Jamal Igle's Blog, page 8

Halloween 2012 and the aftermath of Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy

So as some of you know, I live in a part of Brooklyn New York, which wasn't hit as badly as some other parts of the city. There was some damage, as you can see, from downed trees on a lot of blocks. We were extremely lucky ourselves, we had no damage to the house itself, no flooding and we never lost power. Some other friends weren't quite so lucky. Lower manhattan as of this writing is still without power. Parts of the neighborhoods have burned down in Queens. It will be sometime before the city is anywhere close to normal but New Yorkers are resilient.



So when it came to Halloween, I was determined (Along with a lot of other parents) to not let the storm ruin what was left of the holiday for our kids.
The first order of business was a shave and a haircut. I hadn't shaved or trimmed my beard in several months, so it was due anyway.

 Catie wanted to wear the Supergirl costume we bought her last Halloween so I decided to dress up as the Marlon Brando Version of Jor-EL from Superman the movie
   

 The "wand' is made of acrylic with a very powerful flashlight attached. I'd say it was a success considering how obscure it seems now to kids but a lot of the adults knew.
Although one woman thought I was dressed as Jesus...






The most important part was "The Haul"..the giant bag of candy that Catie came home with, some she devoured before we reached the house and was spinning around like a can in a paint mixer for an hour.












Halloween was a success.

Appearance at Jim Hanley's universe!

"A Celebration Of Pop Music Comics" at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan on October 10th
Depth Of Field Magazine brings together comic creators, fans, and press for round-table panel discussion, signings, and pre-NYCC revelry
On Wednesday, October 10th, at 7pm, Depth Of Field Magazine is proud to present A Celebration of Pop Music Comics at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan.  Taking place on the eve of New York Comic-Con, the East Coast's largest media convention, this event serves as a kick-off party for an exciting weekend of revelry and pop-culture mayhem.  The evening will feature a roundtable panel with a selection of creators, publishers, and commentators – discussion will cover the relationship between music and comics, the two forms' shared histories and common inspirations, and the potential for music-themed comics to reach a greater audience.  Signings will take place following the discussion, with selections of the creators' work available for purchase.  The event will also feature complimentary refreshments from Tompkins Square Bagels, Lost Tribes Brewery, Angry Orchard Brewery, Saranac Brewery, and Southampton Brewery.  

Patrick Reed (editor of Depth Of Field Magazine) will moderate the proceedings, and participants include:

-David Gallaher (author co-creator of High Moon, Box 13, and The Only Living Boy)

-Kieron Gillen (author/co-creator of Phonogram, author of Uncanny X-Men and Journey Into Mystery)

-Sina Grace (artist of Li'l Depressed Boy, creator of Not My Bag OGN)

-Jamal Igle (creator of the upcoming Molly Danger OGN, artist of IDW's KISS series)

-Elizabeth Keenan (ethnomusicologist, pop culture writer, instructor at Fordham University)

-Andrew Robinson (DC/Dark Horse cover artist, artist of the upcoming The Fifth Beatle graphic novel, creator of Dusty Star and The Space Junkies)

-Charles Soule (author/co-creator of Image Comics' 27 and the upcoming Strange Attractors OGN)

-Avi Spivak (editor/artist of Human Being Lawnmower, artist of Norton Records' Kicksville Confidential)

-Vivek J. Tiwary (writer/creator of the upcoming The Fifth Beatle graphic novel)

-Ronald Wimberly (creator of Vertigo's new Prince Of Cats graphic novel, artist of Vertigo's Sentences: The Life of M.F. Grimm graphic novel)

Jim Hanley's Universe is located at 4 West 33rd Street in Manhattan, and is easily accessible by the B, D, F, M, N, Q, or R subway lines.  This event is free to the public.  For the most up-to-date information in days leading up to this event, check www.depthoffieldmagazine.com

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Jim Hanley's Universe has been New York's premier comic shop since 1985 – additional information can be found at www.jhuniverse.com .  For additional information or inquires on this event, checkwww.depthoffieldmagazine.com, or email patrickareed@gmail.com

Convention tour 2012: New York Comic Con

I'll be attending New York Comic con from Thursday October 11th to 14th at the jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. I'll be in Artist Alley this year, no scheduled booth signings at any publisher's booths but I'll be doing sketches and signing at table C1.
In addition:

I'll have D.A.R.T. Membership cards at the table as well as a limited edition print
Printed on glossy stock and limited to 50 copies for $30 dollars each.
The Sketch list is now open:Email me 
Blank covers $100
Head $40
Head and Torso $100 Black and white $150 with some color
Single figure with minimal background $200 and $250 with some color.
All commissions will be drawn on site.please bring reference for your character(s).
I accept  all major credit cards 

Announcements!

Greetings D.A.R.T. technicians:
             We have a few announcements today which are , very exciting.First, Fulfillment: D.A.R.T Membership cards and Molly Danger t-shirts are now at the printers and should be delivered to all backers by the end of October, four months earlier than I was originally thinking it would be. The unfortunate demise of my involvement with the Historians has become a win-win for us all.
I would also like to announce the addition of my new Editor, Adam P.Knave, to the Molly Danger family.
Adam is an Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer and editor who has written fiction (CRAZY LITTLE THINGS, STRANGE ANGEL, and STAYS CRUNCHY IN MILK), comics (AMELIA COLE, THINGS WRONG WITH ME, stories in TITMOUSE MOOK vol 2, FIRESIDE MAGAZINE issue 1, and many more), and columns for sites such as thefoonote, TwoHeadedCat, Comics101, PopCultureShock, and MamaPop. He was also one of the editors of Image’s POPGUN anthology.
I’m really excited about having someone with Adam’s pedigree and skill set assisting me in bringing Molly to life. I think it only strengthens us and will hopefully make Molly Danger the best graphic album series possible.
And Finally, I’ll be appearing at New York Comic Con from October 11th-14th at Artist Alley table C-1. A full signing schedule will be coming in the next few weeks.
GO MOLLY!
Jamal.

Changes afoot!

Greetings D.A.R.T. technicians:
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve spoken to you as a group. Since the end of our successful Kickstarter campaign and I’ve been hard at work the entire time. Production on some of the offered incentives is underway and should be delivered soon.As some of you know, I recently announced a project that I was preparing to do for IDW publishing. Unfortunately, circumstances have recently changed and Ron Marz and myself have exited the project. I still have a great relationship with Ron and the staff at IDW, and look forward to a healthy future with all parties involved.
So you may ask, what does this have to do with the price of coffee?Well you may not be asking that, but you know that thought pops into your head once in a while.What this means, is that instead of waiting to  until the Spring to begin working on Molly Danger book one, I’ll start drawing the book in October of this year and will be looking to have the Kickstarter exclusive version of the book in your hands by July of 2013, instead of the originally projected October release.When a door closes..

GO MOLLY!
Jamal.

THE HISTORIANS

Announced this weekend and covered at Comic Book Resources

Convention tour 2012: Baltimore Comic-com

Once again Baltimore Comic-com is upon us this coming weekend and it's shaping up to be a busy one. Here's the run down of my schedule

Saturday
2:30- 3:30 Signing Molly Danger Posters at the Action Lab comics booth

3:45 pm - Jamal Igle Draws Molly Danger!
See how Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Action Comics) draws his own super heroic Molly Danger!Sunday

12:00-1:00 - Ron Marz and Jamal Igle SpotlightBack in 1994, Jamal penciled eight pages in Green Lantern #52 from a script by series writer Ron Marz. It was Jamal's first published work, and while the two remained friends ever since, they haven't worked together in the ensuing years. That's all about to change, as the two creators meet for a spotlight panel discussing the past, present, and future. Specials guests and the announcement of an exciting new project make this a panel you won't want to miss.I'll be signing and doing as many sketches as I can fit in Sketch prices are
Blank covers $100
Head $40
Head and Torso $100 Black and white $150 with some color
Single figure with minimal background $200 and $250 with some color.
All commissions will be drawn on site.please bring reference for your character(s).

I accept  all major credit cards 

We Did It!

Greetings D.A,R.T. technicians:First, I’d like to say Thank you, but saying thank you seems insignificant. With your pledges, we have the funding to complete everything involved with this campaign plus money left over to properly advertise the books release next fall.Because of your help, your posts on Facebook, and tumblr, your tweets ,  this dream of mine is now one step closer to reality.
When I started this, I had no idea if it would work. The amount of time and energy that goes into running a Kickstarter campaign is immense. I didn’t realize how much effort it takes to promote a Kickstarter of this type. There were days when things didn’t seem to be progressing at all. I’m not one to sink into despair but it tested my resolve. Yet, it was you, all of you, who helped me through those rough patches.It was those times that your messages of encouragement really helped me and the love and faith you’ve given me, and Molly Danger will be rewarded.There are a lot of people to thank. I’d like to thank Karalyn Johnson,  Brian Christman and Jamie Dallessandro at CGS, Darryl Taylor, Chris Keszycki, Mike Meyers, and the guys at the The Taylor Network, Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin from Raging bullets, the crew at Beaucoup pop, Wendi Freeman, from Double Page Spread, J.C.Vaughn from Diamond Scoop, Len Webb and my fellow Black Tribbles, Gail Simone, Vaneta Rogers, Steve Ellis and David Gallaher, Valerie Gallaher, Alex Simmons,  Billy Tucci, Paul Storrie, Cliff Parmeter  from Alterniverse, Mike , Remy and Ryan from Where Mosters Dwell, Bill Willingham, Matt Sturges, Fred van Lente., Jimmy Palmiotti for his advice and hundreds more.More than that I’d be remised if I didn’t thank these people especially. Shawn Pryor, who more than being my friend and the go to guy for Action Lab became my sounding board. My wife Karine, who encouraged me to take the chance and do this mad Kickstarter dash. All of you, for your pledges, trust, faith and love.And Theodor Seuss Geisel, for inspiring a man who though he didn’t have another mountain to climb.It’s time to have some fun.GO MOLLY!Jamal.

Update.

Greetings D.A,R.T. technicians:

What an incredible ride this has been hasn’t it? In 27 days we have been blessed with over $40,000 is pledges from across the world. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to fans, mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles who believe as we do, that there’s a need for more all ages comics content. I’ve been humbled by the power of friendship as old friends, new friends, my peers in the comics industry and pledges from unexpected sources have supported this endeavor. I don’t think I can properly express how much it means to me to have my friends come together, both old and new. 
There’s still as of this writing 67 hours left in our campaign and as of this writing, we still need to raise $4,600 dollars before 8:18 Am Friday, August 31st.
We’re still offering a number of great incentives at every level including:


*Signed copies for $50.00*Sketch copies for $100.00 (only three left)And your likeness drawn into a page of Molly Danger: Book one.* You’ll receive four copies of the finished book as well as the original artwork with your likeness drawn as a prominent character. This is limited to 10 backers.Check out the Campaign at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mollydanger/molly-danger
Technicians…Friends…. This has been an amazing experience. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
God Bless,Jamal.

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