DAY 3- Shadowlines #1 PG3, New Plan 2013.

 Another day, another page. Keeping the "new plan" going strong. More from the world of Shadowlines. Frost and I are currently working on our latest project, which of course will be shown here, for FREE! Why? Well why not!

Enjoy guys and gals.
-Luca

 Shadowlines #1 PG3
Writer/Creator: Luca Baldassarra                                   Shadowlines Website
Artist: Frost Llamzon                                                     @Shadowlinesgame
Producer/Creator: Anthony Crocco                               Facebook Page!

Frost's Deviant Art    @Lucacosmic

DAY2 - Shadowlines #1 Page 2

Another page from Shadowlines #1. The origins of Horatio Oplek. Enjoy.

-Luca

 Shadowlines #1 PG2
Writer/Creator: Luca Baldassarra                                   Shadowlines Website
Artist: Frost Llamzon                                                     @Shadowlinesgame
Producer/Creator: Anthony Crocco                               Facebook Page!

Frost's Deviant Art    @Lucacosmic

The New Plan for 2013. -Shadowlines #1 PG1-

Hey everyone,

I have not been around for a long, long time. For those of you who checked back for reviews, updates, news, or stories, I apologize. Don't want to make a long post explaining what I've been doing and why I have not been keeping up this blog. I just want to say, it's a new year, and now I have some stuff I'd like to share.

Various times of the week, I will be posting comics. Comics I've made, alongside other talented individuals. These comics will be completely free. Free to read, distribute, and enjoy or share with whomever you'd like. All I ask is that you comment and credit those who deserve it.

Each post will be labeled with the comic title, creative team, and page number. So you can scroll through past posts to read as much as you'd like. I hope this plan works for all of you, let's give it a shot.

Thanks for your time, and I hope you enjoy!

-Luca

 Shadowlines #1 PG1
Writer/Creator: Luca Baldassarra                                   Shadowlines Website
Artist: Frost Llamzon                                                     @Shadowlinesgame
Producer/Creator: Anthony Crocco

Frost's Deviant Art    @Lucacosmic

[New Fanfiction] Hands of Fate #4! -Marvel Fanfiction-

Hands of Fate: Issue 4
By: Luca Baldassarra

S.H.E.I.L.D. Gym Facility

Young Loki sits in the S.H.I.E.L.D gym facility with Captain America. Captain America stares at him intently, listening closely to what he has to say about Mephisto’s plan and the strange occurrences going on in New Asgardia.

[Young Loki slowly recounts everything that has happened to Cap. Cap listens closely, warily.]
Young Loki: The history of the nine realms is being unwritten Steven Rogers. We face powerful magic, so powerful in fact that the songs of the Thunderer, my brother Thor, have been forgotten. Whatever foul forces are at work mean to move in quickly and silently. I cannot stand by and let this happen. I need your help!

[Cap rises from the bench, his face serious]
Captain America: It sounds as if this Mephisto character is behind all of this, but his allies are not exactly pushovers. Doom and a Ghost Rider? Besides that, how do you know about all this? I guess what I’m trying to say Loki….is why should I trust you?

[Young Loki’s face is flushed with anger]
Young Loki: You think my intentions are false Steven Rogers? You think me in league with Mephisto?

[Cap stands over Young Loki, tense]
Captain America: You don’t exactly have a perfect track record there son. Or at least, your older self didn’t. I’m not new to magical threats, but there isn’t much I can do to help you. I’m just a soldier. You’d be better off finding Dr. Strange or maybe even Iron Fist.

[Young Loki stares back at Cap, calming himself]
Young Loki: Look beyond yourself Steven Rogers. Whatever powerful magic that has taken hold of Asgardia and Midgard has left you unaffected as myself. I suspect your brief time wielding Mjolnir may be the source of this resistance.

[Cap is intrigued]
Captain America: Explain.

[Young Loki leans back and sighs, visibly frustrated. A hint of sadness appears on his face]
Young Loki: Would that I could Steven Rogers. All I know is that you and I may be the only beings within all the nine realms that….that still remember. That still remember the heroic sacrifice my brother made for us all. That still remember the hero he was.

[Cap stands for a moment, then reaches into his duffle bag]
Captain America: Loki, I want to show you something. Something Thor left behind.

[Cap places a small metal shard in Young Loki’s palm. Loki stares at it, confused.]
Young Loki: What is it?

[A smile appears on Cap’s face. He stands with his hands on his waist, pleased]
Captain America: It’s a fragment of Mjolnir. I was the only one of the Avengers who was able to carry it. If what you’re saying is true, then this proves it. If Mjolnir thinks you’re worthy, then so do I.

[Staring at his palm in utter astonishment]
Young Loki: I’m…I’m worthy of Mjolnir?


[Cap picks up his shield]
Captain America: Don’t just sit there son, what’s our next move?


Diner on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Night

Meanwhile in a remote diner on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Alejandra the Ghost Rider sits alone eating a meal.  It is evening and there is no guests in the diner except the staff and Alejandra. A cloaked figure enters. Sitting at the front counter on the opposite side of the diner.

[Alejandra is deep in thought, barely touching her food.]
Alejandra (thought): I don’t understand. I felt him. I felt his energy. Then suddenly he just vanished. Where did he go? Where is Johnny Blaze?

[The lights flicker for a moment, and Alejandra’s thoughts are interrupted briefly. She pauses then dismisses the occurrence. She reaches for her cup and realizes it is empty.]

Alejandra: Excuse me. Waitress. May I have another coffee please.

[Silence. Slightly annoyed Alejandra straightens in her seat.]

Alejandra: Excuse me waitress? Could I please get some coffee?

[Looking up, Alejandra spots the clock hanging on the wall has stopped.]

Cloaked Figure: She can’t hear you. No one here can. We need to speak in private Alejandra.

[Rising in Ghost Rider Form, Alejandra draws her flaming sword and points at the mysterious figure.]
Alejandra(Ghost Rider Form): Whoever you are, you just made a serious mistake by trying to talk to me. Whatever you did to these people, undo it, NOW!

[The figure pulls back their cloak revealing themselves to Alejandra.]

Dr.Strange: “Worlds undone. Threads tangled and broken. Chaos comes in fire. Look to the stories. Find the Hand. Act. “ This is the warning I was given by the spirits of the Astral Plane. This is why I have come to seek you, Alejandra the Ghost Rider. I need your help.

[Alejandra keeps her sword raised. Her eyes fixed are on Dr. Strange.]

Alejandra: What do you want from me sorcerer?

[Dr.Strange summons a small orb, in it’s smooth reflective surface floats an image of Damian Hellstorm fighting Ghost Rider Johnny Blaze.]

Dr.Strange: Only you can stop him Alejandra. Only you can fight Johnny Blaze. Damian…has fallen.
Mephisto. Mephisto is the source. You must understand, we’re running out of time.

[Alejandra returns to her human form, her face expressing a mix of annoyance and concern for the image she just witnessed.]
Alejandra: How do you suggest I do that sorceror? You wish to storm hell, fight the demon and his armies head on?

[Dr.Strange dismisses her arrogant comment and lifts his hand, which is glowing with a soft golden hue. From Alejandra’s jacket pocket, a small length of chain rises, the link on one end broken.]

Dr.Strange: Not quite. I had something more subtle in mind. This chain, this is the key to stopping Mephisto. This chain will help us save Johnny Blaze.


How will the chain stop Johnny Blaze? Young Loki the new God of Thunder?! What is going on with Mephisto, Dr.Doom, Damian, and Johnny Blaze? More answers next issue as Hands of Fate draws towards it’s epic conclusion!

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It's Tuesday Night, let's look at some Shadowlines Inks! Aug14 2012

Hey there everyone,

       Just got home from my day job, and my inbox was full of nice surprises. Frost is still cranking out Shadowlines #5 art, to my immense delight. I thought I would share some of his work with you with another Shadowlines sneak preview!

  

I am currently working on some new fanfiction for Marvel 2012, I will post it as soon as it's finished. Until next time, take care!

-Luca "Joriko" Baldassarra

@Lucacosmic

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My comic Shadowlines, Issue #5 Preview!

Hey there all,

Just a quick update today. Haven't been writing much fanfiction lately, but only because I have been preparing my comic for the upcoming comic convention in Toronto in the weeks ahead. I will be exhibiting my comic, Shadowlines, at FanExpo Canada (August23-26). My artist, Frost Llamzon, has been working incredibly hard along with me to get Issue #5 ready for the con. We are both very excited for this issue and we hope that our readers will enjoy the changes we've made to the comic.

Here is a free preview of the comic:

If you are interested in checking out Shadowlines, you can get a free copy of Issue #1 digitally at www.shadowlinesgame.com and all of the issues are available online on our store. I will be posting a new picture everyday until FanExpo for you guys, and hopefully I'll be able to get more fanfic out in the coming days. Back to work for me, hope you guys enjoy!

-Luca "Joriko" Baldassarra

P.S. If you read the Shadowlines #1 free digital comic, let me know what you think!

[New Fanfiction] Hands of Fate #3 -Marvel Fanfiction-

Hands of Fate Issue #3
By Luca Baldassarra
 
In the Nevada Desert, the fight between Damian Hellstorm and Johnny Blaze rages. Blaze is in Rider Form, but has no control of himself. He is possessed by the Demon Lord Mephisto and the powerful artifact he holds known as the “Hand of Fate”.

Damian: RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! 

Ghost Rider raises his chain, silently meeting Damian’s charge. Damian charges toward the Ghost Rider, his trident raised. The two exchange blows, Damian’s trident colliding with the red hot metal of the chain and leaving long cuts along the Ghost Rider’s body. Though deflecting the fatal blows, Damian is still overwhelmed by the brutal chain strikes and suffers long gashes along his torso and arms.

Johnny Blaze (thought): It’s like a fog. A choking, endless fog. Images flutter by, barely visible. Sounds are distorted. Screams. Muffled screams. I can feel the pain. Like hot knives, slicing through me. Am I bleeding? Please, just make it all end…

The two opponents exchange blows for what seems like hours, endlessly. Ghost Rider breathes in deeply and exhales black fire from his jaws. Damian skilfully dodges as a nearby boulder is melted from the unholy heat. After dodging, Hellstorm keeps his distant, trident at the ready. Damian Hellstorm is breathing heavy, his coat is tattered and he has long scars scattered across his body. The Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, stands in front of him silent and foreboding. Long gashes are scattered across his body, flaming blood oozing from the wounds. Despite the damage, he is completely unaffected. Damian is near exhaustion.

Damian (thought): I don’t understand…..he should have been finished. I’ve hit him with everything I have. I practically skewered him! I’m running out of time…and options. Do I really need to kill this monster? Do I really need to kill Johnny Blaze?

Blaze…I’m not going to warn you again. Whatever control you’re under, fight it. Fight it with everything you have. Don’t let that bastard control you.

Ghost Rider (in a low raspy voice): Mephisto. Mephisto demands….I…I serve Mephisto.

The Ghost Rider’s chain lashes out at Damian, catching him off guard.

Damian: ARGHHHH! Damn you Blaze, you weak minded--GAHHHHHH!

The searing heat of the chain burns into Damian’s flesh. Ghost Rider slowly walks towards his victim, tugging at the chain with each step. Damian vision slowly blurs from the pain. Ghost Rider stands over his defeated opponent, silently staring.

Damian: Go on then….end it. Just know that this is all on you now Blaze. It’s all your fault.

The green portal that Ghost Rider arrived on suddenly begins to churn and spin, creating a vacuum. Ghost Rider loses balance as he is being tugged toward the vortex. The struggle loosens the chain’s hold and Damian breaks free. Gathering his strength, Damian shoves Ghost Rider into the portal, and he is consumed by it. The portal flickers as Ghost Rider passes through, closing immediately after. Damian collapses, completely exhausted from the effort. Behind Damian, his saviour stands shrouded by the now darkened desert.

Damian: What took you so long Strange? The bastard almost got me back there. This is much worse than we thought…Mephisto is using some powerful magic….incredibly powerful. We need to find a way to stop him, fast.

The shrouded figure steps forward, slowly revealing himself. His dark green cloak trailing behind him, snapping in the night air.

Dr.Doom: Indeed demon, Mephisto is a much larger threat than you could possibly imagine. That is why I have come. Now, surrender to Doom.

=Meanwhile, in a SHIELD safe house, Captain America trains alone in a large gym. The near-silent gym filled with the sound of his heavy breathing and grunting as he spars with a punching bag. Captain America slows his pace and casually walks over to his bag, reaching for his towel. His expression is calm as he pats himself down. He straightens and looks into a seemingly empty corner of the gym=


Captain America: You have about five seconds to step out of the shadows and tell me why I shouldn’t replace my punching bag with your face.

The once empty corner begins to shimmer, and out of the darkness Young Loki appears.

Young Loki: To be able to sense me through my illusion spells is no small feat Midgardian. Thor’s respect was well placed for you. Please excuse my intrusion, I mean no harm Steven Rogers. I am--

Cap’s hand slowly reaches for his Shield which leans against the gym bench nearby.

Captain America: You’re Loki. Thor’s brother. Well…a copy of the original. Somehow. But that still doesn’t explain why you’re here and why I should let you stay.

Young Loki’s expression is mixed joy and confusion. His voice is taken back.

Young Loki: Do you speak true Steven Rogers? Do you remember Thor-Odinson? Do you remember my brother?

Captain America’s expression is puzzled.

Captain America: How could I forget Thor, after his sacrifice. What’s your game Loki?

Young Loki steps towards Cap cautiously. His face is serious.
Young Loki: No games Steven Rogers. If only such were the case. Great danger has come to Midgard, a threat that threatens all the nine realms. I’ve come seeking answers…that only you can provide.

Why has Dr.Doom taken Damian Hellstorm? What does Captain America know that Young Loki is seeking? What is happening with Dr.Strange, Alejandra, Mephisto, and across the nine realms? Find out in HANDS OF FATE #4!

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