Behind the scenes video launched for Dark Axis comic

A BEHIND the scenes video for Greg Mclean’s Dark Axis comic series has been released.

The video, which can be viewed on You Tube, includes discussions by Mclean and artist Xavier Irvine on the Dark Axis project, creatures and features a sneak peek at artwork from upcoming issues.

The comic series Dark Axis – Secret Battles of WW2 is a four part comic book series that follows a US military team which stumble across an abandoned Nazi scientific facility full of blood thirsty creatures.

Issue 1 is available now.

Trailer released for Mclean's Dark Axis series

FANGORIA has released a teaser trailer for Greg Mclean's new four-part comic series Dark Axis - Secret Battles of WWII.

The trailer, tells part of the origin story for McLean's new series in which the Nazi's attempt to create a super soldier.

It was filmed in Melbourne and directed by Cameron Oliver.

The comic is the first project through Mclean's new comic and graphic novel publishing line Diezel Punk.

It is penned by Mclean, Chris Wheeler and Jason M. Burns with artwork by Xavier Irvine and Luis Guerrer.

Issue 1 of the series will be released in October.

Dark Axis comic preview

GET a sneak peak at Greg McLean’s new WWII horror comic series Dark Axis in this month’s in Previews.

Issue 1 Dark Axis: Rise of the Overmen will be $2.99 and is scheduled for release in October.

A detailed blurb from the issue has been released and reads as follows:

A battle-hardened veteran, Sgt. Bryce, is given a cushy mission to scout a mountain valley. Only problem is, he’s given a squad of useless recruits for the job. After finding a treasure map on a dead SS deserter, Bryce leads his squad to a hidden German facility, full of incredible machines and advanced technology. It appears completely deserted, but when one of his squad vanishes, ripped apart by ‘something’ lurking in the shadows, Bryce realizes too late…they’re not alone.

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Greg McLean Dark Axis comic book announced

WOLF Creek director Greg McLean has turned to comics for the release of his next project Dark Axis.

Described by Mclean as ``Saving Private Ryan mashed with Evil Dead 2’’ the comic series presents an alternate World War II history in which a battle-hardened veteran stumbles across a deserted German facility occupied by something lurking in the dark.

A release date is expected to be announced soon.

Meanwhile, production for Wolf Creek 2 appears in full swing after reports that the sequel to the international hit has been funded.

The sequel was one of more than a dozen projects announced by Screen Australia's Ruth Harley at the Melbourne International Film Festival last month, shock till you drop reports.

The original 2005 film was made for about $1.1 million but earned $27.8 million at the worldwide box office.

The sequel will include the return of John Jarratt as the psychotic outback killer Mick Taylor.

According to IMDB the film is scheduled for release in 2013.

Source: shocktillyoudrop.com