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SUPER REAL VS THE MOVIE INDUSTRY SPECIAL will be in comic shops this week.
Diamond Order Code - SEP07 3951
The current issue of Dimond Comics Distributor's PREVIEWS catalog, September 2007 (volume 17 number 11), offers the brand new issue of Super Real - SUPER REAL VS THE MOVIE INDUSTRY SPECIAL in the comics and graphic novels section, page 347, as a spotlight item for release November 2007.
Solicitation copy reads:
It’s time for another over-the-top special featuring our made-for-reality-TV super-powered cast in an over-sized, 48 page, full color book, featuring amazing guest artists (including JOSH HOWARD – Dead@17, Lost Books of Eve), and our 5 reality show participants in situations from popular movies we all know and love! A great way to check out
Features: Jason Martin (writer/artist), Josh Howard (Dead@17), Dennis Budd (Consumed, Model Operandi), Dan Mendoza, Jerry Gaylord, and more.
50/50 variant cover by Jonboy Meyers (Danger Girl, Ninja Scroll, Necromancer)
48 pages, full color, $4.99
Preorder your copies now!
*Please note - Issue number 4 (originally scheduled for April/May) will be resolicited to follow the release of this new special issue.
I've got a brand new 10 page story in the JOSH HOWARD PRESENTS SASQUATCH anthology available from VIPER COMICS and just out in comic shops today. The book is 240+ Sasquatch themed pages from over 40 indy creators, and features an all new creation from me that pushes the limits of the theme and is also a lot of fun (while being a bit of a departure from what I've done in Super Real). There are some amazing creators and stories included in this massive book, so please be sure and check it out.
Diamond Order Code - FEB073830
I have a limited number of copies available in the store section.
The latest issue of the long running industry magazine Comic Buyer's Guide features a review of Super Real issue number 3, where the book receives 2 and 1/2 out of 4 stars.
Reviewer Ray Sidman writes:
You can check out the full review in the June 2007 edition of "the world's longest-running magazine about comics", issue #1629, in stores now!
Releasing to comic book shops everywhere starting this week, the first ever Super Real special: SUPER REAL VS THE COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY showcases the series’ made for reality television super powered cast in one-on-one combat with stand-ins for comic book icons, brought to life by guest artists galore!
You can catch plenty of genetically enhanced fun at the expense of the comic book industry in the extra-length special, in shops now!
Super Real vs. the Comic Book Industry Special #1
Diamond Order Codes:
Just announced today, an all new limited edition cover is being offered in addition to the previously solicited regular covers (from creator Jason Martin, and guest contributor Jim Mahfood) for the special that’s due in shops later this month. Retailers can now order the limited to 500 edition cover featuring the stylish artwork of Mr. Howard (Dead@17, Lost Books of Eve) who previously turned in a cover for Super Real’s debut issue, and returns now for this new number 1 with an eye-popping cover in the theme of the special, featuring his most popular character, Nara from Dead@17, squaring off against one from Super Real.
Super Real continues to grab critical acclaim, recently receiving the COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE Indy Pick of the Month, and thought what better way to get even more comic fans’ attention than by taking on the comic book industry itself! This all-out-action special does just that, featuring five brand new stories from the series creator showcasing the genetically enhanced reality TV cast facing off against familiar faces from the comic book industry, and offering guest artwork by Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Stupid Comics) as well as hot emerging industry talent! Whether you tune in for the book’s trademark quirky humor, the funky flavor Jim Mahfood brings, the comic book icon beat-downs, or the new Josh Howard cover art, it’s a great jumping on point for new readers!
Super Real vs. the Comic Book Industry Special #1
Diamond Order Codes:
Solicitation copy reads:
The latest issue of the long running industry magazine Comic Buyer's Guide features a review of Super Real issue number 2, where the book receives 3 and 1/2 out of 4 stars, and is also the choice for "INDY PICK OF THE MONTH".
Reviewer Tony DiGerolamo writes:
You can check out the full review in the April 2007 edition of "the world's longest-running magazine about comics", issue #1627, in stores now!
The review team over at IndyComicReview.com have given our latest issue 3 and 1/4 stars!
From the review:
You can check out the entire review HERE
Solicitation copy reads:
Diamond Order Code: DEC06 3864
Super Real vs. The Comic Book Industry is a brand new issue number 1 featuring five stories written by series creator Jason Martin, spotlighting each character and their comic book style enhancements facing off against stand-ins for comic book superstars in an all-out action extravaganza! This is a great chance to check out the offbeat mash up of comic book and pop culture in this irreverent, funny, and sexy series. Each explosive story features artwork by a different guest creator, including featured contributor Jim Mahfood (Oni Press, Image Comics, Marvel Comics), who says about the special, ”I had a blast drawing it, it’s really fun stuff!”
Super Real’s first 3 issues have all been well received by fans, and especially critics, with many citing it as one of the best independently published comics available today (Ain’t It Cool News, Newsarama, The Comics Review) and others proclaiming creator Jason Martin an “Artist to keep an eye on in 2006” (Comic Fanatic). Now’s the time to tune in and check out the buzz on Super Real, with 30 pages of in your face comic book icon beat-downs that are sure to have fans talking!
The special is available for preorder via comic shops and the December Previews catalog (page 320):
Another great review, this time Dan Head makes Super Real issue 3 his recommended title in this week's COMICS YOU SHOULD BE READING column on PaperbackReader.com
From the review: I'd recommend it to readers who like smart comics that don't take themselves too seriously. And to readers who like sex. Personally, I think that encompasses just about everybody."
You can see the full review HERE
The fourth review turned in on our latest issue is another favorable one! This time former MoviePoopShoot.com (now QuickStopEntertainment.com) comic book reviewer Marc Mason talks about issue 3 over on his website ComicsWaitingRoom.com
From the review:
You can see the full review HERE
Yet another great review on our latest issue, this time at SilverBulletComics.com!
From the review: "Bottom Line: A great tongue in cheek look at "Reality TV" and a good read for the MTV generation"
You can see the full review HERE
Another good review on our latest issue, this time at the popular site BrokenFrontier.com!
From the review: "With its digs at pop and comic book culture, this is a book that should bring out a laugh in all fans."
You can see the full review HERE
Our latest issue is reviewed in the YOUR INDY WEEKLY column on the industries biggest website, Newsarama.com!
Super Real issue 3 gets 3 and 1/2 stars out of four!
"Overall, Super Real continues its journey as being a must read superhero indy and as we watch these five ‘contestants’ dealing with their new powers while being overseen by the most powerful men in America, we all know that sooner or later this is all going to come to a head. It’s the journey getting there that makes it fun and Martin has no problem bringing the excitement to each and every Super Real book."
You can see the full review HERE
When the third issue of Super Real hits shops on 9/27, it not only debuts the much anticipated genetic enhancements and super hero themed jumpsuits for our reality show cast, but it’s also a great jumping on point for new readers to this wild series. To highlight the exciting changes within the pages, the book will feature an eye-popping new cover from Tokyopop’s Felipe Smith (MBQ). The new incentive cover is in addition to the previously announced 1 in 4 variant cover by Hector Sevilla (LULLABY), and continues the series of covers featuring hot emerging talent in the industry!
Super Real is the story of five young reality TV participants who each sign million dollar contracts to become genetically enhanced, and find out what happens when they go beyond reality. The book has received widespread praise from reviewers, such as; "SUPER REAL continues to be one of the better indie books (hell, books period) out there and I’m looking forward to reading the next issue." from AintItCool.com, or “the real world intersects Martin's cartoony world to interesting effect." Comic Buyers Guide. Even receiving TheComicFanatic.com’s “artist to watch in ‘06” for creator Jason Martin.
Those looking for the new incentive cover should check with their retailer for details.
COVER A and B (regular covers) - MAR063379
Issues 1 and 2 are still available for reorder as well:
You can also visit TheComicsReview.com for a new 5 page preview of issue 3 HERE
I did another fun interview for Super Real, this time for Komikazee.com that's available as a podcast HERE
That's right, it's the first ever Super Real audio interview! Listen in as Komikazee lavishes praise on the book, and asks a few questions too!
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I did a fun interview for Byron Jackson's COVER FIRE column over on PaperbackReader.com a while back, and the interview has just gone up on the site HERE
Check it out for some insights into the creative process, what drives the book, and where it's heading!
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This year, as always, we’ll have some special products just for the show:
Hope to see you at the show starting this Wednesday 7/19, and running through Sunday the 23rd!!
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Super Real Graphics.com will be unveiling an all new flash animation trailer for it’s comic book, Super Real, at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con International. The movie style trailer will bring the concept of the book to life for all to see at the Super Real table in the small press pavilion (space S 16)! Come down and check out the new trailer all week at the show, or if you can’t make it, the trailer can be seen on the book’s website - superrealgraphics.com - starting the week following the show.
Creator Jason Martin writes, “Having an animated trailer is always something I’ve wanted to do, the book is so visual, it’s hard to describe it to the thousands of con goers every show, so now through the magic of flash technology (and the hard work of BigBackComics.com), the book can speak for itself! I’m really excited to give an opportunity to easily see what the book has to offer!” Super Real Graphics.com will also be selling a limited edition preview book of upcoming titles exclusively at the show.
Super Real is the story of five reality show participants who sign million dollar contracts to become genetically enhanced, and it has been met with wide spread critical and fan success, even in today’s tough independent comic book market. Issue 3 of the book is due in shops next month, and is the perfect jumping on point for new readers, as it features the book’s cast enhanced, and suited up in action for the first time!
Previews of each issue, links to all of the reviews, the new animated trailer (after SDCC, 7/24), and much more can be found at:
http://www.superrealgraphics.com
Issue 3 Diamond Order Code - MAR063379
More details for the trailer and the SDCC Preview Book to come!
There's a new interview with many questions about the book available now on the SilverBulletComics.com main page - HERE
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If you're in the Philadelphia area, come by the show, where I'll have the first 2 issues of the book, as well as debut the new 2006 vol.2 sketchbook, and of course do sketches!
It's 25 pages, oversized, black and white, original pencil artwork, and is limited to only 75 copies! These extremely limited books are designed to sell out, so grab yours while you can.
They're available now from the website STORE for $20 with priority mail shipping.
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We've had two more reviews come in, this time both are for issues 1 and 2 together:
MoviePoopShoot.com comics reviewer Marc Mason weighs in on the debut issues of Super Real HERE
"I’ve had the good fortune to see SUPER REAL develop over time, from the “preview edition” to the original number one to now, and it’s been a joy and privilege to watch the process... Can’t wait to see where it goes next."
PopCultureShock.com's new recommended reading review column, Pull List Propaganda from Senior Comics Editor Guy LeCharles Gonzalez features Super Real HERE
"It’s unexpectedly entertaining and, while I’m not sure yet where it’s going, I will be sticking with it to see where it goes."
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ENTRY NUMBER 16
You can view all 21 of the contest submissions HERE
Congrats!!
It's hard to keep up with all of the reviews coming in for the book, but here's the latest batch for issue two:
Newsarama.com
For the full list visit our
REVIEWS PAGE
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Issue 2 ships with two covers:
32 pages, full color, mature readers, $3.25
SuperRealGraphics.com has overprinted against demand in anticipation of heavy reorders, so please ask your retailers to stock the book for you if they haven't!
Otherwise the book is in stock in the website STORE
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"Super Real is one of the freshest comic book ideas that I have seen in a long time, so much so that anyone who reads is probably going to kick themselves in the ass for not having come up with this themselves. It's that good!"
"If you like smart writing, great characters, and fun stories, there is no reason you shouldn't be reading Super Real! I give this my highest recommendations to everyone who enjoys comics.
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TheComicsReview gives issue 2 an overall rating of 9 out of 10!
You can find the full review HERE
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Check out IndyComicReview.com's group assesment of our new issue HERE
From the reviews:
"This continues the over-the-top look at reality tv and super-heros, but with enough thought and back-story to ensure that it is more than just a cheap parody."
"I've enjoyed the first two issues of this title. It's a good premise and it is being fleshed out well. I'm looking forward to issue 3."
They give it an overall 4 star rating!
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SuperRealGraphics.com is putting out an open call for pin-up submissions to be included in the upcoming third issue. All you need to qualify is some artistic talent, a desire to be published, and to have not been previously published as an interior artist before. We’ll select the lucky winner and get them a full page pin-up in the third issue, and possibly have them on their way to a career in comics!
Just work up your submission and have it turned in by March 31st! We’ll feature all of the entrants on our website, and pick our favorite. Simply go to the CONTEST PAGE for full details. It’s that easy!
It will be listed in the March Previews Catalog in stores Wednesday February 22nd in the Comics & Graphic Novels section, page 321.
The book features two covers, a regular cover by series creator Jason Martin, and a variant cover in a 1 in 4 ratio by Hector Sevilla (Alias Comics Lullaby).
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Solicitation copy reads:
FULL COLOR
Please be sure and get your pre-orders in for this issue, or the series, and tell a friend and/or retailer about the book!
Issues one and two are also still available for re-order:
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WONDERCON 2006
WONDERCON is at San Francisco's Moscone Center West on Friday 2/10 thru Sunday 2/12
Limited to 50 copies, include 25 black and white over-sized pages, and sell for $10ea. A little something extra for the series enthusiast, and offered at a fair price.
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You can view the press release on various news sites, such as:
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IndyComicReview.com posted their review of our debut issue today, and it continues the hot streak for the book. The review team gave it 4 1/3rd stars out of 5 overall.
"I really liked this title. It was an interesting concept and was executed effectively. On the whole a throughly enjoyable read."
"Someone please find me issue #2, I want to know what happens next!"
You can view the full review/s HERE
It appears I've received the "Artist to keep an eye on in 2006" award from the COMICFANTATIC.com
You can view the full 2005 "FANNY" AWARDS HERE
I recently did a lengthy interview about Super Real for the website JAZMAONLINE.com
You can view the full review HERE
PAPERBACKREADER.COM gives issue number one an A!
You can view the full review HERE
BROKENFRONTIER.COM just posted a lengthy interview I recently did for Jason Berek-Lewis' column - INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION. It was a ton of fun, and you can get a glimpse into the book as well as the creative process!
You can view the interview HERE
Another great review has come in for our debut issue.
From the review:
"Looking for the next up and coming superstar artist in the industry? Allow me to introduce you to Jason Martin."
"To borrow and slightly paraphrase a line from one of my favorite episodes of “Seinfeld” - Super Real #1? It’s real…and it’s spectacular!"
You can view the full review HERE
With issue two out in February, and open for order in the December Previews catalog, it's time to get some advanced previews!!
Here are a couple comic news sites where you can check out the first six pages of the book!
ComicAvalanche.com also features our first issue in their INDY INSTALLATION section, that highlights selected independent books!
You can view the feature
HERE
A couple more nifty reviews for our fabulous first issue!!
Don't forget, Super Real issue two comes out in February, and is open for order now in Diamond Comics Distributors December PREVIEWS Catalog - volume 15 #12!
FULL COLOR
You can find a comic shop to order issue two with the COMIC SHOP LOCATOR SERVICE, or it will be available from the website STORE this February!
Nice little review for issue one HERE
Not only is Super Real number 1 featured on the YOUR INDY WEEKLY column on NEWSARAMA.com today, but columnist Ryan McLelland raves about the book!
From the feature:
"Super Real #1 does well to carve a niche in the rarely seen market of superhero indy comic books. It certainly is a book for those who love superheroes but want to get away from those everyday Marvel/DC archetypes. Throw in a beautiful variant cover by Dead@17’s Josh Howard and my lone gripe about this first issue can only be that I want issue two. Like NOW! One can only hope that Super Real will be an indy comic book staple for years to come."
You can view the full release and comment at NEWSARAMA.com HERE
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Super Real is due this week from Diamond Comics Distributors, and will be shipping extra copies of the debut issue to retailers. The top 1000 retailers will receive a free copy of the first issue, in addition to any they may have ordered. Creator Jason Martin writes, “We all know it’s hard for retailers to gauge new books, and quite often stores can’t get copies to put on the racks, so I wanted to try and give as many folks as possible an opportunity to sample our first issue.”
You can view the full release and comment at NEWSARAMA.com HERE
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I'm happy to report that issue one of our spectacular new comic release has shipped, as of this week, to Diamond Comic Distributors! That means that the books should be in shops by the end of November! Most likely on Wednesday the 23rd, but it just depends on when each of the distribution centers can turn the books around by.
Remember, the book is shipping with two covers in equal ratio:
The books are also available from our online STORE if you can't get to a shop, or you can link to the comic shop locator from the STORE SECTION too.
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Just up this PM, a short "in my words" feature for Super Real with some insights from me and a 7 page preview on Comicon.com/Pulse, one of the industries top news sites!
To read the feature and post your comments, just go HERE
Already offering full color, and over 30 pages of story, the first issue of Super Real will now also include a poster pull-out section featuring the variant cover artwork by Josh Howard (Dead@17, Black Harvest), as well as a full page interview with the Wizard Indie Artist of the Year.
Super Real, the self-published debut from creator Jason Martin, kicks off this November in comic shops everywhere, and is currently open for order through the September edition of Diamond Previews. It was always the publisher’s intent to offer customers and retailers the most value possible for their dollar, which is why printing in color, and with a higher page-count story were always a priority. It just so happens, that through some good fortune with printer negotiations, SueprRealGraphics.com can now offer this additional 4 page feature at no extra cost. Now every copy of the book, whether it’s the regular cover by Jason Martin, or the variant cover by Josh Howard, will contain the variant artwork as an over-sized mid-section extra!
Or view the full release and comment at one of these news sites:
The industry's top review website TheFourthRail.com does a monthly rundown of what looks good from the current Previews Catalog, and this month they've added Super Real issue one to their list!
Just check out the "Down the Line" section of their site
HERE
As issue one gets set for it's November debut (pre-order now via comic shops), we're offering previews to online news sites.
You can currently check out additional preview pages on several sites, including:
BrokenFrontier.com
This is, of course, in addition to the comprehensive "About the Series" section on our site, that's filled with info, cast bios, preview pages, and much more (there's even a preview trailer)!
Super Real friend, and El Muerto creator, Javier Hernandez recently made a big splash at the San Diego Comic-Con with a panel about the upcoming El Muerto movie. Javier also recently launched his website www.elmuerto.com for the Aztec zombie comic, featuring a comprehensive forum and budding community. In the inaugural "Inside the Comic Book Studio" interview feature on the boards, he's interviewed me, probing with questions about self publishing and the like. It's your chance to learn more about the behind the scenes workings of Super Real!
Check out the interview as well as the vast array of topics HERE
Super Real has learned that today's AICN's comics reviews "Indie Jones" section on Ain'tItCoolNews.com features a review that sings the praises of our fabulous first issue!
Such as:
"His artwork is eye catching and different from almost anything out there right now and it’s able to suck the reader into his world where a lesser artist might lose their interest."
and
"...the dialogue is tight and amusing, and it gets you interested enough to want to know what’s coming next.
Check out the full review HERE
Starting next Thursday, preview night, 8/4, and going through Sunday 8/7, Super Real Graphics.com will be exhibiting at the Wizard World Chicago convention. We will be located in the Artist Alley, space 9169.
Thanks to the pending release to comic shops via Diamond Distribution, it’s an exciting time for Super Real, so come be a part of it at the show! For more details about the con, visit WizardUniverse.com.
Check out the full press release HERE at silverbulletcomicbooks.com!
Okay, that part about it being kick-ass could easily be hype, cause it's like about me, but really, it's kick-ass cause the interview was a blast, and the folks at BlueWing snuck in a bunch of artwork from my book (plus they also let me go into details about the series, not publicly discussed before!). The magazine also features Frank Dirscherl's The Wraith (the movie, the novel, the comic), info on the upcoming Bluewing comic series, and much more.
You can pick up your copies HERE
Or you can check out more about it and BlueWing at their website HERE!
Diamond Comics, the nations top distributor of comic books has approved Super Real for solicitation in it's September catalog of products
shipping in November. Now Super Real will be available in comic shops nationwide.
You can order Super Real at your local shops when the catalog, Volume 15 number 9, hit shops on August 24th.
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Silver Bullet Comic Books reviewed SUPER REAL today, and had some favorable things to say.
Check out the full review here:
Highlights include:
This is a good start for Super Real, and it makes me curious about seeing the rest of the series!
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The latest review to come in from advance copies of issue one is from none other than Randy Lander of the4thRail.com!
The 4th Rail are comics top review site, and Randy had some very nice things to say about SUPER REAL. Check them out here:
Highlights include:
Good stuff!
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Convention season is upon us, and in preparation, I'm printing up some special advance copies of issue number one for San Diego Comic-con International.
There will also be a limited number of virgin white "sketch" covers, that I will hand sketch at the show for $10 each!
SUPER REAL CONFIRMED FOR SDCC
SDCC is on July 13th (preview night) thru 17th, and Super Real Graphics will be in the small press area at table S16, and also appearing at the Modern Tales booth #1334!
SUPER REAL CONVENTION SKETCHBOOK
It's an oversized 81/2 by 11" book with 25 black line art pages at $10 each.
SUPER REAL CONFIRMED FOR WWCHI
More details to come...
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The current issue of Wizard Comics Magazine features a listing for Super Real - Larry's Comics Preview #1 in the supplemental "Store Exclusive Edition Price Guide".
It is listed at $5. It is however still available from our BOOKS section for $3.50 with shipping.
Another advanced review is in on issue number 1, and this time it's from the fine folks at BrokenFrontier.com
Overall the review is favorable, but they do have some concerns, all of which I feel will be adequately addressed in future issues!
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As mentioned before, the first double-sized issue of Super Real is complete, and work on distribution has now begun. In an effort to maximize the release, which is brutal on any publisher, especially a small press self-publisher such as myself, I've begun to send the book out to the comic industry review community, hopefully obtaining some good words to help the launch.
Taken from the review:
To have a look at the full review, and add your own comments, just go HERE
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I was recently contacted by Eric Agena who runs ComicStripFan.com, it seems he's a new fan of the Super Real webcomic, and he wanted to add it to the series featured on his site. I of course, was happy to oblige, especially once I saw how detailed and extensive his site was. It's really a great place for not only comic book fans, but comic strip and webcomic lovers too. Eric has compiled tons of original art and commisioned art from a wide variety of all forms of comics. It's amazing, and ever growing. I'm very pleased to be a part of it!
If you have a look at his Super Real page you'll see the orginal art he purchased from the first issue, a panel of Shana, along with the thumbnails, notes, and roughs that led up to it. Neat. Also, he's got some other unique items he obtained from me, such as the commisioned piece, Super Real girls go Hawaii!
Thanks again Eric!
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I recently sent out some advance copies of the completed first issue of Super Real to online reviewers and industry folk, to get a feel for the response to the book. This time the review is in today’s Should It Be A Movie review column on MoviePoopShoot.com by Marc Mason.
Highlights include:
You can view the full review HERE (Just scan down the page a bit to get to it)
Then if you like, make your way to the forums and get some info in response to the review HERE
And hey, if you're a reviewer, with an online or print venue, feel free to contact me about getting a review copy for yourself!
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I recently sent out some advance copies of the completed first issue of Super Real to online reviewers and industry folk, to get a feel for the response to the book. The first result is in, a review in today’s Permanent Damage column on CBR.cc by Steven Grant.
To be honest, it wasn’t the best review. Not bad, but nothing in the book particularly moved Steven. That’s okay. Everyone is different, and opinions vary. Some rays of light, such as him commenting the writing was okay, which coming from a professional comic book writer (especially one as notoriously vocal about the comic writing craft), is something. His main fault was in the art, something I’m continually striving to improve (I’m just learning Photoshop, and hadn’t drawn on a regular basis in decades), and also something that because of my choices in style, may not appeal to everyone.
I did find it funny that he mentions, the book is “seemingly heavily influenced by the Keith Giffen/Marc DeMatteis version of JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA.” A book I’ve never read. So hey, apparently if you like that book, Super Real is right up your alley!
You can view the whole review HERE
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Stay tuned for the con log I kept...
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The good folks at Comicon.com/ThePulse asked if I could cover some panels for them at the big Wizard World LA convention this past weekend, so I covered two. The first panel review, from Saturday, Matt Hawkings Marketing 101, is now up.
The con log I kept will be posted in a couple days also...
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Oh yeah, we're big time now!
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Here are the pics from the big LA con.
TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR MY FULL CON/TRIP LOG, AND FIND OUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SET UP AT ONE OF THE BIG SHOWS...
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Also, I plan on being a bit more active slash interactive at this con, that includes taking more pics to share here at the site, as well as reporting on a couple panels for Comicon.com/ThePulse! So tune into The Pulse for my panel reports, and the news section here for pics and more, following the con this weekend!
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Well another con has come and gone, and it was another success, on many
levels. The ECCC itself was a great success, it continues to build on each
previous year, with this version featuring even more big name guest talent, a
bigger floor, and about double the attendance. I've heard a reported 6,000
fans attended, pretty big numbers for a NW show. The only thing about the show
I'd say was a let down, was the Super Bowl Sunday timing, it's just not a good
day to try and have an event.
As for Super Real, we had one of the first booths as you came in the doors,
and a big one at that, take a look: As always, I also got to meet and talk to some great folks both on the
inside and fan side of the industry. There may even be some developments
coming from that, I'll be sure and share if they do.
One of the main features of the con, that can't go unmentioned for a variety
of reasons, was the first con appearance in years of goth guru and indy comics
legend turned animation mogul, Jhonen Vasquez. Jhonen drew huge lines all
weekend, and had fans travel from across country to see him. My wife is
indeed a big fan of his, though according to her, "not the kind of fan to wait
on line for an autograph", but apparently the kind of fan that lurks by the
booth and snaps photos!
I also picked up some cool swag at the show, so check out the LINKS section for
some of that.
For more cool con coverage, pop on over to CBR.
See you in Portland, or Long Beach!
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The biggest show in the NW returns in an all new venue as a 2 day event, and SUPER REAL will be in the exhibitors area at booth number 712! Come on by the Qwest Field Events Center in beautiful downtown Seattle, WA this Saturday and Sunday
(2/05-06/05)!
As has become standard practice for all big show appearances, there's an all new preview book, just for the ECCC. The special preview of issue one this time clocks in at 28 pages, with the entire first and fourth parts of the story ,and character bios (with all new, in uniform, art). This is the most limited printing yet, as I've tried out the new ComixPress online, print on demand service with fabulous results!
Since the books were made with POD technology, I was able to do six different covers for the show! One for each character, and a blank "sketch" cover. If you can't make the show, the book will be available through ComixPress.com, you can find out more in the books section of the site, here.
Hope to see you at the show!
Next stop, Portland, March 6th.
STAY TUNED!
Super Real Graphics is incredibly excited to announce our first East Coast
convention appearance, LARRY'S COMIC BOOK SHOW, in Chelmsford Massachusetts on Sunday,
11/28/04!
Hosted by renowned Boston area retailer, Larry Doherty, of LARRY'S WONDERFUL WORLD
OF COMICS. Larry has a new series of shows running in the New England area,
bringing top creators to their fans, and Super Real is excited to be a part of these events!
To commemorate this special appearance, the show will feature an all new 24
page preview book (limited to only 1,000 copies) with never before printed
preview pages from the first issue and more! With an all new exclusive cover (and a special flip cover featuring the Josh Howard issue one variant cover art)!
Be sure and head to Chelmsford if you're in the area for this great event, I
look forward to meeting some East coast fans!
For show information contact: Larry's Wonderful World of Comics, 978-459-5323, LCINC01@aol.com
STAY TUNED!
Super Real Graphics couldn’t be more proud to announce our first “official” variant cover artist, none other than the red hot Dead@17 creator, Josh Howard!
With the upcoming debut of the Super Real graphic series to comic book format, one of our goals was to line up top talent for a series of variant cover art. Josh was kind enough to sign up for issue one, and has done us proud with his version of our main character Holly Hood (aka participant #1). Take a look at a sample of the art for his cover, and watch for it soon in stores near you! Josh regularly creates some of the best small press covers in the game with his two runs on Viper Comics Dead@17, and works in a really hip/fun style that’s a perfect fit for the book! A really big thanks go out to Josh!
STAY TUNED!
Just getting done with last weekends Portland Comic Convention, the highlight of which was seeing all the aspiring local creators I've met over the last year or so. The lowlight was selling 8 short boxes of miscellaneous comics to raise cash, thus keeping me behind the table all day, and missing out on seeing more people and cool stuff! But hey, whatever it takes to make the book a reality!! One of the cool local creators, Riley, was even cool enough to surprise me with this quick sketch of Kityana (aka participant #3). Here's the pic...
Production of the first issue continues to close in on completion, and along with it, many exciting developments. If all goes as planned, I should have some of those big announcements I've been teasing about for a while, within the next few weeks. So as always...
STAY TUNED!
One of the big new developments I’ve been working on is now official, Super
Real has partnered with GraphicSmash.com for online webcomics! Starting today
you can view Super Real on the web updating each Wednesday!
Graphic Smash is the action/adventure sister site to ModernTales.com, and they
are the number two and number one subscription based webcomic sites on the web
respectively. Super Real will be featured on Graphic Smash as the exclusive
home for online webcomic content, in addition to being available in print form
in the near future.
So whether you prefer your comics in-hand or on-screen, Super Real has you
covered!
Feel free to join me in this exciting new endeavor, and check it out here:
08/29/07
NEW SUPER REAL SPECIAL IN PREVIEWS NOW
this COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE Indy Pick of the Month title!!
Diamond Order Code - SEP07 3951
04/25/07
NEW JASON MARTIN COMIC IN SASQUATCH TPB
CLICK HERE
03/12/07
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED IN COMIC BUYER'S GUIDE
“Bottom line: It's worth reading and seeing where the series goes from here. Put aside the high standards for a moment and laugh out loud.”
03/07/07
SUPER REAL SPECIAL IN SHOPS 3/07
It’s down and dirty comic book fun for reality TV, and super hero lovers or haters!
Ask your retailers!!
Written by: Jason Martin
Artwork by: Jason Martin, Jim Mahfood (Image, Marvel, Oni), Edward Pun (Antarctic Press), Daniel Campos (Digital Webbing), and Boo (UK fetish artist).
32pgs, B&W, mature readers, $3.50
Regular covers: DEC063864
Josh Howard cover: DEC068112
02/07/07
PRESS RELEASE: Josh Howard covers the Super Real Special
Super Real Graphics.com is proud to announce an all new Josh Howard cover to celebrate the release of it’s first ever special issue, Super Real VS The Comic Book Industry!
Written by: Jason Martin
Artwork by: Jason Martin, Jim Mahfood (Image, Marvel, Oni), Edward Pun (Antarctic Press), Daniel Campos (Digital Webbing), and Boo (UK fetish artist).
32pgs, B&W, mature readers, $3.50
Josh Howard cover: DEC068112
Regular covers: DEC063864
01/24/07
SUPER REAL ISSUE 4 AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER IN FEBRUARY PREVIEWS CATALOG
The just released February 2007 edition of Diamond Comics Distributor PREVIEWS catalog for comics in shops April 2007 (vol 17 #2), features a "SPOTLIGHT ON" solicitation for the upcoming Super Real issue number 4 in the comics section on page 324.
Just back from taking on comic book icons in the Super Real Special, the regular series returns! Now that the reality show cast have revealed their over-the-top genetic enhancements, and effortlessly completed their first challenges, what do the producers have planned for them next?! Here’s a hint: it’s something that will turn the series upside down!
Features two covers, one by Jason Martin and one by Dennis Budd (Model Operandi) in a 1:4 ratio. Every copy also includes a poster of the variant art and interview with that artist.
32 pages, full color, $3.50
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: FEB073731
01/17/07
SUPER REAL RECEIVES COMIC BUYER'S GUIDE INDY PICK OF THE MONTH!
“I could grow to really like this book... The trip looks well worth the ticket price.”
11/28/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED AT INDYCOMICREVIEW
"The only thing that I am not liking about this title is the amount of time I have to wait for the next issue!"
11/22/06
SUPER REAL SPECIAL AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER IN DECEMBER PREVIEWS CATALOG
The just released December 2006, vol 16 #12, edition of Diamond Comics Distributor PREVIEWS catalog for comics in shops February 2007, features solicitation for the upcoming Super Real Special: SUPER REAL VS THE COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY in the comics section on page 320.
The critically acclaimed cult hit series takes on the comic book industry itself in this first-ever special. This tale features five brand new stories showcasing a genetically-enhanced reality show cast throwing down with familiar faces from various comic industry genres. Features four guest artists, including featured creator Jim Mahfood!
This special issue is also a great jumping on point for new readers!
32 pages (30 story), black and white, $3.50
11/22/06
PRESS RELEASE: Super Real and Jim Mahfood take on the comic book industry!
While the big companies have massive crossover events pitting their own characters against themselves, SuperRealGraphics.com is proud to offer the first ever Super Real Special, Super Real vs. The Comic Book Industry, featuring the book’s genetically enhanced reality show cast taking on; you guessed it, the entire comic book industry! And if that wasn’t epic enough, legendary indy artist Jim Mahfood is along for the ride when the book hits stands this February!
Super Real vs. the Comic Book Industry Special #1
Written by Jason Martin, with artwork by; Jason Martin, Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Stupid Comics), Edward Pun (Antarctic Press), Daniel Campos (BloodRayne), and The Boo (UK fetish artist).
32pgs, B&W, mature readers, $3.50
With 2 covers, including a 1 in 5 Jim Mahfood variant!
Diamond Order Code: DEC06 3864
11/17/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 RECOMMENDED AT PAPERBACKREADER.COM!
"By far and away, my favorite thing about this title is that it makes fun of so many pop culture clichés even as it wallows in why they're enjoyable.
11/03/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED IN THE COMICSWAITINGROOM.COM!
"Martin’s “reality TV meets comics” series sort of settles in to a comfort zone with issue three. The previous two issues focused more on introducing the parody elements to the story and establishing the characters. Now, with his pieces on the board, the creator can show exactly how the characters’ powers work, how they’re going to interact as a “team”, and in moving the story forward a bit."
11/01/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED ON SILVERBULLETCOMICS.COM!
"At first, the book appears to be just eye candy cheese and beefcake but the actual story behind it makes it well worth the read."
10/24/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED ON BROKENFRONTIER.COM!
"This issue delivers the payoff after we have been waiting through #1 and #2 for the action to begin."
10/24/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 REVIEWED ON NEWSARAMA.COM!
09/23/06
PRESS RELEASE: SUPER REAL ISSUE 3 IN SHOPS 9/27 WITH A NEW INCENTIVE COVER, AND NEW 5 PAGE PREVIEW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Super Real Graphics.com is set to release the third issue of Super Real next week, along with a new incentive variant cover.
Super Real issue number 3, by Jason Martin (Hector Sevilla – cover/poster/interview, Felipe Smith – incentive cover), 32pgs, FC, $3.50, mature themes.
COVER C (free 1 for 5 incentive) - MAR068320
Issue 1 SEP053099
Issue 2 DEC053203
09/23/06
PODCAST INTERVIEW ON KOMIKAZEE.COM!
09/15/06
INTERVIEW ON PAPERBACKREADER.COM!
07/16/06
SUPER REAL HITS SAN DIEGO COMICON CON THIS WEEK!
Super Real Graphics.com will be exhibiting again this year at the nation's largest comic book and pop culture show, San Diego Comic Con International. You can find us in the small press pavilion space S 16 (the same space we had last year).
Of course in addition to the new trailer, and the preview books, we’ll have the current Super Real Sketchbook (2006 vol.2), and all versions of issues 1 and 2, as well as prints and t-shirts.
The preview books are 20 pages and feature 9 pages each of story from the respective upcoming titles. They’re black and white, limited to 100 copies, and sell for $3 each.
07/14/06
PRESS RELEASE: SUPER REAL GETS ANIMATED @ SDCC!
Issue 2 reorder - DCD# DEC053203
Issue 1 reorder - DCD# SEP053099
STAY TUNED!
06/12/06
INTERVIEW ON SILVERBULLETCOMICS.COM!
05/20/06
UPDATES
SUPER REAL ISSUE 1 REVIEWED IN COMIC BUYERS GUIDE!
The current issue of the long running industry magazine, August #1619, features a review of our first issue in the indie section.
From the review:
2 and 1/2 stars
"Yes, the super-hero reality thing has been done, but this promises a very different approach.
Readers are, no doubt, in for good times...
...should appeal to readers raised on manga (or fans of Dead@17's Josh Howard)"
WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA
Super Real will be making it's first big convention appearance on the east coast this June, when it makes a stop at the Wizard World Philadelphia convention's artist alley this June 2nd thru 4th.
SUPER REAL '06 SKETCHBOOK VOL.2
This volume features 2/3rds all new material, including guest artwork from the recent pin up contest and an unused Jim Mahfood cover art, as well as some of the best from the previous two sketchbooks!
04/18/06
TWO MORE REVIEWS!
From the review:
From the review:
04/15/06
PIN-UP CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
If you've been following along, you know that the contest for unpublished talent to land a pin-up in Super Real issue 3 has turned out a big response! Well, Friday 4/14 was the deadline for submissions, and we've picked a winner.
Lines: Russ Platt
website: russellplatt-art.com
Colors: Jukka Issakainen
website: JukkArt.net
This pin-up will run alongside issue 3's variant cover center poster by Hector Sevilla (Alias comics Lullaby artist) in every copy of the book!
04/08/06
MANY MORE REVIEWS!
"Martin’s definitely got a knack for dialogue, and his artistic style is a fairly unique hybrid of manga influences and traditional American comics...
Fans put off by the exaggerated anatomy on the cover should take note: Martin knows, and this series is putting that knowledge to good use. Check it out."
AintItCool.com
"SUPER REAL continues to be one of the better indie books (hell, books period) out there and I’m looking forward to reading the next issue."
SilverBulletComicBooks.com
BrokenFrontier.com
TheComicFanatic.com Overall Grade = A+
"Super Real #2 is quite simply a lot of fun, and this issue sets the stage for even more fun. Go ahead and let Martin’s amazing artwork reel you in. (After all, it is some of the most original art to hit the scene since Josh Howard stunned the world with Dead@17!)"
TheFourthRail.com
ComicBookReview.net 4 out of 5 stars
"Again, Jason has really knocked things out of the ball park in terms of a professional and enjoyable story. You should really give this series a try."
03/28/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 2 IN SHOPS TOMORROW!
Super Real issue 2 is on Diamond Comics Distributors list of books shipping to comic shops Wednesday March 29th.
Cover A by creator Jason Martin
Cover B in a 1 in 4 variant by video game artist Edward Pun.
Diamond Order Code - DEC05 3203
03/28/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 2 REVIEWED AGAIN!
We have another review for Super Real issue 2 (which comes out tomorrow), and this time TheComicsReview.com raves about the book:
03/26/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE 2 REVIEWED!
The first review is in on next week's debuting Super Real issue 2, and we're off to a good start.
03/09/06
GET PUBLISHED IN SUPER REAL
02/20/06
ISSUE THREE PRE-ORDER INFO
Super Real issue three is due out in May, and is available for preorder now from Diamond Comics Distribution and comic book specialty shops via Diamond Order Code MAR06 3379.
(Unfortunately, the cover art in the catalog was not finished at time of press, so it differs slightly from the current artwork pictured here.)
This is it! You may have heard the positive buzz about the concept, story, or artwork, but the series really takes off here! Our reality TV cast get genetically enhanced and suited up, comic book fiction style, but will the enhancements work, and will they survive the procedure? Questions are answered, but more twists are /a>revealed. Jump on this crazy, fun, and sexy saga now! Features story and art from newcomer Jason Martin (ComicFanatic.com artist to watch in 06) with a 1 in 4 variant from red hot Lullaby artist Hector Sevilla!
32 PAGES
$3.50
Issue One Diamond Order Code SEP05 3099
Issue Two Diamond Order Code DEC05 3203
02/07/06
WONDERCON THIS WEEKEND!
NEW - 2006 SKETCHBOOK!
I'm very excited to exhibit at my first ever WONDERCON convention, not only to meet and see thousands of bay area comic fans, or because I haven't been to San Francisco in many years, but also because it's put on by the fine folks at Comic-Con International, the same group that organizes the industry's biggest and best con, San Diego Comic-Con!
Super Real will be set up in the Small Press section - table SP1. We'll have all three covers for issue one, a preview of issue two (due out in a few short weeks), and the all new 2006 Super Real Sketchbook!
The 2006 SUPER REAL SKETCHBOOK
Last year I printed up a handful of Super Real sketchbooks, with never before available production art and sketches from the series, and they were a big hit, selling out after only 2 shows. So, this year I've created a new sketchbook with more never before seen artwork, including cover designs, guest pin ups and much more (they've even got a blank page for a hand sketch)!
They will debut at Wondercon, and then be available online and at this years cons.
While supplies last!
01/20/06
PRESS RELEASE: Super Real number one wows critics, and supports reorders!
ComicBookScoop.com
ThePulse.com
SilverBulletComicBooks.com
01/15/06
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE GET's 4 and 1/3rd STARS REVIEW!
01/07/06
SUPER REAL RECEIVES 2005 COMICFANATIC.COM FANNY!
12/27/05
SUPER REAL INTERVIEW ON JAZMAONLINE.COM
12/27/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE REVIEWED
12/21/05
SUPER REAL INTERVIEW ON BROKENFRONTIER.COM
12/19/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE REVIEWED
This time the folks over at THECOMICFANATIC.com have given the issue an "A" rating!
12/15/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE TWO PREVIEWED ONLINE
BrokenFrontier.com
ComicsContinuum.com
TheComicFanatic.com
JazmaOnline.com
12/14/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE FEATURED ON COMICAVALANCHE.COM
12/10/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE - MORE REVIEWS
12/05/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE TWO IN PREVIEWS!
You can find our solicitation, and half page ad for both covers of issue two in the comics & graphic novels section on page 321, and can order via DCD#DEC053203.
Issue 2 cover A 1234567890Issue 2 cover B variant (artwork not final)
32 PAGES
2 COVERS (cover A by Jason Martin, cover B (1/4 ratio) by video game artist Edward Pun)
$3.25
The cast of our comic book reality show meet, and things get crazy! Meanwhile, the suits in control are revealed, and you won't believe some of the faces behind the scenes. It's an issue full of shocks, surprises, sex, and drugs! All leading up to the genetic enhancements, nano-skin suits, and production of the show!
MATURENESS REQUIRED!
12/01/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED ON ICHIBANCOMICS!
11/30/05
SUPER REAL FEATURED/REVIEWED ON NEWSARAMA.COM!
11/22/05
PRESS RELEASE: Super Real issue one over-ships to retailers for free!
11/11/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE SHIPS!
I'm very excited to have the first issue out in stores!!Be sure and grab your copies, and let me know what you think!
If you haven't yet, you can still order them via Diamond Order Code SEP05 3099.
9/15/05
SUPER REAL FEATURED ON THE COMICON.COM/PULSE!
9/05/05
PRESS RELEASE - Super Real number one gives you more!
Newsarama.com
ComicBookScoop.com
Comicon/ThePulse.com
BuzzScope.com
9/05/05
SUPER REAL GETS RECOMMENDED PRE-ORDER PICK FROM THEFOURTHRAIL.COM
9/04/05
SUPER REAL ISSUE ONE PREVIEWS ONLINE
BuzzScope.com
TheComicFanatic.com
STAY TUNED we've got more cooking!
8/14/05
JASON MARTIN INTERVIEWED ON ELMUERTO.COM
And while you're there, take a peek around at the world of his comic creation, El Muerto!
8/03/05
SUPER REAL GETS RAVE REVIEWS FROM AINTITCOOLNEWS.COM!
7/28/05
SUPER REAL'S FIRST APPEARANCE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO LOOMS!
We will have more copies of the San Diego Con advance version of the complete first issue made up just for the show, but the numbers are limited. When these are gone, they’re gone (til the book officially launches nationwide this November). We’ll also have the remaining hand sketch covers, and the few remaining, highly limited, sketchbooks.
7/27/05
SUPER REAL FEATURED IN BLUEWING MAGAZINE!
The Saga of BlueWing Magazine is the official fanzine of sagaofbluewing.com, and it's just been released through comiXpress. Inside, it features a kick-ass interview with the creator of Super Real, me!
7/13/05
SUPER REAL SIGNS WITH DIAMOND COMICS DISTRIBUTION
Tell your retailer about Super Real, I need your help to make this a success!
Please pre-order if you want your copies!
Otherwise the books will be in shops November.
7/12/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED BY SILVERBULLETCOMICBOOKS.COM
silverbulletcomicbooks.com
The writing is something else, full of character, personality and lots of wordplay.
6/17/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED BY THEFOURTHRAIL.COM
thefourthrail.com (just scroll down)
While I experienced no small amount of disappointment reading most of this week's crop of indy superheroes, Super Real #1 was an unexpected bright spot.
and
What will probably make most sit up and notice Super Real, though, is the artwork. If there's one common element found in self-published work, it's that ready for primetime artwork is a rarity, but Martin springs onto the scene almost fully formed, with an art style that will find a lot of favor with those who dig on guest cover artist Josh Howard.
6/11/05
NEWS AND NOTES
The books are 32 black and white pages of full story, and will retail for $3. There will be two cover versions (in a 1/4 split), one with my cover art, and one with the Josh Howard variant art. Both covers will differ slightly from the final version and have the San Diego Convention Special denoted on them!
As mentioned above, and in case you missed it around the site, I have confirmed my space at this years big show, San Diego Comic-Con International! It will be my third year exhibiting (that means Super Real made it's public debut almost 2 years ago!). We have some special plans cooked up for this years show, several in fact! There's the advance special editions of issue number one as mentioned above, there's the next news item below, and there's even a couple top secret things I'll announce shortly!
For the first time ever I'll be offering a sketchbook of my art, at this summer's big cons. The Super Real Sketchbook!
The sketchbook will be a collection of never before published production sketches, character designs, notes, cover treatments, and much more. All featuring the five sexy cast members from Super Real!
Did I say conventions, as in plural up above? I must have, because I've confirmed for the first time, Super Real will be appearing at the industries second biggest show, and Wizard's main event, Wizard World Chicago on August 4th thru 7th!
6/03/05
SUPER REAL LISTED IN WIZARD PRICE GUIDE
5/31/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED ON BROKEN FRONTIER.COM!
Neil Figuracion writes:
"The main cast are all fairly distinct. We don’t necessarily know the characters just yet, but they do seem intriguing.
The art has an angular, relaxed feel. It’s almost like cartoon characters over the pixellated backgrounds of the first Tomb Raider game, or like Aeon Flux...
...Super Real could be entertaining for a season or two."
To have a look at the full review, and add your own comments, just go HERE
Let the Broken Frontier community know what you think of Super Real!
5/15/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED ON COMICS #1 NEWS SITE, NEWSARAMA!
The latest review in on the first issue is from Troy Brownfield of Newsarama's Best Shots weekly review round up.
"Overall, Super Real is a fun read. The 44-page first issue looks primed to strike a chord with disenchanted MTV watchers or those in search of a kicky comedy. This certainly holds promise for at least a limited series; with so many books going to ?Seasons? now (like Sleeper and Hard Time), it might be appropriate for Martin to do a whole string of minis, rotating casts and cities and powers each time. At any rate, this is a fine start."
Let the Newsarama community know what you think of Super Real!
5/10/05
SUPER REAL FEATURED ON COMICSTRIPFAN.COM!
5/03/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED ON MOVIE POOP SHOOT.COM!
"His semi-manga look and style plays well with the story he’s trying to tell."
"I enjoyed this book, and I think it can find an audience and succeed and grow. Grade: B"
4/20/05
SUPER REAL REVIEWED ON COMIC BOOK RESOURCES.CC!
4/03/05
NEWS AND NOTES
3/24/05
SUPER REAL GRAPHICS COVER WWLA WRITING FOR TV AND COMICS PANEL FOR COMICON.COM/THEPULSE
The second of the two panels I covered for Comicon.com/ThePulse at the big Wizard World LA convention this past weekend, this one from Sunday afternoon; Allan Heinberg: On Writing for TV and Comics, is now up.
Here:
The OC gets Hogwarts! or From Comics to Film, and Back Again!
3/22/05
SUPER REAL GRAPHICS COVER WWLA MARKETING 101 PANEL FOR COMICON.COM/THEPULSE
Here:
TOP COW TACOS!?
Tune in tomorrow, either here, or on Comicon.com/ThePulse, for my second panel coverage, Alan Heinberg's Writing for Tv and Comics.
3/22/05
SUPER REAL COVERED ON TWO WWLA CON PIC REVIEWS
Make with the clicking...
3/21/05
WIZARD WORLD LA PICS!
Here we have the Friday lineup, 2 hours before the show, and then more lines inside...
This is the show floor as you come through the main entrance (before opening)...
The con even made the front page of the Saturday paper, along with our friends at Arcana comics... and on the right is a pic of the show guide...
This is the artist alley, where Super Real could be found...
The Super Real 1/2 table (Wizard cons are spendy for space)... and here are the stack of 25 WWLA Super Real preview 3 SKETCH COVERS (which nearly sold out!)...
Here we have my good friend Javier Hernandez, creator of El Muerto (pictured left)... and my neighbor at this show, Todd Nauck, industry vet artist, and creator of fellow reality TV comic book, Wildgaurd (pictured right)...
My other neighbor for the con, movie poster artist turned pin up artist, Don Pace... a chick with the Saw (movie) contraption on her head... and Jonah Weiland CBR.com guru, and webmaster supreme (Super Real's web host)... and yes, I informed him he was missing the word "Real" on his t-shirt...
A bad pic of the Whedon/Serenity team signing (they were located just across from us), if you squint really hard you can make out Joss collapsing after security clears the crowd... interesting side note: if you squint hard at the left of the pic, you can make out the man in the Steelers jersey, it's Tim Bradstreet, cover artist. He was located one aisle over, and he looks amazingly like James Gandolfini (Tony Sopprano)...
3/14/05
NEWS AND NOTES
Tune into the Super Real web-comic on GraphicSmash.com starting this Wednesday (3/16) to see the entire first issue in daily installments. That’s right, now’s your chance to see the first issue before it’s in print, running weekdays 3/16 thru 5/11. Since the pages first ran on the web, the majority have been reworked, either slightly, or in some cases completely redrawn. So now’s your chance to see them again, for the first time! It’s like the George Lucas re-mastered editions of the first Star Wars Trilogy, but without the cg Jabba…
It’s Super Real’s first appearance in Los Angeles, and my first Wizard convention of any kind. I really am excited to hit the Long Beach Convention Center this Friday March 18th thru Sunday March 20th!! I’ll be selling the latest preview books and a Wizard World Exclusive sketch cover just for the show! Come down if you’re in the area.
The webcomic version of our genetic powered reality tv epic continues on the home for action-based webcomics, GraphicSmash.com. Super Real will continue as part of the Modern Tales subscription based webcomic family of sites, on the home for action comics, Graphic Smash! See the above item for further news on our web version of the series!
Want to prove your dedication to Super Real, or be a small press super star?
Then you need to get in on the ground floor of my all new movement, the Super Real Guerilla Marketing Street Team! We’ve already got our charter member spreading Super Real banners to the world (via the internet), and they’ll be rewarded handsomely! Join in the fun, pimp Super Real in your town, get cool swag! Just go to the forum to find out how:
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
This is a new program I'm developing, so feel free to share your thoughts, and bear with me while I work out the kinks!
2/08/05
EMERALD CITY COMIC CON REPORT!
We sold out of the limited edition color and sketch cover versions of the show
exclusive, and moved quite a few copies all told. Don't forget you can always
pick up con preview books in the BOOKS section of the site.
Tami Martin reconnaissance photos (wife not pictured).
2/02/05
EMERALD CITY COMIC CON THIS WEEKEND!
ECCC Preview book ComixPress.com cover.
11/07/04
NEW SHOW DATE ADDED!
Preview book exclusive cover.
10/26/04
ISSUE ONE VARIANT COVER!!
Not final image.
10/12/04
GENERAL UPDATE!
It seems Kityana gets the most attention both in gallery hits on the site, and in fan/art/attention! Fitting since her character is a model in the series. I plan to get a section in the gallery for fan art soon, so all you aspiring artists out there don't be shy, send me some stuff with my characters!
9/15/04
SUPER REAL JOINS GRAPHIC SMASH!
