The Avengers and The Infinity Gauntlet

Four issues starting this August. Art by me, words by Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo). #1 cover by Humberto Ramos

More here.

In the mail today...

Nothing's finer than a brand new brush. Especially when that brush is super awesome. After one-hundred-eighty-six pages, thirteen covers, and countless commissions, pin-ups and "sketches", my Scharff 3000 Fine Line #3 Red Sable (my fave and most used brush) bit the dust. It was buried in the yard next to Liri. But I digress. If you guys haven't tried out one of these beauties, I highly suggest it. I think I'm on my sixth or seventh. You Series 7 worshipers can go jump off a log.

P.S. BIG news coming soon.

The Anchor #5 inks

bjhoceancity Suggested I post these. I didn't scan the pencils for these pages, otherwise I'd post them too.

The Anchor #5 layouts

I don't think anyone really cares about seeing this stuff, but I certainly like it when I get a looksey at the process, so here goes.

Oh, and for those folks who get commissions and original pages, I always throw in a few pages of layouts and other goodies as a bonus. You'll never know what you get.

Thanos

The Anchor #5 preview

The Breeder and his monstrous offspring have been defeated, but the mysterious Wound has set his sights on The Anchor’s companion, Hofi. The Anchor must choose between finally learning the truth about his past or saving the life of the one he loves. Black Lips Part One is a perfect jumping on point for anyone who failed to get aboard the comic book juggernaut that is… THE ANCHOR! A new BOOM! ongoing series, brought to you by Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Phil Hester and fan-favorite artist Brian Churilla.

IN STORES FEB. 10th

Blood Farm #5

In Stores Today!

THE ANCHOR #4


WE KILL MONSTERS #6 (of 6)

The Anchor #4 preview

Here are a few pages. Alternate cover by Phil Hester. Colors by Matthew Wilson.

Blood Farm #3

The Anchor #6 cover art

Hey. Get this broad off my chin.

The Anchor #3 layouts

I did most of them on a single, 11" X 17" piece of paper. I have no idea what kind of paper it is, as I bought a huuuuge stack of it at a garage sale of all places (they were selling a crap-load of unused art junk, which I surmised was the bi-product of someone buying a bunch of art crud, being all inspired one moment, then casting it aside the next when said inspiration had dissipated). Anyhoos, I'm a process nerd, so I post this stuff for like-minded doucheryboodles like myself.

Also, I recently sent said sheet of layouts, along with a few other sketches and designs as a bonus to someone who bought an original page. That's right folks, you get extra goodies when you buy original art. You never know what you'll get...

Want some original art? Contact me. EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE. Well, almost everything.

TTFN

IN STORES NOW!!!

The Engineer: Konstrukt Hardcover Collection

$9.95 for a 140-page hardcover, folks! You can't beat it!



The Anchor #3!!!

The Anchor #3 preview

Alternate cover by Dan Brereton

Tales from the Parent's Basement Interview!

I was recently interviewed by the kind doods at the Tales from the Parent's Basement podcast. Click here to check it out, and if so inclined, do the guys a favor and subscribe, and hell, if you dig the show, leave them an awesome five-star rating at iTunes.

Some Anchor layouts

I don't usually layout in PS, but I did for this issue. I convert the file to monotone blue and print if out directly onto the Bristol (Strathmore 500 Vellum), in effect making the layout my underdrawing, and thus, in theory, saving a little time. Thanks for looking.

Blood Farm #2

For those folks who didn't see it in the back of The Anchor #2.

The Anchor #5

Saw this on the interweb so I guess it's cool to share.



Written by Phil Hester, art by Brian Churilla, covers by Churilla and Robbi Rodriguez.

The Breeder and his monstrous offspring have been defeated, but the mysterious Wound has set his sights on The Anchor's companion, Hofi. The Anchor must choose between finally learning the truth about his past or saving the life of the one he loves. The first part of "Black Lips" is a perfect jumping on point for anyone who failed to get aboard the comic book juggernaut that is The Anchor!

THE ANCHOR #2 SELLS OUT IN ONE WEEK!

Media Release -- BOOM Studios is proud to announce that THE ANCHOR #2 has sold out in one week, sending the supernatural sensation into 2nd printing.

Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out, first printings of THE ANCHOR #2 may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.

Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of THE ANCHOR #2 available for retailers to order immediately and the second printing will be featured soon in an upcoming issue of Previews Plus.

The second printing of THE ANCHOR #2 is also available to order immediately through BOOM!'s new relationship with Haven Distributors.

The second print of THE ANCHOR #2 carries a Diamond Code of OCT098129. The Haven Code is ANCHBOO002A.

THE ANCHOR #2 second print features a negative variant art of the Brian Churilla A cover for issue two.

Since its debut critics from numerous outlets have poured in with praise for the smash-hit series THE ANCHOR:

"…tight, vibrant and kinetic…. I have to admit, I'm a bit envious of Matt Gagnon, who is acting as editor on this one. He gets to see where the story is going well before the rest of us… Pick it up, it's on stands now." — Examiner

"… a top-notch story and what might be the most bad-ass first four pages of a comic book this year." — UVU Review

"A powerful… issue from Hester and Churilla that hits as hard as the title character." — Project Fanboy

"… story is strong and plots forward at a great pace…Issue Grade: A-" — The Pullbox

"…I was pretty impressed - I loved the fight scenes… One to watch… THE ANCHOR could quickly find a home in the hearts of those who hanker for Dr Strange and Hellboy type thrills." — Comic Book Review

"… filled with vibrant action and thought-provoking metaphysical exploration, this first issue successfully lays the groundwork for what looks to be a very intriguing, fun-filled series." — SF Site

"Don't you just love when a new comic you've been looking forward to finally come out...and exceeds all your high hopes?" – Project Fanboy

"This is a great read, quick to get through, yet immense in it's imagery. BOOM! Studios has been putting out some quality work, which, for being such a young company, is awesome. I've begun to look forward more to what they're putting out next than what larger companies are doing with their established characters. Keep it coming!"– Comics Bulletin

"If you're looking for something new I highly recommend you check out THE ANCHOR..." – Cammy's Comic Corner

"...quite effective..." – Eye On Comics

THE ANCHOR #2 features the second installment of the epic ongoing THE ANCHOR adventure and is written by Phil Hester, with astounding interior art by Brian Churilla. The first printing shipped with two covers in a 50/50 split and a third cover that was offered as a 1 in 10 incentive.

Recently, BOOM! Studios announced that in addition to Diamond carrying BOOM!'s second prints, Haven Distributors will also be carrying all BOOM! second prints. Retailers needing more information on how to order from Haven Distributors can call 1-877-HAVEN-50 or sign up on their website here: http://www.havendistro.com/retailers.html

About BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.

The Anchor #2 in stores today!!!

Quote of the day: "...awesome." - Newsarama

Here's a look at the process behind cover A: