The Art of Storyboarding

The Art of Storyboarding

The panels at SWCBS kicked off Saturday when storyboard artist Trevor Goring, who has worked on blockbuster films like National Treasure and Independence Day, joined Ben Bates, known for his work in television animation on shows like Invincible and Avengers Assemble, and Kraig Rasmussen, who works primarily on independent films like Alone Together. The trio come from varied backgrounds, but their interests converge in comics and in their shared belief that storyboarding is an indispen

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TMNT Artists Talk About Drawing Turtle Power

TMNT Artists Talk About Drawing Turtle Power

At SWCBS last Sunday, the panel room was taken over by Turtlemania as artists Andy Kuhn, Ben Bates, Raymond Gay, Aaron Campbell and colorist Pez Lopez reflected not just on their time drawing the three-fingered, butt-kicking ninja teens, but on why everyone loves the heroes in a half shell. They all have their own ideas about how the Turtles should look and be portrayed, and each has faced moments of difficulty along the way. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a hugely popular property with signif

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The New Kids of Comics

The New Kids of Comics

Six breakout comic creators assembled at SWCBCS to tell the stories of how they got started and where they are heading. Myrka Elizalde, Jared Tree, Ella Bishop-Heil, Evie Mann, Derrick Fleece and Derek Moreland each had very different journeys but were all shaped by a love of comics. Bishop-Heil started a regional zine, Tree won a Spawn contest, Elizalde is exploring a new medium after years as a storyboard artist. They discussed their different genres, stylistic choices and approaches towards

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Getting Into Indie Because Indie Is In!

Getting Into Indie Because Indie Is In!

At the South West Comic Book and Creator Showcase on Sunday, artists, Zach Howard, Chris Shehan, Ryan Quackenbush and Kraig Rasmussen discussed indie comics and the state of the industry. During their discussion they touched on subjects like how to transition from bootstrapping as a self-publisher into building relationships with small press and independent publishers. They also discussed how manga is beating western comics, why Marvel and DC may be to blame and how indie books are the ones sta

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SWCBCS Returns With a Vengeance for Year Four in Albuquerque

SWCBCS Returns With a Vengeance for Year Four in Albuquerque

This Saturday, the Southwest Comic Book and Creator Showcase returns to Albuquerque to celebrate its fourth year. The showcase is a comic book convention actually focused on comic books rather than celebrity guests. It highlights the graphic medium by bringing together industry professionals and local creators. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with writers and artists, collect comics and memorabilia, and network. Admission is $6 at the door. Why the alarmingly low price? Four y

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