A Sacramento-centric comic book series is hoping to get the silver screen treatment.Writer and creator Brent Trayce Sands said he crafted his characters for a while, and then he decided to put his passion on paper during the extra time he had during the pandemic. Impound Comics then launched its first comic book in November 2020. His original inspiration came from a popular Marvel superhero character.”What decided to make me move forward and actually make it a company is when I saw the Black Panther movie,” Sands said.A year later, he opened a DOCO storefront – where he sells his comic books, figurines, T-shirts and other memorabilia. Now, he is trying to make a live-action movie. It’s a dream, years in the making, he says. But he needs the Sacramento community’s help to turn it into a reality.The comic book series follows the journey of Anthony “Impound” Endsley, an MMA fighter and single father, who struggles to make a living. But he eventually gains superpowers and develops some special skills.“Strength,” Sands said, while describing some of Impound’s abilities. “Laser vision – one of my favorite set of powers.”Impound is Sacramento’s first-ever superhero, according to Sands. He says setting his story in California’s capital city is a way to build a local audience.”If you feel like you have some sort of connection to the hero, he’s from the same city as you, it kind of gives you more hope or more pride,” Sands said.Illustrations in the different issues highlight local landmarks such as Tower Bridge, as well as the city skyline.”You can look and be like, ‘I recognize those buildings,'” Sands said.Impound Comics now hopes to have their main character leap off the comic book page and jump into the real world in a live-action movie.Sands partnered with Sacramento director Mikey Rare to make a movie trailer. A short clip of the trailer has been released, showing Impound scouring the streets of Sacramento, fighting his foes. Sands said creating a feature film was actually his original idea.”We’re now doubling back on what Impound was when I created it. It wasn’t a comic book, it was a movie,” Sands said.The full version of the trailer drops on Feb. 28. That is also when a Kickstarter campaign begins, so they can raise funds to be able to shoot the movie.”Depending on how this campaign does, will determine what our next move is,” Sands said.Sands said he is working to become a formidable force in his field, and he wants Impound to make an impact.”I’m hoping it’s inspirational for people who are young creatives,” Sands said.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A Sacramento-centric comic book series is hoping to get the silver screen treatment.
Writer and creator Brent Trayce Sands said he crafted his characters for a while, and then he decided to put his passion on paper during the extra time he had during the pandemic. Impound Comics then launched its first comic book in November 2020.
His original inspiration came from a popular Marvel superhero character.
“What decided to make me move forward and actually make it a company is when I saw the Black Panther movie,” Sands said.
A year later, he opened a DOCO storefront – where he sells his comic books, figurines, T-shirts and other memorabilia.
Now, he is trying to make a live-action movie. It’s a dream, years in the making, he says. But he needs the Sacramento community’s help to turn it into a reality.
The comic book series follows the journey of Anthony “Impound” Endsley, an MMA fighter and single father, who struggles to make a living. But he eventually gains superpowers and develops some special skills.
“Strength,” Sands said, while describing some of Impound’s abilities. “Laser vision – one of my favorite set of powers.”
Impound is Sacramento’s first-ever superhero, according to Sands. He says setting his story in California’s capital city is a way to build a local audience.
“If you feel like you have some sort of connection to the hero, he’s from the same city as you, it kind of gives you more hope or more pride,” Sands said.
Illustrations in the different issues highlight local landmarks such as Tower Bridge, as well as the city skyline.
“You can look and be like, ‘I recognize those buildings,'” Sands said.
Impound Comics now hopes to have their main character leap off the comic book page and jump into the real world in a live-action movie.
Sands partnered with Sacramento director Mikey Rare to make a movie trailer. A short clip of the trailer has been released, showing Impound scouring the streets of Sacramento, fighting his foes. Sands said creating a feature film was actually his original idea.
“We’re now doubling back on what Impound was when I created it. It wasn’t a comic book, it was a movie,” Sands said.
The full version of the trailer drops on Feb. 28. That is also when a Kickstarter campaign begins, so they can raise funds to be able to shoot the movie.
“Depending on how this campaign does, will determine what our next move is,” Sands said.
Sands said he is working to become a formidable force in his field, and he wants Impound to make an impact.
“I’m hoping it’s inspirational for people who are young creatives,” Sands said.