Brian Mannell
@JacksAxe
Member since Jul 2025 • United States
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34yr old comic creator imbued with uncontrollable insanity. I like making stories I connect with deeply, explore insecurities and personal anxieties, navigate through flaws that could help make us grow. I enjoy comics, manga, cosmic horror, and tea. ^___^
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Sometimes I'll need silence, too, but music helps with so much, otherwise. ^___^
I have the three tracks you listed written down, so I'll give them a listen when able. :)
I believe you asked about some of the music I listened to, associated with my series "Tales of the Celestial Sea." Post-metal music really inspired me for both, but moreso in particular with "Black Knife." I can't remember if the same was the case for "The Forgotten Isle" was less inspired through music listening, and moreso inspired by the surreal painter Mariusz Lewandowski (which, Black Knife was as well, on top of the music).
But paintings and music are huge inspirations for me. Now, for that series (in particular, The Black Knife), I would say these are the top three tracks I listened to (all post-metal music):
Amenra - "De Evenmens"
Cult of Luna - "Blood Upon Stone."
Amenra - "A Solitary Reign."
I listened to both of those bands in general a lot for Black Knife.
And for The Wretched, I mean... Take your pick of Nine Inch Nails (NIN) songs. lol
But I go for other bands, too, depending on my mood with the story.
The best song that captures the atmosphere of that comic would be "Somewhat Damaged" by NIN.
After that, maybe "Ruiner" by Made Out of Babies, and "Falling Away from Me" by Korn (though, I don't listen to that too often while writing, but it fits).
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I make comics.
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Art Crumbs
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Creator of Supernatural Myths and Legends! Read my Godsbane and Onami Manga! (they/them preferred but any ok)
Here's the link to the comic from my publisher that you can read: https://globalcomix.com/c/the-wretched.
I will say, there are a couple pages in here with lots of blood, so just be aware of that. I would more recommend this at minimum to teens and above who are okay with blood and violence.
The comic is called The Wretched. Here's a brief synopsis of it.
In the war-torn, diseased land of Rhomheim, humanity is hunted by grotesque experiments of a mad scientist called amalgams, creatures made of animal and machine. Among these horrors are four young amalgams, both playful and cruel, who must kidnap humans for their master’s work or suffer harsh consequences in their failure.
But in a world of hatred and cruelty, is there room for even monsters to grow? For when once buried emotions threaten to break through, can our amalgams suppress them and remain true to their brutal natures? Or will they succumb to becoming the thing they hate most:
Being human.
It's hard to ask before the full 70 pages of the first book are complete, but I would like some general feedback about what works well for you and what doesn't, to get a gauge on how people feel about the first 40 pages. What keeps you reading through it and wanting to read more afterward, or what it lacks that made you stop reading it at a certain point. And I mean... If there's not enough for my comic to retain attention for 40 pages, then it may be doomed, and I need to be better as a writer. lol
But hopefully that is not the case. XD
And I guess as a bonus, if you REALLY like what you've read, this is the Kickstarter preview page if you'd like more info, page and cover samples, and a very short promo video by me. :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianmannell/the-wretched-1-a-70-page-fantasy-horror-drama?ref=7olype
Looking forward to your thoughts. <3
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