CHICAGO, IL: JULY 1, 2020: Mercy Sparx Covers and Back Issues Come to Life to Celebrate Issue #14, Giving Away Original Art by Jenevieve Broomall and Daniel Leister
CHICAGO, IL – Devil’s Due Comics is launching a special promotion for the latest issue of Mercy Sparx (#14) – the first of its kind, offering original art from two of the new issue’s covers, in which three random back-issues of the series will activate special clues via augmented reality. The three key back-issue covers will reveal clues when using the app Artivive, available for iPhone and Android.*
The Grand Prize is original art to the issue #14 covers by Jenevieve Broomall and Daniel Leister. (one per each of the two grand prize winners). 100 Runners up will receive other rewards and swag based on a lottery system, ranging from sketches to free digital content.
At least two covers for Mercy Sparx #14 will feature augmented reality upgrades (not for the contest, but as an added value for all) – the Nei Ruffino cover and the Jenevieve Broomall / Ceci De La Cruz cover, with more possibly coming. In total the 48 page special edition includes six covers, and Devil’s Due is determining the amount of other covers to receive A.R. features tied to the success of it’s ongoing Kickstarter campaign.
But the scavenger hunt explores the extensive back-issue list that the Mercy Sparx publishing history entails. “Any cover from the series publishing history (including spin-offs and miniseries) could be one of the three special covers that trigger an A.R. experience,” says creator Josh Blaylock. “Going all the way back to the very first miniseries. Once you discover one of these special issues, the search begins inside for more clues. I wanted to do something fun with Augmented Reality that was more engaging than just showing off one enhanced cover, and I think this is a great way to explore the technology, while giving everyone a fun journey down memory lane, sifting through old comics.”
To participate, visit MercySparx.com for details, rules and instructions. Meanwhile, Mercy Sparx #14 will be available in comic book stores this September, and is now live on Kickstarter where special editions and merchandise is available.
Click to Being the Scavenger Hunt
Nei Ruffino Cover
Augmented Reality preview of Nei Ruffino Cover
Instructions
Using the Artivive app,* scan back-issues of Mercy Sparx issues to find three unique covers that animate.
Once you’ve found an AR animated cover, the search for the clue inside begins! Scan the interiors for special pages, panels, or even just word balloons that activate an AR animation or clue.
After you’ve found the clues in all three issues, simply follow the instructions.
The first people to win will receive original art, followed by runners up who will be rewarded on a lottery system.
*Artivive is not affiliated with Devil’s Due Comics, Mercy Sparx, or any of their related affiliates or creators. It is only a tool being used for the augmented reality experience.
Jen Broomall cover – Preview of Augmented Reality animation – colors by Ceci De La Cruz
Mercy Sparx #14: Original Jenevieve Broomall Line Art – to be awarded to a Grand Prize Winner
Mercy Sparx #14: Original Daniel Leister Line Art – to be awarded to a Grand Prize Winner
Daniel Leister cover to Mercy Sparx #14 – colors by Carlos Moreno
Contest Rules
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Mercy Sparx Original Cover Art Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of PopCult Solutions, LLC and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by PopCult Solutions, LLC, located at 1658 N Milwaukee Ave #100-5850, Chicago, Illinois 60647.
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Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.
| 1. | Contest Period |
The Contest begins on July 01, 2020 at 09:00 cst and ends on July 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM cst (the “Contest Period”). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest using any of the following methods:
Online
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Online: This method of entry will be available by visiting our website (www.MercySparx.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit.
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On or about July 22, 2020, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via email on or about July 25, 2020. If the potential winner cannot be contacted within five (5) days after the date of the first attempt to contact him/her, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries.
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| 1. | Prizes |
One page of original art of a Mercy Sparx #14 cover by Jen Broomall (a $500 value)
One page of original art of a Mercy Sparx #14 cover by Daniel Leister (a $500 value)
Runner Up Prizes – A free Mercy Sparx #14 print edition with Augmented Reality enhancements
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