let us look at the career of this legend and note that history should never repeat itself like this. O.J. Was acquitted and no one is hounding him, but Michael Jackson was acquitted twice and there were those that pursued him all the way to his death.
Every time an artist dies a little piece of me seems to feel like it goes with them. Michael Jackson was indeed among the many, but sadly compared with the rest of the world we artists are among the few. Let us hope this day society will stop pointing blame and fingers so much at everyone else because of their differences and point some back at themselves for the shame they caused to a falling star.

Sincerely,
-Brian Germain
Chief Executive Director
Dark Elf Designs LLC
www.darkelfdesigns.com

COMIC SIGNING JUNE 13th FENTON, MI

Where? BC Comix and Games, 17125 Silver Parkway Fenton, MI 48430
When? June 13th , 11am-7pm
What? We're Signing all manner of Dark Elf Comic books and doing sketches as well as commissioned art, and interacting with the public Questions are welcome Bring your portfolios for critiques and compliments.
Who? Dark Elf Designs Artists Larry Lonsby-(Tales of Tezlon), Gemma Keech (The Clay Shaper), Roberto Armstrong, and Darryl Anderson (Bushi Warrior Caste), and Brian Germain (MoonShadow), Randy Zimmerman (Spank The MONKEY), Brock Mizikow (Phantom of the Empire)

Lot's to see, do and learn!

BE THERE!!!!

Blogger Hiccups.

I am not sure why all the RSS Feeds aren't working Just when you think you have them taken care of something happens and BAM! Another issue. The good news is we are working on the problem and we are still overhauling the site we have TONS of new Artwork and Images to put up ans well as member status updates and some great news about possible services Dark Elf Designs will offer in the near future. Including Audio Books and Movies with it's Partner Companies Cat's Pajamas Media and COM Publishing. Keep Checking Back here for Updates and if you are having trouble reading the blogger feed please let us know. It seems the Writer's Block is the one giving us issues still but hopefully that will round itself out as well.

Thanks for your patience.

-Brian Germain

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Issues concerning website blog rss feed

I am not exactly sure why the website isn't forwarding this feed currently I will try to remedy that however this should carry over to facebook so i guess we'll all see...

-Brian Germain

Make the Xcape!!!

The year 2007 Dark Elf Designs and it’s associates brought you a convention, its purpose to create an Xcape from the average convention in an attempt to make the guests feel like "guests" again and to make the patrons feel like they are getting their money’s worth. Tired of over-priced conventions the founders of this con created a united front dedicated to the idea that Honesty, Integrity, and Fellowship were more than just ideas for movies and comic books, they were a way of life. United we can create conventions that patrons and guests alike will want to return to again and again. This Phenomenon known as XcapeCON Busted out of its ideological prison and gained substance in the form of XcapeCON1 thrown together in roughly six weeks the turnout was more than we could have hoped for. Nearly a thousand people made the trek to Mid-Michigan, where they were greeted with friendly faces, sights and sounds the likes of which many had never previously experienced. With no TV and nor Radio advertising based on a flyer and web campaign of advertisement the success of XcapeCON1 was phenomenal. 70 tables with over 100 guests sold out in six weeks, over 1,000 patrons came to see Fat Momma (Who Wants to be a Superhero) and Jason Carter (Babylon5). This year the founders of XcapeCON are seeking to out do themselves with XcapeCON2 and their "BREAKOUT" After party.

XcapeCON2 doubles the amount of participating table spaces, as well as the number of guests and vendors. XcapeCON2 is projecting triple or more for attendance and will be doing web, television, radio, and newspaper advertising along with a vicious 12 month flyer campaign to over 100 stores, events, festivals and conventions. All of this and still keeping the same great low entry costs as well as the same great low exhibitor fees, not to mention FREE PARKING!!!

XcapeCON2 Promises many events including a costume contest, door prizes and Pre-reg. Ticket Sales giveaways including a Nintendo Wii, and a World of Warcraft Game pack. Events Include, Cosplay, Art Contests, Gaming, Anime Screenings, Indy & Fan Film Screenings, Guest Speakers and More!

Now XcapeCON2 Needs You! Artists, Patrons, Cosplayers, Writers, Models, Volunteers, Crafters, Comic Creators, Authors, Publishers, Novelists, and anyone with a mind to be creative to make this XcapeCON every bit as successful as the first one and even better!

XcapeCON 2 Wants you!

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Dark Elf Designs and its associates are proud to bring you XcapeCON 2. Due to the response and expecting table space to be sold out by October, we are sending this email anyone interested in attending as a guest. And should open with Adobe Reader. If you have any questions please contact us.
Because we know that time is a precious commodity, we answered the one question every business owner - large or small - asks themselves before making any decision.
What do I get for my money?

. For $60.00 a guest* will receive a 6 foot by 2½ foot covered and skirted table space at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center on Hill Rd in Flint, MI., two guest badges, and an 11x17 sign. You will be joined by over 240 multi media/multi genre, artists, creators, publishers and dealers. Actress Chase Masterson, writer Diane Carey, and artist Matt Busch are just a few on the list who have been confirmed.
. An extensive advertising campaign has been launched including over 20,000 flyers, radio and television spots, newspaper articles and ads, as well as a web campaign that includes over 30 websites. Keeping true to our mission statement, tickets are $8 for presales and $10 a day at the door with free parking. We have several contests, door prizes and are introducing "Family Friendly" postings just to name a few of the scheduled events. Marketing has estimated a minimum of 2000 with a projection of over 3000 patrons who will attend and pass your table space.
. For those registered and paid by October 15, 2008, a bio in our full featured program and on the XcapeCon website.
. A hospitality room will be available for our registered guests, with catered food, desserts, and drink to provide a place to rest.
. An "After party" is scheduled on Saturday with a cash bar, bands, a special door prize and much more for our guests and those friends or patrons they invite.
. Discounted hotels and advertising for those interested.**
. Last but not least, Networking, Sales and FUN!

Now's the time to hit the paperwork!
Read more about XcapeCON, fill out the forms, register and
MAKE THE XCAPE!


*Should you decide you require more space, look into our publisher and dealer, booth
forms on our website www.xcapecon.com

**We have several packages available for advertising this year, from full color 4x6 bag- inserts to sponsorships. Please email advertising@xcapecon.com for more information.
Considering a hotel, please email sales@xcapecon.com for more information on our
discounted rooms.