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[IN THE TRENCHES] Pipeline Artists Part 3
My latest article for Pipeline Artists posted last week. Called Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel: Directing on the Page, it covers the process of finding and working with artists, as well as the multiple stages of production, including … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Advice, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists
It was a big few weeks for Blowback. Our campaign to rally support for The 2022 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards was a success, as we were nominated for Best Original Graphic Novel! To give that a little perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Awards, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel
I’ve written in the past about Rhonda Smiley and me adapting our screenplay, Blowback, into a graphic novel. I’ve yet to go into much detail, though, as there’s so much to cover. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Pipeline Artists, Screenwriting
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[SPOTLIGHT] Blowback, a Debut Graphic Novel
On the otherwise uneventful January 6th, Rhonda Smiley and I released our first graphic novel, Blowback. While this isn’t technically my first published comic, it is the first one available worldwide. And the first one that’s professional grade. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Blowback, Charlie Kirchoff, Comics, Graphic Novel, Iron Man, Kev Hopgood, Rhonda Smiley, War Machine
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[ETCETERA] Comic-Con is a Lot
It’s already been a couple of months, but I still haven’t quite recovered. Sure, the San Diego Comic-Con is a cool place. A fascinating place. But it’s a lot. A lot of people, a lot of walking, and a hell … Continue reading
Posted in ETCETERA, Industry
Tagged Blowback, Comic-Con, Comics, Graphic Novel, Jason Momoa, San Diego, SDCC
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[THE MAKING OF] Drawing Conclusions. And Comics.
Before movie and television writing became my focus, my creative outlet of choice was drawing. Like most kids, I guess. It’s kind of mandatory coursework in the early schooling phases, alongside Introduction to Napping and Paste Eating 101. For me, though, it … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, THE MAKING OF
Tagged Art, Blowback, Comics, Drawing, Graphic Novel, James Hereth, Mort Walker, Rhonda Smiley, Screenwriting, Space Wars
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