Drop and give me 20!

A Cover i did recently for Zenescope comics.

Molly Danger Solicitation

JAMAL IGLE’S MOLLY DANGER: BOOK ONE

She’s the hero you’ve been waiting for! Eternally child-like and inhumanly strong, Molly Danger has protected the citizens of the once sleepy town of Coopersville, New York for the past 20 years from the terror of the sinister Supermechs. But what secrets from her past threaten to destroy everything she holds dear when new D.A.R.T. recruit Austin Briggs becomes her pilot?

Molly Danger: Book One is a European-Sized Format Hardcover graphic novel written and drawn by Inkpot award winner Jamal Igle (Supergirl, KISS, G.I. Joe), with inks by Juan Castro and colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and is listed in this months issue of Diamond Previews (Diamond Order Code MAY 130760), and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic retailer or many online vendors such as DCBService.com and TFAW.com.

Molly Danger... the audiocomic!

In 2013, the audio movie studio AudioComics will release its second AC Kids title based on the forthcoming children’s graphic novel series from industry superstar Jamal Igle (Action Comics, Supergirl, Firestorm,Daredevil/Shi): Molly Danger! Produced in association with Action Lab Entertainment, and directed by AudioComics co-founder William Dufris, the first episode in the series will record in New York for a projected summer release.

Molly is “the princess of finesse,” the most powerful ten-year old in the world. Protector of Coopersville, New York from the villainous Supermechs, including Two-Fisted Tommy and Lil’ Cavey, she has legions of devoted fans, movies and merchandise bearing her name, and more fame than anyone can fathom. But what she really wants more than anything…is a friend. A family. And a real life.

Meanwhile, the forces of evil are converging to rock Molly’s world. For 20 years she has been led to believe she’s an immortal alien whose family died when their ship crash-landed on Earth, genetically altered by the earth’s atmosphere. She also believes that she is the last of her people. She is wrong–very wrong…

As with AudioComics’ productions of Titanium Rain, Starstruck, and Honey West: Murder on Mars, the finished work will be available on both compact disc and pay-per-Mp3 digital download, with cover art by Igle, and for sale through AudioComics’ and Action Lab’s websites, iTunes, Amazon, and at comic book and sci-fi conventions.

“This is another exciting step in getting the Action Lab brand known to comic book fans everywhere,” explained Action Lab President Kevin Freeman.  “Jamal is one of the nicest guys in the industry, and not only does Molly Danger look spectacular on the printed page, but it is perfectly suited for the AudioComics treatment.  We couldn’t be happier.”

Igle introduced Molly Danger in a highly-successful Kickstarter campaign last fall, and the first hardcover edition, under the Action Lab banner, will be in comic book stores in July.  There will also be a preview of the book released during Free Comic Book Day on May 4 in stores nationwide.

AudioComics, under the guidance of producers Lance Roger Axt, William Dufris, and Elaine Lee, provides superior audio entertainment with its professional full-cast audio theatre productions of both licensed properties and original works from the world of comic books, graphic novels, and related media, accessible in today’s market with today’s sound. The AudioComics team is working to establish relationships with top name comic book companies, sci-fi writers, sponsors and the entertainment industry in Hollywood and New York, and to give these audio theatre pieces worldwide exposure. Productions include Starstruck, the forthcoming Bad Planet, and the first part of Titanium Rain, for which AudioComics was nominated for two Audie Awards from the Audiobook Publishers Association.

Action Lab Entertainment was founded in 2010 by a group of indie-maverick comic creators with the sole intent to bring the world the most action packed, most thought-provoking, most entertaining comics available, thereby ushering in a new age of world peace under the dominating, yet benign control of the Action Lab. Action Lab Entertainment is the public front for all the activities of the Action Lab and its members. Although most of the Action Lab’s activities remain classified, Action Lab Entertainment can disclose that two of its many functions are the marketing of comic books through various sales outlets, and the expansion of their domination into other mediums.

Return to G.I. Joe!

Announced at Wondercon: I'll be drawing G.I. Joe #6, a special spotlight issue featuring the origin of Cover Girl. this will be my first full G.I.Joe story since the Devil's Due run.

Free Comic book day at Challengers!!

ConventionTour 2013: Lexington Comic and toy Convention

It's that time again! I love Con season and my first convention of the year will be

The Lexington Comic & Toy Con is back on March 16th & 17th, 2013! It will be held in the Heritage Hall East & Center at the Lexington Convention Center in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky!

 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507.

 The con hours are 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. VIP ticket holders can get in at 9am each morning!

I'll be there all weekend along with the rest of the Action Lab Crew.

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 

Supergirls at Play

Linda and Ariella..

from Peter David's Supergirl storyline "Many happy returns.". Ariella is the daughter of Linda Danvers (A Metahuman version of Supergirl who isn't related by blood*) and the Silver Age version of Superman. the original line art was produced for an auction to benefit Peter, who recently suffered a stroke but is on the mend.

Pencils, inks and colors by me, with a little help from my wife (and critique) Karine Igle.

*She was human, got superpowers, became Supergirl.

New interview at Geekquality.com

An Interview With Molly Danger Creator Jamal Igle

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Hilary

After surpassing his Kickstarter goal by over $5,000, comic book artist, editor, art director, writer and father Jamal Igle successfully funded the production of Molly Danger. Igle’s credits include Daredevil/Shi, Nightwing, Zatanna, Superman, Supergirland Spider-man, but Molly Danger is proving to be a project that not only shows off his massive skills, but his massive heart.
Read the rest of the incredibly flattering interview at:
http://www.geekquality.com/mollydanger/#more-5571

G.I.Joe:Cobra files #1 cover

of course when you put all three covers together...

Wonder Woman revisited

Another old piece I decided to color. Originally drawn in 2009 for the “Wonder woman Day”(Now known as “Superhero Weekend” in Flemington N.J. and “Women of Wonder: in Portland) charity event in Portland I’ve been meaning to get it colored as a potential print. Now , nearly 4 years later here it is.

Catwoman revisited

As I was trying to avoid doing any serious work today, I came across the line art I drew for Heroescon back in 2009. Previously The incredibly talented David Baron colored this for his website as a tutorial on coloring. Since i've improved quite a bit as a colorist I decided to tackle it myself, without looking at Dave's coloring.

G.I.Joe: Special Missons #1

The second of three covers for IDW's G.I.Joe relaunch.

Free Comic book Day 2013

Today DIamond Distribution announced their "Silver"level Free Comic book Day offerings for next May and amongst them was this humble offering:

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT

MOLLY DANGER/PRINCELESS

(W) Jamal Igle, Jeremy Whitley (A) Jamal Igle, Various 

Two complete stories! She's strong. She's smart. And she's incredibly brave! She's the protector of Coopersville, the Princess of Finesse; the Petite Powerhouse known only as Molly Danger! But what secrets threaten everything she holds dear?! And on her way to rescue her sisters, Adrienne finds another mysterious princess locked away in a tower, but she's guarded by one of the knights sent to hunt Adrienne. Who is this princess and will Adrienne and Bedelia survive trying to rescue her?

Happy Holidays

Supergals

G.I.Joe #1

My cover for the G.I.Joe relaunch from IDW.

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 11^th-14^th at Artist Alley table C-1. A full signing schedule will be coming in the next few weeks.

GO MOLLY!

Jamal.