In February, I will present my interactive Draw on Your Creativity workshop at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook, Maine.
DATE: Wednesday, February 17
TIME: 10:15am
To register:
854.0630, option number 4
chenningsachs@westbrook.me.us
I am the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In this interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, I use simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book a visit at your school or library, contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Michael Leal Interview
Self Publishing Nexus Magazine just released Michael Leal's interview with me about the all-ages graphic novel series "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli."
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
January Appearance Schedule
View my full appearance schedule at this link.
January 20
12:15pm
Veazie Community School -- Veazie, ME
6:00pm
Bookgroup: Guys read, too!
Orono Public Library -- Orono, ME
I am the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In my interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, I use simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos from my workshop at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book me to visit your school or library visit this link or contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com
January 20
12:15pm
Veazie Community School -- Veazie, ME
6:00pm
Bookgroup: Guys read, too!
Orono Public Library -- Orono, ME
I am the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In my interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, I use simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos from my workshop at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book me to visit your school or library visit this link or contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com
Saturday, December 26, 2009
News Flash: Sea Ghost winner!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nemo Publishing’s Sea Ghost collectible action figure contest winner announced
PORTLAND, MAINE (Dec.26, 2009) – Nemo Publishing announced the first winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Steve Bracha of Cypress, California is the winner of the first of three super-limited edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes.
The Sea Ghost is a character featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing.
Bracha was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2009.
The winners of the final two Sea Ghost Mego-style action figures will be drawn July 16, 2010 and Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to those dates will be automatically entered into both drawings.
These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com and, through this Thursday, Dec. 31, all Commander X action figures will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). More details about the contest can be found at this link.
More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are four variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, and the Barbary Knight) and more variants will be released in 2010.
Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. He is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.
This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release in 2010.
Photos of the figures can be viewed at this link.
More about “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:”
“The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. “Capt’n Eli” takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo. Distributed nationally through Diamond Comic Distributors.
###
Nemo Publishing’s Sea Ghost collectible action figure contest winner announced
PORTLAND, MAINE (Dec.26, 2009) – Nemo Publishing announced the first winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Steve Bracha of Cypress, California is the winner of the first of three super-limited edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes.
The Sea Ghost is a character featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing.
Bracha was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2009.
The winners of the final two Sea Ghost Mego-style action figures will be drawn July 16, 2010 and Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to those dates will be automatically entered into both drawings.
These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com and, through this Thursday, Dec. 31, all Commander X action figures will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). More details about the contest can be found at this link.
More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are four variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, and the Barbary Knight) and more variants will be released in 2010.
Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. He is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.
This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release in 2010.
Photos of the figures can be viewed at this link.
More about “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:”
“The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. “Capt’n Eli” takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo. Distributed nationally through Diamond Comic Distributors.
###
Monday, December 14, 2009
Happy Holidays and Merry Commander X-Mas!
I'm very proud to present to you this year’s Commander X-Mas 2009 and another annual installment of Commander X Adventures. Click HERE to check out this all new free comic. Read press release at this link.
Commander X Adventures tries to recapture the magic of the pulps and the golden age of comics with a modern twist. Our hero, Commander X, is the classic comic strip and movie serial hero with some high tech gizmos and time travel thrown in.
Since Capt'n Eli began, one of the characters I’ve most wanted to introduce is Circe, Sorceress of the Sea. Circe is an integral part of Commander X’s life and The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. You’ll see more of her coming up in Volume 3 in 2010.
I'm honored to have such a talented group of collaborators helping me bring Circe and The Commander to life this year. Not only is it a pleasure to have worked with them but it's an honor to call them friends.
Frank Schildiner is a writer and, like me, a huge pulp and golden age fan. He is a contributor to the fictional series “Tales of the Shadowmen” and wrote “Secret Agent X - Volume 3” for Airship 27 which you can view at this link.
I’m also collaborating with Frank on a new series called The Dominion featuring public domain heroes. More about that in 2010.
Frank is a master of cliffhangers, twists, and turns; and I can’t think of anyone better to spin the Commander’s tales.
Mike Fyles returns from last year’s Commander X Adventures to illustrate and lay out Frank's first story Commander X and the Simian Squad.
Mike's signature pulp style leaves fans and pros amazed at his design genius. Mike really recaptures great pulp illustration as well as the very texture of the pulp pages. Check out more of his work at this link and prepare to be dazzled!
I’m very proud Danny Kelly and Robert Caine Jeffcoat make their comics debut with Commander X Adventures. Danny and Robert illustrate Frank's second story First Encounter, where Circe is introduced. Both Danny and Robert attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art and are both working comics’ pros on the rise. Their style captures all the energy of the golden age with a little bit of Saturday morning cartoons thrown in -- all with a bright polish.
View Danny’s work at this link.
Robert Caine Jeffcoat is head illustrator at My Rock Group.
I’m looking forward to working with Danny and Robert on The Dominion in 2010 as well.
Last but certainly not least, we have pin-ups of Circe by accomplished illustrators Delfin Barral and Norn Cutson.
Delfin is a cartoonist and comic book artist with numerous works in print and on television. Check out more of his phenomenal work here.
Norn is a wonderful illustrator bringing warmth and humor to the world. Check out his work at this link.
To round things off, I’ve thrown in a story called Wake of the War-Beast. There are some hints in there about what’s coming up in Volume 3 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli.
I’ve also added a few bonus pin ups of Commander X based on the action figure variant collection.
So, I hope you have as much pleasure reading this year’s edition as I had working with these incredible artists. My eternal thanks to them for bringing these characters to life.
Thank you for reading and may your holidays be filled with light and love.
Commander X Adventures tries to recapture the magic of the pulps and the golden age of comics with a modern twist. Our hero, Commander X, is the classic comic strip and movie serial hero with some high tech gizmos and time travel thrown in.
Since Capt'n Eli began, one of the characters I’ve most wanted to introduce is Circe, Sorceress of the Sea. Circe is an integral part of Commander X’s life and The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. You’ll see more of her coming up in Volume 3 in 2010.I'm honored to have such a talented group of collaborators helping me bring Circe and The Commander to life this year. Not only is it a pleasure to have worked with them but it's an honor to call them friends.
Frank Schildiner is a writer and, like me, a huge pulp and golden age fan. He is a contributor to the fictional series “Tales of the Shadowmen” and wrote “Secret Agent X - Volume 3” for Airship 27 which you can view at this link.
I’m also collaborating with Frank on a new series called The Dominion featuring public domain heroes. More about that in 2010.
Frank is a master of cliffhangers, twists, and turns; and I can’t think of anyone better to spin the Commander’s tales.
Mike Fyles returns from last year’s Commander X Adventures to illustrate and lay out Frank's first story Commander X and the Simian Squad.
Mike's signature pulp style leaves fans and pros amazed at his design genius. Mike really recaptures great pulp illustration as well as the very texture of the pulp pages. Check out more of his work at this link and prepare to be dazzled!
I’m very proud Danny Kelly and Robert Caine Jeffcoat make their comics debut with Commander X Adventures. Danny and Robert illustrate Frank's second story First Encounter, where Circe is introduced. Both Danny and Robert attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art and are both working comics’ pros on the rise. Their style captures all the energy of the golden age with a little bit of Saturday morning cartoons thrown in -- all with a bright polish.View Danny’s work at this link.
Robert Caine Jeffcoat is head illustrator at My Rock Group.
I’m looking forward to working with Danny and Robert on The Dominion in 2010 as well.
Last but certainly not least, we have pin-ups of Circe by accomplished illustrators Delfin Barral and Norn Cutson.Delfin is a cartoonist and comic book artist with numerous works in print and on television. Check out more of his phenomenal work here.
Norn is a wonderful illustrator bringing warmth and humor to the world. Check out his work at this link.
To round things off, I’ve thrown in a story called Wake of the War-Beast. There are some hints in there about what’s coming up in Volume 3 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli.
I’ve also added a few bonus pin ups of Commander X based on the action figure variant collection.
So, I hope you have as much pleasure reading this year’s edition as I had working with these incredible artists. My eternal thanks to them for bringing these characters to life.
Thank you for reading and may your holidays be filled with light and love.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Fan Art: Commander X Adventures
Don't miss the Commander X's Arctic Adventure Comic by Commander X fan Newt Giles of InfiniteHollywood.com.
He writes:
Check out Newt's awesome adventure story at this link.
He writes:
So yesterday I recieved my Mego-style Commander X in the mail. I've been waiting to get my hands on this figure for a while. He just seems like a lot of fun. Commander X is a classic pulp style hero, so when I recieved him I thought I'd make a simple little comic. I braved the blistering below zero weather to make this comic so I thought I'd share with you.
Check out Newt's awesome adventure story at this link.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
5 Days 'til Commander X-Mas...
Just 5 days until Commander X-Mas! Read more about this ALL NEW free on-line "Commander X Adventures" comic book at this link.
Image by Mike Fyles.
Image by Mike Fyles.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
