Under the Mask

This week, professional comic book artist Luis Rivera helps break down what it takes to draw comic books professionally. He’s been doing this for a while, so like Farmer’s Insurance, he knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two!

Luis’ past credits include The Power Company by Coalition Comics, John Kirby: Firefox, Funnyman by Gallant Comics, and many, many more…

Luis’ most recent work is as the interior artist on KINETIC:IDENTITITES #1, and it’s available for preorder at our Kickstarter, or just visit www.kineticomic.com now through 9/12/20.

Thanks for listening, and checking out our Kickstarter campaign!

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Facebook - @luis.rivera

Instagram - @lulurinu

Our special episodes featuring interview with members of the Kinetic teams continues, as I sit down and talk with professional cover artist Jason Metcalf. Jason has don’t work for IDW, Zenescope, Valiant, and even a variant cover for DC Comics, and we talk to him about how he made the leap from construction to professional artwork, and what it takes to maintain that artistic career.

Jason recently made a Variant Cover for KINETIC:IDENTITITES #1, and it’s available for preorder at our Kickstarter, or just visit www.kineticomic.com now through 9/12/20.

Thanks for listening, and checking out our Kickstarter campaign!

Jason’s Website can be found HERE

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Facebook - @jason.metcalf.925

JASON STREAMS ON FACEBOOK WITH THE ARTIST ALLEY SHOPPING NETWORK (AASN), AND IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONS, EVERY MONDAY 1PM - 3PM EST (10 AM - NOON PST):

AASP Facebook Page - @AASN

Instagram - @metcalfjason

For the next few weeks, we’re trying something a little different here at Under the Mask. Bill has hand-selected a few of his past and current collaborators to talk about their process when working on Kinetic and other projects.

This week, we’re speaking with Omi Remalante. Omi is a professional comic book colorist with over a decade in the industry, having worked with such companies as Zenescope, Dynamite, Aspen Comics, Image Comics, and BOOM! Studios. We ask him how he did it, and how he continues to balance his impressive workload.

KINETIC: IDENTITIES #1 IS LIVE ON KICKSTARTER THROUGH 9/12/20. Check it out HERE

www.kineticcomic.com

Find Omi Remalante’s YouTube Channel

Facebook: @omi.remalante

Instagram: @omi0318

This week, I’m speaking with Phoebe A. Xavier, the owner of 123GO! Publications. She’s also the writer and creator of the comics Sidereal Apogee, Gunmetal Black Ops, and Trouble. Though 123GO! has only been around a few short years, they already have an extensive catalog, and plans for future releases.

All books by 123GO! are available on IndyPlanet! Check them out HERE!

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Facebook - facebook.com/123gopublications/

Instagram - @123gopublications

Twitter - @aurora_phlox

This week, I’m speaking with my good friend and fellow comic creator, Travis Gibb. Travis is the writer and creator of Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies, as well as an extensive catalogue of shorter stories he’s had published through numerous anthologies. Travis’ latest work, VOODOO NATIONS, is Live on Kickstarter through 8/13/20. We talk about Voodoo Nations, Broke Down, and discuss how his anthology pitches did more than just expand his portfolio.

Had a lot of fun talking with Travis - be sure to check him out at the links below. As always, thanks for listening!

VOODOO NATIONS is live on Kickstarter through 8/13/20. Check it out HERE!

Voodoo Nations’ Website: www.voodoonations.com

Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies Website: www.brokedownandfourdeadbodies.com

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Twitter: @JesterLou

Instagram: @JesterLou

This week, I’m talking with Nick Macari. Nick is a freelance story consultant, developmental editor, narrative designer, and writer - and he’s been doing this for over 20 years. As you’d expect, Nick has a TON of experience helping others make the best books they possibly can. I had the chance to pick his brain for about an hour, and this episode is full of practical tips and tricks to up your creative game.

Nick’s most recent work, PEERLESS, is a dark fantasy martial arts comic packed to the brim with all-out action. It’s also live on Kickstarter through 8/10/2020.

Go show some support for Peerless HERE: www.peerlesskungfucomic.com

Nick’s Website - www.nickmacari.com

Want to Level Up Your Storytelling?! Check out his professional workshop for writing and story development: www.storytoscript.com

NOTE: The audio had some volume level issues during recording the interview. I tried my hardest to correct them, but despite my valiant efforts, you may hear a bit of distortion. Sorry! - Bill

This week, I’m talking with Daniel Kalban, writer and creator of AMERICAN DREAMS. Daniel published his first professional work through Short Fuse Media, and we’re going to talk about it, along with his inspiration of setting the series in the Gilded Age of the early 20th Century.

American Dreams #1 - 3 is LIVE on Kickstarter HERE: www.bit.ly/AmericanDreamsKS

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American Dreams’ Facebook Fan Page - @AmericanDreamsComic

Twitter - @DanielKalban

This week, I talk with Damian Wampler, writer and creator of such graphic novels as Sevara and Monitor, and the upcoming projects Monsterly and The Rum-Running Queen. We talk about how he’s hooked up with such publishers as Broken Icon Comics and one of the UK’s leading publishers of graphic novels, Markosia.

Monitor is available now, and we have a special treat for you! When you buy Monitor at www.brokeniconcomics/monitor - use the code “FBOMB” at checkout for some extra savings

Read Monsterly for FREE on Webtoons - www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/monsterly/list?title_no=440718

Damian’s Professional Website - www.damianwampler.com

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Facebook - www.facebook.com/sevarawillrise/

YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/damianwampler

This week we speak with Ruben Romero, writer and creator of The Agency. After spending some time on the convention scene, The Agency was picked up to be distributed nationwide by the comic juggernaut Diamond Distribution.

He’s now taking everything back to basics by launching The Agency #6 on Kickstarter, which just fully funded!

His journey is pretty incredible, and I’m sure you’ll love hearing about it!

The Agency #6 is LIVE on Kickstarter through 6/27/20 - Check it out HERE

Or check out THE AGENCY at his website: www.theagencycomicbook.com/

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Instagram - @RandomJedi_Solo

Facebook - @RubenWriter

Twitter - @thinkalikepro