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Here's our info for this year ahead of sending out to the media later this week...

The CHRISTIAN COMIC ARTS SOCIETY is honored to partner with Brentwood Studios & the Aetherlight MMO to deliver top talent, projects, and compelling events open to all Comic-Con attendees.  

The Christian Comic Arts Society will be hosting three events as part of the official Comic-Con programming and will exhibit throughout the convention in the Small Press area #P-08. Courtesy of Brentwood Studios and Tyndale House Publishers, Con attendees will receive a copy of book one in “The Delusion” Young Adult novel series by Laura Gallier available at the CCAS events while supplies last.

Comic-Con events include:

Friday 07/20/2018, 8:30-10:00 pm, Christian Comic Arts Society Mixer in Room 26AB

Featured: Bryan Mero (Spirit Knight), Tim Cleary (Aetherlight MMO), Dan Lynch (“BibleForce”), Eric Jansen (Foursquare Mission Press), Geoff Strout (Faithful Creative), moderators Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media) and Joe Queen (Geeky Guys for God) and more.  Join the Christian Comic Arts Society as they partner again with Geeky Guys for God for the 10th annual mixer. This is an opportunity for Christian professionals, fans, artists, and writers to intermingle, socialize and network.  There will be a trivia game and prizes will be awarded to those attendees who know their geek trivia. 

Saturday 07/21/2018, 7:00-8:00 pm, Spiritual Themes in Comics in Room 4

Featured: David Walker (Luke Cage), B. David Walters (Electropunk), Tim Cleary (Aetherlight MMO), Travis Hanson (Beanleaf Press), Buzz Dixon (Serenity), Jessica Tseang (Comic Book Historian) and Kyle Keene (Moderator). With spiritual themes central to comic book related movies such as “Black Panther” and “Wonder Woman” and animated movies like Pixar’s “Coco”, panelists will explore how the spiritual themes central to these stories reflect the reality of the spiritual beliefs of the cultures featured.  They will also explore how spiritual depictions in movies, comic books, fantasy, and science fiction impact the society. Always a lively discussion, this will mark the 21st year that the Christian Comic Arts Society has hosted the Spiritual Themes in Comics panel at San Diego. 

Sunday 07/22/2017, 10:00-11:00 am, Christian Comic Arts Society in Room 28DE

Featured: Sergio Cariello (Action Bible), Scott Zambelli (Topps - Transformers), Jackson Fong (Baptist Church), Carmi Greene (actress), and Ralph Miley (CCAS President). Join the Christian Comic Arts Society along with Geeks4God, and Geeky Guys for God as we celebrate the Open Meeting of the CCAS on Sunday morning.  Christian professionals in the entertainment industry will discuss their faith and how it influences them in their professions, their decisions, and the creative process.

Also, as in years past, CCAS will be featuring book signings and giveaways throughout the weekend at their booth, #P-08.  

For more information on the Comic-Con International: San Diego, go to http://www.comic-con.org.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN COMIC ARTS SOCIETY

Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) was formed in 1984 to locate and link Christians interested or active in the comic book/graphic novel medium. CCAS sponsors comic industry activities at various comic conventions across the country, and Alpha Omega, the APA of Christian comics.  The goal and purpose of CCAS is to support Christian professionals, hopefuls and enthusiasts within the Comic Book and related industries by providing opportunities for: 1. The sharing of the Christian message and our Christian faith, primarily within and through the comic book industry and art form. 2. Mentoring, training, friendship and networking. 3. The collaboration on and creation of visual storytelling. The CCAS is governed by a volunteer board which includes Ralph Miley (New Creation,) Holly Knevelbaard (Illustrator,) Clint D. Johnson (“FaithWalker”,) Luis Serrano (“Samson The Nazirite”,) and Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media) along with numerous volunteers from the comic industry and the Church. For more information on the Christian Comic Arts Society, go to www.ChristianComicArts.com, Facebook.com/ChristianComicArts, or Twitter.com/ChristianComics.

ABOUT BRENTWOOD STUDIOS

Started in 2008 by former VeggieTales executives, Brentwood Studios partners with producers and content owners to develop new ideas, and manage brands that kids love and parents appreciate. Leveraging experience, creative, and strategic thinking, Brentwood Studios works with our partners to create new products and advance licensing, strategic alliances, distribution, sales, and marketing. Brentwood is led by Bob Starnes, Brock Starnes and Dan Lynch who joined the team in 2016. Dan most recently served as Publisher and Founder at B&H Kids, a division of Lifeway and prior as VP/Publisher for TommyNelson. Brentwood Studios is based in Franklin, Tennessee. http://www.brentwoodstudios.net

"The Third Vending Machine" (click for full comic)

"The Vending Machine at the DMV" (click for full comic)

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Hi All:

So the last page is penciled and inked.  I'm thinking I should add dialog to this whole project.  If anybody objects speak now or forever hold your peace.  

Tried some new pens and white out tools, with varying levels of effectiveness that I had to correct in Photoshop.

Post one thing you like and one thing you dislike.

Hi all:

back from vacation and closing in on completing this project.

Deciding on the next project, wanting to up my game, may need help, but not sure yet.

Comment on one thing you like and one thing you dislike.

"The Vending Machine" (click for full comic)

My sister and I are second generation Puerto Ricans. Our father passed away last year, and in celebration of his memory, ministry, and heritage, we are running a live role-playing game on Twitch.TV/jon_matos, this Saturday at 1PM EST.

To help Puerto Rico in their time of need, donate on my Facebook page, or to support disaster relief, participate in the game, and/or get exclusive swag, donate on PodPledge.

"Software Update" (click for full comic)

"Claude is Heading Home" (click for full comic)

"Automotive French" (click for full comic)

Hi All:

This one was rushed a little as I'm leaving tomorrow for a weeks visit with my family.  So no post next week.  

This one I tried to add my detail and renderings, also use different pen tips, like a 3-5 micron tip for the outline of people, cars etc.  Micron 2 for the permanent details within the outline: eyes, mouth ears, etc, then a 1 tip for the fluid details: creases in the skin, hair, teeth, nostrils, etc.  I don't know if I've reached a higher level of artistry by stressing over such details(what does a nostril actually look like) or if I've just gone insane.  Feels like insanity because the nostrils still don't look right to me.

Post one thing you like and one thing you dislike.

See you all in 2 weeks.

"Claude Helps Fix a Water Cooler" (click for full comic)

I invite you to check my submission entry for the Captain Sun Cover Contest. You can also check it in:

https://www.facebook.com/itscaptainsun/

or

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=460044287757290&set=p.460044287757290&type=3

"Working With Two Robots" (click for full comic)

Just had a good idea, a sec ago I have decided to do a give away on my youtube channel some type of comic book start up pack, for the young comic book artist. this will include 11x17 paper, pencils, ink pens eraser, and maybe a ruler as well. The Lord has been blessing me, time to give a blessing back.

As a follow-up to my previous posts, I'm pleased to announce that the big 200th issue of the Alpha-Omega APA-zine is finally finished and available to the general public!

The official synopsis:

An anthology featuring the work of past and present members of the Amateur Press Association of the Christian Comic Art Society, this special milestone issue of the Alpha-Omega APA-zine is a celebration of the past, present and future of Christian comics movement.

Edited by Ralph Miley and Kevin Yong, this anthology mixes "best of" reprints from Alpha-Omega's long history with new original content from creators Billy Leavell, Mark Poe, John Pierce, Carl Borg, Roland Mann, G. Raymond Eddy, Bud Rogers, Eric Jansen, David Davis, Bob Wierdsma, Lee McIntosh, Brent Giles, Josh Burns, Jesse Hamm, Frank Humphris, Rob Marsh, Ken Leach, Henry Chmielefski, Michael Monasmith, and Robert Flores; with special guest artwork from Gary Shipman, Christine Kerrick, Sergio Cariello, Steven Butler, James Babcock, AND MORE!

Join us for a look back spanning over three decades and two-hundred issues of Christian comics fandom! Featuring essays, artwork, fiction, non-fiction, and a collection of comic short stories including Don Ensign's "Golden Protector", Ralph Miley's "Images Past", Billy Leavell's "Ray Rockett", John Pierce's "Jonni Star", Eric Jansen's "Paraman", Larry Blake's "Nightstar", Kurt Kolka's "The Cardinal", and a reprint of the full-length serial adventure, "The AO Challenge". Also featuring special memorial tributes to the legacy of departed Christian comic artists Luisa Felix, Monte Wilson, and Don Ensign.

Now available at Amazon.com. (370 pages, B&W, $25)

Child, Please,
Don't close your ears,
Don't stop them up,
I love you so very, very much,
I have reached out to you,
in every way there was,
in every way there is,
in every way there will be,
I keep reaching,
So you might hear my speaking,
So you might be free,
So you might know truth,
So you might know my love for you,
Will you accept it?
Will you?
I have taken your wrongs on me,
I died a terrible, awful death so you could be free,
Will you accept me?
Will you accept me taking the punishment you deserved for your wrongs?
Will you accept you are forgiven?
Even for sins you have not yet done?
You are so wonderful and precious to me,
Will you accept my love?
Will you accept me?
My name is Jesus.

author: me

Hi all:

So trying to improve my inking with the tips provided by the pros I talked to at Comic Fest.  Definitely room for improvement.

But I press on.

"Ian's Question" (click for full comic)