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Just one week until the first strip of my web comic with Kevin Lintz titled O-Boy!  www.o-boycomics.weebly.com

I love Comics and cut my eye teeth on the old fashioned print versions.  I also love webcomics and the access the internet gives to creators and fans alike.  However, as I began work on my own webcomic, I felt like there were certain things I would like to do differently.  One example is the title page.  For some webcomics I have read, I see a buildup for the launch or next chapter only to find the first post is simply a title page!  A little frustrating since I want to get right into the story.  So I decided to post the title page a week before the official launch so that when we start next week we will start in ch. 1.  So Enjoy the title page and stay tuned for the first strip next Tuesday!

Nighthawk%20%231%20Script.pdf

I feel like everyone here is trusting, so I'd like to share this script. I'd love any input. ALSO if any artist are interested, let me know!

If folks were wondering where I've been the past week, I just completed a fast from the internet.  It was only a week, but (for me) that's a pretty long time.  My mail box was bustin' and I had a lot of messages that I left unanswered.  For those of you I didn't get back to, I apologize.  Yet, I am grateful to The Good Lord to find that the web doesn't have as tight a hold on me as I thought it did.  It was good to get away for awhile and work on just my art and books.  So, I'm back and glad of it.  From now on though, I think I'll do weekly fasts from the internet for just a couple of days at a time.  We'll see...

Come to the Pitch Session: Where Vision Becomes Reality with David Wood & me at Alpha Omega Con
2PM Sanctuary

Come present the 10 minute elevator pitch for your comics series, film, book or other project for review by David Wood and Scott A. Shuford. Financial, marketing and distribution are available, as we are seeking projects for development including global marketing and distribution.

David Wood is the Executive Producer of The Resurrection Project, a global movement that will culminate in the release of the film The Resurrection of Jesus Christ to unite believers and non-believers alike around the world.

For those who don't know me, I'm the Chief Engagement Officer of FrontGate Media, the #1 pop-culture media group and marketing service reaching the faith and family audience. I was excited to recently be featured by The Daily Beast. My firm received two top honors as the “Best Marketing Website” and the “Best Faith-based Website” in the 2014 Internet Advertising Competition. FrontGate serves as “Your Gateway To The Christian Audience,” for Strategy Development, Faith-based Media Buying, Public Relations, and Social Media.

http://www.alphaomegacon.com

Hope to see you there! :)

I just figured I'd share my upcoming story. 

It's about a female super hero named Nighthawk. She lives in a town called Riverton. Her parents, Jack and Deb Patterson were killed when she was 13. Her parents were working at a genetics lab called Western Genetics. They were developing a possible cure of cancer. It worked out as something that helps restore destroyed tissue in the body and due to a miscalculation it actually would enhance muscle and brain tissue. When the VP, David Clingger, found this out, he tried to sell the "Cure" on the black market. When Jack and Deb found this out they tried to report what Clingger was doing. An attempt on their life had occurred  so they new they had little time. They destroyed all evidence of The Cure except for one vial. Before a gun man could kill them both, Jack injected the Cure into his 13 year old daughter Kristen in her sleep. The gun man killed Jack and Deb and shot Kristen, but because of the Cure... She survived. 

She moves in with her 70 year old grandfather who is the pastor of First Church of Riverton. She grows up to obsessed with finding out who killed her parents. Because of the Cure her brain develops greater than anyone could have known and she finished her Masters of Criminal Science by age 20. By the time she was 24 she became the youngest detective in the history of Riverton.

Her grandfather instilled much about helping those in need. To seek justice, to do good. And being in the police force exposed her to the dirty truth that RPD is corrupt.  Under the blanket of Commission O'Neil who works closely with the current Mayor, David Clingger.

She becomes Nighthawk finding out different facts about her parents. Her mother's favorite bird is a hawk. But not only did the Cure make her smarter and stronger, she has enhanced night vision and ability to see great distances.

Nighthawk #1 will take place in a time where Nighthawk is established but still not believed. She is hunting down that man who killed her parents who is named "The Deal-Maker".

There's a lot that is going to happen in this and I'm really excited! 

Los Angeles, CA – The Christian Comic Arts Society announced today the Alpha Omega Con; a family friendly, Christian Comics and Pop Culture Convention taking place in the Los Angeles area. With more than 50 special guests and industry professionals conducting panels and workshops, and an extensive exhibitor hall, Alpha Omega Con is a unique experience where the faith audience can explore positive forms of new entertainment.

Talking place on Saturday, September 20th, 2014, fans of comic books, movies, video games, and other media will gather from across Southern California to unite their passions for entertainment and Faith. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with industry pros, ministry leaders, vendors, and other likeminded fans during general sessions, workshops, and exhibits.

Featured industry professionals in the genres of comics, video games, film and faith include: Mike S. Miller (Justice League of America, Batman: Arkham), Flint Dille (Transformers, Teen Titans, Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu), Chris Yambar (The Simpsons, Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.), Pastor Fred Price Jr. (Crenshaw Christian Center), Mike Kunkel (Herobear and the Kid), Dr. Thomas Parham (Asuza Pacific University), Eric Jansen (Christ of Prophecy, Paraman), Buzz Dixon (Serenity, G.I. Joe), Dr. Fred Sanders (Biola University), Clyde Taber (Visual Story Network), Bill Morrison (Bongo Comics, The Simpsons), and many more.

Pitch sessions for entertainment creators of all types will be conducted throughout the day for aspiring talent to present their work to industry professionals. Panels cover topics such as Pitfalls for Independent Artists, You Can’t Do That in Christian Media, Video Games: Controlled Conflict, Women In Media, 168 Film and DIY Film Making, Cosplay & Christians, Ministry + Artistry = Profitability?, Modern Media & Message, Breaking In Without Selling Out, Geeky Guys 4 God, and more. 

Exhibitors include leading comics distributors such as Kingstone Comics and LAMP PoST, along with Geekdom Wear, The Resurrection Project, Kids in the Spotlight, guest artists available for commissions, and many more.

Presented by The Christian Comic Arts Society, the event is sponsored by The Resurrection Project, Lightside Games, FrontGate Media, SocialZing, ChristianCinema.com, NewReleaseTuesday.com, Hollywood Jesus, Sonoma Christian Home, Faded Pictures, Kids In The Spotlight, Christian Film Database, Internet Podcast Database (IPDb), and Visual Story Network.  iTickets.com is the official ticketing partner for the event. 

The Christian Comics Art Society is hosting the Alpha Omega Con at Redeemer Church, 15151 Cordova Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 on September 20, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.   Advance tickets are available at the event web site and on iTickets.com for only $5.  Admission is $10 at the door.  Children 12 and under are free with an adult ticket.  For more information about programming, exhibitors, cosplay guidelines, and to register for the event, please visit http://www.AlphaOmegaCon.com or http://www.iTickets.com or call 800-965-9324.   

ABOUT CHRISTIAN COMIC ARTS SOCIETY

The Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) is a non-profit international organization that includes professionals, amateurs, and fans who enjoy comic books, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, cosplay, and other pop culture elements.  Founded in 1985 by Don Ensign, the CCAS has had a Christian presence for almost 20 years at comic conventions such as San Diego Comic Con, WonderCon, and Phoenix Comic Con.  CCAS has distributed tens of thousands of gospel tracts, Bibles, and free materials at conventions around the country, and serves as a vendor of quality Christian comics.  CCAS is governed by a volunteer board which includes Ralph Miley (New Creation), Holly Knevelbaard (Artist), Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media), Clint D. Johnson (Faith Walker/ M:2520 Media), and Luis Serrano (Samson the Nazirite, Rooted Chronicles) along with numerous volunteers from the comic industry and the Church. Free membership is available on our social community at www.ChristianComicArts.com, or you can follow us at www.Facebook.com/ChristianComicArts, or www.Twitter.com/ChristianComics.

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Fish Shticks - ISIS in Iraq Comic

The Triple Crown Collection has three titles that Christian Comics fans shouldn't be without.

(Book of Revelation, Messiah: Origin, Samson the Nazirite).

Only selling 10 sets at this price, and includes the shipping! Add to your collection or purchase as gifts. Purchase at Rooted Chronicles online store.

http://www.rootedchronicles.com/

Here's the cover to AN ACT OF FAITH #10. Issue ten begins the "Shinobi" storyline where our heroes face scummy ninja, failed samurai, and the White Snake Demon!

http://albert.nickerson.tripod.com/anactoffaithcover10.jpg

AN ACT OF FAITH #9 has been sent off to iVerse Media. It'll take a few weeks before this issue goes on sale. AND there are several comics guest appearances in issue nine!

Here's the solicitation for AN ACT OF FAITH #9:

"AN ACT OF FAITH #9 is the second half of the two-part "The Ark" storyline. In the 1980s, there were two failed missions to find Noah's Ark. On the first mission, Professor Jack led the super-hero team, the Protectors. On the second mission, the Protectors went without Professor Jack. The second mission ended terribly. For decades, Professor Jack blamed himself for the failed missions. Now, in hopes to make amends, Professor Jack takes Nemish-Man, Crusader Girl, and Kid-Cockroach to Mount Ararat to retrieve Noah's Ark once and for all."

http://albert.nickerson.tripod.com/anactoffaithcover09.jpg

Today is Jack Kirby's birthday!

In celebration, Hero Initiative is doing their "Wake Up and Draw" day event!

From Hero Initiative's Jim McLauchlin:

"On Aug. 28, DRAW! Draw whatever you like... pretty girls, established characters, monkeys, etc. Our ONLY proviso is that you keep content PG-13 at most. We'd like to show these to everyone... and then auction off to benefit Hero Initiative!"

I was asked to participate in "Wake Up and Draw"...

http://albert.nickerson.tripod.com/wakeupanddraw2.jpg

#WakeUpAndDraw

#Kirby4Heroes

Looking to upgrade from my old photoshop 7 to a newer version.  A photographer buddy of mine suggested getting photoshop elements instead of the full blown photoshop.  For drawings and comic art, is photoshop elements a better choice over the complete package of Photoshop?  (i did find out elements doesn't support CMYK, which is what's needed to print, right?)

If anybody has this same cup or know's the artist who drew this comp of batman, please tell me.  It's starting to aggrivate me, google images does jack squat when I search for it.

http://www.google.com/search?q=batman+in+action+poses+cup&safe=off&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS600US600&tbm=isch&imgil=lhK61_XD84srjM%253A%253B3f6GV2hMuJGKdM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.housewared.com%25252Fshop-by-category%25252Fsuperheroes%25252Fbatman-in-action-poses-cup-w-straw.html&source=iu&usg=__JWn-_NXlskB6-XzB18c_LH8xzgM%3D&sa=X&ei=MQf4U-uSL8mgigK2kICIDA&ved=0CCQQ9QEwAQ&biw=1600&bih=767#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=lhK61_XD84srjM%253A%3B3f6GV2hMuJGKdM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.housewared.com%252Fmedia%252Fcatalog%252Fproduct%252Fcache%252F1%252Fimage%252F800x%252F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%252F0%252F7%252F07476_f.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.housewared.com%252Fshop-by-category%252Fsuperheroes%252Fbatman-in-action-poses-cup-w-straw.html%3B800%3B800

May the peace of the Lord be with you!

I am the owner of a Brazilian website dedicated fully to christian comics not just produced on Brazil, but from artists worldwide.

If you have Christian comics, articles or some indications, feel free to join me. I'll be glad to divulgate your comics for free.

Christian Comics Brasil - Missão HQ

God bless!

This is a character my friend Joe and I Created. 

I posted the two-page "Comics is Comics" editorial from AN ACT OF FAITH #8. It contains a correspondence with Dave Sim concerning Dave's work as a comic book cover artist...

http://albert.nickerson.tripod.com/aaof8cic.jpg

Well, the information on this post may be a little old, but it took a while for me to get everything put together. I would like to announce that my comics are moving to their new address. Legends of Whoelterran
and When Foxes Fly
are now a part of 2¢ Studios. Yeah, I jumped on the Comic-easel bandwagon but I gotta say it was a good move. It's a platform that fits the needs of webcomics more than any I've seen yet. On the other hand, starting over with a new address is tough for any webcomic because you lose a lot of audience when you do that. So if you like comics which are presented from a Christian perspective, click on Legends of Whoelterran
or When Foxes Fly and pay me a visit. When you get there, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I'm in the process of loading up my archive, so I'll be updating every week day for quite a while. Some books will be published soon as well! See you there!