I'm a comic book writer AMA

[LauderdaleBoss]

Dope thread.

Lots of amazing artwork and info has been posted.

 

[Neuromancer]

@The Black Panther @IllustratorMike @Blacksands if y'all ever wanna do something together ya'll know where to find me.

 

[IllustratorMike]

@The Black Panther @IllustratorMike @Blacksands if y'all ever wanna do something together ya'll know where to find me.

I'm always down for positive black creativity and be a part of it. Way too many talented members on here not to get something up and poppin.

I've already put alot of people onto your phenomenal work months ago.

 

[Dwayne_Taylor]

Dope art, breh. Where can I find more of your work?

I primarily work as an inker (traditional, mostly brush):

Spoiler: Inks

Over Paulo Siqueira

Over Olivier Coipel

Over Daniel Sampere

I also draw too.

Spoiler: Other Artwork

Thanos/Jordan Mash-Up

Beta Ray Bill

Okoye Bust

Black Panther

JRJR is usually inked by Klaus Janson.

What type / brand of brush do you use ? What type of ink ?

What type of paper?

What type \ brand pencil ?
Thanks!

 

[Black Panther]

What type / brand of brush do you use ?

Currently using a Winsor & Newton Series 7 #3. I used a Raphael 8408 #4 for most of my previous work; I actually prefer the bigger brushes. :bpdame:

I also use Hunt 102 crowquill nibs at times, and tech pens for straight lines.

What type of ink ?

Speedball Super Black, because it's cheap. :mjlolhairfade:
I prefer to use Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star Matte, but it's $9/ounce. :tchallascust1:
A 16 oz. bottle (what I prefer to buy) is $144. :damnshakebp:

What type of paper?

Strathmore 400- or 500-series Vellum Bristol board if I'm doing something important. Size 11x17" (you can either buy it at this size, or buy the big pads and cut it down).

Strathmore 300-series Bristol is good too. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, buy it from there since they have a 40%-off-one-item coupon. :panthersafe:

What type \ brand pencil ?

Whichever you prefer. You can try sketching with a harder, lighter lead (like a 2H), and then putting down your finalized lines with a softer, darker lead (like a 2B).

I use a lead holder with a 2B lead.

Thanks!

:bpsalute:

 

[MegaManX]

@The Black Panther @IllustratorMike @Blacksands if y'all ever wanna do something together ya'll know where to find me.

maybe but i gotta get this kickstarter funded first. Only a few days left to cover 18k.

 

[EnzoG]

I've always wanted to break into comics. I have been writing myself since i was 13 and have a complete universe mapped out in my head. I was wondering have you been approached by any comic companies

 

[IllustratorMike]

maybe but i gotta get this kickstarter funded first. Only a few days left to cover 18k.

I only use Twitter for promotion really. I want to tweet this along to those who could hopefully help You reach your goal.
You have an account link to help recognize you to this? Every little bit can help

 

[MegaManX]

I only use Twitter for promotion really. I want to tweet this along to those who could hopefully help You reach your goal.
You have an account link to help recognize you to this? Every little bit can help

@theblacksands

 

[IllustratorMike]

@theblacksands

Done.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

http://www.thecoli.com/threads/blac...es-for-aspiring-writers.609341/#post-28338121

I started out doing so but published with a DMV bases black owned company called Advent Comics.

Out of the 4 comics I've published so far 3 have been with them.

https://www.adventcomics.com

Are you from the DMV?

 

[Neuromancer]

Are you from the DMV?

No. I don' t own the company. I'm from NYC.