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The Example by Tom Taylor and Colin Wilson – Reviews

Posted by Tom on Sep 25, 2009 in Reviews

A couple of wonderful reviews have recently surfaced for The Example – the catalyst for the Brief Cases project.  Click the site names for the full reviews.

This Schrödinger’s Cat scenario is explored comprehensively via Taylor’s rhythmic dialogue. Sam and Chris riposte to and fro with the sort of casual offhandedness afforded to transient relationships. It’s almost flirtatious, but never dull, and the naturalness of their humour contrasts beautifully with the silent menace of the briefcase… a burst of applause to all concerned, and a note to other creators and publishers out there – this is an example worth following.

- (Cool) Shite

“For anyone new to comics, this is a great entry. For any wannabe writers, this is a great lesson in pacing and suspense. For wannabe artists, this is a great lesson in panel design. Like Watchmen, it uses a simple 9 panel grid on almost every page, but you won’t even notice. I mean, this is just two people talking at an empty suburban space, yet you’ll be lost in the world it creates.”

- Comic Book Jesus

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Colin Wilson Provides ‘The Example’.

Posted by Tom on Feb 13, 2009 in Illustration

Ten pages of dialogue between two characters who just stand and talk to each other would normally have me running in the opposite direction, quickly. The Example was different….

SAM

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Early Sketch of Sam

Sam seemed more knowledgeable, more in touch with her surroundings, and I saw her as having a very definite look.

sam-character

The final version of Sam

CHRIS

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Early Chris, a bit too ‘Clark Kent’ so the glasses moved to Sam

Chris is more the everyman. Generalized, your average businessman, at least visually… slightly old-fashioned.  Giving Chris that hat was my idea… the world needs more characters with hats….

THE PANELS

I’ve never drawn ten pages of dialogue between two characters before.
The challenge was to make the story as visually interesting as the
dialogue demanded.

Example Panels

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