Welcome to my little slice of Comic Space.
I hope to meet and network with many of the talented people in here. I also hope to pass along some info on some of my own creations. I only wish I could draw as well as some of the people on here. Sadly, I'll have to make due with being a humble writer and creator of a little multiverse I call...



The Infinatum is a my website that showcases my creativty, especially in screenwriting. But the main part, or the Nexus of my website are the original, comic book-styled characters that exist within the fictional multiverse that is called the Infinatum. I have been working on the core characters for the better part of 15 years. It is very a comic book-like world, but with my individual take on it.

The majority of popular comic books characters have been around for decades and the world they inhabit have become accustomed to the existence of these costumed characters. What I want to do with the Infinatum is to start from the beginning. But instead of meeting these characters back in the 1930's, we do it in the 21st Century.

I want to mix the wonder, confusion and fear of seeing these powerful beings with the mentality and technology of our current society. But is won’t be just from the general population’s point of view. It will be from the people that are directly affected by this, humans and "irregulars" (more on what they are in a moment). Like any good comic book, TV series or movie, the characters are defined by who they are, not the powers or abilities they have. Many of the best in their respective mediums seem to follow this belief and the Infinatum will be no different. I believe their powers should almost be secondary to the character, how they develop, and exist in their world.

The Infinatum also has one advantage that many other comic book-related stories don’t, the irregulars. They aren’t a new step in human evolution, or enhanced humans, they are a completely different species. They are animals that have been genetically altered to be animal/human, bipedal hybrids. They are still animals, with all the instincts and skills from their previous forms. Add to that the capacity for complex thoughts and emotions. While some may embrace their new existence, others revolt against what they have become. Besides being a metaphor for racism, it has the potential to be taken to a whole different level. Instead of racism, perhaps “species-ism”. Also added to this is the belief that humans exhibiting powers as a result from similar genetic tampering as irregulars, or as a side-effect from the Black Wave Event (or BWE for short) are lumped together under one name, irregulars. How would a human being be affected by this? How would the world’s population deal with such beings? If irregulars aren’t human, do they have rights? Do human who have become irregulars have rights? Would there be pro and anti-irregular groups? From basic civil rights to living a normal life, these are just a few of the many questions and topics that add needed realism to the stories and characters in a world that is vast and fantastic.

A common theme throughout the Infinatum is what defines a hero. Many of the popular comic book characters deal with this, but since most are ingrained into the core audience and culture, them questioning their role is almost moot. I wouldn’t classify my characters as “heroes”. They are all people, regardless of origin, trying to deal with their own situation as best they can. Like many people, some want to do good with the skills they have. But true heroes just don’t wake up and become so. They are forged over time, from loss, experience and selfless courage. Many of my characters want nothing to do with being a hero, while others seek it out, not knowing it’s true meaning. It is these paths that greats stories and strong characters will come from.

Being a comic book-styled world, there are a few things in the Infinatum that differ from others of their genre. In the Infinatum, “Costumes” is a four-letter-word. I prefer “uniform”. But for this world, the whole concept of spandex-wearing super beings doesn’t work for me. That’s not to say there will be no characters with flashy uniforms. All it means is that the uniform will be based on either it’s functionality or a reflection of the character’s origin (military, alternate dimension, government agent, etc.). Most importantly, death in the Infinatum is the end. This is a point I can’t stress enough. So many comic book characters have had significant deaths that were powerful and poignant, only to be brought back to either boost sales or for shock value. Not in the Infinatum. When a character dies, they are dead! D-E-A-D, dead! As a writer, this adds a serious amount of gravitas to any situation where a character is near death or killed. Knowing that they will never come back makes their death that more important and realistic.

The true stars of the Infinatum are the characters. The Regulators, DEVils, the ASI, Wolf Eyes, Kin, Seven and many more. Most of these characters have been around, in one form or another, for over fifteen years, while others are more recent creations. At last count there were nearly two hundred characters, most of which have detailed descriptions and histories. Regardless of age, one thing they all share is a realistic existence within their expansive world, all of which is reflected in who they are. Each group or character has had a different path that has lead them to this point. Their view of the world, their history, and personality all affect each character differently, even if their goals are the same. It is these differences that can make for some serious disagreements and clashes, even for those in the same group. Of all of my work, these characters are the ones I’m most proud of.

With such a diverse cast of characters, each with a distinctive voice and path, it is my hope that fellow comic book creators and artists, as well as future readers, will identify or see parts of themselves in these creations.

On my website, you can learn more about the civilization shattering Black Wave Event, fictionalized accounts of the Aftermath, other incidents that play into the mythology of a post-BWE world, and meet the future characters and groups that will reshape the world, some of which appear during the BWE. But you'll learn much more in the proposals for the Regulators, DEVils, the ASI, Wolf Eyes, Kin, and Seven. To learn more about everything, click on the link below and...



The Infinatum Nexus

What's New in the Infinatum?



Instead of featuring the last part of the Black Wave Event, you can check out the new improved MySpace page, the Infinatum. On there, you'll find the entire Black Wave Event, the global catastrophy that set everything in motion. You can read all seven chapters featuring characters that will play important roles in the future of the Infinatum. It will also show what happens to these characters as they deal with the effects of the Black wave Event itself.

You can also find a collection of what I call the Mysteries of the Infinatum. They feature conspiracy theories, myths and mysteries that exist throughout the Infinatum, from before the BWE to the present.

The Infinatum on MySpace will continue to feature the Black Wave Event and Mysteries of the Infinatum until I'm ready to start posting info about my scripts, character and group profiles.

I hope you'll drop by, read, leave comments and opinions about everything you read there. Any insight would be appreciated.

The Infinatum on MySpace

If reading the Black Wave Event on MySpace is too hard, drop by my original website, the Infinatum Nexus...

The Infinatum Nexus

I am very fond of these creations and truly believe they have a place among the other great, new generation of comic book creations. As I have said, it is my hope to network with creative people interested in my work, or interested in working together on another project. If you like what you've read, let me know, and feel free to tell others.

You can also stop by my original MySpace page and learn more about my taste in music, movie, TV, books, and various other stuff, as well as read my mostly weekly blogs.

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All original characters and stories are © Copyright 2001-2007 Mark James MacKinnon. All original logos are ™ 2006, 2007 Mark James MacKinnon. Any use of these characters or images, without permission, is strictly prohibited. Any similarities to individuals, living or dead, is purely coincidental.