Another Superman

Had time for another sketch. Looks like Outbound Volume one will be out in a month or so. The cover looks amazing. I can't wait to get a copy.

Superman

This is a sketch I did over the past few days. It is for a sketch challenge over at Ten Ton.

I'm working on another short story for a really great project. Many people are involved and I'm really existed about the story. I'll try to give some more info about it when I can.

Thanks,

Josh

Sketches to come...

I finished all the pages of Space and Time for volume II of Outbound. I'm going back to school to finish a long over due degree in engineering. I'm more than half done with it, so it shouldn't be that difficult.

I'll be doing sketches when time permits and any sequential pages I do won't be posted, as it is for a new book I'm working on that a major publisher wants in on. No guaranties in this biz, but they like the story enough to send me all their legal stuff and I can't post anything if I plan to publish with them.

See you around.

Josh

Alex from Space and Time

Here is a sketch I did the other night. I have some big news that I can't share yet, so I'll just leave you guys hanging for now. (I'm not evil, I'm just cold.)

Just trying to finish up the Space and Time pages and then I'm starting a new project that I mentioned above.

American Indian Girl

I was not able to get pages finished for Space and Time, but I had this sketch laying around that I wanted to finish inking. I'm very busy right now, so not much I can report, but when I have more time I'll post something with more details.

Frankenstein and his brid

Space and Time

Here is page 4 of Space and Time and since this is the second installment of the same story it's really page 12. The style of the art is darker, as that is what Mike and I agreed the story called for. I also like drawing with spotted blacks now.

I'm also working on a new story that a well known publisher (McFarland) wants to publish or at least they've showed interest in publishing it. They have three graphic novels they want to publish and two are already chosen and they are both based on true stories. Mine is a fiction story, which they asked for, and would be their third and final graphic novel for this series. I emailed them back and I'm still waiting on details as to what payment is or how much percentage I would get for the novel. I'm hoping Mike Poaloni will work with me on it, but I haven't heard back from him either.

They want the story to be at least 120 pages and I told them it would take me a year, so that's another reason I may not have heard back from them yet. They may need the stories sooner. If they end up going with someone else's story I may end up pitching it to Image Comics to see if they like it.

On another note, I went to MileHiCon last weekend to do two panels. Future arts and Breaking Down a Comic Page and they were both well received. I enjoyed the second one a lot, because it's more in line with what I'm doing today. It was primarily writers at the panel, which was nice. I liked that writers were interested in the artist process.

Thanks,

Josh

MileHiCon (Art of Silver Bullet)

I'll be doing two panels this weekend at MileHiCon.

Saturday, October 24th

11 am - noon Future Arts (Mesa Verde A) - Josh Mills

I'll be moderating on this one. This will be a discussion on where art is going, how it will affect artists and fans. There will be four other artists with me. It should be a fun discussion and my first time as a moderator.

Sunday, October 25th

11 am - noon Breaking Down a Comic Page (Wind River A) - Josh Mills

Well, the title pretty much says it. I'll discuss how I and other professionals tackle a page. What are the pitfalls and what to look for from the writer? I'll also have some books that I'll bring in that are well known in the industry to reference, as I'm far from a master myself.

Hope to see you there.

The sketch I did is for the sketch challenge at Ten Ton Studios. The character was created by Bret Wood. It was a very fun sketch.

Vampirella

This was a warm-up sketch before I started the rough pages for Space and Time. I'm hoping to be finished with all 8 pages in a few weeks.

Josh

2009: 24 Hour Comic Book Challenge

I did the 24 hour comic book challenge again this year. It was a little different this time, in that I didn't know what I would be drawing before the time started ticking away. I knew if I had really thought about it I would run the risk of not finishing on time. So, the first thing that popped in my head was a guy that was hired to find a dangerous villain, however, by the end of the book I had changed it so much that you'll just have to read it to understand it.

I posted it in my Facebook albums. You may have to be-friend me on Facebook to see it.

Thanks,

Josh

50 Girls 50

Here are six pages I did for the 50 Girls 50 contest. Who ever wins gets to draw the comic. It was really fun to draw. A lot of great artists in this contest, so I'm not thinking I'll win, but no regrets here.

I'm starting the next short story for Space and Time, which will be featured in Outbound Volume 2.

Josh
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Thing vs. Juggernaut

Another sketch challenge entry Thing vs. Juggernaut. Did this one at my lunch break this morning.

Black Knight

Did a quick sketch this morning. This is for the Ten Ton sketch challenge.

Ultimate X-Men

Edit: Made some changes to Wolverine and Colossus' fist.

Here is the third and final page of Ultimate X-Men. It was pretty cool to do the pages, but now it is back to doing Space and Time again.

Josh

Ultimate x-men issue 46

Here is the second page. One more to go.

Ultimate X-Men Page

Edit: I made an edit to the last panel. Wolverine needed to be bigger and fixed Peter's head.

I did this for fun and to get back into doing pages. I'm going to do two more for this short and then I'm back to doing pages for Space and Time.

This page is from Ultimate X-Men 46.

Josh

Marvel Girls 2

Here is another drawing of some Marvel Girls and the second one I've done.

SDCC was great and I made some good contacts. Nothing to report other than my family and I had a great time. For those who stopped by to say hi I want to thank you and I hope to see all of you again.

Josh

SDCC

I'll be at K-14 in Small Press.

I'll be sitting with Squidworks in the small press area. I will have a banner up there, so look for that. Please stop by the booth to say hi. I'll be selling some of my comics and doing sketches when I can.

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Rouge Sketch

I've got little time it seems to work on a portfolio for SDCC. I was hoping to compile some of the short stories I've been doing for Ronin Studios, Dogpile Press and a few other small press companies, but I keep getting more work. I'm not complaining, mind you, but it does make things more difficult when I need more time.

I've been doing a series of covers for a company, but I'm not sure what they're going to be used for. I just can't talk about it until they do. I'm still going to finish the second short story for Space and Time, but still waiting on Mike to write the script. Like I said before, I've given him a rough idea of what the eight pages need to have in it and he's going to write the pace/timing and dialog.

I haven't been able to do any sketch challenges that I used to do at Ten Ton Studios for awhile, but I'll get back there once things slow down.

My day job is getting very busy for me as well. I don't generally talk about it on my blog, but that just adds to the busyness of my schedule. Well, back to work I go.

Josh

Lacias Run

This was a commission that turned out to be more work than I expected, but seeing the finished product I can't complain. I like the concept, which was not mine. I just came up with the look, for the most part, design of the cover, but all the little details were requested.

I'll be at the SDCC this year with friends from Squid Works. I'll be in small press area. I"ll have a scheduled time that I'll be sitting there and once I have our schedule I'll post it.

Josh

Deadshot

This is a Deadshot commission I had this month.

I've sent eight pages of Space and Time off to Mike and once he's finished writing his take on it I'll start the pages.

It's too early to say anything of note, so I'll update again soon.

Josh

Space and Time

Outbound 1 sold out and they're printing another edition. I'll be bringing some copies of the first printing if they don't get sold out before I make it to SDCC. I have 5 left if anyone is interested in getting a copy.

This is a pinup/cover. I'm not sure what I'll be using it for yet, but it may just end up as a pinup in the graphic novel. I'm going to see if Image will print it and a few others, but I'm going to make it 90 to 120 pages.

The second Outbound will continue the 8 page story with 8 to 12 more pages and it will lead into the graphic novel. I'll give more updates as they come up. I'm thinking the graphic novel will be in color, while the short story in Outbound is black and white.

I'm pretty busy right now. I have some commissions I'm working on, another cover, and the 8 to 12 more pages for Space and Time in Outbound 2. I'm hoping I'll have everything finished before SDCC.

Josh

Wolverine Redesign

I don't have time to write too much, but all is good in the art department. I'm working on some pieces for a music video and I'll be back on Space and Time in a few weeks. Outbound did come out and it's amazing. The copies I got are nearly sold out and I'm not sure they're printing more, so I don't see me bringing any copies to SDCC.

This Wolverine redesign is not without a story:

Wolverine never loses his memories, but hides his pain inside. He becomes the great weapon that he was designed for by the government. He chooses to retire and live a life of repentance around the 70's, and raises a family.

The government is afraid of his long life, so they try to kill him to hide their secrets and end up killing his family instead. He vows to seek revenge and goes on his killing spree, but Jean Gray saves him from himself and helps to get over his pain.

He joins the X-Men, but as is the character of Wolverine, he never truly feels at home.

This new back story was just for fun and the new suit was for a contest. I'll let you know if I win. :)

Thanks,

Josh

Outbound

Outbound is the new comic that's featuring several awesome artists, writers and stories. I'm really excited for this book, because it's not only featuring Sci-FI only stories, but a lot of my friends are in the book. To name a few, David Newbold, Mike Paoloni, Jason Baroody, Brett Barkley, Chris Ring, Alexandra (my wife) Mills and many others.

If you want to order a copy you can email me.

Outbound is featuring my story Space and Time and the cover you see above is a chapter cover. Not the cover of the comic. They got a really great painter Marcelo Buchelli to do up a cover for the book. I cannot wait to see it. I'm told the comic has just been sent off to the printers today.

Josh

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Fwd: Testing the new email feature at blogspot

This week has been totally busy. I have been finishing up Space and Time for Outbound 1 with my wife. She's been helping with inks and tones, because I'm a slacker and can't get stuff out on time. Actually I've been sick for a week, so it's been rough getting this story out, but I'm really happy with how it came out. All that's needed to finish is a few touch-ups, tones and lettering.

I'm taking a little break from comics to get my CompTIA A+ certification for my day job. Something they want us to have now. Not sure why, but it's most likely just one of those management things that they're pushing now.

Next issue of Outbound will be out a month or so after this issue, so I'll have plenty of time to work on that story.

Josh

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One con down!

Space and Time logo is copyright Josh Mills.

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I had a really great time at the con. Aaron Kuder, Doug Hills, Steve Willhite, Pami, Khoi Pham, Phil and many others made the show a fantastic one. I'm hoping I can make ECCC again. I wish I had had a chance to stop by some of the booths where other creators were, but I was pretty stuck at the booth or helping Ronin Studios with there banners.

Here is a link to some pics my wife took at the show: Facebook ECCC photots.

I hope the next con will be SDCC this year, but I'll post about that in May when I know for sure I'm going.

I'm still hard at work on Space and Time and I've posted some rough pencils for a preview.

Josh

Sketchbook has been shipped!

It is official. My sketchbook has been shipped. With Ronin Studios having problems getting Hope published I was afraid I wouldn't have anything to sell at Emerald City Comicon, but all the worry is over.

I'm selling the sketchbook for $10 and it comes with a free bookmark sketch, which I'll draw right there when you buy the book, unless I'm not sitting there, but I'll get you hooked up some time at the show or after if I end up selling the full 100 books.

This sketchbook is a limited print and will be available until supplies last. Once it's gone it's gone forever.

If you can't make the show and you want to order one please email me and I'll save one for you, however, first come first server.

ECCC Emerald City Comicon

This is the cover to my Sketchbook.

One page from the sketchbook.

Wow, it's almost time for the ECCC. It feels like just yesterday was just thinking about going. I started printing banners for Ronin Studios for the show too, so I've been really busy lately. I'm printing two banners for myself. One promoting my new sketchbook and the other promoting several of the books I have coming out this year.

I'm just about finished with my second installment of Battling Yank (a short story going in Adam Zero) and then I'm on to the next project called, some of you might remember, Time and Space. That's right, two years after creating this cool story it's finally found a publisher. River Bird Studios and Boston Comics Round Table are publishing an anthology called Outbound. My story will be featured in issue 1 and 2. Mike Paoloni is going to write it and I'll just try to stay out of his way, since he's an accomplished writer. I'm doing the art and here is a sample panel.

I hope to see lots of people there and I'm sitting with both Ronin Studios and I have an artist Ally table C-08. Aaron Kuder, AKA DDG, is sharing a table with me. There will be a few other Ten Ton guys sharing tables right by mine and Khoi Pham should be close by too. This show is going to rock!

Please come by and say hi.


Thanks,


Josh

She-Hulk

A quick sketch that took a long time to ink. Nothing right now to report, so I'll just leave you with my sketch. :)

Josh

Daredevil and Electra

So, big news friends! Gusto got a colorist and he's so good (that is the colorist is) I can't even describe it to you. Just think my work and then it actually looking good and that's not even close to how awesome this guy is. I'll name names when all is finished and Ronin Studios is putting out the ad for the anthology.

I have a bunch of stuff coming out in a few months, so this is shaping up to be a great year. I cannot wait until ECCC. I'm sitting with Ronin Studios and I have a table in artist alley where I'll be sitting with a good friend Aaron Kuder. He's a great guy and an amazing artist.

I'm also printing up two banners for myself and I'm offering any artists that want banners the opportunity to buy top quality banners at just about any size you want while supplies last. My brother has this great printer that he uses for other printing services for his company and he's letting me print some banners for Ronin Studios and myself and if anyone else is interested in learning more let me know. I can even send you a sample of the print if you want.

Josh

Space Girl

Travis Charest is one of my favorite artists and I've been working on coloring this sketch for some time now and I think it's finally finished. I wanted to create something imaginative, but still stay true to his character, but in that respect I don't know if I succeeded.

As for updates I'm still working on another short story for Adam Zero and I do have an inker I'm working with. I've sent him one sketch to ink and it turned out amazing, but I'll update everyone on who that is when I'm further along in the process.

Thanks for stopping by,

Josh

Exculaber redesign sketch

Just a quick sketch I did last night.

Moving along nicely!

Planning for ECCC is coming along nicely and I have some other small cons I'm going to in Denver before ECCC. I designed the character, based on what Marc asked for, called Fastball. I think it turned out pretty well, but no word yet from Marc.

I'll be sketching out the pages for the next short story and penciling them pretty tight again, as I may have an inker that I'll be working with. I also have some other projects in the works, but nothing concrete yet. Look for updates to follow.

Mike, the writer I often work with, is settling into his new home in OH, so hopefully soon we'll be starting a new pitch to Image Comics or somewhere. I think my webcomic is going to just sit there for awhile, at least until I have some more inspiration to work on it or time for that matter.

The above sketch is from a webcomic I found on deviant art and felt like sketching the main character. Here you can find the Webcomic: http://www.drunkduck.com/NewGirl/index.php

Thanks for reading,

Josh

Adam Zero page

Here is a page from the short story I'm doing for Marc Fletcher's Adam Zero. I am looking for an inker to help me with the next story, so if you're an inker looking to get some published work let me know. Just send me an email.

ECCC: I will have a table in artist alley and I'll be sitting with Ronin Studios for some of the time too. I'll give you a more detailed schedule, so if you're planning to stop by you'll know when I'll be there. I'll be promoting some of my upcoming books I have coming out and doing sketches for any who art kind enough to ask. :)

Thanks,

Josh

PS: If you read my web comic you'll find I'm pausing it for a short time to work on some more pressing work.

SpaceGirl

One of my favorite web comics of all time. Travis Charest’s SpaceGirl. I did this for the sketch challenge over at Ten Ton Studios forum and I couldn't resist.

I've got a new gig lined up and it's another short story for Battling Yank. I love the story, so when Marc asked me to do another short story I was like, "of course I do."

I have been taking my time with the inks on these last pages and boy am I behind. I should be finished with a few pages, but I'm still on page 2. Lots of detail and blacks on that page, so I guess it's bound to go slowly.

Here is the Spacegirl web comic: http://groups.msn.com/travischarest/spacegirlcomic.msnw?Page=1

Favola updated...

I just updated my web comic Favola with two new pages. I was behind with the holidays, but I'm back on schedule. I haven't really gotten many crits with the comic and I know it's not perfect, so if you get a chance to read it please let me know what you think. Eventually I would love for this story to be published, so I want it to be as good as it can be.

I have finished the inks for the first page of Battling Yank, the new story I'm doing for one of the Adam Zero books. I should be finished with all the pages this week, now that I am caught up. Then it's on to the next project, which hasn't been decided yet. I have a few offers that I'm looking over and if nothing pans out there I have this cool story I want to pitch to Image Comics, so I'm busy, busy, busy....

Thanks for stopping by,

Josh

The Spirit Inked

Another short story finished

I just finished a short story that's going to be in one of next issues of Adam Zero. I still have to ink them, but I consider it finished from a pencillers perspective. I'm working on an idea I came up with and Mike really likes it, so we'll possibly pitch it to Image.

I'm also sending this short story to Marvel Comics as a submission for a penceller position. It has been awhile since I've sent them anything, so I thought I'd give it another shot. I might send it to some other companies too, but Marvel has been a dream of mine for so long. I think just having an opportunity to do a story on one of their books would be good enough for me. I really don't see me taking on a comic job full time.

Time for me to get ready for another week in the Bunker fixing servers and trying not to fall asleep...which I only did for a few seconds once.

The above image is obviously the Spirit and I'll be inking it and possibly coloring it for the Ten Ton sketch challenge.

Josh