Wizard World Chicago

Well Con season is about to start for me... SDCC is this week I will watch the net for all the news, but Aug 6 to 9 is Wiz World Chicago and that is where I will start my con season. I hope to catch up with a bunch of old friends and meet some new folks and get some new stuff for the blog.

Are you going to Wizard World? If you are drop me a note we can exchange high fives, talk Kirby, etc..... Also Check out this below either via the link or the info I copied. Doc is a buddy and trying to make it to Chicago with a Commission drive, if you like Kirby here is a good chance to get a nice commission at a great price. Anyone who gets something done I will post it here if you like. If you get one done, let him know Joel sent you. I'll be getting one for sure!

http://www.evanshaner.com/

Wizard World Chicago?


Alright folks, I'm just going to lay it out straight. Some of you know that I've been planning for the better part of the year to attend Wizard World Chicago, coming up August 6-9. I found out this morning that I do in fact have a table assignment in Artist Alley--table 3832, as can be seen on Wiz World's site. But as I mentioned a couple days ago, right now I just can't make it.My wife and I are moving to Colorado on July 31. I was originally planning to hang back for a week or two so I could attend Wiz World among other things, but for several reasons I'm going to accompany Carla early. This makes getting back to Chicago a lot more difficult, which is why I initially gave up on trying to go. After discussing it with Carla, we've figured out a way I could possibly go, and you guys can help.The biggest hurdle is a plane ticket. If I can cover that, the rest of the trip pretty much falls into place, especially with the assumption that I'll be able to pick up a dollar or three at the show. So here's a special deal I'll set up for any of you that may be going to the show: If you feel comfortable paying up front, you can get a B&W inked full figure sketch for $25, where you'll be guaranteed on the list before the show. I won't be able to get to them before the show, but you would receive them shortly after, and the shipping is on me. But I don't want you to leave the show empty handed either, so if you stop by my table and I know you're on the list, you will get a free 4.5x6 mugshot, character of your choice. Again, this is only for those who know they are going to be attending Wizard World Chicago, August 6-9.I normally wouldn't make such a big deal of all this, but due to money and our new location, this will probably be the last show I'll make it to for the next year.I've also been getting a lot of questions about whether I'm still open for commissions, and since we're looking at a high cost move, I am definitely open for the foreseeable future. As long as you see the link to my commission rates to your right, I am open. It may be a while before I can get to them because of the crazy month ahead, but I guarantee no more than two months from the time I'm paid. And as always, if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at evantshaner@gmail.comSo as for now, the plan is to be there. I'm really excited about the opportunity to go and the chance to meet some of you. Hope to see you there.

Sorry everyone I totally suck!

Sorry everyone I totally suck! I've been too busy to update... especially with out a scanner.

Sigh.... I will have to see what I can come up with.

Final Crisis, updates, etc...

Well I have been really lax and have posted nothing in ages..... bad blog owner. I have not had much in the way of new art in my sketch book, and what I do have has not been scanned. I'll do what I can to fix that.

Final Crisis... well it's over, and the 4th world is dead and gone and now it's the 5th world.... meh. It's still the 4th World, suck it Morrison.

My plan for this years con season it to get more sketches, and buy as many 4th World related comics out of back issues bins as possible.... but only if they are 1$ or less. Why? Why not! Anything with a Jack Kirby character 4th World character is game. So if you see me at a con and see some books point me in that direction.

That's it for now... I'm going to go troll the web for some 4th Worldly art....

Nothing to do with the 4th World

This is a Link to Kirkman talking about the comic industry and such, please give it a listen and pass it around. Anyone working in comics and who loves comics should give it a listen.

Thank New God it's Friday !!!

That was aweful wasn't it?

Dapper Dan anyone? Hells yes me please. These ones just like all the rest speak for themselves with their awesomeness. Find more here.

From the fire pits !!!!

I was pretty happy when I found these...... They all made my brain explode which is messy and very time consuming to repair. I have nothing else to say just enjoy. Oh and go see tomnel's blog.

That's not a Raygun !!!!

Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame did these two yes that's right two gems right here. Just gaze upon them and love them. If you have never read Johnny Raygun you are missing out big time, it's a fun book.

I AM THE TIGER FORCE AT THE CORE OF ALL THINGS !!!

I'm going to assume you know the quote. Yildiray Cinar busted out this bad boy, and was kind enough to shoot me a PM on the Image Comics Forum with a link. Cinar is the artist on Noble Causes, if you are not aware. If you need to see some more art go here.

Escape the crackle !!!!!

Guest week begins, with one from the Doc !!!! This one if from Evan Shaner, and it's Kirbylisious !! Mister Miracle is in my top 5 favorite characters of all time, and Doc Shaner has made him look pretty slick! Since I have discovered Evan's work he has easily become one of my favorite artisits, everyone please go check him out here and here.

Guest week!!!

Next week I'm going to post awesomeness of the 4th world type I have found online of by folks I know.

I'm going to try and post each day, and with multiple peices of art in each post.


CHECK IT !!!!

Are you reading Final Crisis !!!

I sure am !!! So far so good, I feel the build up and can only wait and see the rebirth of the 4th World as the 5th World !!!

Lets hope this guy makes it through in fine form. Mike Cho should be doing a Kirby book, I'd like to see a kids version of the Forever People with Cho on art !!! Check his site in the Boomtube!!!

Sorry to all my fans...

well I think fans is stretching it a little, ok a lot. sorry to anyone who has been looking for updates. soon i promise

Mister Miracle !!! I wish I owned this one!!!!

Check it !!! Dan Mcdaid .... is awesome! For more of Dan's work check his BLOG , there is a link to his site there as well.

Final Crisis !!!!

So there are previews of Final Crisis up online and the New Gods are in it so what ar you waiting for go check them out.

Final Crisis preview on Entertainment weekly

I'm really looking forward to this book.

Jimmy Olsen....

I love Jimmy Olsen, every thing about his character is cool. B Clay Moore is doing a great story in Super Man Confidential that has Jimmy in it and it hits all the right beats. When Jack Kirby was doing Super Man's Pal Jimmy Olsen, he created some of the craziest stories I've ever read and I think they are great stuff. If for some reason you have never read them you really should, there is even a 2 issues story revolving around Don Rickles. Come on DON RICKLES!!! It's great. Clay's current collaborator on Hawaiian Dick, Scott Chantler did this amazing sketch of Jimmy.

Here is a post for the 2 people who chck out my blog !!!

More Lashina and Stompa "Lite" Logan Lubera did this one and did his own take on Stompa. I'm really looking forward to Con season this year. There has been a lot of New Gods in comics this past year so hopefully more folks will be down with drawing them.

Oh that crazy Kirby...

One thing I loved about Jack Kirby was his ability to create cool looking characters that for the most part were way ahead of the time. This is one of my favorites - Lashina she has a bondage mask type thing going on and carried a whip.!!! This was drawn by Andy B. he did a great job as always. Andy has some work coming up from Wildstorm. More Lashina in a day or two.

hmmmm I think I need to post something.

FastBack he's dead by the way, at least for now.
This was drawn by Logan Lubera, it's got some Kirby crackle.

Bernadeth !!!!

This is probably one of my favorite sketches. It's Bernadeth from the Female Furies, a little bit of a lesser know character. J-Bone did this one up nice! J-Bone is insanely talented, he was working on the Spirit making it look like gold!!! Now he's a superstar.

Vunderbar !!!!

Check it !! Vunderbar by Aaron Lopresti. It's cool.