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In January I started on this journey to become a professional comic book writer and creator.
Since January I have written 3 anthologies stories which have been picked up and published (Through "Emerald Star Comics" & "Evil Moose"), I have pitched two one-shot stories which have been picked up and being published through ROBB COMICS (www.robbent.com/) "Hang Low Aim High" & "Convoy of Corpses".
"Hang Low Aim High" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
"Convoy of Corpses" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
I applied for my "Pro Pass" for NYC Comic Con and got it. I am using this trip to try and book one on one time with all the Major publishers which accept submissions: IMAGE, BOOM!, Dark Horse, Dynamite, IDW & ONI Press.
I am turning the following books into "mini comics" (Ashcan's I guess) to give to publishers for their considerations.
1) "False Dawn" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
2) "Blood In. Blood Out." myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
3) "Celestial Corps" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
4) "Snake" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
5) "Blood Red Lipstick" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
6) "Aqueous" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
7) "The Other Half" myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca…
I am also going because my publisher ROBB COMICS will be there and hopefully one of my comics "Hang Low Aim High" or "Convoy of Corpses" will be published by then.
Also some of my comic buddies which I have created these comics with will be there also.
Ken Perry kenperry.deviantart.com/ My awesome artist on "False Dawn"
Nic J Shaw shawaboutnic.deviantart.com/ My trustful letterer (on all my books) and all around wicked dude.
Cristian Docolomansky docolomansky.deviantart.com/ cool person who is inker on "Celestial Corps"
Josh Jenson joshj81.deviantart.com/ super talented colorist on "Blood In. Blood Out."
Can't wait to see these amazingly talented people in person and share a laugh and a pint with them.
Kelly Bender Comic Writing Year in Review
What an amazing year it has been! Read about the complete year in review here on my blog:
http://myimaginationshome.blogspot.sg/2015/01/kelly-bender-writing-comics-year-in.html
I've been so blessed to work with so many talented people I can call friends. It has been a pleasure and I know you will ALL been working on more and better projects in the coming year.
I got "Convoy of Corpses" my stand alone Afghanistan war comic picked up by Rocketblast Comics (this book will soon be available in the Asian Market as well as the North American)
Artist: vanchoran (https://www.deviantart.com/vanchoran)
Inker: IVAN MIRANDA
Colorist: Amitabha Naskar
Letters: ShawAboutNic (https://www.deviantart.com/shawaboutnic)
Cover:
STARBURN debuts at STGCC
I recently was at "STGCC" (Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Con) where my comic book "STARBURN" debuted and sold in the triple digits sales!
It was an amazing time and the buzz and fan response was amazing!
Here are some reviews of "STARBURN":
http://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/os_book/starburn-1-review/
http://www.comiccrusaders.com/exclusive-preview-starburn-1/
http://geekmom.com/2014/08/comic-book-corner-08-27-2014/
http://reddotdiva.blogspot.sg/2014/09/stgcc-2014-bicepstuous-booths-5-writer.html?m=1
http://www.herebegeeks.com/comics/comic-review-starburn-1-stgcc-exclusive/
http://www.toys-etc.com/2014/09/stgcc-2014-starburn-review.htm
STARBURN to be published by EMERALD STAR COMICS
"STARBURN" the comic book I created & wrote to be published by EMERALD STAR COMICS through diamond/previews Nov/Dec 2014.
http://www.emeraldstarcomics.com/news/first-titles-announced
Creative Team:
Creator & Writer: Kelly Bender (me)
T: https://twitter.com/KellyBender17
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.bender.7127
Blog: http://myimaginationshome.blogspot.sg/
Illustrator: Brian Balondo
T: https://twitter.com/BrianBalondo
DA: http://loadedatama.deviantart.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/brian.balondo
Inks: Cristian Docolomansky
T: https://twitter.com/DOCINKS
DA: http://docolomansky.deviantart.com/
FB: https://www.faceb
My path to becoming a PRO comic book writer
10 months ago I had an idea for what I thought would be a wicked comic book miniseries.
I started writing down the
I started this journey with a head full of ideas and no game plan on how to execute it. After talking to some local pros both online and in person, I started getting an understanding of what I have to do
Step 1:
Do some anthology stories.
This helped me hammer out my writing style, learn how to work with a team of people and get published for the first time.
My Anthology Stories:
1) "What once was yours is mine" (http://myimaginationshome.blogspot.ca/2013/03/what-was-once-yours-is-mine.html) which was brilliantly illustrat
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Kelly, sorry for the late response, bro. This is awesome news! From January to August you've realized your dream! I'm happy & proud of you.
Steve
Steve