Orang Utan Comics Studio is a group of likeminded up and coming comic creators from around the World. Artists and writers on the cusp of greatness, working together to complete our projects and get them published.

We also offer our creative talents to others and our services include writing, penciling, inking, colouring, lettering, editing and pre-press. Current and past clients of our Studio members include AAM/Markosia, Modern Monstrosity the charity War On Want and Slave Labour Publishing.   Find out more about our Studio members and view samples of their work by browsing the Creators menu on the left.

The Orang Utan Comics team is expanding all the time and we are currently looking for additional artists to join the team. Please see our submissions guidelines for more information.


NEWS

14/07/08

Visit the Eleventh Hour page to listen to new audio commentaries for Eleventh Hour Vol 1 and the Eleventh Hour Collector's Edition. Recorded by Ian Sharman and Cherie Donovan these commentaries include interesting and amusing anecdotes about the production of our Eagle Award nominated anthology.


02/06/08

The Orang Utan Comics Studio Store is now open for business!

Check out the store NOW to order your copies of the Eleventh Hour Collector's Edition and Baby Boomers #1.

Eleventh Hour Vol 1 ships to retail stores world wide this week. If you weren't able to order a copy from your local retailer, don't despair! You can order a copy direct from the publisher, AAM/Markosia by visiting their online store.

Thanks to everyone who bought a copy of Eleventh Hour Vol 1 at the Bristol International Comic Expo and at the London MCM Expo. Thanks for helping to make Eleventh Hour Vol 1 the best selling AAM/Markosia book at the London Expo!

Ordered Baby Boomers #1 but need a Baby Boomers fix to keep you going until it arrives? Check out the ongoing Baby Boomers web comic at the AAM/Markosia website. Look out for a full-colour Baby Boomers tpb coming from AAM/Markosia soon!

Thanks also to everyone who voted for Eleventh Hour in the Eagle Awards! Sadly, we didn't win this year, but, hey, there's always next year!

Last, but not least, thank you to eevryone who attended the Swinging with the Orang Utans panel at the Bristol International Comic Expo - especially our awesome hosts, Barry and Dave from Geek Syndicate! Despite our fears of talking to an empty room, the panel was packed and was a huge success. See you all next year!


08/05/08

Don't miss Orang Utan Comics Studio at the Bristol International Comic Expo this weekend!

Stop by our stand and pick up your copies of Eleventh Hour Vol 1, the Eleventh Hour Collector's Edition and Baby Boomers! Our top creators will be on hand all weekend to sign copies of these great new OUC releases! Oh, and Ian will also be signing at the AAM/Markosia booth throughout the weekend.

Also, if you're in Bristol for the expo, don't forget the Film Night, which starts at 6pm on Friday 9th May at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. You can find out more here.

If that's not enough Orang Utan related goodness for you, then check out this interview with grand-daddy Orang Utan, Peter Rogers on the Comic Book Outsiders podcast. That should get you in the mood for the Swinging With The Orang Utans panel at the Bristol Expo this weekend!

Lastly, wish us luck as we cross all our fingers and toes at the Eagle Awards on Saturday night!


07/04/08

The Eagle Awards!

Orang Utan Comics Studio have picked up several nominations in this year's Eagle Awards. Not only has our critically acclaimed anthology series Eleventh Hour been nominated in the category of Favourite Black and White Comicbook - British, but one of our founding members, and hugely talented artist, Azim Akberali, has been nominated in two categories - Favourite Newcomer Artist and Favourite Artist: Fully-Painted Artwork. Congratulations to Azim and to all involved in the production of Eleventh Hour.

Remember, you can still pre-order the new edition of the Eagle Award Nominated Eleventh Hour, the first to be published by AAM/Markosia, featuring painted artwork inside and on the cover by double Eagle Award Nominated artist Azim Akberali, from you local comic shop.

You can find Eleventh Hour Vol 1 on page 200 of the April edition of Previews, the order code is: APR08 3484


31/03/08

Eleventh Hour Vol 1 featured on Comic Book Resources, check it out!


27/03/08

Eleventh Hour Vol 1 is now available to pre-order through Diamond Comic Distributors. Inc, you can find it at the front of the "green" section in this month's Previews catalogue, in the AAM/Markosia section. Just head in to your local comic shop and ask them to order Eleventh Hour Vol 1 from AAM/Markosia for you.

The order code is APR08 3484.


19/03/08

Orang Utan Comics Studio are pleased to unveil our new look website! With the new look comes a subtle name change as we continue to evolve.

The Green Ranger enjoys Eleventh Hour #2 at this month's Collectormania G-Mex show in Manchester.

Check out the Eleventh Hour page for up to date info on Eleventh Hour's move to AAM/Markosia!

Don't miss stunning artwork by Orang Utan Comics Studio members Scott J. Larson, Ian Sharman and Cherie Donovan in Kong: King of Skull Island - out now from AAM/Markosia!

Congratulations to Diego Simone, who will be pencilling four issues of Starship Troopers from AAM/Markosia!

Check out the Young Gods page for a sneak peak at the first six pages of the Graphic Novel! You can also download a sample of the script!


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