Last week, G2 Comics owner/artist Daniel Gracey and author Eric Glastetter met to discuss changes for 2011, and the result is a reinvigorated, more structured G2, which will be doing business as G2 Studios in 2011! So what can readers and fans expect from the new G2?
First, G2 will be focusing largely on offering more character prints, with a style of art that will reflect more detailed architecture and landscapes reminiscient of the Lysandra "Cathedral" print Daniel did for the 2010 Chicago Wizard World Comic Con, which later became the cover for The Triad #3. These prints will have a fine art quality, and we will be offering a minimum of 5 exclusive prints at each convention, and will soon begin to follow up on our promise to offer prints for online purchase as well.
As for conventions, G2 has realized that this is the most successful way for us to reach new audiences following great success at the 2010 Chicago Wizard World Con, and Project Comics Con in St. Louis, so we will be looking to attend more cons this year. Daniel and Eric will each be attending cons in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and even San Francisco, CA. The entire list is located on our website homepage, and will be updated as additional events are added.
Since we will be offering more prints and attending more conventions, that means less time in the studio. So G2 has decided on a less aggressive book schedule, cutting back on our planned production for the year. However, we are still currently working to release new books during each month we attend a convention, beginning with Raptor Sniper in March for the Ohio S.P.A.C.E. con. In April, just after the Gem City Con in Dayton, OH, we will be wrapping up The Triad with the 41 page finale including a 7 page preview of G2's upcoming title Kross and Vengeance, (#1 due to release in August around the time of the Wizard World Chicago Con.) Fans at the Cape Con in Cape Girardeau, Missouri will be able to purchase or reserve the third installment in "The Siege" storyline with the release of Antic: The Chapters of Levith #3. Finally, Antic #4 will find its way into the hands of a new West Coast audience with its release during or around the time of the A.P.E. Con in San Francisco. Time permitting, we hope to offer the second issue of Kross and Vengeance in December 2011 or January 2012.
One last piece of the business restructure will include an updated website, complete with a new, and easier to use FORUM where our fans can have interactive conversations with Daniel or Eric, and new artwork. Blogs will be posted to keep you updated each and every weekend and we will update Facebook and Twitter several times during the week. In addition, we hope to have the new G2 Studios website launched this year!
Overall, it's a busy year for G2, but we've outlined a very specific business plan to ensure we are meeting every deadline to offer you the latest news and more importantly to bring you, our cherished fans, the most intricate artwork and the most exciting stories we can! We look forward to what we hope will be a breakout year, and thank you for being a part of the G2 experience!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
G2011
This year is going to be an eventful one for us, first off, we have some cons lined up across the US including: Chicago, Ohio, and San Diego.
We welcome inker Michael Brewer to the team, who will be working on our first comedy: Raptor Sniper-one shot (no pun intended!), due to premiere at SPACE Con in Columbus, OH in March.
February will bring to an end a year long project: The Triad, with #4's conclusion bringing more mystery to the Triad Universe. The story continues with "KROSS", giving readers an "earthly" account of the ongoings within the celestial realm and beyond.
The Triad #4 Preview is available to view on the website.
Soon after RS and T4 are wrapped up, Daniel will start on the panels for Antic: The Chapters of Levith (The Siege: Book 3) which will be the first full-book of the series (24 pages).
Make sure to check to site every week or so to find information, updates, and extras including pics of work in progress and interviews with Daniel and Eric.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The next two months
First off, we at G2 would like to thank all of the fans that have been supporting us since the release of The Triad #1 in Sept. '09. We feel that the artwork, stories and exposure have come a long way, and we would not be here if it wasn't for your dedication!
Antic: The Chapters of Levith #1 now reigns as #26 out of the top 100 books at drivethrucomics.com! We are competing with major titles like Witchblade, Judge Dredd, Mouse Guard, and many more from major labels! This kind of reception only fuels the fire of creativity for us, and we are sure that our future titles will progress further than anyone's expectations!
So, here's what we have for the next two months:
Antic: The Chapters of Levith #2 will be releasing in the next two weeks. (Official release date to come) and will pick up where #1 left off with Entigus' and Bayard's conflict. #2 will also be 12 pages, but will progress to 24 for #3 and #4, and 48 pages for #5
The Triad Series will come to a close in December with the release of The Triad #4 (48 pages), which will wrap up the Triad's account of the present ongoings in the Celestial Realm. There will be a 7-8 page color preview of Eric's new title "Kross and Vengeance", which will introduce new characters, revisit characters from the Triad, and continue the story of the Celestial Realm.
Along with new titles, look for new character bios and illustrations. There will be an expansion of products in the G2 store including WEB EXCLUSIVE prints (they will be numbered, sold through the site, and will not be printed again once the stock runs out), stickers, and (hopefully) t-shirts!
Updates are posted to the site more frequently, so keep visiting!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
What's Next For G2
Fall is officially here and with the new season comes some exciting announcements from G2 Comics, the next generation of graphic storytelling! First, let's talk about Antic II! It's Demi-God vs. Demon-Spawn as heroes make ready for battle in the second installment of the Chapters of Levith. Daniel has been working on new panels and the cover art, and everything is looking great!
Once Antic II is released (October), G2 will jump right into the Triad #4, wrapping up the first of four mini-series revolving around the Third Heavenly Schism. Savior meets betrayer and bureaucracy crumbles in this final battle, told in 41 pages with a 7 page preview of the new series, Kross and Vengeance (previously REDD Kross).
Adding to the depth of our stories, G2 will be posting bi-weekly/monthly character bios. Many characters in the Triad and Antic universes have stories that we feel need to be told, but rather than make you buy 100 other titles, we're offering a peek into the lives of Angels and Demi-gods right on our website. Just click on the COMICS tab on the G2 homepage, select your favorite title, and click on CHARACTERS to find stats and backgrounds on some of your favorite G2 characters, as well as an occasional sneak peek at new characters. We will also be offering prints of some of these same characters to purchase online, so you won't have to wait for the next Convention Exclusive prints to get your favorite G2 art!
Finally, if you are looking for a more cost-efficient way of reading your favorite G2 titles, check out Drive-Thru comics, where G2 titles are currently posted as digital comics, for as low as $0.50! Follow the link drivethrucomics.com and type G2 Comics in the Advanced Search field and begin browsing The Triad #1-3 or Antic #1 today!
Once Antic II is released (October), G2 will jump right into the Triad #4, wrapping up the first of four mini-series revolving around the Third Heavenly Schism. Savior meets betrayer and bureaucracy crumbles in this final battle, told in 41 pages with a 7 page preview of the new series, Kross and Vengeance (previously REDD Kross).
Adding to the depth of our stories, G2 will be posting bi-weekly/monthly character bios. Many characters in the Triad and Antic universes have stories that we feel need to be told, but rather than make you buy 100 other titles, we're offering a peek into the lives of Angels and Demi-gods right on our website. Just click on the COMICS tab on the G2 homepage, select your favorite title, and click on CHARACTERS to find stats and backgrounds on some of your favorite G2 characters, as well as an occasional sneak peek at new characters. We will also be offering prints of some of these same characters to purchase online, so you won't have to wait for the next Convention Exclusive prints to get your favorite G2 art!
Finally, if you are looking for a more cost-efficient way of reading your favorite G2 titles, check out Drive-Thru comics, where G2 titles are currently posted as digital comics, for as low as $0.50! Follow the link drivethrucomics.com and type G2 Comics in the Advanced Search field and begin browsing The Triad #1-3 or Antic #1 today!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Project: ComicCon 2!
It's been about a week since the St. Louis Project: Comic Con and once again, we had a great time! Daniel did some amazing work on new panels for Antic II (still due to release in October!) and got some outstanding recognition from some DC artists. We also had a chance to meet Top Cow artist Kenneth Rocafort (Velocity), who took an opportunity to browse Daniel's portfolio. The show overall has been great - we sold out of Antic I, and the second printing of The Triad #3 found its way into the hands of both new and existing fans! Check out a picture of us at Project: Comic Con 2 here: http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/project-comic-con-2-31106765/36/.
We're also getting to know some great people in the biz, and have found that there are a lot more creators in St. Louis than one might think. A favorite included Nathan Ohlendorf of http://www.sadlittles.com/ who was at the table next to us. Check out the trading cards at his site!
We're also getting to know some great people in the biz, and have found that there are a lot more creators in St. Louis than one might think. A favorite included Nathan Ohlendorf of http://www.sadlittles.com/ who was at the table next to us. Check out the trading cards at his site!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Back to Business
It's been a few days since the Chicago Con and the G2 team is well rested and ready to get back to work. Thanks again to all of the outstanding new fans of G2 Comics. We met some great people as well, including our booth-mates Steve Harmon, creator of the "Maiden Hell" comic book and Tatiana Kalba of Scrapped Clothing. I've read Steve's comic and love the storyline. If you're a fan of The Triad, check out his work at http://www.harmoncomics.net/. Tatiana creates screen tees and handbags with a twist. My favorite is her "Bocce, motherf*cker, do-you-speak-it?" mash up of the Pulp Fiction and Star Wars genres, though "Han Shot First" is a close second. Find Tatiana's wares at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrappedClothing. I think it's just to be expected that if you have a name like Tatiana, you're automatically pretty cool.
We also met booth-mate Jose Rodarte, a talented superhero artist and all around nice guy. He was there for his first comic convention too, and we had tons of fun with him, snapping pictures of the costumed characters walking the con. You can check out the fun on the G2 Facebook page, where you'll find pictures of the G2 booth and some of the great costumes we saw.
Be sure to also check out the G2 podcast interview from Justin at It's All, It's All Good site. You can link it from the G2 Comics homepage!
Finally, look for new weekly updates from the G2 team, including character bios starting next week with the Archangel Uriel and Triad #4 characters Metatron and Sandalphon! Take care for now from Daniel and Eric at G2! The next generation of graphic storytelling!
We also met booth-mate Jose Rodarte, a talented superhero artist and all around nice guy. He was there for his first comic convention too, and we had tons of fun with him, snapping pictures of the costumed characters walking the con. You can check out the fun on the G2 Facebook page, where you'll find pictures of the G2 booth and some of the great costumes we saw.
Be sure to also check out the G2 podcast interview from Justin at It's All, It's All Good site. You can link it from the G2 Comics homepage!
Finally, look for new weekly updates from the G2 team, including character bios starting next week with the Archangel Uriel and Triad #4 characters Metatron and Sandalphon! Take care for now from Daniel and Eric at G2! The next generation of graphic storytelling!
Friday, August 20, 2010
G2 at Wizard World Chicago!!!
Hey everyone from Daniel and Eric in the Windy City where we are live in the WIZARD World Chicago Comic Con! It's been a blast so far - we've met some great new fans, and Daniel has done some great commission artwork, including two original, one-of-a-kind Triad and Antic sketches. Thanks to anyone and everyone who has come by the G2 booth to browse or buy - or just to get to know us! We've given out LOADS of G2 art-postcards and business cards, and most importantly, we've met some great people, including some very well dressed characters and some very talented artists. Check out some photos on the G2 Facebook page! Daniel also spoke with our new favorite artist, Greg Horn. Check out his stuff HERE: http://greghornjudge.com.
Some other great news - we released THE TRIAD #3 right here in Chicago on day two of the con, and it looks great! Be sure to look out for it on the G2 site to get your very own copy with the new G2 artistic style. Also, begin to look for other great features we will be adding to the site including character bios and story-line tie-ins! Coming Soon!
Some other great news - we released THE TRIAD #3 right here in Chicago on day two of the con, and it looks great! Be sure to look out for it on the G2 site to get your very own copy with the new G2 artistic style. Also, begin to look for other great features we will be adding to the site including character bios and story-line tie-ins! Coming Soon!
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