Evening Shift update
Via an email from writer/publisher Chris Gumprich:
April 15, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Working The “Evening Shift”
Arctic Star Studios to publish debut title
Winnipeg company Arctic Star Studios announced today that they will be
publishing the one-shot comic book “Evening Shift,” produced by newcomers Chris Gumprich and Dwight Williams, with a cover by Eisner-nominated artist Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Global Frequency).
The story focuses on computer programmer Jack Douglas's after-work
encounter with an armed woman at the local bar. Jack finds himself possessed by the urge to find out what brought this woman to this bar on this night, and why she’s carrying a weapon. Along the way, he finds himself caught up in her drama and becomes determined to help her however he can.
“First and foremost, the story is about people,” said Chris Gumprich,
writer. “Too often, stories seem to focus on big, world-shattering problems,
forgetting the fact that what some people may consider to be ‘small stuff’ is really what makes up our lives. I wanted to focus on the small details in life, to show that everyone has the capability to be the stars of their own stories.”
“I firmly believe that every life is interesting, and that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard.”
“The first time I looked at Chris's script, I realized I had to draw this story,
and do it as much justice as I could,” said Dwight Williams, artist. “If I didn't,
I'd have regretted it forever.”
“This comic defies easy classification,” continued Gumprich. “It’s not a mystery or a romance. It certainly does not feature costumed folks pounding on each other. It’s two people in the bar, and the drama in which they find themselves.”
“Evening Shift”, a $2.95 (USD) 24-page one-shot, will be relased in May
2004. It marks the full-size comic debut for Arctic Star, a Winnipeg-based
company formed in 2003. A preview of the series and ordering information can be found at http://www.arcticstarstudios.com.
Via an email from writer/publisher Chris Gumprich:
April 15, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Working The “Evening Shift”
Arctic Star Studios to publish debut title
Winnipeg company Arctic Star Studios announced today that they will be
publishing the one-shot comic book “Evening Shift,” produced by newcomers Chris Gumprich and Dwight Williams, with a cover by Eisner-nominated artist Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Global Frequency).
The story focuses on computer programmer Jack Douglas's after-work
encounter with an armed woman at the local bar. Jack finds himself possessed by the urge to find out what brought this woman to this bar on this night, and why she’s carrying a weapon. Along the way, he finds himself caught up in her drama and becomes determined to help her however he can.
“First and foremost, the story is about people,” said Chris Gumprich,
writer. “Too often, stories seem to focus on big, world-shattering problems,
forgetting the fact that what some people may consider to be ‘small stuff’ is really what makes up our lives. I wanted to focus on the small details in life, to show that everyone has the capability to be the stars of their own stories.”
“I firmly believe that every life is interesting, and that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard.”
“The first time I looked at Chris's script, I realized I had to draw this story,
and do it as much justice as I could,” said Dwight Williams, artist. “If I didn't,
I'd have regretted it forever.”
“This comic defies easy classification,” continued Gumprich. “It’s not a mystery or a romance. It certainly does not feature costumed folks pounding on each other. It’s two people in the bar, and the drama in which they find themselves.”
“Evening Shift”, a $2.95 (USD) 24-page one-shot, will be relased in May
2004. It marks the full-size comic debut for Arctic Star, a Winnipeg-based
company formed in 2003. A preview of the series and ordering information can be found at http://www.arcticstarstudios.com.
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