CHRISTOPHER MITTEN - Illustrator

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Krang

2012-02-14T10:07:00.005-06:00

From Ashcan All-Stars, week twenty.

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Sage Advice from HAL

2012-02-06T11:55:00.002-06:00

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HAUNT

2012-02-06T09:18:00.007-06:00

A (very quick) HAUNT head-shot from Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog, week 20.

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: Skeletor

2012-01-29T15:22:00.001-06:00

From Ashcan All-Stars, week 19.

INSPRECTOR GADGET

2011-12-27T19:51:00.002-06:00

From Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog, week 15.

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SWEET TOOTH

2011-12-12T20:48:00.004-06:00

From Ashcan All-Stars, week 14: Jeff Lemire's SWEET TOOTH.

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TINTIN: EXPLORERS ON THE MOON

2011-12-01T11:29:00.006-06:00

from the Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog, week 12.

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The Creature (Now in Color!)

2011-11-05T21:13:00.006-05:00

A quick coloring of the CREATURE piece done a few weeks ago for Ashcan All-Stars' Universal Monsters week.

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Untitled Morning Sketch

2011-10-18T14:07:00.002-05:00

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Ashcan All-Stars: SLEEPY HOLLOW

2011-10-15T11:45:00.005-05:00

From Ashcan All-Stars, Week 07: SLEEPY HOLLOW's Hessian Soldier.

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Ashcan All-Stars: THE ROCKETEER

2011-09-15T11:43:00.006-05:00

My contribution to the Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog for week 05's theme, THE ROCKETEER. (9"x12"; wash on bristol)

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Even Sketchy for a Sketch 02

2011-09-12T14:00:00.003-05:00

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA

2011-08-24T19:49:00.005-05:00

From the Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog, week 03.

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BLACKSAD

2011-08-21T17:50:00.003-05:00

From the Ashcan All-Stars sketchblog of which I am a part. Theme for Week Two: BLACKSAD.

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A Couple of Random Sketches

2011-08-21T11:50:00.001-05:00

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CRIMINAL MACABRE - Cal McDonald & Mo'Lock

2011-08-17T00:48:00.003-05:00

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StarGirl (color version)

2011-07-29T20:41:00.002-05:00

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Abe Sapien: In Color

2011-07-02T10:34:00.003-05:00

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Wolverine: Now in Color

2011-06-29T16:26:00.004-05:00

A just-for-fun Wolverine drawing from a while back, now in color (also, just for the heck of it).

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untitled Leaf-Girl

2011-06-12T01:15:00.002-05:00

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Gurgazon

2011-06-10T18:45:00.002-05:00

Gurgazon the Unclean from the POSSESSIONS graphic novels by Ray Fawkes and published by Oni Press.

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untitled star-legged girl

2011-05-19T15:53:00.002-05:00

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Joker

2011-05-16T19:30:00.005-05:00

A quick 9"x12". Colors to follow at some point.

WASTELAND & BATTLEPUG

2011-05-12T11:51:00.000-05:00

A print by Mike Norton and yours truly (with colors by Allen Passalaqua. Available through Challengers Comics + Conversation.

Find Mister Norton's BATTLEPUG here.

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CRIMINAL MACABRE & THE GOON

2011-05-06T13:29:00.005-05:00

The back-cover/pin-up (colors by Michelle Madsen) for July's CRIMINAL MACABRE/GOON crossover, by Steve Niles, yours truly, and Eric Powell; published by Dark Horse Comics.

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Untitled Heart-Girl

2011-05-05T21:43:00.002-05:00

A quick something, just for fun.

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Wolverine

2011-04-18T21:00:00.004-05:00

Wolverine and some Sentinels. Thought I'd play around, just for fun.

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KANE & LYNCH

2011-03-25T16:02:00.003-05:00

Updated portfolio site, MittenWorks, with thirteen new pages from the KANE & LYNCH mini-series, released earlier this year from DC/WildStorm.

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WASTELAND #33

2011-03-04T13:36:00.004-06:00

My cover for WASTELAND #33, which marks the return of Michael and Abi to center stage!

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Batman & Poison Ivy

2011-02-20T22:09:00.004-06:00

A commission I quite like, and one I'll definitely be coloring for fun at some point.

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GEARS OF WAR

2011-02-10T18:26:00.003-06:00

A test/audition piece for a GEARS OF WAR comic. In the end, another direction was desired, but it was still a fun page to do. May color it at some point, just for yuks.

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Cadence Comic Art

2011-02-07T11:24:00.007-06:00

My original pages and art can now be purchased through Cadence Comic Art! If you don't see something there in which you'd be interested, either let Cadence President Paolo Belfiore know or email me directly!

SnowShoes

2011-02-02T20:48:00.002-06:00

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Flower Girl v2.0

2011-01-29T15:16:00.003-06:00

Now. with color!

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Another Sketch, Colored

2011-01-27T16:44:00.003-06:00

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Flower Girl

2011-01-26T18:51:00.006-06:00

A quick, 5"x7" sketch I did this afternoon. Planning to color it when I have the chance!

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An Experiment

2010-12-07T09:08:00.003-06:00

A quickish experiment. Trying something a little different for a couple possible somethings down the road a piece. Maybe. Hopefully. We'll see.

More to come,
-c.

THE LIGHT

2010-10-20T14:30:00.004-05:00

A pin-up a did for the upcoming trade of THE LIGHT, by Nathan Edmondson & Brett Weldele (published through Image Comics):

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WASTELAND

2010-09-12T12:00:00.003-05:00

A pin-up for WASTELAND: APOCALYPTIC EDITION v2 (written by Antony Johnston, on sale September 29th from Oni Press).

ABE SAPIEN

2010-09-07T18:00:00.002-05:00

Just for fun, a small 5"x8" Abe Sapien.

GOD OF WAR

2010-08-27T10:06:00.002-05:00

An unused something from a while back.

CAN YOU SURVIVE a Sneak?

2010-08-10T21:03:00.003-05:00

A small, sneak image from the upcoming Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style book, CAN YOU SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE, written by Max Brallier and published by Simon & Schuster, for which I provide fifteen illustrations.

They'll find you. They're zombies. It's what they do.

-c.

(A Quick) Mister Freeze

2010-07-01T02:46:00.004-05:00

Couldn't sleep. Played around for a few minutes with an old convention sketch.

IN FETU

2010-06-26T23:25:00.004-05:00

The first three pages from last April's IN FETU, from MySpace DARK HORSE PRESENTS, written by Simon Spurrier.

More to come!

A Bit of Watercolor

2010-06-10T09:05:00.005-05:00

A small, watercolored card, slightly rejiggered.

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An Almost: PREDATOR

2010-03-12T10:35:00.009-06:00

A while back I was asked to provide an audition/test page for a PREDATOR project.

Alas, the powers that be chose to go another way (such is the nature of business), but it left me with a nifty little piece that I rather enjoy.

It was fun to do and an honor to be asked.
And besides, there's almost always a "next time."

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WASTELAND #28 - A Peek

2010-02-18T15:09:00.005-06:00

WASTELAND #28, page one:

MySpace DARK HORSE PRESENTS #33

2010-02-04T12:29:00.008-06:00

A page from IN FETU, a short story written by Simon Spurrier and illustrated by yours truly, available in the April 7th edition of MySpace DARK HORSE PRESENTS.

Thanks to Scott Allie, Simon Spurrier, and Dark Horse Comics for giving me the nod!

More soon,
-chris.

Batman & Penguin

2009-11-21T15:55:00.005-06:00

A quick Batman sketch I did a while ago that I decided to color as a bit of a cobweb-clearing exercise.

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-chris.

WASTELAND Book 05: Tales of the Uninvited

2009-11-18T14:05:00.004-06:00

The fifth collection of WASTELAND hits stores today, collecting the stand-alone issues 7, 14, 20, and the forty-four page color issue 25.

Book Description:
(from the Oni solicitation text):

By Antony Johnston, Chris Mitten, Carla Speed McNeil, Chuck BB, and Joe Infurnari.
The hit sci-fi western epic continues with a very special collection, featuring all the previously uncollected one-shot issues from the series so far into one trade paperback! Features guest art from Ignatz award winner Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Eisner Award-winner Chuck BB (Black Metal), Eisner Award-nominee Joe Infurnari (Borrowed Time), and a full-color, double-length story from regular series artist Christopher Mitten!

WASTELAND #27 - Another (Tiny) Peek

2009-11-12T12:11:00.004-06:00

Just another small glimpse.
Issue #27, page 10:

-chris.

OUTLAW TERRITORY

2009-10-29T18:08:00.010-05:00

Edited by Michael Woods and available this past summer from Image Comics, here are couple of pages I drew for Len N. Wallace's story, "Savage Practices," for the Western-themed anthology, OUTLAW TERRITORY.

-chris.

WASTELAND #27 - A Peek

2009-09-16T12:33:00.001-05:00

Page One, sans lettering, from issue twenty-seven:

MoonMan

2009-08-21T09:44:00.003-05:00

a (slightly) re-jiggered illustration I did for a Valentine's Day card:

WASTELAND #25: A Couple of Pages

2009-08-13T11:42:00.005-05:00

The issue's been out for a bit, but i haven't posted anything. I'll try to rectify that now. More to come!
:-)

(pages 2 + 3)

(pages 16 + 17)

THE PEOPLE HE THOUGHT HE KNEW

2009-07-20T12:41:00.005-05:00

Cover for THE PEOPLE HE THOUGHT HE KNEW, a book of short prose stories by Sheila Johnson.

THE DARK CRYSTAL: A Wonderful Almost, Part 3

2009-07-16T11:39:00.005-05:00

I cannot emphasize how much fun these were to do. I wish things had gone differently and I'd be showing you actual PAGES in addition to these pitch drawings, but hey...that's how things go.

Maybe NEXT time.

And so, without further ado, the final two pieces I produced for the pitch:

Mystic Group

The Castle

THE DARK CRYSTAL: A Wonderful Almost, Part 2

2009-07-13T10:00:00.005-05:00

A few more of the pitch pieces:

Garthim & Pod People

Mystic Profile

Skeksis (group)

THE DARK CRYSTAL: A Wonderful Almost, Part 1

2009-07-08T13:02:00.005-05:00

Last Fall/Winter I was asked to do some pitch drawings for a possible DARK CRYSTAL book. As a giant Jim Henson-nerd, I couldn’t have been more excited. Also, it was another chance for me to play with color, something I genuinely enjoy.

In the end the license went to another company and the job to another artist.

But now, with the dust settled, I’m free to post the illustrations. Although, I admit, I was truly hoping there would have been many, many more to follow.

In all, I did eight pieces, which I’ll post over the coming days. For now, here are the first three:

A Mystic

A Skeksis

the Gelflings and Fizzgig

A Bunch of WASTELAND* and a Western

2009-07-08T11:06:00.009-05:00

Neck-deep as I am in making sure new issues get drawn, I’ve been somewhat negligent in keeping up with what’s out when.

So, a brief rundown:
WASTELAND #25: "Planet Caravan," the double-sized full-color issue (at long last) hits stands today (Wednesday, July 8, 2009).

WASTELAND: THE APOCALYPTIC EDITION, Vol 01: Hardcover! Collecting the first thirteen issues, the full-color covers by Ben Templesmith, as well as the "Walking the Dust," prose pieces. Available August, 12, 2009 (though i believe there will be some on hand for the show in San Diego).

WASTELAND, BOOK 04, DOG TRIBES: Collecting issues 21-24 into one, handy to hold volume. On sale now!

OUTLAW TERRITORY, Vol. 1: In stores now! From Image Comics comes this Western-themed anthology masterminded and edited by Micheal Woods. My contribution, "Savage Practices," is an eight-page story written by the talented Len Wallace.

*all WASTELAND books are written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, published by Oni Press, and illustrated by yours truly.

Stephen Colbert's TEK JANSEN #5

2009-05-06T14:26:00.008-05:00

The cover I did for the fifth issue of TEK JANSEN, published by Oni Press, and (I believe) in stores May 13th.

Colors by Nathan Fairbarn:

more to come...
-chris.

GROOM LAKE - Aliens and a Giant Robot

2009-04-10T09:34:00.008-05:00

A pin-up I did for IDW's GROOM LAKE, by Chris Ryall and Ben Templesmith. It will run in issue four (and was all kinds of fun to do).

More soon...
-chris.

WASTELAND #25 - A Tiny Preview

2009-03-27T09:42:00.006-05:00

While there’s an upcoming and lengthier preview scheduled for Comic Book Resources (and I’ll have more pages as the release date draws closer), it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here.

And so, a quick and tiny glimpse of the double-length, full-color WASTELAND #25…

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BLACK STEEL IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS

2008-12-05T11:32:00.007-06:00

WASTELAND.
Book 03.
"Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos."
Collecting issues fifteen through nineteen.

On sale now.

Go.
Buy.
Maneuver it beneath the mistletoe and let the spirit take you.

As always, WASTELAND is written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, lettered by Douglas Sherwood, published by Oni Press, and illustrated by yours truly.

other pertinent information:

Pages: 128 Format: Standard
ISBN: 978-1-934964-08-8
Diamond Code: OCT08 4308

One Hundred years after the world-changing catastrophe known as the "Big Wet," the city of Newbegin faces its most dangerous challenge yet - an army of Sand-Eaters bent on destruction! Jakob joins the Watch to defend the city, and intrigue grips the council, as politics, religion, and high explosives combine to make on engaging, action-packed read.

more soon,
-chris.

Two WASTELAND Tidbits

2008-09-30T15:57:00.007-05:00

The WL shirt (above) that debuted this past summer at the San Diego Comic-Con is now available for purchase at the Oni Store.

WASTELAND: BOOK 01 sees publication (as beautiful hardcover!) in Germany, thanks to Stephan Heitzmann and Modern Tales, who previously published the German-language PAST LIES.

more later,
-chris.

WASTELAND #20

2008-09-30T14:52:00.010-05:00

WASTELAND #20 hit stores last week. It’s a storybook-style issue focusing on the legend of Marcus and the (possible) origins of Newbegin.

solicit text: The story of how Marcus founded Newbegin is known to everyone in the city. But how is it told… and just how true is it? Join the audience and gather round, as Newbegin’s famous marketplace storyteller is about to begin the tale!

As always, the book is written by Antony Johnston and covered by Ben Templesmith, however, as this is a stand-alone, between-arc interlude, we have a guest-artist on board: Eisner winner Chuck BB, of Oni’s BLACK METAL fame!

(I'm even in on this one, just a little bit, as I provide six pages of connecting art between Chuck's segments.)

-chris.

Batman Sketch

2008-09-10T10:11:00.007-05:00

Just a quick, end-of-the-day/clearing-the-cobwebs sketch.

(And yes, I know, it's Tim Burton's Penguin, but hey...that's the version I like.)

-chris.

Catching Up: WASTELAND #19

2008-08-28T12:39:00.005-05:00

Because I haven't posted any yet, a few pages from WASTELAND #19:

COMIC BOOK TATTOO - (Some) Beekeeper Pages

2008-08-08T12:42:00.015-05:00

It's been out for a little while now (a couple weeks qualifies as "a little while," right?), so it's probably about time I get some of my COMIC BOOK TATTOO pages up here.

CBT, an illustrated anthology based on the songs of Tori Amos, is published by Image Comics, edited and masterminded by Rantz Hoseley, while, for "The Beekeeper," scribe Neil Kleid handles writing duties.

To see more pages, click on over to MittenWorks.com, which is my portfolio site until I can get this one back in proper, working order.

More soon!

as ever,
-chris.

WASTELAND, Outlaws, and Tori Amos: SDCC 2008

2008-07-19T17:21:00.020-05:00

(from WASTELAND #21)

It always sneaks up on me, somehow, but it's that time of year again.

Time to head out Californee-way to join in the swirling weirdness that is the San Diego Comic-Con (or, Comic-Con International, as they've been calling it, of late).

However, with WASTELAND (Oni) entering its third year, the release of the Tori Amos anthology, COMIC BOOK TATTOO (Image), and the impending, September release of OUTLAW TERRITORY (a western-themed anthology, also from Image Comics), it should prove to be an exciting, if hectic, five days.

Wish me luck!

Wizard World Sketches

2008-07-02T11:31:00.012-05:00

Bucking trends of convention-fueled, short-term forgetfulness, I actually remembered to take pictures of a handful of sketches I did while sitting in my corner at Wizard World.

With the exception of a Mister Freeze that I really quite liked (and plum forgot to shoot) here are a couple highlights (according to me, anyway):

Swamp Thing

Sandman
(the MYSTERY THEATRE variety)

original piece
(I may take this one and try to work it bigger, and maybe in color)

Michael
(in "classic" garb, from WASTELAND)

That about does it for the Chicago, but San Diego's just about three weeks away (!), so I should come back from there with at least a couple sketches to post.

(Well...as long as I remember to snap a few pics, that is!)

Check back soon...
-chris.

WASTELAND & Wizard World Chicago

2008-06-22T10:11:00.004-05:00

Two quick things:

WASTELAND #18, “Iron Horse/Born to Lose,” hits stores this week. It is, as always, written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, lettered by Douglas Sherwood, published by Oni Press, and illustrated by yours truly.

Wizard World Chicago is this coming weekend (June 27-29). Like last year, I’ll have a table in Artist Alley. Unlike last year, I may be a little harder to find. I’m off from the main group and in a weird annex, way in the back, between food and a bank fire exits: the Siberian wilderness of the convention.

Table 5522, to put a finer point on it.

So, if you’re a brave and hearty soul, venture back and find me. I’ll have the usual convention-fare on hand: books, sketches, original pages, and maybe even a print or two.

So, come...
Keep me company...
(pick up a book or a sketch...)
It'll be fun!

more soon...
-chris.

*ps: still trying to set up a REAL site. It's just taking A LOT longer than I had hoped.

Color Sketch

2008-05-27T10:18:00.002-05:00

A quick something thrown together over the weekend.

WASTELAND #17

2008-05-10T11:52:00.008-05:00

WASTELAND #17, "Ride the Lightning," went on sale this past Wednesday.

from the solicit text:
The Harvey Award-nominated series third startling story arc continues as Heddor and Jakob must protect the city of Newbegin from the onslaught of the sandies!

Brought to you, proudly and as always, from the likes of Johnston, Templesmith, Oni, and myself.

Pages from this issue can be seen at my portfolio site*, MittenWorks.com. Click on over should the spirit move you.

-c.

*i'm still trying to get a true, everything-in-one-place website up and running. but, in the meantime, this blog and the portfolio site will have to do the trick. thanks for hanging with me through this cobbling process...i'm kind of learning as i go!

Two More Color Bits

2008-04-27T11:23:00.003-05:00

The Oconocon & Free Comic Book Day 2008

2008-04-26T11:58:00.005-05:00

I am northward bound.

Wisconsin.

Oconomowoc, to be precise.

On Saturday, May 3rd, I’ll be at Kowabunga Comics (noon until question mark), hanging out and signing some books for Free Comic Book Day.

Then, come Sunday, I’ll have a table at the inaugural Oconocon (I do love that name), held at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center from 10am-4pm, selling books, doing sketches, and all of the usual convention-type stuff.

So, if you’re in the Oconomowoc area (smack-dab in between Madison and Milwaukee), swing by, have fun, and keep me company.

More soon,
-chris.

FlickerFly

2008-04-20T17:16:00.008-05:00

Something new.
A watercolor sketch.

More color stuff soon.
Promise.

-chris.

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The Redhead

2008-04-08T20:02:00.007-05:00

A quick watercolor piece.

And because I truly LIKED how this turned out (which happens all too infrequently), I wanted to share.

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-chris.

WASTELAND #16

2008-04-08T13:22:00.004-05:00

On sale Wednesday, April 9th: WASTELAND #16, "Hail and Kill."

from the solicit text:
The Sand-Eater assault on Newbegin continues! With the slaves escaping, the Disciples are all that stand between the Sandies and chaos as they rampage through the marketplace. Jakob and Heddor fall back to Sultan Ameer’s caravan for a desparate last stand, while Skot confronts the Lord Founder and Dexus!

(order code is JAN083823)

WASTELAND is, as always, written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, published by Oni Press, and illustrated by yours truly.

go.
buy.
run your finers up and down its spine tenderly.

-chris.

WASTELAND #15 - Sandies' Origin Pages

2008-04-06T11:06:00.006-05:00

Pages four and five from issue fifteen.

-chris.

COMIC BOOK TATTOO - The Beekeeper

2008-04-04T11:23:00.012-05:00

(The Beekeeper, page one)

While there have been bits and pieces floating around for a while now (including an earlier post from me below), the press-push has begun in earnest and it’s now (for lack of a better phrase) officially official:

COMIC BOOK TATTOO, an illustrated anthology based on the songs of Tori Amos, will be released this summer by Image Comics.

The book clocks-in at nearly 500 pages and boasts around 90 artists and writers. I am (excitedly and proudly and nervously) one of them.

Writer Neil Kleid and I take on THE BEEKEEPER, one of my favorite songs in the Amos stable and, actually, when asked which songs we’d possibly like to adapt, my first choice (so, THAT was pretty slick).

To see the Comic Book Resources article, not to mention a few samples of art, more of the creators involved, and an interview with editor and chief mastermind, Rantz Hoseley (who does a substantially better job at encapsulating the project than I ever could), click here.

More details to come…

-chris.

A New(ish) Drawing

2008-03-20T15:24:00.006-05:00

Okay...maybe not exactly "new" in the strict sense of the word, but new enough for my purposes, however vague and ephemeral they might be.

Going through some work the other day I stumbled upon this, a (kind of quick) concept bit for a nagging idea that ping-pongs around the base of my brain every now and then. This was, I think, done back in November or so, but it still works well enough (for what it is) that I thought it should see the light of day.

(click on image to enlarge)

more soon,
-chris.

WASTELAND #15

2008-03-17T10:52:00.004-05:00

A quick reminder that Book Three kicks off this Wednesday (March 19th) with the release of issue fifteen, "Dawnrazor." For those who've been clamoring for more Sand-Eaters, well, this one should do you nicely, I'd imagine.

As always, WASTELAND's written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, and released by the gentlemen of Oni Press.

Go.
Buy.
Snuggle it passionately.

-chris.

Tori Amos: COMIC BOOK TATTOO

2008-02-24T10:24:00.012-06:00

This summer Image Comics releases COMIC BOOK TATTOO, an anthology based on the songs of Tori Amos, as edited and masterminded by Rantz Hoseley.

We've been asked to keep the art and title of the song under our hats for just a bit longer, but I can now, officially, say that I’m a part of this project and that Neil Kleid (BROWNSVILLE, STARSTRUCK) has written the story on which I’m working.

Needless to say, I’m excited as all hell to be even a small part of this. Not just because it’s Tori Amos, but because of the impressive lineup of creators assembled (when this comes out, and as more details become available, you’ll see what I mean).

More soon,
-chris.

Next Year (?), WONDERCON.

2008-02-20T09:43:00.016-06:00

Despite some attempts to make it work, I’m not going to be able to make it out to San Francisco for WonderCon this year. Both Antony Johnston and Ben Templesmith are going to be there (to promote their upcoming DEAD SPACE book from Image), and because of that there had been talk of trying to get us all together for a three-way WASTELAND signing. Alas, it wasn't to be. At least not this time.

If you’re going to be out that way, though, stop by the Oni booth and give them some (friendly) guff for me. And should you happen to pick up some books while you’re there, well, that’d be swell, too.

Watch this space -- In a few days there will be an anthology (or two) that I'll (finally) be able to talk about.

-chris.

Sketch!

2008-01-16T22:20:00.000-06:00

Simply a quick, clearing-the-cobwebs doodle I whipped up this evening after I finished the day's work on WASTELAND. I kind of liked how it turned out, so I thought I'd toss it up here. Click image to see full-size.

-Chris.

WASTELAND Book 02: SHADES OF GOD

2008-01-09T14:31:00.000-06:00

Simply a reminder that WASTELAND Book 2: SHADES OF GOD, which collects the second story arc (issues eight through thirteen), hit stores a week or so back. So, for those of you trade-waiters, and those of you who have the floppies but still would like something snazzy for the bookshelf, get on out there, pick up a copy, and warm my cockles (not to mention the cockles of all involved).

WASTELAND is, as always, written by Antony Johnston, covered by Ben Templesmith, published by Oni Press, and illustrated by yours truly.

Issue #14, with guest-artist Joe Infurnari, coming soon!

until next time,
-chris.

*For the Moment

2008-01-09T12:46:00.001-06:00

While I know this may not be the most extravagant of directions to take, it's still SOMETHING. It's *A* direction. And that's key.

So, while my actual, prettier site is being tinkered with (to make my access TO it and control OF it less of a technical chore) this blog is going to take its place. Hopefully, I'll be back to the new (old) site soon.

Until then, watch this space!

-chris.