The NextArt -BLUE EVOLUTION

I think that I have already mentioned that the quality of printing and the glossy paper stock used by The NextArt is superb quality?  If I ever published D-Gruppe in German this is the quality I’d go for!
The covers are very stylish and eye-catching and I’m sure those into Manga might find them appealing -despite the fact that they are in the German language.

 I’m assuming that as German is one of the languages taught in UK schools there must be some comickers who’ll be able to read these?  The CBO regulars in Germany I can only hope you’ve seen this title?

I know that there are going to be people who do not like the art. The thing is that the enthusiasm of the artist shines through.  They are enjoying themselves and that comes across well. And as for the colouring…in places it could make your eyes explode (in a nice way if that is possible).  It’s quite deceptive in places because you look at it and suddenly spot a very nice touch in backgrounds.

I’m really hoping that Germany gets as big a comics industry as France and that it gets far more respectability than it has so far enjoyed.  As one who grew up reading German Disney, Bastei and Kauka with the occasional Williams comic it is good to see German comics spreading their wings and The NextArt is certainly doing its bit!

Time for issue summaries and some art -remember there is a link to their online store/site on the blog roll!

http://www.thenextart.de/verlag/index.html



Volume 1 N ° 1/2 “beginning”
M. Kretschmer, S. Black Bold, S. Haack
32 pages,
color,
edition of 1000, U.S. comic format


In the universe there are millions of worlds. They are like honeycomb in a beehive woven together. One of these is our earth. To flow in the cycle of elements and can exist at all, it has a counterpart. Our world is on the side of light and the other world in the dark. To keep the balance of power, our planet in the eternal struggle between good and evil is trapped. The final confrontation begins here and now. Everything revolves around the boy Malik. He makes his first experience with the other side and the forces of good try to hold back the army of darkness.









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Volume 1 N ° 2/2 “Balance”
THENEXTART Publishing ·
M. Kretschmer, S. Loose, S. Haack, S. Black and Bold
32 pages, color, edition of 1000, U.S. comic format


In the second part of Malik’s life undergoes significant changes: while he is still busy processing the weird dreams the other hand, love comes into play. For the first time he falls, violent and innocent. The great powers are gradually starting to make him a pawn in their interests. But the contingent from past battles stalemate is forcing both sides to passivity. Finally come to the dark power of the moment is to corrupt the pure feelings of the boy.












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Volume 2 No. 1/1 »Sahra”
THENEXTART Publishing · March 2004
M. Kretschmer, S. Black Bold, S. Haack
32 pages, color, edition of 1000, U.S. comic format


Right after the events in Volume 1 BLUE EVOLUTION Malik left alone in the violent storm of his emotions. His father is gone and his girlfriend has left him. The dark side will take the opportunity to attack. In search of his friend Sahra he meets all sorts of wild characters who do not always want only good things. At the end of the trip is a dramatic finale in Cologne, which will change the balance of power forever.










Vol. 3

Volume 3 N ° 1/3 ‘transition’
THENEXTART Publishing · October 2004
M. Kretschmer, S. Black Bold, S. Haack
32 pages, color, edition of 1000, U.S. comic format


Three years after the events in BLUE EVOLUTION Volume 2 is the darkness on the offensive. Malik is yet to recognize its role in this game, but is slowly prepared for what lay ahead. As he gets to know the counterpart of the earth, prepare the forces of darkness and light in the final. In the end, nothing will ever be the way it was.









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Volume 3 N ° 2/3 “awakening” THENEXTART Publishing · October 2005
M. Kretschmer, S. Black Bold, S. Haack, S.Loose
32 pages, color, edition of 1000, U.S. comic format


After the death of the last guardian of all Torgeneratoren to DO-NAHRLOGIMOPPIG-FYL in the hands of Mükros. Under the leadership of General Petti to organize the resistance. We are looking for new allies and fought with all his might against the army of darkness. Malik tried on EARTH over the sudden death of his mother to get over it. Hanor and his helpers can help him, but now Nessis or manages to pull the boys to the dark side? At the end, Malik’s decision!

 

 

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Volume 3 N ° 3/3 “revelation” THENEXTART Publishing · October 2006
M. Kretschmer, S. Black Bold, S. Haack, S.Loose
32 pages, color, edition of 1000, U.S. comic format

Malik’s death and resurrection. The prophecy of the priest-Chuab. Lt.. Rene’s spiritual path. The destruction and Hanors Mükros, leader of the light and dark powers. Apocalypse – the destruction of worlds and a new beginning.