Hysteria:One Man Gang
Hey all,
Well, the cat is outa' the bag... Hysteria is coming to Image!
Check out the wrap around cover for issue #1, of Hysteria: One Man Gang.
Look for it in Previews next month, in the Image section :)
Best,
Mike Hawthorne
Friday, December 02, 2005
Hey all,
Well, the cat is outa' the bag... Hysteria is coming to Image!
Check out the wrap around cover for issue #1, of Hysteria: One Man Gang.
Look for it in Previews next month, in the Image section :)
Best,
Mike Hawthorne
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Bomb Queen daily comic on Shadowline forum
Just thought I'd share something I've been doing.
Ramping up for Bomb Queen I've been having fun with some Shadowline characters.
Last month, just for the hell of it I started making single panels that led into a Daily on-going ritual.
I took no more than 15 minutes, or less per panel, and I kept it in the pencil stage. Lettered it by hand. and just scanned it "as is". I'm trying to get "loose"... but my drawing style is pretty linear, no matter how I cut it sometimes. So, I keep hammering away with little exercises like this.
The results...? Well it's been over a week so far and has gained some positive response. The story is starting to kick in (well... if I can call it a story, hahaha!
I'm just messing around and letting one thing lead to another). In short, these are really exercises for me. Since I'm often wearing all the hats for my comics (write / pencil / ink / letter / color / ...et.) I can go through stretches where I don't pencil anything for a month, or more. Thus, these panel-a-day sketch comics keeps me in-tune with my pencils. Sometimes I'm okay with it... other times, well... it's just scribbling.
Check out more on the Shadowline forums at Image comics.
Jimmie Robinson!
Artist - Writer - Creator
GET SNATCHED BY A BEASTIE IN LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS!
Image Comics and Runemaster Studios announce new contest
Ever wanted to get snatched by a Beastie? Ever had the desire to appear in a comic book? Well, the folks at Runemaster Studios, Inc and Image Comics are giving you the chance to be the next victim of the vile Beasties in their newest contest.
We are looking for someone to willing to be captured by a Beastie. Here is your chance to be immortalized in an issue of Lions, Tigers and Bears. All you need to do is send in a picture of you or someone you know being defended by a stuffed animal. Preferably pictures featuring kids between the ages of five and twelve, but if you do not have any pictures from that age, send what you can and you still might win.
By entering this contest, you agree to allow Image Comics and Runemaster Studios, Inc to put your likeness in an issue of Lions, Tigers and Bears Vol. II, shipping to comic stores worldwide in mid-2006. All entries become the property of Runemaster Studios, Inc and no pictures can be returned.
You are also agreeing to let the Beasties snatch you, so be brave!
Entries must be received by Runemaster Studios, Inc no later than January 1st, 2006. Contestants can send their entries electronically to contest@runemasterstudios.com
The best picture will be chosen by Team Lions, Tigers and Bears and used as reference to put you in a comic. The winner will receive a complete signed set of Lions, Tigers and Bears v2, as well as a signed copy of the first Lions, Tigers and Bears trade paperback.
So get out those cameras, dig through those photo albums, and get those pictures coming. Make sure to include your name and mailing address in your email entry. The winner will receive the prize package in summer of 2006.
Image Comics and Runemaster Studios announce new contest
Ever wanted to get snatched by a Beastie? Ever had the desire to appear in a comic book? Well, the folks at Runemaster Studios, Inc and Image Comics are giving you the chance to be the next victim of the vile Beasties in their newest contest.
We are looking for someone to willing to be captured by a Beastie. Here is your chance to be immortalized in an issue of Lions, Tigers and Bears. All you need to do is send in a picture of you or someone you know being defended by a stuffed animal. Preferably pictures featuring kids between the ages of five and twelve, but if you do not have any pictures from that age, send what you can and you still might win.
By entering this contest, you agree to allow Image Comics and Runemaster Studios, Inc to put your likeness in an issue of Lions, Tigers and Bears Vol. II, shipping to comic stores worldwide in mid-2006. All entries become the property of Runemaster Studios, Inc and no pictures can be returned.
You are also agreeing to let the Beasties snatch you, so be brave!
Entries must be received by Runemaster Studios, Inc no later than January 1st, 2006. Contestants can send their entries electronically to contest@runemasterstudios.com
The best picture will be chosen by Team Lions, Tigers and Bears and used as reference to put you in a comic. The winner will receive a complete signed set of Lions, Tigers and Bears v2, as well as a signed copy of the first Lions, Tigers and Bears trade paperback.
So get out those cameras, dig through those photo albums, and get those pictures coming. Make sure to include your name and mailing address in your email entry. The winner will receive the prize package in summer of 2006.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Fear Agent #2 Misprint
Due to a printing error, Image Comics regrets to inform fans & retailers that FEAR AGENT #2 was incorrectly printed on the wrong paper stock, leading to widespread damages.
This issue has been taken up with the printer and they are re-printing FEAR AGENT #2, which will be in-stores on December 14th.
If you have purchased a copy of FEAR AGENT #2, please take it back to your local store and you will be able to exchange it for a new copy of FEAR AGENT #2. The rest of the current print run is being pulped so it does not get sent out accidentally.
Image Comics regrets this error and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Writing Runes of Ragnan 101
Haven't had much free time lately, but wanted to introduce myself and offer up some insight into the creative process involved with Runes of Ragnan.
My name is Ty and I'm an _____aholic. Just fill in the blank with whatever.
WRITING RoR 101 - An Intensive Behind the Scenes Adventure
First things first, you need your supplies:
beer and Crow poster:
home shock therapy kit:
oh...and some way to write, of course:
-----
Now the work begins.
Josh Medors and I have ironed out our own process for producing RoR.
Here is a breakdown of the writing process:
1) I write the art script. This contains almost no dialogue or narration. This I write in prose format. Here is an example:
PAGE 1 - RoR Issue 2
Surt looms, fire flexing like muscle along his massive form. He steps forward and slams a giant hand into the nearby wall, breaking off a large chunk of brick and mortar. Flame surges along his arm and within seconds the brick erupts with violent heat.
Surt hurls the fiery chunk of building, eyes alive with killing lust.
Eldjarn lunges to the side, pulling strength from somewhere deep inside. The fireball impacts the wall, exploding in all directions, tongues of flame hissing their disappointment.
2) Josh creates the artwork from the initial art script. I write it this way because Josh is so damn good at telling a story visually that I would only be limiting him if I broke things down panel by panel...being too specific with some artists results in a classic sad face. Freedom=Good.
RoR #2 page 1:
As you can see, Josh went with the all impressive splash page, and put the rest of the action on page 2. I gave him an extra page to "play" because there was a lot of action in the first several pages of the script.
Page 2 finished up the text written on page 1 of the art script:
3) Once the artwork is done, I then write a "Final Text" script. This is ONLY dialogue and narration which I write directly to the artwork. It is amazing how much the story evolves at this stage...as the artwork Josh produces gives me new ideas and opens up new possibilities.
I literally have Word open right beside the artwork (in color if I have it) as I write:
4) Jay Fotos lays down his masterful colors. Once I have the final pages, page 1 -22 in full color, I make the last lettering edit (I do the letters for RoR myself). This is a painstaking process (see shock therapy treatment kit above). This doesn't result in any major changes to the text, it is a streamlining and perfecting phase. Not that any issue of RoR will be perfect, especially if you don't happen to like my style of writing...but I put in a lot of time going through every line of text to make sure I'm satisfied with it.
5) I finish whatever beer is left in the fridge, do several loads of laundry, and convince myself that all of it is worth while (once again, the shock therapy).
There ya have it.
Hope everyone enjoys the book!
CHECK OUT THE 5 Page Preview of RoR #2
Ty Gorton
Writeraholic
My name is Ty and I'm an _____aholic. Just fill in the blank with whatever.
WRITING RoR 101 - An Intensive Behind the Scenes Adventure
First things first, you need your supplies:
beer and Crow poster:
home shock therapy kit:
oh...and some way to write, of course:
-----
Now the work begins.
Josh Medors and I have ironed out our own process for producing RoR.
Here is a breakdown of the writing process:
1) I write the art script. This contains almost no dialogue or narration. This I write in prose format. Here is an example:
PAGE 1 - RoR Issue 2
Surt looms, fire flexing like muscle along his massive form. He steps forward and slams a giant hand into the nearby wall, breaking off a large chunk of brick and mortar. Flame surges along his arm and within seconds the brick erupts with violent heat.
Surt hurls the fiery chunk of building, eyes alive with killing lust.
Eldjarn lunges to the side, pulling strength from somewhere deep inside. The fireball impacts the wall, exploding in all directions, tongues of flame hissing their disappointment.
2) Josh creates the artwork from the initial art script. I write it this way because Josh is so damn good at telling a story visually that I would only be limiting him if I broke things down panel by panel...being too specific with some artists results in a classic sad face. Freedom=Good.
RoR #2 page 1:
As you can see, Josh went with the all impressive splash page, and put the rest of the action on page 2. I gave him an extra page to "play" because there was a lot of action in the first several pages of the script.
Page 2 finished up the text written on page 1 of the art script:
3) Once the artwork is done, I then write a "Final Text" script. This is ONLY dialogue and narration which I write directly to the artwork. It is amazing how much the story evolves at this stage...as the artwork Josh produces gives me new ideas and opens up new possibilities.
I literally have Word open right beside the artwork (in color if I have it) as I write:
4) Jay Fotos lays down his masterful colors. Once I have the final pages, page 1 -22 in full color, I make the last lettering edit (I do the letters for RoR myself). This is a painstaking process (see shock therapy treatment kit above). This doesn't result in any major changes to the text, it is a streamlining and perfecting phase. Not that any issue of RoR will be perfect, especially if you don't happen to like my style of writing...but I put in a lot of time going through every line of text to make sure I'm satisfied with it.
5) I finish whatever beer is left in the fridge, do several loads of laundry, and convince myself that all of it is worth while (once again, the shock therapy).
There ya have it.
Hope everyone enjoys the book!
CHECK OUT THE 5 Page Preview of RoR #2
Ty Gorton
Writeraholic
Sunday, November 27, 2005
For those who missed it the first time around - Indigo Vertigo is still on the shelves. Discover why this book rewrote the rules, baffled the critics, and broke people's brains.
Seven page preview here.