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Friday, June 5, 2009

Josh Brolin As.... Jonah Hex!
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Topic: Comic Book Movies

(UPDATED: 06-10-10 CLICK HERE!)

Josh Brolin As...

Jonah Hex!

The Jonah Hex Doll / Action Figure From 2007!

I viewed the photos that were released regarding the upcoming Jonah Hex Film... earlier in the week.

Not having been a big Jonah Hex comics reader in the past, I thought I would wait to see what 'fan' reaction there would be on the photos and other info that has been released on film. So far, what I've seen is positive feedback...

I first blogged about the upcoming film back on December 11th 2007, but there hasn't been much really to blog about since. That's because the director, Jimmy Hayward was chosen in January 2009, and Brolin was announced in February.

Josh Brolin will star as Jonah Hex, and John Malkovich and Megan Fox also star in the film which is now scheduled to be released on August 6th, 2010.

My interest in the comic book series that the film is based on, was because one of my favorite pencillers / inkers was on the series for a while, that being Dick Ayers. I even bought a sketch of Jonah Hex as well as other Western Heroes that Dick has drawn throughout the years at an earlier WonderCon. (Those are Not for Sale!)

Here is a partial list of Jonah Hex series from DC Comics, should you want to start picking them up to have a better idea of whom Jonah Hex is and before the prices for back issues rise any further in cost:

All-Star Western v2 #10-11 (1972)

Weird Western Tales #12-14, 16-38 (1972-1977)

Jonah Hex #1-92 (1977-1985)

Jonah Hex Spectacular #1 (1978/Fall)

Hex #1-18 (1985-1987)

Secret Origins #21 (1987/12)

Jonah Hex: Two Gun Mojo #1-5 (1993)

Jonah Hex: Riders of the Worm and Such #1-5 (1995)

Jonah Hex: Shadows West #1-3 (1999)

Jonah Hex v2 #1- (2005-)

The above list does NOT include his guest appearances in other DC Comics.

I'll probably be blogging a little more on this upcoming film in the months to come, as more details come in. I have not yet tagged it as a 'must-see' at this point of time...

Here at Make It So Marketing's Blog, we post daily on comics and pop culture news and events. Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale including Westerns and the Supernatural in our online Store!

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!!

~ Michael

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 5:40 AM PDT

Updated: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:30 AM PDT

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

David Carradine 1936 - 2009
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Topic: TV Shows

Front Cover TV Guide June 23rd 1973

David Carradine

1936 - 2009

Master Of Kung Fu - The Marvel Comic Book Series

It was just at the end of April that I blogged about...   William Patrick Maynard who I had 'met' through my Facebook Network. William had a new book that had just been released.
In that blog I reviewed his book, THE TERROR OF FU MANCHU, (the first Fu Manchu thriller authorized by The Sax Rohmer Literary Estate in 22 years), which was published by Black Coat Press.
Before I wrote down my thoughts on that book, I mentioned why I personally had an interest in this new work by William.
You see there was a 'Fu Manchu' connection with comics quite a while back. There was a Marvel Comics comic book series that was published in the mid 1970's. The title of that series was 'Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu', (MOKF).

During that period Marvel Comics held the comic book rights to Sax Rohmer's pulp novel villain Dr. Fu Manchu, while they also held the rights to the Kung Fu television program that David Carradine starred in!
David, who just passed away yesterday, was a very interesting choice in lead character for this TV Series. It was only years later I read about Bruce Lee's involvement with the series, and his not getting the part that instead went to David. There is still some contention to this day about Bruce's real involvement with the series, but this blog post is about David Carradine and what he meant to me.
However, not knowing that controversy at the time, I liked the TV series with David, as it was a fresh style of 'western' on TV. In truth, it was an 'Eastern' Western story line... Yeah I liked it... This from a guy who grew up with 'Bonaza', 'Rawhide', 'Wagon Train', and so many more TV Westerns since the late 1950's!
I enjoyed the early seasons of the Kung Fu TV show, which ran for a total of three seasons from 1972-1975.   I watched a few episodes from the next series, but by that time I was cutting back on my TV viewing. Plus it was two decades later, and my tastes had changed. The second series ran from 1993-1997 and included David Carradine also.
It was the first series that really introduced me to David Carradine and re-introduced me to martial arts as an entertainment format.
I was already a fan of the Green Hornet TV Series that ran for one season. Bruce Lee as Kato was a martial arts master. Gold Key Comics printed a few comics on the Green Hornet with photo covers.
Now with David Carradine on TV I was hoping for a Kung Fu comic book series. Then it was told that Marvel Comics obtained the rights to both the novel series of Fu Manchu and the Kung Fu TV show series. Thinking that what I would see would be similar to either or both of those franchises, I settled in to see what would be published.

However, what Marvel Comics published was something totally different, creating their own main character, but taking some of Sax Rohmer's characters, most notably Fu Manchu and Sir Denis Nayland Smith, and adding them to their comic book series storyline.
That story and more was told in my earlier archived blog post. What I want to finish up here with, is that although I was never a big David Carradine fan in that I had to see everything he played in, I did see the 'Kill Bill' film series and enjoyed his performance there as well.
David was an important part of my early twenties TV viewing, and I appreciate his impact on my viewing and collecting habits, both in TV, Film, and Comics collecting. His works live on thanks to DVD collections, and he will be remembered in the decades to follow. My thanks to David for sharing his God given talent with all of us...
~ Michael

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!
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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 8:52 AM PDT

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Spotlight On Michael L Peters !
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Topic: Comic Book Artists

One of Michael L Peters's Fantasy Prints!

Spotlight On

Michael L Peters!

Michael L Peters

This is another one of my 'Spotlight' blogs ... Where I take a comics creator, whether writer, penciller, inker, colorist, editor, etc., and invite them to write a little bit about themselves here. Almost like having a 'Guest Blogger' for the day!

"Hello, I'm Michael L. Peters, but feel free to call me "Mike".

I've written and drawn stories for Heavy Metal magazine (lettered them too, and painted one of them) and had stories in Negative Burn -- from Desperado. I've drawn stories published by Caliber and Image.

I've done illustration work in areas adjacent to comics, such as covers and portfolios for REH: Two Gun Raconteur, a magazine/journal about pulp writer Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan and others... many of his characters have found fame in comics adaptations. I've had opportunity there to draw Conan, Red Sonya (not to be confused with Red Sonja...), Turlogh O'Brien and Bran Mak Morn.

I also draw and paint original fantasy and mythological art prints, which, at a physical convention, I'd be selling at my table...

Currently, I mostly draw private commissions, to pay the bills, while working on a comic book project, CRESCENT CITY MAGICK.

I'm also creating a four piece portfolio, illustrating the Robert E. Howard story, "Kings of the Night", featuring the characters Bran MakMorn and Kull, for the magazine "REH: Two-Gun Raconteur". The issue containing this portfolio should be available this summer.

To view more of Michael's work you should check out the following site: http://www.mlpeters.com/

I enjoyed viewing his creations that are categorized into fantasy and mythological prints (where the Conan / Red Sonja artwork at the top of this blog post that I chose to use is from), published comics works, short comics stories, Crescent City Magick preview, commissioned drawings, convention sketches, and more!

Michael also has a Facebook Comic Con Artist Table at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65657997541&ref=ts

Thanks Michael for the background on your career in comics and what you are doing now!

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!!

~ Michael (and Tina)

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

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Michael is shown below in a photo from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con held at the Sheraton Hotel on Harbor Island in San Diego, California.

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

Posted by makeitsomarketing at 6:43 AM PDT

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Spotlight On Jeff Balke !
Mood:

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Topic: Comic Book Artists

A Sketch Coloring by Jeff Balke!

Spotlight On

Jeff Balke!

Jeff Balke

This is another one of my 'Spotlight' blogs ... Where I take a comics creator, whether writer, penciller, inker, colorist, editor, etc., and invite them to blog a little bit about themselves here. Almost like having a 'Guest Blogger' for the day!

"Hi, my name is Jeff Balke. I live in the great city of Chicago where I have the greatest job/career, coloring/illustrating comic books. I guess I’m kind of a big kid, but there’s nothing wrong with that. My whole life as far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to do something in the arts field. Then I was introduced to comic books.

In the 6th grade (1993) I went to my first comic book convention and met Stan “THE MAN” Lee. He really gave me hope by simply saying with a grin out of nowhere while getting my Amazing Spiderman #41 signed by him “Hang in there true believer, it will come. Don’t ever give up”. I never really knew why he said that to me until later that day when it hit me that I wanted to work in comics. But, still to this day, I never gave up, and NEVER will.

In 2006 I stumbled upon this website called Myspace (you may have heard of it). A few of my friends told me to post my b/w artwork up there. So I created a profile and did just that. To my shock, I had a few people comment. I then decided to put up a couple pieces of my colored work to see what kind of comments (if any) I would get. I got more comments on my colored pieces then I did on my regular b/w artwork. One comment came from my first comic artist friend who told me to stick with coloring. He clarified and said my coloring is very strong and that I should build on that. I agreed with him and since then, I’ve been coloring and LOVE every minute of it!

Recently, I’ve created something called Sketch Coloring. This is where I take a sketch cover of any comic and color it right there on the spot with special markers. This is my way of doing a sketch. Since most colorists really don’t sketch “traditionally” (like Jim Lee, Micah Gunnell and so on…) I wanted to come up with my own way to give something to the fans so they can take home and have a “one of a kind”. Sketch Colorings do just that. No two Sketch Colorings are alike(even if I color the same cover 100 times for 100 people).

All in all I’m I love what I do. Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to live the dream of a “comic book artist” or someone in the art field. Well, here I am and still reaching for the stars.

To view more of Jeff's work you should check out the following site: http://www.jbalkesart.com/

Thanks Jeff for the background on your career in comics and what you are doing now!

BTW, Jeff Balke will be attending Zombie Con June 27th in Chicago... more info at his web site as to what he will be signing and sketch coloring!

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!!

~ Michael (and Tina)

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

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Michael is shown below in a photo from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con held at the Sheraton Hotel on Harbor Island in San Diego, California.

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

Posted by makeitsomarketing at 6:23 AM PDT

Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2009 7:22 AM PDT

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

MoCCA Art Festival Is This Upcoming Weekend!
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Topic: Comic Cons

MoCCA Art Festival 2009!

June 6th & 7th 2009

The MoCCA Art Festival is this upcoming weekend... And a lot of independent comics / small press creators and publishers are looking forward to this show!

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, (MoCCA), announced earlier this year that the MoCCA Festival 2009 will be held June 6th & 7th at the 69th Regiment Armory at Lexington Avenue and 25th Street in New York City, which is pictured at the top right of this blog post.

Besides hearing good reports from Facebook Friends about previous years' shows, I see that the Village Voice calls the MoCCA Festival ""the best small-press nexus (anywhere!)". Plus MoCCA itself says that this year's Festival is "Now BIGGER than ever!".

So if you are in the area during during that time, prepare for an incredible weekend of comic and cartoon art exhibitors, panels, lectures, sketches, autographs, and more!

So Where Is It?
69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue, between 25th and 26th Streets

When Is It?
June 6th and 7th, 11am-6pm

So What's the Cost?
$10 per day
$15 per weekend
MoCCA Members: $10 per weekend.

Who's Going To Be On Panels?
Scheduled to appear are John Green, Tom Hart, Charles Hatfield on Jack Kirby, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Tom Kaczynski, David Mazzuchelli, Dave Roman, Frank Santoro in Conversation with Gary Panter, Seth, Raina Telgemeier, Adrian Tomine, Marion Vitus, and more. Please Note: Guests and scheduling are subject to change!

Thousands come every summer to meet and purchase works from some of the world's best cartoonists, animators, and graphic novelists. I am including just a few of those creators in the listings below:

Liz Baillie will be debuting Freewheel #2 at MoCCA, and will have all her other comics and stuff on hand as well!

Adam Wallenta says "Stop on by table 118 and say hello and get your copies of the new PUBLIC ENEMY tpb and more. Peace!".

Kevin H Dixon will be there, along with copies of his works including Gilgamesh, which I blogged about earlier here: CLICK HERE!

Paul Friedrich, creator of Onion Head Monster will be there also!

S. Marek Bennet, known for his "Mimi's Doughnuts' and his Comics Workshops will be there. Ask him about his Workshops, which is comics education for all ages! Plus: Marek will be debuting his new 'Xeric' book so stop by and find out what that is!

Michele Witchipoo, Publisher - Artist - Writer at WitchesBress Press will be there. She is well known for Psycho Bunny and Babalon Babes!

Howie Noeldechen, a.k.a H.C. Noel says... "I'll have Mr. Scootles, Vincent: The Painter of Death and some promo items for
my new webcomic Tara Normal! Tons of fun!"!

Danny Hellman, publisher of many comics related publications including Typhon will be there. For my review on Typhon Volume 1, CLICK HERE!

One of my all time favorite artists who passed away in 1994, has an active organization carrying on his legacy. Representatives from The Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center will have a table there also. This Museum is organized exclusively for educational purposes; more specifically, to promote and encourage the study, understanding, preservation and appreciation of the work of Jack Kirby. Check it out!

The Comicbook Artists Guild, founded in 2000, is an organization dedicated to the networking, education and support of comic book creators, writers and artists alike, regardless of amateur or professional status, skill levels or talent divisions. CAG operates membership chapters in New York Metro, New England and Nebraska, with interest in opening more chapters and continuing to grow. CAG’s goal is to advance the medium of comics through the creative experiences of its members. By bringing them together on projects of their choosing, the Guild perpetuates the positive aspects of the comics industry and its continuing contribution to popular culture.

The Guild will be debuting its' latest publication at MoCCA Fest. It is a graphic novel entitled Iconic. Created and compiled by over 30 members of the Guild, Iconic is a collection of short stories based on old tales that are taught in schools all over the world, but each one has a twist to it. The Guild will be at Booth 224.

As the 69th Regiment Armory is a much larger venue, nearly 100 more exhibitors will be attending than the previous year. The above listings are just those creators whose work I am familar with or am Facebook Friends with. Note: If you are a creator reading this post, and wish to be mentioned in this post or future posts, please see my note at the bottom left corner of this blog post!

Here at Make It So Marketing's Blog, we post daily on comics and pop culture news and events. Check those out as well as our new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online Store!

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!!

~ Michael

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

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Michael is shown below in a photo from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con held at the Sheraton Hotel on Harbor Island in San Diego, California.

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

Posted by makeitsomarketing at 6:12 AM PDT

Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 11:15 AM PDT

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