PARADISE TORONTO COMICON JULY 12-13 2008

[rob_allan]

Well, that was definitely worth the 24hr wait! I might have to mortgage the apartment to cover all the commissions I want to attempt at shows this year. Problem is you can't mortgage on apartment.

 

Either way, nice announcement.

[comic_manager]

Well, that was definitely worth the 24hr wait! I might have to mortgage the apartment to cover all the commissions I want to attempt at shows this year. Problem is you can't mortgage on apartment.

 

Either way, nice announcement.

 

I take it your happy with the announcement Rob

[comic_manager]

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KARL KERSCHL

Karl Kerschl has been drawing comics professionally for 14 years. He has worked on Superman, The Flash, Robin and the Teen Titans, among other heroic things, and recently self-published a graphic novella for the band Ragni, which he wrote and drew. He is currently working on an original graphic novel and living with his girlfriend in Montréal. They have two very demanding and overweight cats, both of whom are French-Canadian.

More of Karl’s work can be seen at http://www.karlkerschl.com.

http://www.transmission-x.com

 

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JIM MUNROE

Jim Munroe is a "pop culture provocateur" according to the Austin Chronicle. After leaving HarperCollins for political reasons, he published five books, including an Opening Act of Unspeakable Evil and Angry Young Spaceman,the most recent one a post-Rapture graphic novel with Salgood Sam called Therefore Repent! As well as his collection of short videos about videogames, Pleasure Circuit Overload, he has written videogame journalism for Gamasutra.com, eye weekly, and theculturalgutter.com. Community projects he has founded include The Perpetual Motion Roadshow, an indie touring circuit that sent 100 artists on the road between 2003-2007, and currently he is running the Artsy Games Incubator, a writer's-circle style group facilitating artists without programming skills make videogames.

http://www.nomediakings.org/

and returning for 2008

MARCIO TAKARA

Marcio Takara is a Brazilian artist who has been working with comics, illustrations and graphic design since 2000. Including character design and pinups for small studios in North America, illustrations for advertising companies, and comic books for studios like Marvel (SpiderMan & Fantastic Four: Hard Choices) and Chimaera (Consortium of Justice).

http://www.marciotakara.com/

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ARTHUR DELA CRUZ

Arthur is a Toronto based freelance writer slash artist. He has had the pleasure of contributing artwork to various industries ranging from comic books, film, magazines and advertising.

He has been working on his Eisner Award nominated comic book series KISSING CHAOS since 2001, and was even listed as one of the Top Ten Comics of the Year at Ain't it Cool News.

Currently, new KISSING CHAOS material appears online every thursday via transmission-x.com

http://tx.kissingchaos.com

http://kissingchaos.com

 

And Returning Fan Favourite

ATTILA ADORJANY

Attila is a Toronto based Artist, comic creator, toy designer and concept artist. As a commercial artist His work has appeared in all areas of the print and entertainment industries with credits including work for EA GAMES, TOY 2 R, PAIZO, UPPERDECK, HASBRO , BBDO, WARNER BROS. and work on several mainstream titles and product lines including WARHAMMER, STAR WARS, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, WARCRAFT,

Most recently in the realm of comics Attila has been working on Night with Co-creator and partner in crime Joe O’brien.

http://www.600poundgorilla.com/

http://www.redesignthe.com/

 

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LEONARD KIRK

Leonard is an American born comic book artist living in Canada. He has worked on such properties as Supergirl, JSA, Star Trek, Batman, and Witchblade.

Leonard is currently exclusively signed for Marvel Comics.

Kirk first broke into the comics field pencilling issue #5 of the Malibu Comics title Dinosaurs for Hire and issue #1 of Captain Canuck vol.2. He then went on to pencil Star Trek: Deep Space Nine comics for Malibu.

In 1995, he began working with Marvel, penciling the Barbara Kesel penned Ultragirl miniseries.

In 1997, he began a long association with DC Comics, beginning with a nearly 60 issue run on the Peter David written Supergirl series. Following that, he penciled the Dan Jolley written Bloodhound, which was canceled in under the year.He penciled the new Fred Van Lente written Scorpion story in the Marvel anthology title Amazing Fantasy.

Following that, he illustrated the acclaimed humorous miniseries, Freshmen, written by Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov, for Top Cow.He returned for a year to work at DC, filling in on Aquaman and doing the One Year Later Batman storyline Face the Face, running through Batman and Detective Comics.

In 2002/2003 Leonard Kirk worked with Jon Bryans on a mini-series called Nature’s Guard. This was the first generation of N Guard. It was published by Warpton Comics.Later in 2006, Kirk signed an exclusive deal with Marvel Comics, his first project being a five issue Jeff Parker written Agents of Atlas miniseries, which included Wakandan-born S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Derek Thanaka from the Scorpion story he penciled in Amazing Fantasy.

Marvel has proceeded to assign him to pencil Marvel Adventures: The Avengers (from issue #13 onwards), Spiderman Family, and a fill-in for the World War Hulk storyline in The Incredible Hulk #108.

http://leonardkirk.comicbloc.com/

 

and making his first convention appearance in Toronto

 

JON BRYANS

Jon is an Irish born comic book writer who lives in Canada. He started working in the entertainment industry in the early 90’s where he was a freelancer writer, developing stories and characters for many of the major toy companies.

In the late 90’s Jon discovered there was a larger world out there than freelancing. Creating his own development company, Jon began developing properties for the Toy, Comic, Animation/TV and Film industries.

In 2001, Jon was signed by Warpton comics, and they excitedly published his first comic book series – Nature’s Guard.

After that, Jon began working in the Animation Industry exclusively. Now Jon is an Animation Coordinator for a major animation company. He is active in the development of intellectual properties and has currently written three animated feature film -script for them.

Jon is exceptionally proud to be signed with Markosia Enterprises for his N Guard series. Jon has already begun to write the follow up to this first mini-series. He is currently developing a few new properties, Wind Lancers, GoGo Ronin (which he has co-created with Leonard Kirk) just to name a few.

Jon is also working on three new animated feature scripts and a -script for a live action film called Horizon Green.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10926386031

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Special Guests

 

ED THE SOCK

Ed is a true rag-to-riches story.

Debuting in 1987 on a local cable-access show in Toronto, Ed has steadily ascended from novelty character to become Canada's most-loved and most successful pop culture hero and celebrated wit.

While his merchandise may sell out, Ed hasn't. Among viewers, Ed the Sock has maintained a credibility that is unmatched. Ed's ability to tell it like it is without resorting to shock-jock tactics, his skill at 'keeping it real' with the biggest names in show business and his rare talent at mixing edgy humour with stinging commentary has earned him the respect and love of a nation of TV viewers. Not a bad accomplishment for a TV personality, an incredible accomplishment for a sock puppet.

No wonder the Globe and Mail newspaper listed Ed as one of the 40 most Influential People in Canadian media.

http://www.edthesock.com/

 

and his beautiful co host

LIANA K

Liana K is the first female co-host in Ed's 21 year history, and she's also the first co-host to match Ed the Sock's legendary lightning wit. Before she started wowing Ed viewers with her wild energy and wit as co-host, Liana guided the show's proceedings offstage as the show's senior producer and co-head writer. However, comics fans may know her better as Power Girl, Ms Marvel or Poison Ivy, since she has a separate fan following for her convention costumes.

Since she could walk, Liana has combined a thirst for education and knowledge with being active as a performer. And her now infamous immersion in geek culture -- comic books, sci-fi, fantasy novels, Dungeons & Dragons, video games -- continues unabated

Liana is now the editor of, and contributor to, the show's spin-off comic, Ed and Red's Comic Strip. She is also developing her own independent project, entitled The Vessel.

http://www.edthesock.com/

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SHANE KIRSHENBLATT

Shane Kirshenblatt is the founder of Freefall Entertainment, a Toronto-based publishing company formed with the goal of establishing a unique line of titles for both print and digital distribution. The first of these titles is Kirshenblatt’s own creation Dorothy Gale Journey to Oz (a dark and surreal twist on the classic Oz stories by L. Frank Baum) which showcases his talents as both author and illustrator. While working hard to complete this series, Kirshenblatt dedicates much time and effort assembling creative teams to develop new story concepts, working for the past 10 years as a freelance illustrator (Happy Worker, Sears Canada) and passing on his skills and knowledge as an instructor of the comic arts for both private and after-school programs in and around the GTA. He has designed the Comics and Animation program currently running at Zodiac Swim and Specialty Camp and has been involved in coordinating our own Comics for Kids event since June of 2007.

http://www.freefallcomics.com/home.htm

 

AND HIDE YOUR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

 

SEAN WARD

Sean Ward is an entertainer, writer, producer, director, rapper, artist, cartoonist, and master of ceremonies. A few years ago, his consciousness received an instant message that basically said "Time is ticking by and you've wasted enough of it. You have a lot to do, and it's time to get serious." The very next day he stopped showing up to work and became an Artist full time. He had no money and no education, and his family & friends thought he was crazy.

Sean started out by hand-selling copies of his photocopied mini-comics to passers-by on the street in order to eat & pay the rent. He quickly built an army of fans as he became a staple of Toronto's Queen West strip. Over the next three years his release parties grew into elaborate multi-media presentations featuring comics, music, and a series of semi-autobiographical short films. These events attracted the attention of the producers of Canada's #1 late-night program - Ed & Red's Night Party - for which he currently serves as a writer, associate producer, and performer. Sean also serves as Art Director on Ed and Red's Comic Strip.

http://www.seanward.net/

 

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J.KORIM

J.Korim is a Toronto comic book artist/designer and currently the lead penciller & conceptual artist of Red 5 Comics' NEOZOIC series. J also drew the cyberpunk series ROTOGIN for Image Comics & Sunscript Studios as well various projects in the video game and film industry. His work can be found here:

http://www.jkorim.ca/

http://www.red5comics.com/

http://www.myspace.com/jkorim

 

WE ARE ALSO PLEASED TO WELCOME

 

JESSE LAM

Jessie Lam is a Toronto-based freelance illustrator/animator doing colours on Red 5 Comics' "Neozoic" title. Apart from working on other projects in commercials and film, she had previously worked with J.Korim on "Rotogin: Junkbotz" for Image Comics and Sunscript Studios. Her debut on the animation front was a short film comedy called "Last Stop" which embodied common horror stories some have had riding on public transit, in just one minute. The film could be found here:

For more info on her work in Neozoic and other projects:

http://neozoic.blogspot.com

http://axl99.net

 

AND JOINING US AGAIN OUR VERY OWN

 

ALEX PERKINS

Alex Perkins is a Toronto-based illustrator. A graduate of the Illustration and Advanced Illustration programs at Sheridan College, Alex began his freelance career in 2002. He has worked with clients from around the world contributing to newspapers, print ads and promotions, film, television, the web, and theater providing unique illustration, storyboards, character design, and conceptual art. Alex's original drawings and paintings are also commissioned by collectors.

http://www.alexanderperkins.com/

http://www.alexanderperkins.com/blog.html

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TYRONE MCCARTHY

Tyrone McCarthy is a freelance illustrator. He has worked with such clients as The Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, Owl Magazine, Canadian Sportsman, Today's Parent, US Banker, Golf Canada and Game Developer Magazine. Currently, he has put his indy comic Corduroy High on hold to work on his new comic titled Tyne. Tyne is about the personal life of a rookie female assassin. Other comic works include Drawing the Line Again & Ed the Sock’s Ed & Red’s Comic Strip. Tyrone graduated from Ontario College of Art and Design, majoring in Illustration.

www.CorduroyHigh.com

 

[comic_manager]

Paradise Conventions is happy to host the launch of

Crystal Fractal Comics:

"In 1596 a group of the most powerful magic users of that and any time, led by Natanael de Velasquez (aka Doctor Twilight), combine forces to cross over into the realm of dreams..

They did not quite succeed.

" Summer 2008, find out what really happened."

The Crystal Fractal Universe is rooted in Magic, with elements of super-powered heroes and villains, and historical twists.

The Universe launches this summer with Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 (CFU 0.0) written by Derrek Lennox and featuring the artwork of JianYi (a highly respected and recognized mainstream and independent artist of comics books published in France and China) and Martin Niz (a highly sought after artist from Argentina), which launches the universe with one aspect of "The Crossing."

Crystal Fractal Comics is a Toronto-based comic company featuring talent from throughout the world

 

Attending Creators include

 

DERREK LENNOX:

Derrek Lennox is the creative drive behind the Crystal Fractal Universe. So far, balancing his roles as Editor-In-Chief, Acting Publisher, Head Writer and Character Designer hasn't been easy -- but it has been fun!

For now, Derrek is the Editor for the entire line of books. He acted as head writer for all of the story bibles for the current line of books - as well as a few upcoming surprises! He wrote the -script for Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 and will be taking on the writing chores for Redorik, the Emissary limited series and is co-writing Velvet Angel. Sometimes he wishes he was an immortal.

Derrek lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids who are too young to read these books yet.

 

SAM AGRO

Sam Agro is a Toronto based storyboard artist, illustrator and writer. Sam has created storyboards for hundreds of television commercials, and dozens of feature films, including Murder at 1600, Fly Away Home, and several installments of the Saw horror series.

Sam has also laboured extensively as a storyboard artist on animated shows, such as John K’s The Ripping Friends. In the comics field Sam has worked as writer and artist for Mr. Comics recent Planet of the Apes series, and for publisher Mark Innes’ new compilation The Comic Eye.

Sam has been writing stories for DC’s Looney Tunes title for the last five years, and his art can also be seen in Mark San Giacomo’s Tales of the Starlight Drive-In. Now Sam has teamed up with Crystal Fractal Comics publishing, supplying art for the upcoming Project:Epsilon London Town.

 

Also attending will be

SHAWN SMITH

Shawn Smith (writer of "Project: Epsilon London Town" and "Magus Rex", as well as the co-writer on "Velvet Angel") will be there as well, but remains an enigma without a bio...

[comic_manager]

Paradise Conventions is happy to host the launch of

Crystal Fractal Comics:

"In 1596 a group of the most powerful magic users of that and any time, led by Natanael de Velasquez (aka Doctor Twilight), combine forces to cross over into the realm of dreams..

They did not quite succeed.

" Summer 2008, find out what really happened."

The Crystal Fractal Universe is rooted in Magic, with elements of super-powered heroes and villains, and historical twists.

The Universe launches this summer with Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 (CFU 0.0) written by Derrek Lennox and featuring the artwork of JianYi (a highly respected and recognized mainstream and independent artist of comics books published in France and China) and Martin Niz (a highly sought after artist from Argentina), which launches the universe with one aspect of "The Crossing."

Crystal Fractal Comics is a Toronto-based comic company featuring talent from throughout the world

 

Attending Creators include

 

DERREK LENNOX:

Derrek Lennox is the creative drive behind the Crystal Fractal Universe. So far, balancing his roles as Editor-In-Chief, Acting Publisher, Head Writer and Character Designer hasn't been easy -- but it has been fun!

For now, Derrek is the Editor for the entire line of books. He acted as head writer for all of the story bibles for the current line of books - as well as a few upcoming surprises! He wrote the -script for Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 and will be taking on the writing chores for Redorik, the Emissary limited series and is co-writing Velvet Angel. Sometimes he wishes he was an immortal.

Derrek lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids who are too young to read these books yet.

 

SAM AGRO

Sam Agro is a Toronto based storyboard artist, illustrator and writer. Sam has created storyboards for hundreds of television commercials, and dozens of feature films, including Murder at 1600, Fly Away Home, and several installments of the Saw horror series.

Sam has also laboured extensively as a storyboard artist on animated shows, such as John K’s The Ripping Friends. In the comics field Sam has worked as writer and artist for Mr. Comics recent Planet of the Apes series, and for publisher Mark Innes’ new compilation The Comic Eye.

Sam has been writing stories for DC’s Looney Tunes title for the last five years, and his art can also be seen in Mark San Giacomo’s Tales of the Starlight Drive-In. Now Sam has teamed up with Crystal Fractal Comics publishing, supplying art for the upcoming Project:Epsilon London Town.

 

Also attending will be

SHAWN SMITH

Shawn Smith (writer of "Project: Epsilon London Town" and "Magus Rex", as well as the co-writer on "Velvet Angel") will be there as well, but remains an enigma without a bio...

 

Derrek Lennox has announced he will be looking for new local talent to add to the Crystal Fractal Universe Family

[Ares]

Paradise Conventions is happy to host the launch of

Crystal Fractal Comics:

"In 1596 a group of the most powerful magic users of that and any time, led by Natanael de Velasquez (aka Doctor Twilight), combine forces to cross over into the realm of dreams..

They did not quite succeed.

" Summer 2008, find out what really happened."

The Crystal Fractal Universe is rooted in Magic, with elements of super-powered heroes and villains, and historical twists.

The Universe launches this summer with Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 (CFU 0.0) written by Derrek Lennox and featuring the artwork of JianYi (a highly respected and recognized mainstream and independent artist of comics books published in France and China) and Martin Niz (a highly sought after artist from Argentina), which launches the universe with one aspect of "The Crossing."

Crystal Fractal Comics is a Toronto-based comic company featuring talent from throughout the world

 

Attending Creators include

 

DERREK LENNOX:

Derrek Lennox is the creative drive behind the Crystal Fractal Universe. So far, balancing his roles as Editor-In-Chief, Acting Publisher, Head Writer and Character Designer hasn't been easy -- but it has been fun!

For now, Derrek is the Editor for the entire line of books. He acted as head writer for all of the story bibles for the current line of books - as well as a few upcoming surprises! He wrote the -script for Crystal Fractal Universe 0.0 and will be taking on the writing chores for Redorik, the Emissary limited series and is co-writing Velvet Angel. Sometimes he wishes he was an immortal.

Derrek lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids who are too young to read these books yet.

 

SAM AGRO

Sam Agro is a Toronto based storyboard artist, illustrator and writer. Sam has created storyboards for hundreds of television commercials, and dozens of feature films, including Murder at 1600, Fly Away Home, and several installments of the Saw horror series.

Sam has also laboured extensively as a storyboard artist on animated shows, such as John K’s The Ripping Friends. In the comics field Sam has worked as writer and artist for Mr. Comics recent Planet of the Apes series, and for publisher Mark Innes’ new compilation The Comic Eye.

Sam has been writing stories for DC’s Looney Tunes title for the last five years, and his art can also be seen in Mark San Giacomo’s Tales of the Starlight Drive-In. Now Sam has teamed up with Crystal Fractal Comics publishing, supplying art for the upcoming Project:Epsilon London Town.

 

Also attending will be

SHAWN SMITH

Shawn Smith (writer of "Project: Epsilon London Town" and "Magus Rex", as well as the co-writer on "Velvet Angel") will be there as well, but remains an enigma without a bio...

 

Derrek Lennox has announced he will be looking for new local talent to add to the Crystal Fractal Universe Family

What kind?

Artists? Writers?

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GLASS HOUSE GRAPHICS

 

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary this month, Glass House Graphics is a professional service firm and agency that is home to 122 artists, writers, designers, painters, and colorists hailing from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, England, Portugal, the Netherlands, Australia, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Some of the biggest names in comics today including Will Conrad, Mike Deodato, Carlo Pagulayan, Wilson Tortosa and Luke Ross are part of Glass House Graphics

Founded in 1993, Glass House Graphics’ genesis came when its C.E.O. David Campiti was founder and publisher of Innovative Corp. (Innovation Publishing) in 1988. Under his leadership that little company became by 1991 the fourth largest comic book publisher in the United States -- its success built upon adaptations and tie-ins of books, TV shows, and films, helping the company to carve out a unique niche in the marketplace. Among its most successful were adaptations of such Anne Rice novels as Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and The Queen of the Damned. Securing the rights to adapt Rice was a coup that put Innovation on the map. Today Glass House represents 122 authors, artists, inkers, letterers, colorists, and designers. Not all are comic book artists. There are painters, digital artists, animators, web designers and sculptors, novelists, and freelance editors, as well. They are considered a professional service firm with far-reach clients both in the U.S. and abroad -- including Sony Pictures, POW! Entertainment, Hasbro, Harcourt Achieve, Reader's Digest Books, Harper-Collins, Lego Toys, and Random House.

 

GHG In The Future

 

Next month's GHG comicbook, graphic novel, and manga book schedule includes 51 projects for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Dabel Brothers, TokyoPop, FOOM Studios, RealBuzz Studios, Arcana, Harris, and other publishers, plus a sizable load of advertising, animation, sculpting, design, web, and custom work, as well as specialty printing and consulting services.

 

With the first fifteen years under its belt, Glass House Graphics looks forth to an even brighter future. Having opened its doors last year to a partnership arrangement in India that has brought new art and coloring talent into its fold, guiding force David Campiti has set his sights on expanding further into Europe, with plans to open an office there later this year

 

Glass House can be seen at www.glasshousegraphics.com, with Studio Sakka at www.studiosakka.com.

 

[Issa]

What about DALE KEOWN?

[comic_manager]

What about DALE KEOWN?

 

That is a very good question !!

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UNIVERSAL DESIGNS

David Pea’s abilities as a sculptor, mold maker and fashion designer have taken him in many directions and to different parts of the world. The Toronto native could always see things that others could not when it came to costume design possibilities. While working in Italy’s fashion center with such fashion power houses as Canali, and Versace. Mr. Pea began to see market opportunities and a way to marry his sculpting and mold making abilities with his costume experience. His high-end full body costumes were bold, unique and introduced designs unseen in the industry before. In developing and refining his craft, however, materials available in Italy were limited to leather and other conventional materials that did not satisfy his imagination or vision.

Mr. Pea returned to Canada in the late 1990’s and started Universal Designs in 2001. As his costumes continued to gain notoriety and acclaim, business took off. He received offers to create costumes for films, corporations wanted costumes to assist with promotion of their brands, and much more.

http://www.universaldesigns.ca/

 

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Guest

MICHAEL BOCIANOWSKI

"YETS!" is the newest release by artist/author Michael Bocianowski.

Enter the Omniverse, an unusual world with a talking Guinea Pig who is the captain of the great ship, Niagara, a feisty dog who is quite convinced that he is a Chihuahua (though no one knows where he got that idea), and the fantastic Yets, who come in many shapes and sizes. These Yets haven't decided on the name of their species "yet"

...but whatever you do DON'T CALL THEM DRAGONS (no matter what they look like)!

 

You will find all sorts of critters, great and small, romping their way through this beautiful

and prolifically illustrated work. Truly a story for all ages.

"YETS!" is the premiere book of Mike's second published series.

 

Many enjoy his first published work, the five volume series, "Chuck the Ugly American", that was launched in 1998

Mike has been working/publishing since 1998,he produces limited edition sculptures and limited edition prints and has taught Animation and Comics Drawing full time at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for 5 and a half years. .

His Website is: http://www.artistmb.com

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KEN WHEATON

Ken has inked stories in Bart Simpson Comics, The Simpsons Winter Wing Ding, Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, and Radioactive Man for Bongo. He worked on the Official Adaptation of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, the revival of I Dream of Jeannie, and El Mucho Grande-Wrestler for Hire, all for Airwave Comics. He's also inked issues of The Phantom and Kolchak:The Night Stalker (Moonstone Comics), Jetta and Lucha Pop (Airwave), and inked recent and upcoming stories for Negative Burn (Desperado), Futurama (Bongo), and has drawn several upcoming covers for Moonstone, including Buckaroo Banzai and Domino Lady.

http://kenwheaton.com

 

[Issa]

Where is DALE KEOWN??