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Nation Undead: Anamnesis

Call for short comics to be included in the one-shot anthology, Nation Undead: Anamnesis. Set in the same universe as the outbreak/zombie short film anthology Nation Undead, this comic is curated by Mike Schneider, Organizer/ Curator of Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated.

Nation Undead defines the universe, virus, efforts, and status then allows independent film makers to tell their own stories within that frame. By providing resources such as background music, printable props and news broadcasts, they facilitate these film makers while further uniting their stories.

As comics are drawn, not shot, artists may opt to set their story in any of the 9 zones defined by the project and for the first time, artists will also be able to also create comics based on the back story as well as tell stories which show the international effect of such an outbreak devastating America.

The Rules

• Stories are to hold true to the universe established by Nation Undead.
• Stories must be in English, well proofed, and lettering must be easy to read.
• All comics should be no longer then 10 pages in length.
• All artwork is to be in black and white (gray tones are ok.)
• There are no restrictions on the style of art or tone of the story.
• Explicit nudity, violence and gore is allowed if justified by the story.
• Page Size/ Format: 6.625″ x 10.25″ (content safe: 5.5″ x 9.25″) 300ppi JPG CMYK.
• Deadline is November 15th, 2009. (Must receive at least 10 quality entries in order to proceed. If this minimum is not met, the creators reserve the right to extend the timetable or cancel the publication.)
• Works are to be sent through YouSendIt to comic@nationundead.com. Artists will be emailed a receipt confirming that the entry has been received.

You may…

• Include your comics in your personal portfolios and web galleries. (must be clearly labeled as part of Nation Undead: Anamnesis)
• Work in collaboration with other writers and artists.
• Base comics on the scripts and short films which are featured on Nation Undead.
• Extend stories and appropriate characters presented in short films and scripts for your comics.
• Submit multiple comics to be considered.
• Note: If you opt to use someone else’s work to create your comic the original creator must also be credited.

You may not…

• Sell works submitted to this comic for outside publication without the consent of Nation Undead.
• Feature any otherwise copy protected materials or brands within your work.
• Deviate (in any major way) from the universe as presented (unless framed as delusion, hallucination, dream, fiction within the fiction, etc).
• Use the likeness of any person living, dead or undead without his/her consent.

The Zones

 

• Zone 00: Back Story (Comic Exclusive)
  The back story consists of three options:
  • 1) Adapting the profiles of official characters. (Profiles are available on the WIKI)
  • 2) Developing back stories from character featured in the submitted films. (Short Films are available on the Submissions Page.)
  • 3) Revealing pieces of the back story. (Much of the back story has not been announced publicly. Contact info@nationundead.com with the subject line ‘Comic Back Story’ if you would be interested in breaking part of this story with your artwork.This information is to be kept confidential until after the comic releases.)

 

 

• Zone 01: Outbreak
  Fear grips the nation when the mid-west is struck by the sudden epidemic of an unknown flu-like virus. Nauseous, achy and disoriented, the infected overwhelm the hospitals and with little information and no form of treatment, everyone is left to speculate as to the nature of this virus and if it can be stopped.
  Setting: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

 

 

• Zone 02: Panic
  With the virus (now dubbed the Respiren Flu) spreading and the death toll on the rise, cities fall to chaos as people lash out in frustration. While some take to the streets in violent bursts of aggression (looting and rioting), others seek shelter from the anarchy that surrounds them.
  Setting: Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri,Nebraska

 

 

• Zone 03: Riot
  Social order is quickly decaying. when Soteria Industries brings a ray of hope with their announcement of a cure, Toxicil. With demand far exceeding supplies, the treatment only goes to those with the means to procure it or the drive to steal it for themselves.
  Setting: Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wyoming

 

 

• Zone 04:Shock
  After people began self-medicating with whatever Toxicil they can get their hands on, insufficient dosing gave the virus a chance to adapt into a stronger more resilient strain, called Respiren X. This new strain can not be stopped… even by death. Rumors spread that those who die of this strain have began to reanimate only to attack the living with an uncontrollable rage and an unsatisfiable hunger.
  Setting: Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, Tennessee, Utah

 

 

• Zone 05: Preservation
  Rumors of the undead have been confirmed and their threat grows as rapidly as their numbers. Supplies and resources are growing thin… it’s time to move. The radio mentions there are fortified military camps but with the risk that anyone could already be infected are they really safe? People are left to decide where to go and what to do before time runs out.
  Setting: Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada. Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Kentucky

 

 

• Zone 6: Blackout
  Suddenly and without warning all forms of communication stop. Phones, cel phones, televisions, radios, and the internet are gone leaving survivors completely disconnected from the world which is falling apart around them. With no information in or out, people are left to rely on their instincts.
  Setting: Alabama, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, New Hampshire, Georgia

 

 

• Zone 7: Isolation
  People located on the islands which fringe the US find themselves trapped in isolation. Though they do not face the threat of the virus or undead, there is no communication, travel, or trade. These islands are surrounded by a navel blockade (flying a variety of flags) which appear to have a destroy on sight orders for any ships, rafts and even swimmers. In the confusion, militant groups, gangs and religious zealot take control.
  Setting: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Cuba, Caribbean Islands

 

 

• Zone 8: Migration
  With supplies running thin and the threat ever-growing… no place is safe.. no place in the United States anyway. Survivors place their last hopes on seeking refuge in the bordering countries of Mexico and Canada. With a blockade at sea and the boarders being heavily guarded even if they make it there alive there is no guaranty that they will be able to get in.
  Setting: Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas

 

 

• Zone 9: Trapped
  The country is gone and all hope is lost. Everyone is either dead or dieing. The few survivors left are trapped with their supplies low and shelters compromised. With no hope left what do they do in their last moments.
  Setting: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, D.C.

 

 

• Zone 10: The World Outside (Comic Exclusive)
  The last official words from America was an update on the Respirin Flu epidemic and the newly discovered cure, Toxicil. Shortly after that broadcast, tv channels, radio stations, and web servers based out of the United States began going off line. Mail in and out of the country stopped and all phones appeared to have been disconnected.. A few photos of chaotic scenes featuring people rioting, buildings burning and cannibalism were leaked onto net forums though they were quickly buried under countless faked images which called their validity into question. News broadcasters were seemingly quiet about the situation and rumors filled in for the lack of facts. People blamed everything from revolution and plague to zombies and aliens. There were even rumors that some Americans had escaped and were taken into quarantine where they are being held prisoner though there is no evidence to confirm that. Nobody seems to know anything for sure besides nothing is getting in or out of the United States… and it seems as though officials would rather everyone simply forget and move on with their lives.

 

Terms of Use

By submitting your comics, you are stating that the pages which you are submitting are your own original work and that you agree to these pages potentially being featured within the Nation Undead Comic as well as on the website and DVD. Writers and artists will not be paid for their participation, however, they will be fully accredited and have the opportunity to receive unlimited copies of this book at whole sale (which they can then self distribute at a profit).

Artists/ writers agree to allow for their comics and characters presented within them to be adapted into additional short films within Nation Undead universe as long as such adaptations are attributed. Artists/ writers may adapt stories and characters from the short films but must attribute them to their original creators.

We reserve the right to reject any comic due to substandard quality or for failure to meet the terms as described.

Artists/ Writers retain the right to revision between initial submission date and November 15th,2009.

Questions

Questions? Ask Mike in the Nation Undead: Anamnesis forum or send an email to comic@nationundead.com.