Day 304 Productions is developing a comic book sequel to their award-winning steampunk web series Dirigible Days. The sequel, titled Dirigible Days: 998, reunites Captain Santiago Dunbar, mute pilot Josie Devereaux, and comedic engineer Hooper Jefferson as they race across a retro-futuristic Africa in their airship S.S. Beatrix to stop a militaristic empire from completing a weaponized robot colossus.
The cover art for Dirigible Days: 998 will be drawn by two-time Eisner Award winning artist Rick Burchett, best known for his work with DC Comics, Marvel and Disney, including The Batman and Robin Adventures and the steampunk web comic Lady Sabre and the Pirates of the Ineffable Aether. Artist Chris Bailey, creator of the promotional art and introduction animation used in the Dirigible Days web series, will be illustrating the interior artwork.
Day 304 Productions is running a Kickstarter fundraiser from April 19 until May 31 to produce the comic book (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/day304/dirigible-days-998-steampunk-graphic-novel-comic-b). The $7,800 goal is needed to pay for artwork and printing costs. If successful, Dirigible Days: 998 will be released Summer 2014 and will be available for purchase online and at local St. Louis comic book stores. The Dirigible Days web series was also produced with funds from a successful Kickstarter campaign.
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Steampunk is a science fiction genre that mixes 19th century fantasy and the Wild West with steam-powered machinery and anachronistic technology.
“Steampunk is getting really big in St. Louis,” says Dirigible Days creator and Oakville native James Bragado. “One of our goals has always been to utilize and promote local artists, talent, and our steampunk scene. The web series brought some very positive attention to the city, and we hope the comic book will bring even more.”
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A breakout entry in the burgeoning steampunk market, Dirigible Days has won multiple film festival awards, and its Facebook page has over 7,600 fans. The five-part
science-fiction web series followed the crew of the airship S.S. Beatrix and their fateful encounter with the sadistic leader of the Cult of Cthulhu and featured voice over narration by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO from Star Wars).
ABOUT DAY 304 PRODUCTIONS: Day 304 Productions is an
independent film/video production company based in St. Louis, MO that specializes in independent films and high definition digital photography for weddings, special events, and commercials. Follow their projects at www.day304.com
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