Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Congrats, Felipe!
I just wanted to join the growing chorus and offer my heartfelt congratulations to my buddy Felipe Smith, who has become one of the first non-Japanese ever to have his new comic series published in a monthly Japanese comic book magazine. Felipe's "Peepo Choo" finally debuted in Morning 2! There's no one who approaches comic books with more energy and enthusiasm and I could not be happier that it's Felipe who is breaking comic boundaries and tearing down the perceptions that the Japanese manga market is closed to foreigners! He's one of the best ambassadors American comics could ask for!
(Picture courtesy of Takeshi Miyazawa)
(Picture courtesy of Takeshi Miyazawa)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Wizard World Chicago Schedule
I'll be attending Wizard World Chicago this coming weekend, June 26th-29th. I'll be set up in Artists Alley at table 4302 right between Adi Granov and Olivier Coipel. I'll be signing and selling there over all three days whenever I'm not at a panel or other signing session, and here's that schedule...
Friday
11 am to 12 pm – Mondo Marvel Panel
12 to 1 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
3 to 4 pm – Ultimate Universe Panel
Saturday
1 to 2 pm – Secret Invasion Panel
3 to 4 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
5 to 6 pm – Cup O’ Bendis Panel
Sunday
11 am to 12 pm – Prize or No Prize
12:30 to 1:30 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
2 pm to 3 pm – Marvel: Your Universe
I'll sign whatever anyone brings me with no limits, I'll have all kinds of books for sale at my table, and I look forward to meeting you all. And during the evening, you'll most likely be able to find me at the Red Bar in the Hyatt. Buying me beer ensures entertaining conversation. :)
Oh, and one last thing... unfortunately, I will not be doing any portfolio reviews at the con. All aspiring artists will need to go to the Marvel booth for info on how to get your work looked at. Sorry about that!
See you soon!
Friday
11 am to 12 pm – Mondo Marvel Panel
12 to 1 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
3 to 4 pm – Ultimate Universe Panel
Saturday
1 to 2 pm – Secret Invasion Panel
3 to 4 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
5 to 6 pm – Cup O’ Bendis Panel
Sunday
11 am to 12 pm – Prize or No Prize
12:30 to 1:30 pm – Signing @ Marvel Booth
2 pm to 3 pm – Marvel: Your Universe
I'll sign whatever anyone brings me with no limits, I'll have all kinds of books for sale at my table, and I look forward to meeting you all. And during the evening, you'll most likely be able to find me at the Red Bar in the Hyatt. Buying me beer ensures entertaining conversation. :)
Oh, and one last thing... unfortunately, I will not be doing any portfolio reviews at the con. All aspiring artists will need to go to the Marvel booth for info on how to get your work looked at. Sorry about that!
See you soon!
The Brilliance of Seth Fisher
I love artists' sketchbooks. I walk around at every con and snatch up as many as I can from all the artists whose work I know and love. I have hundreds of them and look at a few of them daily. The work that so many of these talents do inspires me to no end in my writing. But yesterday at Jim Hanley's Universe I found what may be my favorite sketchbook yet... Seth Fisher's Batman Snow/Tokyo Sketchbook. Simply put, it's brilliant.
The material contained in each and every sketchbook I've bought varies; some artists fill theirs with headshots, others with unused covers sketches, some with new stories and art, others with abstract drawing and paintings. This "new" offering from Seth was a collection of images takes right from his personal sketchbook from 2005, it seems. And it's a look not only at his art, but inside his head. This is one of the first sketchbooks I've collected that's truly given me a real look into the creative process of an artist whose work I love. It peels back the curtain for a nice long look into the mind of an amazing artist. The book clearly illustrates, literally and figuratively, just how Seth approached art and comics. From anatomy to perspective to motion, from the use of shadows and negative space, from architecture to character design, after reading this little book, I like to think I now have a better understanding of how Seth saw not only his work, but the world around him. And that says a lot given the book has no words in it.
As many of you know, Seth is unfortunately no longer with us. He died tragically in 2006, taken from us much too early. I had the pleasure of knowing Seth, enjoyed spending time with him, and always looked forward to catching up whenever we met. His death shocked and saddened me, as it did everyone whose lives he touched. However, it's good to know his family will be keeping his memory alive by making sure some of his unseen work will now see print. While this sketchbook reminds us of the genius we lost when Seth died, I like to believe it will also serve as continuing inspiration for so many other artist that open it. Seth would have wanted it that way.
To learn more about Seth and his work, and to find out how to get your hand on this Tokyo Sketchbook, visit www.floweringnose.com.
The material contained in each and every sketchbook I've bought varies; some artists fill theirs with headshots, others with unused covers sketches, some with new stories and art, others with abstract drawing and paintings. This "new" offering from Seth was a collection of images takes right from his personal sketchbook from 2005, it seems. And it's a look not only at his art, but inside his head. This is one of the first sketchbooks I've collected that's truly given me a real look into the creative process of an artist whose work I love. It peels back the curtain for a nice long look into the mind of an amazing artist. The book clearly illustrates, literally and figuratively, just how Seth approached art and comics. From anatomy to perspective to motion, from the use of shadows and negative space, from architecture to character design, after reading this little book, I like to think I now have a better understanding of how Seth saw not only his work, but the world around him. And that says a lot given the book has no words in it.
As many of you know, Seth is unfortunately no longer with us. He died tragically in 2006, taken from us much too early. I had the pleasure of knowing Seth, enjoyed spending time with him, and always looked forward to catching up whenever we met. His death shocked and saddened me, as it did everyone whose lives he touched. However, it's good to know his family will be keeping his memory alive by making sure some of his unseen work will now see print. While this sketchbook reminds us of the genius we lost when Seth died, I like to believe it will also serve as continuing inspiration for so many other artist that open it. Seth would have wanted it that way.
To learn more about Seth and his work, and to find out how to get your hand on this Tokyo Sketchbook, visit www.floweringnose.com.
I got carded at a bar last night
I laughed.
I mean, c'mon... here in NYC of all places?!
That hasn't happened in a while.
I laughed.
I mean, c'mon... here in NYC of all places?!
That hasn't happened in a while.
I laughed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Mike Turner Covers My Aspen Showcase!!
This gorgeous image by Mike Turner and Peter Steigerwald will grace the cover of Aspen Showcase: Aspen Matthews #1 by me, Talent Caldwell and John Starr, on sale next week!!
Marvel's September Solicits
Two from me this month...
X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY # 1
The Story: Witness the biggest shake-up in X-Men history. With the mansion in Westchester destroyed, the X-Men are moving to San Francisco. But it’s not just a change in the zip code. Come see what the momentous change in status quo means to the X-Men. In every issue of MANIFEST DESTINY Mike Carey (X-MEN, ENDANGERED SPECIES) brings you an installment of a story featuring one the first X-Men—Iceman. Also in this first issue are stories by C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN:DIVIDED WE STAND, LONERS) and Skottie Young (X-MEN:DIVIDED WE STAND, NEW X-MEN).
Rated T+ …$2.99
X-MEN: RETURN OF MAGIK # 1
The Story: At long last, Magik is returning to the Marvel Universe! But in what form will she return, and to whom will she owe her allegiance? In a touching tale of death and acceptance originally presented in X-MEN UNLIMITED #13, the X-Man Colossus continues to mourn the loss of his beloved sister, the telepathic mutant mystic known as Magik. Meanwhile, in a story from NEW X-MEN #37, Magik’s origin is explored — and her former master, the demon-lord Belasco returns! Fighting his way through hostile terrain and vicious demon hordes, Belasco will stop at nothing to wrest control of Limbo. But the evil sorceress standing in his way bears a striking resemblance to his former protégé. And finally, from X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2, Magik has indeed returned — but she’s trapped in Limbo, a slave to Belasco! Illyana yearns for her freedom and family, but she must find the lost pieces of her soul, the bloodstones, if she is to escape and defeat Belasco once and for all!
Must Have One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99
X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY # 1
The Story: Witness the biggest shake-up in X-Men history. With the mansion in Westchester destroyed, the X-Men are moving to San Francisco. But it’s not just a change in the zip code. Come see what the momentous change in status quo means to the X-Men. In every issue of MANIFEST DESTINY Mike Carey (X-MEN, ENDANGERED SPECIES) brings you an installment of a story featuring one the first X-Men—Iceman. Also in this first issue are stories by C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN:DIVIDED WE STAND, LONERS) and Skottie Young (X-MEN:DIVIDED WE STAND, NEW X-MEN).
Rated T+ …$2.99
X-MEN: RETURN OF MAGIK # 1
The Story: At long last, Magik is returning to the Marvel Universe! But in what form will she return, and to whom will she owe her allegiance? In a touching tale of death and acceptance originally presented in X-MEN UNLIMITED #13, the X-Man Colossus continues to mourn the loss of his beloved sister, the telepathic mutant mystic known as Magik. Meanwhile, in a story from NEW X-MEN #37, Magik’s origin is explored — and her former master, the demon-lord Belasco returns! Fighting his way through hostile terrain and vicious demon hordes, Belasco will stop at nothing to wrest control of Limbo. But the evil sorceress standing in his way bears a striking resemblance to his former protégé. And finally, from X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2, Magik has indeed returned — but she’s trapped in Limbo, a slave to Belasco! Illyana yearns for her freedom and family, but she must find the lost pieces of her soul, the bloodstones, if she is to escape and defeat Belasco once and for all!
Must Have One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99
Monday, June 16, 2008
Speechless
First this made me laugh. Then it pissed me off. Now I don't know what to think...
The Vader bit is pretty well done, and the Emperor's laugh is a nice touch. But seriously now, Lucas approved this?!
The Vader bit is pretty well done, and the Emperor's laugh is a nice touch. But seriously now, Lucas approved this?!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
From me this week... Sky Doll #2
I continue adapting the new English language translations to Canepa and Barbucci's sci-fi masterpiece...
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Pour tous mes amis français...
Artist Sana Takeda and I are thrilled to announce that the first volume of our creator-owned vampire series DRAIN is now available in French as an over-sized album, published by our good friends at Soleil Productions!
You can get a look an inside look at the series on the Soleil website right here and buy your own copy online directly from Amazon France right here!
Merci beaucoup!
You can get a look an inside look at the series on the Soleil website right here and buy your own copy online directly from Amazon France right here!
Merci beaucoup!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Pilot Season
The collection of comics that were a part of Top Cow's first Pilot Season program went on sale today. Not only is it a great TPB full of classic Cow characters re-interpreted by some amazing creators, but it also sports a lovely new original cover by Kenneth Rocafort, who is one of my favorite new artists, as well as an introduction by yours truly. They were even kind enough to put my name on the cover! Check it out...
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
A Writing Self
Read this quote by Salman Rushdie today and it struck a chord so I thought I'd share...
"There's a writing self which is not quite your ordinary social self and which you don't really have access to except at the moment when you're writing, and certainly in my view, I think of that as my best self. To be able to be that person feels good; it feels better than anything else."
"There's a writing self which is not quite your ordinary social self and which you don't really have access to except at the moment when you're writing, and certainly in my view, I think of that as my best self. To be able to be that person feels good; it feels better than anything else."
Tales of the Fear Agent TPB
Got a box in the mail today from Dark Horse and I had no clue what it was. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up to discover comp copies of Rick Remender's TALES OF THE FEAR AGENT TPB inside. This volume collects all the Fear Agent back-ups and short stories people have done over the years for Rick, and includes a little tale that I did with Japanese manga artist Tommy Ohtsuka! I had no idea it was already collected and on sale. I was really happy with the way this story turned out and I hope that you'll check it out and enjoy it! Here's the info...
Released by Dark Horse Comics
Full color, 136 pages, 7" x 10"
ISBN: 978-1-59307-959-8
Released by Dark Horse Comics
Full color, 136 pages, 7" x 10"
ISBN: 978-1-59307-959-8
Monday, May 19, 2008
X-Men: Divided We Stand NYC Signing on 5/21
With the release of X-Men: Divided We Stand 2 this Wednesday, Jim Hanley's Universe on 33rd St., right off Fifth Avenue here in New York City, will be hosting an in-store signing with the writers. I'll be there, along with Cable writer Duane Swierczynski, former X-Men editor Andy Schmidt and current X-Men editor extraordinaire Nick Lowe. We'll be there form 5 to 7PM this Wednesday, May 21st, and I hope to see some of you there. Hopefully we can all hit up beers after too?
Friday, May 16, 2008
More X-Men: DWS 2 Preview Art
Since that online preview of X-Men: Divided We Stand 2 didn't include any pages of the Surge/Moonstar story I did with the always amazing David Lafuente, I thought I'd give you all a first look at it here. Penciled and inked by David, colored by the incredible Christina Strain!
X-Men: Divded We Stand 2 Preview
Two stories by me in this issue. One of them is previewed here, with lettering this time:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=300&disp=table
Goes on sale Wednesday, May 21st!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
My Favorite Wonderlost Review Yet
"What Cebulski accomplishes is a simultaneous reminder of why we mature and why we must hold onto our youth, and for someone to have the guts to actually put these reminders into print is either very stupid or very passionate."
http://www.comicbookbin.com/Wonderlost_002.html
http://www.comicbookbin.com/Wonderlost_002.html
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sky Doll #1
The English version of the hit French comic series SKY DOLL by Barbara Canepa and Alessandro Barbucci goes on sale this Wednesday, May 14th. I'm promoting this here because not only am I a huge fan of the series and a friend of Barbara's, but I also did the new English adaptation of the script for this edition. It ships with two covers, the original French cover art and this new variant...
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