Durontus Rising Cover and Quick Update

Here’s the progress on the cover for Durontus Attacks… which is finally almost done.  I will post some of the art soon, but I’ve been really terrible about posting on Tumlr.

Honestly, I’m working on two 100 page trades, The Numbered and Deadman’s Land and they are keeping my insanely busy.  Trying to get at least 2 pages done a day, flat Durontus and continue to try and keep commissions open is rough.

I’ve added more content to the etsy store, including a new Catwoman and Powerpuff Badguys print.  Check them both out http://www.etsy.com/shop/killustrationstudios

Once Durontus Rising is done, I will try to save a few copies of the first printing to be sold on etsy.  Scott and I plan on finding a publisher/distributer - we think there’s real potential in the story and stuff.

Getting ready for Motor City Comic Con

It’s been a while since my last update… man, I need to be a little more diligent.

Since my last post I’ve been very hard at work with both of my graphic novel projects, Arcana Comic’s The Numbered  and actor Barry Duffield’s Deadman’s Land.  Both are a little over 100 pages and and I’m on pencils and inks.  Trying to churn out all of the pages on a regular basis has certainly detracted from my online posts and so on. 

Convention season is starting for Sara and I, and after our successful adventure on Free Comic Book Day at a local shop, Rookies, we are getting ready for the slew of upcoming conventions and shows.

First on the list is Motor City Comic Con, held just outside of Detroit, in the nice, family friendly town of Novi.  We’ll have several new prints at this Motor City show, including brand new prints of Harley Quin and Thanos.

I will be adding the prints to my etsy soon.  If you haven’t visited please take a look at www.killustrationstudios.etsy.com and see if there’s anything you like.

Hopefully I will remember to update again after the show and give it a proper review.  

Q:hi, i saw that you started following me and i just wanna say i'm flattered. i actually have 2 of your prints on my wall (the joker and harley) and i absolutely love them. anyway, just had to say that. -simon

sadkingbilly

Dude, that’s awesome and much appreciated.  I had no idea.  Did you see me at a convention or something?  I stopped by the Comstock Park post office today and talked to a girl who works there.  Long story short, she’s into comics and referred me to you/war owl.  I think she said she is a friend of a friend or some such.   Loving your work, too btw.  Keep in touch.

Durontus Rising Pencils and Inks done!

Finally.  I’ve completed the pencils and inks for my first full, cover to cover book, written by Scott R. Schmidt.  My wife, Sara Sowles will more than likely handle color and I know she’s on board for letters.  Once we get everything squared away, Scott and I plan on pitching the book to various small publishers to see if we can get someone interested in publishing and distributing it.  If that fails, we’re still gonna self publish everything.  

Honestly, the book reads great from beginning to end, and there is potential for a great multi-arc story.  We’ve come up with a lot of really interesting ideas that take the sea monster down a very mythical and almost folklorish path.  

There is little competition for IDW’s Godzilla books out there, and I started writing this in 2008, before their current comics.  I think that Durontus Rising has something to offer giant monster fans, classic movie lovers and anyone looking for a non ‘super-hero’ book.  

I will be posting updates as we get the book further to completion.  Cross your fingers for me, and if you have a second make sure to check out the art for the book.  I will be totally overhauling Durontus.com to reflect the massive changes, too.