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The pages below are for Savage Dragon #137, which I had the great pleasure of coloring. An additional five preview pages can be seen over at Newsarama.
Check it out and spread the word!
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art : Erik Larsen
colors : Dylan
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Amazing Joy Buzzards Pinup contest going down on the forums from now till September 23rd.
Winner gets to see their work published in the upcoming Amazing Joy Buzzards Volume Two "Monster Love", which is technically Volume Three if you wish to get technical.
Sharpen your pencils, pull up a groove and get amongst it!
More details here.
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Mark Smith recently posted this on Blog@Newsarama.
Teaser for an upcoming Mark Smith project titled Gladstone's School For World Conquerors.
art : Armand Villavert
colors/layout : Dylan
logo : Dan Hipp
letters : Steven Finch
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For those who didn't get the memo, AQUA LEUNG is a brand new graphic novel by Mark Smith and Paul Maybury and it's out now. I have yet to read it, but I have seen a ridiculous amount of this book as it was being put together and it's all kinds of awesome. I cannot wait to read it tomorrow, especially after seeing the amazing amount of positive reviews online.
I also can't wait to check out the nice little pin-up gallery featuring some of the finest artists this forum has to offer. Awhile back, we had a competition involving the amazing little graphic novel known as AQUA LEUNG. The competition allowed some lucky SatelliteSoda forum members, Matt Weldon and Robert Iza, the opportunity to have their stellar artwork see print inside said graphic novel. The competition also resulted in the works of Chris Copeland & Monk plus Coleman & Shane making it into the book.
So more incentive to check it out, do yourself a favor, get your hands on it as soon as possible and help in supporting one of the most awesome, best and nicest writers in comics.
In case you're not fully convinced, some words from the man himself. :]
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Hi everybody, this is Mark Andrew Smith and today is the release of my new graphic novel AQUA LEUNG. AQUA LEUNG is an ambitious project from that I'm very proud of on all levels. It's a 208 page full color original graphic novel, from Image Comics, by Mark Smith & Paul Maybury, which you can read in one sitting with a story from beginning to end.
Paul Maybury is on art, Russ Lowery does the colors, and Steven Finch (Fonographics) is on letters.
As most of you know we've been working on this book for a very long time and now it's out and into the world for us to share with you and for everyone to read. You can probably remember me showing you art from it a few years ago. We've worked very hard on this book and it's something that I'm extremely proud of on all levels.
AQUA LEUNG is a moody and epic underwater story about a boy with a very big destiny and huge shoes to fill -- TO BECOME THE TRUE RULER OF THE 7 SEAS!!!
Aqua is a real real tough cookie who's got to do battle with some real monstrous villains! This kid has tremendous responsibility put on him as he sets out to fulfill his avenging task. He starts off unsure of himself but has to learn the ropes quickly or else it's curtains for him!
Each Sea Kingdom in Aqua's world is ruled by a different over sized despot who betrayed Aqua Leung's father, and when Aqua conquers a Sea Kingdom, he doesn't just conquer it -- HE DESTROYS IT! With each boss Aqua defeats, Aqua gets a magic scepter that makes him grow even more powerful and closer to his true form.
AQUA LEUNG has got it all. It's a complete thrill ride all the way -- full of adventure! Intrigue! Betrayal! Epic battles! Lobster Fighters! A vicious Crab King and Giant Eels! It's everything you've always wanted from a comic book and more!
Paul Maybury calls AQUA LEUNG "A Wolf in Indy Clothing," and I'd say that's damn accurate! AQUA LEUNG is a furious example of comics in their purist from -- yet also like you've never seen before!
The BEST way to pick it up where you're guaranteed to be able to get it is on Amazon and they're GUARANTEED to have it. I'd like to see it as #1 on the list of Image Comics books in rankings for Amazon this week:
There's also a release Party for Aqua Leung in New York on the 15th that I won't be able to make because I live in South Korea. But Paul Maybury will be there on hand to kiss babies and sign autographs. Here's the flyer and the information for the party:
Then here's a whole lot of press about Aqua Leung:
- The Stack : Graphic Novel Special
- IGN : Aqua Leung Vol. 1 Preview
- Wizard : Image Spotlight - Aqua Leung
- Comics Reporter Interview with Mark Smith and Paul Maybury
- Confessions of Spinner Rack Junkie
- Comic Book Resources
- Wizard Universe.com
- Comic Resources Review
- Comic Pants
- Aqua Leung Graphic Novel Review
- Newsarama
- Interview Mark Andrew Smith and Paul
- Atlantis lost son saves this weeks comics
- The Daily Cross hatch.com
- Wizard Universe Indie buzz
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