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Contributed by: Wendy Manning on 6/27/2008

Denver comic book artist Daniel Crosier partners with Greeley's Distortions Unlimited to develop a new comic book series.

Bluewater Productions, Inc presents a unique horror comic that revolves around existing full-scale monster and alien animatronics in the new series titled "Distortions Unlimited."

The three issue series is based off of licensed characters crafted by Distortions Unlimited based in Greeley, CO. Distortions is world-renowned for creating shocking props, masks and animatronics that have been the mainstay of the dark amusement industry for the last 30 years. The company is best known for reproducing the 16ft queen alien from the film " Alien" cast from the original molds, as well as designing the stage props for music industry icon Alice Cooper's Brutal Planet tour.

Daniel Crosier, writer and illustrator on the series, has a unique connection with the project. "I grew up near the Distortions studio in Greeley. I used to tour the studio when I was a kid and was fascinated by their creations. I suggested to Darren Davis the president of Bluewater to partner with Distortions to develop another horror comic. Darren liked the idea, so we approached them with the concept. Distortions was enthusiastic about the partnership and green-lighted the project."

The entire series focuses on Distortions' Rage animatronic. Described as half Neanderthal, half beast, and all fury, the Rage is one of Distortions' most popular characters. Ed Edmunds, president of Distortions elaborates of the protagonist of the books. "Rage has been a fan favorite for years. The sheer size of the piece commands attention and really gives people a good scare. He's a great character to base the series on."

The first issue of the series delves into the horror unleashed on the earth with the collapse of a mine. The plot was crafted with multiple, intertwining layers that combine fantasy and true-life events ripped from today's headlines.

Crosier will bring a unique look to the books by illustrating with his watershed technique. All covers and interior pages of the series will be created with graphite on wood poplar panels. Crosier's influence for the series is Dark Horse's "B.P.R.D. 1946". The books will have a high contrast, distressed, organic look.

The creative team will also include veteran inker Peter Palmiotti. Palmiotti has worked for a variety of comic publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image.

The announcement of the Distortions series falls in line with two additional titles in the horror genre being released by Bluewater. "Vincent Price Presents" and "Bartholomew of the Scissors" will hit the shelves this October to coincide with Halloween festivities.

The release date is for the first issue of Distortions Unlimited will be announced shortly.

About Bluewater Productions, Inc
Bluewater Productions, Inc., is one if the top independent production studios of comic, young adult books and graphic novel titles. In the tradition of great storytelling and cutting edge art, Bluewater has stormed onto the comic book and graphic novel scene. With impressive titles, including such smash hits as the "10th MUSE," "VSS," "THE LEGEND OF ISIS," and "Wrath of the Titans" and "Sinbad" from legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and the upcoming series "Vincent Price Presents" based off the late horror icon, Bluewater Productions is committed to continue to produce engaging stories with art from both the top names in the industry alongside up and coming stars.

For more information visit www.bluewaterprod.com.

About Daniel Crosier:
Artist Daniel Crosier has exploded onto the comic book scene in the last year. Illustrating and writing multiple comic book projects with a variety of well-established publishers, Crosier's distinctive approach, incomparable perspective and vibrant personality has the industry taking note.

Crosier has a degree in fine art from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, CO with an emphasis in drawing and sculpture. This background in fine art has encouraged him develop a watershed wood burning technique for illustrating comic book interiors, covers, and pinups.

For more information about Daniel Crosier visit www.thothengine.net.

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