In preparation for NYCC 2015, I've created some sketches to have on hand. Most of them are already available to preview here, but I recently added this Batman drawing! All sketches are 9"x12" Pencil and ink on bristol board. Stay tooned as I'll be posting about prices etc. leading up to the convention.
SPX 2014
Hey SPX people! George O'Connor and I will be holding down the fort at table W38 this weekend. As you can see from the tasty graphic above, I'll have copies of the newly released The BUNKER trade, Marathon, MUSH, Vs., and both installments of the Time F*cker saga! See you this weekend!
Thank You, Emerald City Comic Con!
What a glorious time in Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con! It was so good to finally put faces, palms and other parts to the fine folks over at Oni Press who have been such stalwart soldiers for the BUNKER. Between the amazing love from my partners at Oni and the show's organizer, Jim Demonakos and his excellent staff, I was well taken care of. So thanks to all who I had the pleasure of meeting this past weekend and everyone else who helped make my first trip to ECCC such a success. I'll definitely be back. Cheers! The rare photo of me in the wilds of Seattle's Convention Center floor courtesy of Tyler Chin-Tanner.
Emerald City Comic Con! NEXT WEEKEND!
Wow! I am so happy and honored to be a special guest at this year's Emerald City Comic Con. This is the first time that's ever happened so it's all a big thrill for me. In fact, I've been so swept up in all the excitement that I created banners for Josh and I for our booth (F12). The above is my banner. and below is Josh's. Here's all the relevant details:
Emerald City Comicon: March 28th-30th, 2014. Oni Press Booth 412, The BUNKER's Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari Booth F12
Stay tuned as I'll be posting signing schedules as soon as they're available. Thanks!
In Process and Final Images of The BUNKER #2
When setting out to color a cover for The BUNKER, the art starts out like the image above. The art is exported into multiple files that are assembled into layered image including the logo/ bar code and branding template (carried over from issue #1). Below is the final colored cover for March's issue of The BUNKER(#2). All the template layers from the original file are removed with paper texture, color and rendering added in Photoshop. The final art is exported to Illustrator where the logos are colored and the issue number updated. That's all for now but stay toned as I'll be posting more process pics for upcoming issues.
March 3rd is your last day to preorder THE BUNKER #2. Issue #1 sold out despite high retailer reorders. To be absolutely sure to get your copy of #2, please pre-order your copy(s) with your local comics shop. To find a store near you, please visit: www.comicshoplocator.com Diamond Code: JAN141259
The BUNKER #1 Sells Out! 2nd Printing on the Way!
It may be old news now but it's official, The BUNKER #1 by Joshua Hale Fialkov and myself has sold out. Oni Press quickly responded with this press release:
Portland, OR (February 13, 2013) – Oni Press is thrilled to announce that the entire first printing of Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari’s critically-acclaimed THE BUNKER #1 has sold out at the distributor level!“WOW! It’s wonderful that our little-story-that-could continues to find new readers and fans. We’re going to need a bigger BUNKER!,” said Infurnari.
“The overwhelming response to the first issue warms my heart,” continued Fialkov. “Joe and I have built something that we love, and Oni has helped us get it into a lot of new hands. We’re so grateful for all of our readers’ and retailers’ love and support.
A second printing of the creator-owned sci-fi phenomenon—featuring a new cover by Infurnari (pictured)—is expected on March 12th, so fans and retailers that missed it the first time can hop aboard before issue #2 hits stands on March 26th.
Diamond Order Codes The Bunker #1 – Second Printing: JAN148063 The Bunker #2 – JAN141259
Nobody noticed that the press release was dated a year ago. Clearly there are time fluctuations occurring surrounding this project beyond whatever is happening in the story. I'll be keeping my eye on this. In the meantime, feast your eyes on the 2nd printing cover (seen above).
That's all for now. Thank you so much for the outpouring of enthusiasm and love for this book. We've only just begun but I have insider knowledge that things only get better from here.
The BUNKER goes to Print! UPDATED!
It's old news by now, but here it is! The Bunker with Joshua Hale Fialkov and I will cease being a digital-only comic and will make the transition into print as a double-sized comic published by Oni Press! Issue #1 will hit stores February 5th, 2014 (Diamond Order Code: DEC13 1233) and will collect all five of the previous digital comics into a newly edited and colored edition. NB: Sample art above is NOT FINAL.
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**UPDATE!
Since this post went up I've completed the final version of the cover for issue #1. Stay tooned for more BUNKER cover pics, process posts and panel pulls!
The BUNKER lands on NYCC!
The BUNKER rules NYCC! Josh and I will be part of the ComiXology panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 10th in room 1A08 at 3:15-4:15pm. We will be talking with John D. Roberts and David Steinberger about our success using their relatively new Submit feature. After the discussion, we'll be available at the ComiXology booth for a meet and greet where Josh will be signing promotional postcards and I will be sketching. If you haven't yet read The BUNKER, this postcard (see above) will be your ticket to reading the first chapter absolutely free. So plan accordingly and we'll see you there.
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