Wolf Creek Director Greg Mclean Develops Dark Axis Comic : Movie News
November 23, 2011 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Movie News, Movies
It seems there is more to life than just movies – or is there? Horror director Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek & Rogue) has released a detailed insight into the creation of his new comic book series : Dark Axis – Rise of the Overmen.
Dark Axis, is the first title from Mclean’s new publishing venture Diezel Punk, and is a four part comic series described as a mash up of “Saving Private Ryan meets Evil Dead“.
Dark Axis : Soon To Hit The Big Screen?
Diezel Punk is an Australian based comics and graphic novel publishing company that is focused on putting exciting local talent onto the global scene, as well as working with established artists, writers and creators from around the world.
In the behind the scenes, Mclean and Dark Axis artist, Xavier Irvine, discuss the origins of the Dark Axis project, the creatures that populate the story and other intriguing facts regarding the comic books creation. The video showcases numerous pieces of concept artwork and exclusive pages from upcoming issues.
Mclean also reveals that the Dark Axis project was initially developed as a feature film.
Dark Axis : Rise of the Overmen #1 is set in an Alternate World War II history as you’ve never seen it before!
A battle-hardened veteran, Sgt. Bryce, is given a cushy mission to scout a mountain valley. Only problem is, he’s given a squad of useless recruits for the job. After finding a treasure map on a dead SS deserter, Bryce leads his squad to a hidden German facility, full of incredible machines and advanced technology.
It appears completely deserted, but when one of his squad vanishes, ripped apart by ‘something lurking in the shadows, Bryce realizes too late – they’re not alone!
Dark Axis issue one is now available in all good comic stores and if it does well, who wants to guess it won’t hit cinemas?