• Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • OneDotZero Festival

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • OneDotZero Festival

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • OneDotZero Festival

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • Badman Silence

  • Nemesis

  • Mark Millar

  • Steve McNiven

  • OneDotZero Festival

Badman Silence

Flipping The Hero's Script.

Flipping The Hero's Script.

Sometimes, the most explosive creative projects are lit by the smallest fuse. What began as a modest 20-second experiment with Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' comic evolved into a six-month obsession, fueled by a perfectly timed track from a friend and an unstoppable creative drive. 

Sometimes, the most explosive creative projects are lit by the smallest fuse. What began as a modest 20-second experiment with Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' comic evolved into a six-month obsession, fueled by a perfectly timed track from a friend and an unstoppable creative drive. 

Sometimes, the most explosive creative projects are lit by the smallest fuse. What began as a modest 20-second experiment with Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' comic evolved into a six-month obsession, fueled by a perfectly timed track from a friend and an unstoppable creative drive. 

Sometimes, the most explosive creative projects are lit by the smallest fuse. What began as a modest 20-second experiment with Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' comic evolved into a six-month obsession, fueled by a perfectly timed track from a friend and an unstoppable creative drive. 

Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' Violently smashes police truncheons into prison guards’ faces, capturing an intense and chaotic moment.
Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' Violently smashes police truncheons into prison guards’ faces, capturing an intense and chaotic moment.
Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' Violently smashes police truncheons into prison guards’ faces, capturing an intense and chaotic moment.
Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' Violently smashes police truncheons into prison guards’ faces, capturing an intense and chaotic moment.
Mark Millar's 'Nemesis' Violently smashes police truncheons into prison guards’ faces, capturing an intense and chaotic moment.

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Designer

Editor, Animator

View Count

Over 1 Million Views Collectively

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Designer

View Count

Over 1 Million Views Collectively

Ink Comes Alive

"Nemesis" is pure adrenaline on paper - a relentless action thriller that pulls no punches. Its raw energy and intense visuals demanded movement. 

When I realised my friend's track synced perfectly with the comic's action-driven pacing, I knew this project wouldn't let me go until it was done. This wasn't about just making something move - it was about capturing the explosive energy contained within every panel and putting Millar's world into motion. 

"Nemesis" is pure adrenaline on paper - a relentless action thriller that pulls no punches. Its raw energy and intense visuals demanded movement. 

When I realised my friend's track synced perfectly with the comic's action-driven pacing, I knew this project wouldn't let me go until it was done. This wasn't about just making something move - it was about capturing the explosive energy contained within every panel and putting Millar's world into motion. 

Nemesis looks menacingly into the camera with blood dripping from his nose, adding intensity to the scene, from the short film Badman Silence directed by Richard Payne.
Nemesis looks menacingly into the camera with blood dripping from his nose, adding intensity to the scene, from the short film Badman Silence directed by Richard Payne.

Breaking The Frame

Comic panels aren't meant to be uniform  - they breathe, contract, expand. Each one demands its own space on the page. Rather than force them into an ill-fitted standard format, I embraced their chaos. 

To capture the energy of the piece, I had to get creative with composition and timing. Even the artefacts from scanning - visible print dots and remnant text - were embraced to add layers of texture to the final piece. 

Comic panels aren't meant to be uniform  - they breathe, contract, expand. Each one demands its own space on the page. Rather than force them into an ill-fitted standard format, I embraced their chaos. 

To capture the energy of the piece, I had to get creative with composition and timing. Even the artefacts from scanning - visible print dots and remnant text - were embraced to add layers of texture to the final piece. 

Comic panels aren't meant to be uniform  - they breathe, contract, expand. Each one demands its own space on the page. Rather than force them into an ill-fitted standard format, I embraced their chaos. 

To capture the energy of the piece, I had to get creative with composition and timing. Even the artefacts from scanning - visible print dots and remnant text - were embraced to add layers of texture to the final piece. 

Nemesis is pinned down by SWAT police, appearing defeated and restrained, with artistic style by Steven McNiven.
Nemesis is pinned down by SWAT police, appearing defeated and restrained, with artistic style by Steven McNiven.
Nemesis sits in the back of a squad car, yet he looks happy, conveying a sense of defiance, influenced by Mark Miller and Icon Comics.
Nemesis sits in the back of a squad car, yet he looks happy, conveying a sense of defiance, influenced by Mark Miller and Icon Comics.
Nemesis battles multiple police officers in a police station using only a baton, from the short film Badman Silence directed by Richard Payne.
Nemesis battles multiple police officers in a police station using only a baton, from the short film Badman Silence directed by Richard Payne.
Police at a barricade pointing shotguns, waiting for the villain to appear, with visual influence from Steven McNiven.
Puppet Master's Playground

With nothing but the individual frames from the comic to work off of, I had to find a way to create movement within the panels.

The real energy came from synchronising camera movements with character action; as figures lunged, ran, or fought, the camera became their dance partner. 

  • SWAT police kick down a door, sending splinters flying in an intense action scene from Richard Payne’s short film Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis drives his Audi while a helicopter shoots at him, with bullets ricocheting off the bonnet in a high-octane chase scene from Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis performs a wheelie on his motorbike while shooting, with bullets flying in every direction, blending chaos and adrenaline in Badman Silence.
  • SWAT police kick down a door, sending splinters flying in an intense action scene from Richard Payne’s short film Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis drives his Audi while a helicopter shoots at him, with bullets ricocheting off the bonnet in a high-octane chase scene from Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis performs a wheelie on his motorbike while shooting, with bullets flying in every direction, blending chaos and adrenaline in Badman Silence.
  • SWAT police kick down a door, sending splinters flying in an intense action scene from Richard Payne’s short film Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis drives his Audi while a helicopter shoots at him, with bullets ricocheting off the bonnet in a high-octane chase scene from Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis performs a wheelie on his motorbike while shooting, with bullets flying in every direction, blending chaos and adrenaline in Badman Silence.
  • SWAT police kick down a door, sending splinters flying in an intense action scene from Richard Payne’s short film Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis drives his Audi while a helicopter shoots at him, with bullets ricocheting off the bonnet in a high-octane chase scene from Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis performs a wheelie on his motorbike while shooting, with bullets flying in every direction, blending chaos and adrenaline in Badman Silence.
  • SWAT police kick down a door, sending splinters flying in an intense action scene from Richard Payne’s short film Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis drives his Audi while a helicopter shoots at him, with bullets ricocheting off the bonnet in a high-octane chase scene from Badman Silence.
  • Nemesis performs a wheelie on his motorbike while shooting, with bullets flying in every direction, blending chaos and adrenaline in Badman Silence.
Police officers lie dead on the floor with smoke rising from their eyes, inspired by the works of Mark Miller.
Police officers lie dead on the floor with smoke rising from their eyes, inspired by the works of Mark Miller.
Police officers lie dead on the floor with smoke rising from their eyes, inspired by the works of Mark Miller.
Nemesis gets hit in the face with a gun butt, incorporating stylistic elements from Icon Comics.
Nemesis gets hit in the face with a gun butt, incorporating stylistic elements from Icon Comics.
Nemesis gets hit in the face with a gun butt, incorporating stylistic elements from Icon Comics.
Animarathon

Driven forward by no external deadline but my own determination to see the project through, I averaged one second of animated footage daily over six months. Each day brought new challenges and discoveries as the project grew far beyond its intended scope. 

The payoff? Having my work shown at the OneDotZero Festival to a huge crowd at the Barbican, watching my film play on a cinema screen in front of my friends and peers. 

Driven forward by no external deadline but my own determination to see the project through, I averaged one second of animated footage daily over six months. Each day brought new challenges and discoveries as the project grew far beyond its intended scope. 

The payoff? Having my work shown at the OneDotZero Festival to a huge crowd at the Barbican, watching my film play on a cinema screen in front of my friends and peers. 

Driven forward by no external deadline but my own determination to see the project through, I averaged one second of animated footage daily over six months. Each day brought new challenges and discoveries as the project grew far beyond its intended scope. 

The payoff? Having my work shown at the OneDotZero Festival to a huge crowd at the Barbican, watching my film play on a cinema screen in front of my friends and peers. 

  • The comic book Nemesis is held open, showcasing an interior page filled with dynamic and vivid artwork.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The front cover of the comic Nemesis being scanned, capturing its iconic design and vibrant artwork in a detailed process.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The comic book Nemesis is held open, showcasing an interior page filled with dynamic and vivid artwork.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The front cover of the comic Nemesis being scanned, capturing its iconic design and vibrant artwork in a detailed process.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The comic book Nemesis is held open, showcasing an interior page filled with dynamic and vivid artwork.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The front cover of the comic Nemesis being scanned, capturing its iconic design and vibrant artwork in a detailed process.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The comic book Nemesis is held open, showcasing an interior page filled with dynamic and vivid artwork.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The front cover of the comic Nemesis being scanned, capturing its iconic design and vibrant artwork in a detailed process.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The comic book Nemesis is held open, showcasing an interior page filled with dynamic and vivid artwork.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
  • The front cover of the comic Nemesis being scanned, capturing its iconic design and vibrant artwork in a detailed process.
  • A close-up of an action-packed frame from the comic Nemesis, highlighting intense visuals and bold storytelling.
Front cover of the comic book Nemesis, written by Mark Millar.
Front cover of the comic book Nemesis, written by Mark Millar.
Front cover of the comic book Nemesis, written by Mark Millar.
The comic book Nemesis being scanned, with artwork contributions by Steven McNiven and Mark Miller.
The comic book Nemesis being scanned, with artwork contributions by Steven McNiven and Mark Miller.
The comic book Nemesis being scanned, with artwork contributions by Steven McNiven and Mark Miller.

Beyond The Panels

What began as a creative experiment turned passion project opened doors I never expected. The project caught the attention of the original creators, Stephen McNiven and Mark Millar, and earned their enthusiastic approval. 

Sometimes, the best projects are the ones that refuse to stay within their original scope - the ones that demand to be made, regardless of the cost in time and sleep. "Badman Silence" stands as a testament to that unstoppable creative drive. 

What began as a creative experiment turned passion project opened doors I never expected. The project caught the attention of the original creators, Stephen McNiven and Mark Millar, and earned their enthusiastic approval. 

Sometimes, the best projects are the ones that refuse to stay within their original scope - the ones that demand to be made, regardless of the cost in time and sleep. "Badman Silence" stands as a testament to that unstoppable creative drive. 

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.