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The Nezdeth

January 31st, 2012 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

The Nezdeth are demonic alien race from the desolate planet of Whorvz. They have scaly maroon skin, are militaristic, and hateful of everything good. Whorvz is approximately 19 times the size of Earth with a population of about 200 billion. The Nezdeth breed like insects in the caverns and tunnels they are experts at constructing. [...]

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Golden Apple Comics / Los Angeles, CA

December 4th, 2011 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

A CONTRA ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONAL PARTNER — VISIT TODAY!! As described by Wikipedia…”Golden Apple opened in Hollywood in 1979, and a second location in Northridge in 1983.[1] The store was well known for hosting signings by comic book artists and writers, as well as for anti-censorship activism. In 2010, Golden Apple became the official sponsor [...]

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Everett Comics / Everett, WA

December 4th, 2011 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

A CONTRA ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONAL PARTNER — VISIT TODAY!! “Everett Comics carries the usual items you would expect in a comic book store. New comics, back issues, t-shirts, gaming and collecting supplies. We also carry some toy lines such as Star Wars, GI Joe, DC and Marvel as well as cool things from sci-fi lines [...]

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The Comic Stop / Lynwood, WA

December 4th, 2011 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

A CONTRA ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONAL PARTNER — VISIT TODAY!! “Established at the turn of the century, The Comic Stop ended the comic draught of the late 90′s in Lynnwood, WA. Born of Dark Magic and Mad Science, The Comic Stop quickly ratified its position as the premiere source for comics, games, and more in the [...]

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Meltdown Comics / Los Angeles, CA

December 4th, 2011 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

A CONTRA ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONAL PARTNER — VISIT TODAY!! As described by NerdMelt…“Meltdown Comics has been in their current location for 18 years, and over that period, this 9000 square foot space and its ever-shifting stock continues to hold new discoveries for everyone, from the six-year old beginner to the obsessive fan. Meltdown was named [...]

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The Comics Place / Bellingham, WA

December 4th, 2011 · No Comments.
by Tom Kolega

A CONTRA ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONAL PARTNER — VISIT TODAY!! The comic book geniuses at The Comics Place are as diverse in their fields of expertise as their comics collection. Be warned: Things might look and sound a bit different than you’ve come to expect. Visit the beautiful downtown Bellingham, WA location and ask for Contra [...]

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Christmas Promo Cards

November 5th, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

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A Contra Alliance Christmas

November 1st, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

This Christmas, some lucky comic shop kids will be getting a Book I: Shadows of the Past hardcover in their stocking. The month long holiday promotion will take place in select California and Washington comic shops that sell featured titles such as X-Men, G.I. Joe, and Star Wars. Essentially, all action-adventure or space opera titles [...]

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Operation Viral Force: 9-23-11 to 11-11-11

August 21st, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

The Contra Alliance Experiment “99.999% of Contra Alliance fans don’t know about Contra Alliance.” That’s how the idea started when talking with Marco Ciappelli, founder of Acranorum Labs, in the Vons parking lot at Hermosa Beach. Enter Operation Viral Force, a campaign to share Contra Alliance with the universe through a mixture of FREE giveaways, [...]

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Hollywood Pitch Festival: Contra Alliance

August 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments
by Tom Kolega

27 Pitches in 2 Days Below is a partial list of Contra Alliance pitches from this year’s Fade In – Hollywood Pitch Festival held at the Renaissance Hotel. Creative executives were provided a one sheet, public relations kit, and some a transmedia business plan and/or full Franchise Guide. The event was a blast. Several follow [...]

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Hollywood Pitch Festival

July 26th, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

The Hollywood Pitch Festival is where Contra Alliance meets its maker…I have a feeling. At first, I was hesitant to sign up. Throughout the process of building the IP, there’s been too many services and offers where the provider is the beneficiary. The organizers of this event appear genuine in their effort to cast a [...]

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Comic Con 2011

July 26th, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

San Diego Comic Con 2011 was packed, full of the best fans, and confirmed (once again) it’s the #1 destination for pop culture enthusiasts. The creative energy and entertaining attendees make this event special. I’ll work to get Contra Alliance a show table and panel participation for SDCC 2012. There is currently a lacking presence, [...]

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State of the Art Entertainment, LLC

July 16th, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

State of the Art Entertainment, LLC formed to advance the growth of The Contra Alliance Franchise and develop a “handoff ready” transmedia universe in creative and business form. Over the past decade, State of the Art Entertainment has designed a platform for launching Contra Alliance IP and expanding its universe through multiple media products.

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Review of Contra Alliance by Drying Ink

July 1st, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

I don’t often read military SF, but I have to admit that it’s a varied subgenre: and Contra Alliance falls firmly into the slightly smaller-scale, near-future end of it. It’s set in 2035, with American dominance waning, and follows an elite – and secret – NATO organisation named CONTRA, focusing largely on a small group [...]

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Contra Alliance #0 (Drafted Scene)

May 21st, 2011 · Comments Off
by Tom Kolega

“This scene takes place in an old, dim lit warehouse following the final meeting held between the Ringleaders of the Revolution and conspirators from around the world. It is an enemy team shot. Ripster, Prowess, and Likzi are standing with a cloaked Nezdeth General behind them. A Revolution soldier off to one side and a [...]

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