I recently got to chat with the writer of Valentine, a comic that you can currently catch up on at Thrillbent.com. The book stars a young man named Valentine, who, all upon happenstance, ends up realizing the world around him is just the tip of the iceberg. I was able to sit down with writer Alex De Campi to talk a bit about the recently released volume 2, as well as the beginnings of the book itself.
Matt: I guess the first thing would be, what interested you in that time frame with Napoleon? Was it just because you wanted to try something different?
Alex: Well, there is a reason that it is in the Napoleonic era that doesn’t become clear until much later, because it allows me to do a really cool twist at some point. So there are reasons, but I love history, history is awesome. I especially love military history,...
Matt: I guess the first thing would be, what interested you in that time frame with Napoleon? Was it just because you wanted to try something different?
Alex: Well, there is a reason that it is in the Napoleonic era that doesn’t become clear until much later, because it allows me to do a really cool twist at some point. So there are reasons, but I love history, history is awesome. I especially love military history,...
- 10/1/2014
- by Matthew Mueller
- GeekTyrant
I’ve been a fan of Reilly Brown’s artwork since I first came across it in Marvel’s Cable & Deadpool, and have been following it off and on ever since. There are a lot of artists I like out there, but Reilly is consistently a favorite of mine – his characters’ expressions and the way his drawings capture the energy and emotion of whatever’s happening on the page really appeal to me. I also consider him among the pioneers of the digital comics medium. One of his current projects, Power Play, is a digital comic that was the first effective use of the medium that I had ever seen. To pull from my thoughts when I reviewed the Power Play preview in 2011:
“This is the kind of thing I geek out about, because it excites me to see the potential of the medium being explored to enhance the reading experience.
“This is the kind of thing I geek out about, because it excites me to see the potential of the medium being explored to enhance the reading experience.
- 9/25/2012
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
Image Comics has announced a Valentine graphic novel. The publisher will collect the first stories in Alex de Campi and Christine Larsen's acclaimed digital comic. "The year is 1812, and Valentine is one of the few soldiers left of Napoleon's once-mighty army felled by the Russian winter," said Image. "Given a mysterious package by a dying general with orders to see it safely back to France, Valentine finds himself pursued through the snow by blood-eyed monsters who intent on stopping him. "It's been an unbelievable amount of fun to write a cliffhangerrific supernatural thriller, with twist (more)...
- 8/10/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Strange Kid Comix Magazine #2 is a special Halloween themed issue from the man behind the Strange Kids Club, Rondal Scott III along with stories and art from contributors Glen Brogan, Aaron Klopp, Sean K. Dove, Neil Camera, Craig Collins, German Orozco, Brian Fyffe, Leigh Young, Andrew Barr, and Christine Larsen. This issue features eight horror inspired stories and an amazing interview with legendary illustrator and director David Hartman who also created the front cover for the issue.
As soon as I finished reading the introduction before I had even laid eyes on the first tale of terror, I knew that I was in for a real treat. Reminiscing about Octobers past Rondal Scott talks about a birthday sleepover he had that consisted of Castlevania and Ernest Scared Stupid and the impact it had on his life. Of course, this sent me into a montage of October horror related memories of...
As soon as I finished reading the introduction before I had even laid eyes on the first tale of terror, I knew that I was in for a real treat. Reminiscing about Octobers past Rondal Scott talks about a birthday sleepover he had that consisted of Castlevania and Ernest Scared Stupid and the impact it had on his life. Of course, this sent me into a montage of October horror related memories of...
- 10/12/2011
- by Ted Brown
- The Liberal Dead
Update 8/21: What a night. So here are the winners:
Best Letterer: John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best Colorist: Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics
Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel: Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate
Best Online Comics Work: Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton, http://harkavagrant.com/ (assuming fellow nominee Scott Kurtz, http://www.pvponline.com/, ever lets her have it.)
Best American Edition Of Foreign Material: Blacksad, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, Dark Horse Comics
Best Inker: Mark Morales, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best New Series: American Vampire, Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquerque, Vertigo/DC Comics
Most Promising New Talent: Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Marvel Comics
Special Award For Humor In Comics: Roger Langridge, The Muppet Show, Boom! Studios
Best Original Graphic Publication For Younger Readers: Tiny Titans, Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, DC Comics
Best Graphic Album Previously Published:...
Best Letterer: John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best Colorist: Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics
Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel: Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate
Best Online Comics Work: Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton, http://harkavagrant.com/ (assuming fellow nominee Scott Kurtz, http://www.pvponline.com/, ever lets her have it.)
Best American Edition Of Foreign Material: Blacksad, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, Dark Horse Comics
Best Inker: Mark Morales, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best New Series: American Vampire, Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquerque, Vertigo/DC Comics
Most Promising New Talent: Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Marvel Comics
Special Award For Humor In Comics: Roger Langridge, The Muppet Show, Boom! Studios
Best Original Graphic Publication For Younger Readers: Tiny Titans, Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, DC Comics
Best Graphic Album Previously Published:...
- 8/21/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
But why cover comic book awards, you ask? Well, because comic books (aka Graphic Novels) are awesome. Because the award ceremony will be here in Baltimore during the Baltimore Comic Con. And because there are so many movies being made from online and print comics nowadays. So, herewith:
Best Letterer
____ Scott Brown, Box 13, http://www.comixology.com and Red 5 Comics
____ Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’S Parker: The Outfit, Idw
____ Dustin Harbin, Casanova, Icon Comics
____ Troy Peteri, Witchblade, Top Cow
____ Robbie Robbins, Locke & Key: Keys To The Kingdom # 1, Idw
____ John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best Colorist
____ Veronica Gandini, Mice Templar: Volume 10, Image Comics
____ Laura Martin, The Stand, Marvel Comics
____ Ed Ryzowski, Gutters, http://www.the-gutters.com
____ Dave Stewart, Bprd, Dark Horse Comics
____ Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics
Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel
____ Cul De Sac, Richard Thompson, Universal Press Syndicate
____ Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate
____ Mutts,...
Best Letterer
____ Scott Brown, Box 13, http://www.comixology.com and Red 5 Comics
____ Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’S Parker: The Outfit, Idw
____ Dustin Harbin, Casanova, Icon Comics
____ Troy Peteri, Witchblade, Top Cow
____ Robbie Robbins, Locke & Key: Keys To The Kingdom # 1, Idw
____ John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics
Best Colorist
____ Veronica Gandini, Mice Templar: Volume 10, Image Comics
____ Laura Martin, The Stand, Marvel Comics
____ Ed Ryzowski, Gutters, http://www.the-gutters.com
____ Dave Stewart, Bprd, Dark Horse Comics
____ Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics
Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel
____ Cul De Sac, Richard Thompson, Universal Press Syndicate
____ Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate
____ Mutts,...
- 7/18/2011
- by Denise Kitashima Dutton
- Atomic Popcorn
Well, we know who we’re voting for and ComicMix will be on hand, covering events and news happening at next month’s Baltimore Comic-Con.
Baltimore, MD (July 5, 2011) — The 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry’s most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented August 20, 2011 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.
Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators – those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. Thank you to all that...
Baltimore, MD (July 5, 2011) — The 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry’s most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented August 20, 2011 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.
Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators – those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. Thank you to all that...
- 7/5/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Here is some amazing art from The 3B Show opening Thursday at Gallery 1988 in Venice, CA. This show is the sequel to last year’s epic 3G Show (check that out in three different posts), featuring art by The Autumn Society. This year's show features art inspired by Back to the Future, Beetlejuice and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (and probably Bogus Journey too). The 3B Show is curated by Chogrin and all of the below pieces come from The Autumn Society’s website. Below are a few samples, but be sure to visit their site for tons more.
By Christine Larsen
By Brandon Schaefer
By Miranda Dressler
By Oliver Akuin
By Andy Ristaino
By Alex Leighton
By Bleeding Edges
By Zane Yarborough
Share your thoughts on your favorites below!
By Christine Larsen
By Brandon Schaefer
By Miranda Dressler
By Oliver Akuin
By Andy Ristaino
By Alex Leighton
By Bleeding Edges
By Zane Yarborough
Share your thoughts on your favorites below!
- 5/4/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Eisner Award nominee Alex De Campi has released her latest digital comic Valentine as a creative commons project. Written by De Campi and drawn by Christine Larsen, the book is available in 13 languages for multiple platforms, including the iPhone, Android, Kindle and other e-readers. Additional devices and languages will be added next week. The storyline takes place during the Napoleonic wars and follows two French soldiers in retreat after their county's failed invasion of Russia. During their flight, the pair become lost in the wilderness and are entangled in a supernatural plot. "There is a lot of fighting. And a lot of (more)...
- 12/17/2009
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
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