Clarity Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/GDSRenders/Comic%20Book%20Hero/PersonalAppeal2.jpg http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/GDSRenders/Comic%20Book%20Hero/Alpha1a.png Alpha-1 <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the fictional character. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Alpha-1 is a fictional Grey Dog Comics superhero. The character was created by writer Clarity. His first appearance was in Grey Dog Comics #76-77. The character was originally conceived as a back-up for Tech Head but sales of issues #76-77 prompted the editors to change their plans and launch a solo series. Alpha-1 #1 was released in December 2011.</blockquote>[edit] Creation<hr><blockquote>In 2011, Grey Dog Comics editors were looking for a way to boost sales in the flagging Tech Head comic book series. Current editor Derek B envisioned a revamp of the title by bringing in other battlesuits with amazing powers, however due to the slow burning and later detested storyline written by Astil involving Tech Head in space, Derek B instead hired writer Clarity and tested the waters with Alpha-1 in Grey Dog Comics #76. Somewhat similar to Tech Head, Alpha-1's battlesuit was designed to both compliment and contrast the aging outfit of Tech Head. Alpha-1's suit was designed to draw energy from the sun and channel it outwards as the user desired whereas Tech Head's just enhanced the strength of the user.</blockquote>[edit] Origins<hr><blockquote>Millions of years before the Earth was formed, a group of beings called the Alpha's maintained a level of peace throughout the galaxy by using a nearby suns powers to power their unique battlesuits designated Alpha's. The battlesuits have the potential to turn any thought into reality. Whilst out patrolling, Alpha-1 is attacked by an another unseen member of the Alpha's and sent pummeting towards the nearby Earth. Meanwhile on Earth, a jobless and destitute widow called Jack Teman is contemplating suicide but before he jumps, he sees what he thinks is a meteor crash nearby. Upon investigating, Jack stumbles upon the dying Alpha-1 suit occupier who grabs Jack's hand and mutters 'Avenge me!' before finally passing on. The empty suit begins to break apart and begins attaching itself to Jack who struggles but cannot remove it. The suit then communicates with Jack telling him that he was chosen because he had nothing to live for here on earth but with training he could become a honoured member of the Alpha's. Jack 'politely' snubs the invite and decides to take out some anger on the streets where his family were murdered.</blockquote>[edit]Publication History<hr>Volume 1 <blockquote>Volume 1 has the tagline 'Origin' and follows Alpha-1 as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. It deals with his attempts to figure out how to use the suit that he has gained and how to manage the energy levels with it. In this 6 Issue mini-series he encounters Marquess, PsychoSis, Ace Topspin and Beamer, who he does manage to defeat although barely. His initial encounter with other superheroes goes very wrong when Sgt Steel attacks him. The volume ends after the defeat of Beamer and Alpha-1 accepting the role as a hero.</blockquote> Volume 2 <blockquote>Instead of a continuous narrative, Volume #2 contains several two part stories and some self contained issues. The 1st story-arc brought back PyschoSis from Volume #1 and her partner in crime NeuroSis[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJStark Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 VERY NICE!! What took me a three part Issue#0 you just achieved with one wikipost. Sounds good, I look forward to reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1PWfan Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 If I could actually do arty things, I'd totally steal this idea. As it is, this is a really cool idea on how to launch a CBH dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 VERY NICE!! What took me a three part Issue#0 you just achieved with one wikipost. Sounds good, I look forward to reading Thanks. Every diary that i do always seems to have some concept behind it (be it a specific story premise or design). I've seen other diaries here going into long dialogues and it was something i was keen to avoid, hence the synopsis instead If I could actually do arty things, I'd totally steal this idea. As it is, this is a really cool idea on how to launch a CBH dynasty.Its actually really easy. Print screen, paste then edit. Feel free<hr> Alpha-1: Origin Part #1 (Volume 1, Issue 1) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first storyline in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman after inheriting the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turning his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011 </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote> Origin picks up directly where Grey Dog Comics #77 left off. Jack Teman is still stuck inside the Alpha-1 suit and unable to remove it at all. Heading back into Diddly Squat, his suit advises him to follow a set of directions and is led to an alley where he finds Marquess standing over Sgt Steel (see Grey Dog Comics #78 for more details). Sgt Steel was attacked and left semi conscious with the vampire looking to taste blood. Marquess' bloodlust is in overdrive and he attacks Alpha-1 who is shocked when his fists start glowing with energy. Alpha swings at Marquess and sent the vampire flying through a wall. He pursues but Marquess has recovered and vanished. However upon returning to where his victim was, Alpha finds Sgt Steel gone as well.</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the Alpha-1 series was outstanding coming in around 25% above the target levels for new titles.Sgt Steel and Marquess make their first appearance in the Alpha-1 series.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Alpha-1: Origin Part #2 (Volume 1, Issue 2) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first storyline in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman after inheriting the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turning his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011 </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote> Having defeated Marquess in the last issue, Alpha searches for Sgt Steel to find out what prompted the attack. The soldier mistakes him for just another street villain and attacks. Alpha tries to reason with Sgt Steel but cannot get through. He tries to find something to hold Sgt Steel in place and the suit interprets and creates an energy prison around the metal mutant. Although Sgt Steel is secured, passers-by begin throwing things at Alpha and he leaves the scene unaware of why the soldier had even been attacked.</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the issue was around 25% above the target levels for this level of comic.Sgt Steel makes a return appearance in this issue.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJStark Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Any chance of Alpha-1's Wiki getting updated with some artwork? Would love to see what he looks like. (Go on... get ya pics out for the lads ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well im currently using the 1st one from this post here but im thinking of updating it anyway. Rest assured that a picture will appear once sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd1 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Nice to see a diary of a different style, and it's definitely one I can see working. Not too basic, which is good. I agree with MJ that some form of pictures would be nice but for the moment they aren't essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Alpha-1: Origin Part #3 (Volume 1, Issue 3) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first story arc in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011/12. </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote> Still unable to remove the suit and with no social life to speak of, Jack spends the majority of his time stalking the back-alleys, lamenting over his predicament and returning to some of his old haunts. Following information gathered on the street, Alpha then hunts for PsychoSis. Catching her in the middle of a mugging, Alpha-1 attempts to reason with her to give the items back, however it comes to blows. Alpha finds a way to channel energy into a blast from his hands to tackle the winged sinner and sends her packing. Slightly worse for wear and with depleted energy levels, Alpha-1 is blindsided by Ace Topspin moments later.</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the issue was around 45% above the target levels for this level of comic.PyschoSis makes her first appearance in this issue.Ace Topspin makes his first appearance in this issue, although in the very last panel.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Alpha-1: Origin Part #4 (Volume 1, Issue 4) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first story arc in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011/12. </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote>With night having fallen and no way for the suit to recharge itself, Alpha is confronted by former tennis superstar Ace Topspin. Bitter at being banned from the sport, Ace causes havoc whenever he can. The issue mainly consists of Alpha attempting to recreate abilities shown in the last few issues with no luck at all. Eventually he gets tired of all the flaming tennis balls pinged at him and just lays an old fashioned beatdown on Ace who eventually retreats. Following the battle, Alpha-1 then collapses in the alleyway.</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the issue was around 70% above the target levels for this level of comic.Ace Topspin makes his first actual appearance in this issue.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJStark Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 70% by issue#4?? Fair play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 70% by issue#4?? Fair play! This is going from the lowest popularityy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Alpha-1: Origin Part #5 (Volume 1, Issue 5) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first story arc in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011/12. </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote>Its dusk on the day after the fight with Ace Topspin and with the suit finally recharged, Alpha/Jack finally recovers and stumbles out the alleyway. This issue deals mainly with the suit informing Jack of its limitations. Whilst it can manipulate the energy as the user requires, it requires discipline and focus to use correctly. Any attack used without correct focus and motivation will never be as powerful as one focused in body and mind. The suit explains that Jack was chosen because he had reached his lowest ebb and that bouncing back from here would help him grow into the suit and his powers. The suit then warms of nearby action and sends Jack off in that direction to find the Marquess again. The vampire had defeated Scot's Guard and was getting ready to devour. Using a combination of physical attacks and energy, Alpha sends Marquess packing again.</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the issue was around 95% above the target levels for this level of comic.Marquess has now appeared in the series twice</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 So.. How are people finding this.. So far i've completed 65 issues but im struggling a little with motivation to post up more (especially when im busy playing around a DC mod and building a X-Men mod) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Unique and original way to do a diary. I like it like this for yours, don't know if I would like to see a bunch of copy-cat diary's though. I hope at the end (when you get to the end of each level), you put all the story plot points together in a "Wiki" entry, similar to how they do major characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJStark Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I was hoping this was a new issue if that means anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd1 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So.. How are people finding this.. So far i've completed 65 issues but im struggling a little with motivation to post up more (especially when im busy playing around a DC mod and building a X-Men mod) It's good, and the style is different from other current CBH diaries, which is nice. Visually it could be a bit more appealing, even if it was simply a 75x75 picture of everyone's headshot. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Alpha-1: Origin Part #6 (Volume 1, Issue 6) <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>Origin is the first story arc in Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #1–6 in 2011/12. </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote>Issue #6 picks up a few days after the last and see's Jack beginning to learn the limits of his suit and how to conserve his energy levels. The rest of the issue follows Jacks attempts at a nightly patrol and him tracking down Beamer; a muscle for hire. A swift beatdown follows and at the end of it all, Jack realises that a small crowd had gathered who applaude him as Beamer is carted off by the police. The next day, Jack finds a discarded newspaper hailing him as an up and coming hero but one that no one knows who he is. Jack decides that because his previous life was over, that his new one couldn't begin fighting crime and clearing up the streets. With that said, he hears a womens scream and dashes off to investigate as the Issue & Volume ends</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Inital reception for the issue was around 100% above the target levels for this level of comic.Issue #6 was the final issue of Volume #1Beamer made his first appearance in the series.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJStark Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Nice! Liking it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Alpha-1: New Beginnings <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see Alpha-1 (disambiguation) <blockquote>New Beginnings is the first story arc in the 2nd Volume of Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #1–2 in 2012. </blockquote>[edit] Plot<hr><blockquote>3 months after the end of Volume 1 and Jack Teman has been officially declared missing and presumed dead. As Alpha-1, he patrols the streets of Diddly Squat. He encounters PyschoSis - a member of the Sisters Of Sin - who is in the middle of a bank robbery and a scuffle ensues. Alpha-1 prevails and PsychoSis is handed over to the cops. Part #1 ends when Alpha-1 is blindsided by NeuroSis; her partner. Part #2 begins with NeuroSis enraged that Alpha-1 bested her 'Sister' laying into him. Despite trying to give as good as he gets, Alpha just cant seem to beat NeuroSis who then attempts to free her partner in crime. Alpha-1 has a revelation and generates an energy prison in the form of a birdcage to trap her. PyschoSis is driven away but when the cops come back for NeuroSis, she manages to break free and retreat but with no money taken</blockquote>[edit] Notes<hr><blockquote>Issue Location: Diddly Squat Inital reception for the issues was around 17% above the target levels for this level of comic.The Sisters Of Sin made their first appearance in the series.</blockquote>[edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 <p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Alpha-1: Unfortunate Takeovers</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <hr>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em>This article is about the comic book series. For other uses, see </em></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha-1" rel="external nofollow"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em>Alpha-1 (disambiguation)</em></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <blockquote>Unfortunate Takeovers is the second story arc in the 2nd Volume of Grey Dog Comics Alpha-1 series following the adventures of Jack Teman who inherited the Alpha-1 battlesuit and turned his back on the group of beings named Alpha's. It follows Jack as he takes his first steps into the superhero world. The story was originally published in Alpha-1 #3–4 in September/October 2012.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </blockquote></span></p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">[</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">edit</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">]</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></p><div style="text-align:left;"><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Plot</strong></span></p></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><hr><blockquote>The story begins with a news-flash stating that mutant eco-terrorist EnviroMentalist had laid siege to the offices of Fossil Fuels Ltd and currently held the CEO's hostage. Alpha-1 flies off to investigate. Noting a unobservant henchmen on the roof, Alpha takes him down and slowly infiltrates the building before coming face-to-face with EnviroMentalist's cohort Solider Of Misfortune. Making good use of energy shields to block incoming bullets, Alpha closes the gap and lays into the unlucky soldier. Carrying on in his search, he finally encounters EnviroMentalist, however the terrorist holds a gun to the CEO's head as the issue ends.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> Part #2 picks up at the same point it was left at. EnviroMentalist pulls the trigger and the remaining CEO's scream in shock. EnviroMentalist looks down and sees a energy generated metal plate just in front of the barrel that blocked the bullet. With that, Alpha-1 is upon him and a fight ensues. Alpha defeats the terrorist and leaves him out for the count and leads the CEO's downstairs to the waiting policemen. However upon returning to where EnviroMentalist should have laid, Alpha found him missing. He returns to where Solider Of Fortune should have been and again, the baddie had escaped.</blockquote></span></p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">[</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">edit</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">]</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Notes</strong></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><hr><blockquote></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Issue Location: Diddly Squat</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span><br /></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Inital reception for the issues was around 50% above the target levels for this level of comic.</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">EnviroMentalist & Soldier Of Misfortune made their first appearance in the series.</span></span><br /></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"></blockquote></span></p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">[</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">edit</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">]</span></p></div><p></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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