MI-V on Ignite!

It was indeed a pleasant surprise to see one of our characters, Wee Teck (best known as WT) on the advertisement of the soon-to-be-launched graphic novel initiative Ignite!

More and more initiatives are being introduced to develop graphic novel in Singapore, spearheaded by the Media Development Authority (MDA), and this gives a hint that this very exciting medium will gain a more prominent feature in the Singapore literary arena.

As creators of the Mystery Investigators-Five, we were honoured to be one of the pioneers of this initiative (as recipients of the 2007 First Time Writers and Illustrators Publishing Initiative in the graphic novel category).

You may view a feature of us on Ignite!’s website here:http://www.ignite.org.sg/ftwipi8.html

If you want to purchase our graphic novel, contact us:

Rhaimie: 3r.media@gmail.com

Book Order Details

For ordering inquiries contact the following:

rhaimie@mi-vdesign.com

rizal@mi-vdesign.com

Coming Soon

Chapter 1

The Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask - Chapter 1

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Chapter 2

The Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask - Chapter 2

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Chapter 3

The Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask - Chapter 3

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Mystery Investigators-Five - Promo Trailer

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LOOK OUT FOR THE STANDALONE BOOK IN 2009

For those who are trying to get hold of our graphic novel, Mystery Investigators-Five and the Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask, it will only be published as a standalone book in 2009.  Apart from the six chapters already published by Chuangyi Publishing, we will have additional features:

• Bonus chapter - A Warrior's Tale - in full colour
• Submitted art - by established comic artists
• A contest where you will have a chance to win book vouchers

Read the complete story and more in a new an upcoming graphic novel coming soon in 2009.

Views and Reviews

"Here’s what I liked about the comic:

The local setting was great – nice to see stories set in Singapore. The art was clear and simple, reminded me a bit of Gene Yang’s work in American-born Chinese. The story was fun, seemed suitable for young kids, with an educational element. This kid-friendly story about a group of intrepid young adventurers is filled with interesting tidbits about Singaporean culture and history, and is refreshing for its local setting and accessible art."

Sonny Liew
Comics Writer and Illustrator
www.sonnyliew.com

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"I enjoyed reading the story, and particularly like the interweaving of the history of Singapore into the plot. This is an indirect way of imparting National Education in the readers. The plot is fast-moving, and the target readers will, I am sure, find it a page turner as I did."

Associate Professor Ruth Wong Yeang Lam
English Language & Literature Academic Group
National Institute of Education, Singapore

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"I believe Rhaimie and Rizal did some research for this story - as they’d featured some interesting nuggets of information on Polynesian culture. I appreciate stuff like this, as it adds value to the entertainment."

Zer0 the Her0

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Dr Gayle Lundgren Whitson on the expanded role graphic novels can play in Singapore's educational landscape:

"This is very exciting and a niche area to be developed in the Singapore literary arena. Your graphic novel meets an important critical literacy need in the age group you’ve targeted as well as in the area of second language speakers – not only in Singapore but throughout the world. It is difficult to find age-appropriate materials for middle grade readers that provide the visual support, yet maintain high engagement and interest."

Dr Gayle Lundgren Whitson was formerly with the National Institute of Education's English Language & Literature Academic

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"I think the story, the case of the missing golden mask is a very exciting and thrilling adventure. It has a really good storyline and you wouldn't want to stop reading until you've reached the last page. Overall, MI-V is a very nice book and is definitely a must-read for all ages!"

Amirul Asyraf
Victoria School
Singapore

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"I enjoyed your work! I can see how much work went into it. Hats off to the writer and artist."

Sharon Ismail
Singapore

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"Well done! It reminds me of Scooby Doo minus Scooby but with a Singaporean twist."

Malini Rachel Fisher
Melbourne, Australia

The Making of MI-V

THE MAKING OF MI-V - The Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask

Wee Teck

Pui Yeen

Prabhash

Carmen

Ahmad Zaki

The Creators - Writer and Illustrator

Currently works as an editor with a local publishing company. Experience in the print and digital media extends beyond 15 years now. My hope of publishing my own work some day became a reality when my brother’s submission and me was picked by MDA in its First Time Writers and Illustrators Publishing Initiative. I have a collection of short writings, mostly children’s stories waiting to be published. I enjoy writing poetry as well. I am inspired by poets like Jalaluddin al-Rumi, Kahlil Gibran, Saadi al-Shiraz etc.

Technical Officer with NeWater. I started drawing seriously only for the past 10 years. I am working my way towards becoming an accomplished illustrator and all this through self-learning – by reading books and now, surfing the Internet, sieving through the vast information that is available. My first big break came when I joined a group of cartoonists. The group published Singapore’s first Malay comic, Tak Kering Gusi. With the same group of cartoonists plus several newcomers it went on to publish two more projects – Gelak Khas and Gelak Khas II. The group was called kARTunIS.

A couple of appearances on Suria followed. The first was a magazine programme – Seri Ramadan. I did a demonstration on how to make a Hari Raya greeting card. The next appearance was on TGIF – doing a 'live' caricature of the hosts Sharon Ismail and Adi Rahman. <>But my most cherished moment, as a cartoonist was my participation in Singapore’s first ever cartoon exhibition, Kartunique. The momentous event took place at Taman Warisan Melayu. I would like to convey my gratitude to Pak Sarkasi Said for having the faith in us to hold the exhibition.

Disclaimer

All characters, names, or events portrayed in this work are purely fictitious and are not intended to depict the actual conduct or events of those characters and places. Any similarity to person, living or dead, or to any place, is purely coincidental.

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Special Announcement

r media's submission to the First Time Writers and Illustrators Publishing Initiative - an initiative mooted by the Media Development Authority (MDA) and National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) - has been selected to receive the $8,000 publishing grant.

Watch out for the book's mirror website www.mi-v.com

Plot Summary - The Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask

The story revolved around the adventures of five good friends of a primary school somewhere in Singapore. Their first mystery adventure started with the arrival of a new foreign exchange student by the name of Kiki from Hawaii to their school. Kiki’s arrival coincided with a grand exhibition of treasures and artifacts from the island kingdom of Rapa-nui.

Kiki - the suspect became their close friend who sought their help to find the missing Golden Bird Mask - which not only holds the key to his status as the Crown King of Rapa-nui but his life as well. The five friends formed Mystery Investigators Five and using their wit, ingenuity and humour managed to solve the mystery and saving a friend at the same time.

Read the complete story in a new an upcoming graphic novel.

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