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Update #17: NEW LEADER OF THE GGA: LADY ORGANICA!!! (tm)
This just in: LADY ORGANICA (tm) TAKES CHARGE OF THE GOURMET GUILD OF AMERICA. She's new, she's hot, and no one knows better how to customize favorite foods to fit a nutritional plan (and as far as superhero powers go, there ain't none better)!!
She's Lady Organica, the cosmic alter ego to Chef Brooke Alexandra, and Johnny B. Gerardy's is getting the first sketch ready to ink on his drawing table.
Lady Organica's fashion look will probably be like a fairly large flowy bohemian magical turquoise and purple gown, maybe high in the front wrapping down to the ground in the back. The character's crystal healing spoon will be present, with its powers on full display. The outfit will also include boots, possibly mid-calf or knee high. These decisions have yet to be made, but we're open to suggestions!
The sketch that Johnny B. completed so far is very much like the "Clark Kent version" of Lady Organica, a look that incorporates more everyday fashion choices and allows her to go out into the everyday world. This allows her transformation into Lady Organica to be even more powerful and visual. Think Marvel Comics' Phoenix character, but with a bit more fashion sense.
Many of the cool touches for character look and powers will now start moving this through the pipeline. If you're a fan of Chef Brooke, help out this process by backing the project. It will be fun, and you'll be able to earn a special copy of the completed Lady Organica inked concept, in addition to everything else in your rewards package. The concept art will be hand signed by Chef Brooke Alexandra and artist Johnny B. Gerardy.
FANS OF CHEF BROOKE: Please leave your comments about how YOU see Lady Organica in our Comments section. We'll weigh each and every one of them as we come up with an appropriate superhero costume for your favorite celebrity chef.
Chef Brooke Alexandra's Web site: http://chefbrooke.com/
Chef Brooke on Facebook: http://myminiurl.net/5Q
Update #16: FIRST LOOK: Character Montage in the Official Cookbook Cover
Have they ever looked any better? They ooze character, and we mean that in the nicest way possible. The only cooler character combo will be the finished Kickstarter-only poster ... and there will be a new update on that in a few days.
Update #15: Hot Off Johnny B.'s Drawing Board: Pencils for the Poster
As I was filming a few updates, etc., I snapped video of the pencils for the special Kickstarter-only poster that Johnny is making. These are the finished pencils, but they're not completely finished, because they lack the leader of the group (still a secret) and also Johnny wants to work in three wannabe characters who will be trying out for the Gourmet Guild of America during one of the sequential sections.
So hang on, true believer. We will update you whenever there is a significant change to the poster so you can feel like you're part of the process. And for anyone who has not pledged to Johnny B., this is a good opportunity!!! Remember, the poster will be printed on quality paper and will be signed by Johnny B.
Update #14: Johnny B. Calls Out Drunk Duck Nation ... Cleverly, Of Course!!
This project has been appealing to www.drunkduck.com (a Web comics portal) for almost as long as it has been going, but so far, zilch ... so Johnny B. is taking it to them directly starting today. Direct messages targeted to bring 'em out!!!
If you want to see the link on Drunk Duck, go to: http://www.drunkduck.com/Twonks_and_Plonkers/index.php...
If you know anyone who posts their comics on Drunk Duck, then clue them in on the benefits of the project, personally, and to The Hero Initiative and The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!!
Update #13: Final Inking Demo, Plus the Finished SUPPERMAN ...
Johnny finishes his inking demo by feathering the muscles on the arm of Supperman. At the end of the video is a bottom to top pan showing all of Johnny's great work!
Update #12: At Last (Tah Daaaah) The Debut of SUPPERMAN!!!
He's big, he's beefy, he's the only superhero powered by ... CARBS ... He's SUPPERMAN.
Now the Gourmet Guild of America (GGA) is complete.
But who are they lurking around the corner? What would any comic be without the bad guys?
Stay tuned
Update #11: Second Half of the Lineup (Supperman is coming soon)...
The second half of the lineup, all in a row. Supperman will make it in as soon as he is finished being inked by Johnny B. This is being posted for a special new backer who wanted to see the characters in one place. Here ya go, Charles!! Between the two updates they're all there and you can see more detail now that I've split up the graphic!!
Update #10: First Half of the Lineup, Minus Supperman, Of Course ...
Half of them in a row. Supperman will make it in as soon as he is finished being inked by Johnny B. This is being posted for a special new backer who wanted to see all of the characters in one place. Here ya go, Charles!!
Update #9: Finished inks: Speed-O, the Fasted Cook Alive!!!
This guy you haven't seen yet. But that's because he's so fast that he's in, then out, then in again. The only thing he has to watch is his digits when he's cutting up those carrots ... and keep plenty of Band-Aids handy ... Yeeech!!
Update #8: Finished inks: The Green Ladle
Johnny B. delivered this inked masterpiece today, all scanned in black and white glory.
Update #7: FIRST LOOK: Kickstarter Backer's Cover Poster
Johnny B. has begun to put the cover poster together for Kickstarter supporters who back at the $40 level. It will feature all of the culinary superheroes -- Supperman, Shish-kabub, Deli Doll, Green Ladle, and Speedo -- each in his or her typical action pose. With typography and color, well ... reserve a place of honor in your collection for this baby. The next poster update will feature a scan of the poster once it is completely rendered in Johnny's inimitable hand-brushed style.
Update #6: NEW CHARACTER: The GREEN LADLE
Here is Johnny B. to introduce the newest character in the superhero team. He is GREEN LADLE and he is, of course, a parody of Green Lantern. Can you imagine if there were a Green Ladle Corps, each one of the chosen carrying around a different sort of ladle instrument and cooking pot to draw steaming hot energy from? To say this would be delectable would be to undervalue the word delectable!
More updates this week on new characters, bad guys, and the design of the special KICKSTARTER poster that is one of the rewards.
Update #5: SUPPERMAN: The 2nd Inking Demo by Johnny B. Gerardy
Johnny tackles the feathering aspects of Supperman's torso in this, the second demo of his brush inking skills. Enjoy!
Update #4: Special Offer for DRUNK DUCK Web Comics Creators!!!!!
Here is a special offer for people who have their Web comics on www.drunkduck.com (and there are a lot of you!!).
Here is the text:
The special DRUNK DUCK offer is:
1) Anyone who backs Johnny B. Gerardy at http://kck.st/cXnzvt will receive a unique signed
rendering of their Drunk Duck character, penciled, inked, and signed by Johnny B., in addition
to whatever they’re supposed to receive from the site ... character card set, poster, etc.
2) If 15 Drunk Duck creators back Johnny B., the Duck HIMSELF will be drawn into the cookbook
3) If 30 Drunk Duck creators back Johnny B., the D.D. character with the most survey votes will
appear in the cookbook ... the survey will be conducted after the kickstarter project closes.
Here is the link to my Web comic on Drunk Duck, the place you'll find the official offer:
http://www.drunkduck.com/Twonks_and_Plonkers/index.php...
What a great offer. So if you know of anyone on Drunk Duck, email them a notice!!
Update #3: SUPPERMAN: Inking Demo by Johnny B. Gerardy
Here is a short demo of Johnny B. inking the face and part of the upper torso of Supperman, one of the new characters he's developing for "Batter! Broil!! Baste!!! The Comic Book Creators Cookbook." Don't you try this at home; it takes a steady hand!!
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PREMIER: You get your choice of between two sets of 3 x 5-inch character cards, each set containing at least four cards. The cards are printed on high quality card stock, each is signed by Johnny B. Gerardy, and the set is mailed to you by the artist’s own hand. Think of Set #1 as the Supperman set, and Set #2 as the Transfatman set. How 'bout that!?! To quote Stan "the Man" Lee ... "'Nuff said!"
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PREMIER PLUS: You get your choice of the two signed character card sets, plus a digital PDF copy of your choice of any of the sequential sections from the completed cookbook. Johnny B. is developing these to separate appetizers from soups/salads from main dishes from desserts, so you can count on at least three or four short, punchy comic sections to choose from.
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SUPER PREMIER: Get the rewards from the two previous levels along with a unique pencil sketch signed by Johnny B. Gerardy of a size that’s suitable for framing (think 8.5 x 5.5-inch quality card stock – frame not included).
Pledge $40 or more
INCREDULOUS: All of the above, plus you get a signed, limited edition poster based on the stunning cover of the cookbook, a sure fire collectable in the making and totally suitable for framing – frame not included..
Pledge $60 or more
SUPER INCREDULOUS. All of the above, plus your name (or secret code-name, if you prefer) listed in the acknowledgments at the beginning of the cookbook, along with a personalized statement that could contain revealing information (provided by you to Johnny B., of course).
Pledge $80 or more
GARGANTUAN: All of the above, PLUS Johnny will design you (looking as you do) so you appear in one of the sequential panels inside the cookbook. You will be presented with a copy of the panel, printed on high quality card stock and signed by Johnny B. Gerardy.
Pledge $100 or more
EXTRA SUPER GARGANTUAN: All of the above (except the GARGANTUAN level reward), PLUS Johnny will design a superhero character around you that will appear in one of the sequential panels inside the cookbook. You will be presented with the signed original concept sketch that Johnny B. made to refine the design of your character.
Pledge $200 or more
LIVIN’ LIFE GALACTUS-LARGE: This is the top package. Total access to the development process, both for Johnny B. and myself, Tom Carroll, the author. Also a completely inscribed and autographed copy of the book once it is published (artist, author, and editor signing inside, probably with really complimentary comments, from the heart, you know). And, hey, I’ll take the copy to Comic Con 2011 and get your copy signed by as many creators as I can!!! And you get to be drawn in the comic as a superhero, AND you get the poster and all the swag. The nicest of an amazingly nice array of rewards and totally worth the $$$.
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Free thinker, writer of comics, motion comics, stories, and video, videogame art maker, great collaborator with other creative people. In a nutshell, that is me.
Two years ago things began to pick up speed. I wrote "P.O.D.: The Nexus" for artist/creator Mat Broome. It was published in 2008 by Zondervan Press, a division of Harper Collins. What a great experience it was since the comic was published along with a CD of P.O.D.'s music. Over the top!
That year while working my Artists Alley table at the San Diego Comic Con I met Brad Boyink, marketing pro with Meal Magic. He needed a comic book team to put out the next Meal Magic corporate comic and I stuck with them while they drafted the script and did a sample layout. In 2009 my art / inking partner Johnny B. Gerardy and I completed the comic, called "A Tale of Two Schools," and Brad and his boss, Jim, were very happy with the results. The comic is being printed now and will be distributed to Meal Magic clients, schools, and other potential buyers. Look for us at the San Diego Comic Con 2010; we'll have copies!!
I am now working on two projects:
First is a cookbook called, "Batter! Broil!! Baste!!! The Comic Book Creators Cookbook," that has already been picked up for publication by Square One Publishing. The catch, I am looking for someone at Kickstarter.com to toss an invitation my way so I can raise money to pay Johnny B. Gerardy to complete artwork for the book. THE COMIC BOOK CREATORS COOKBOOK IS DEFINITELY THE PROJECT FOR KICKSTARTER.COM because without funding, Johnny B. Gerardy , who is putting the sequential artwork together, won't be able to contribute.
Second, my own comic, "Gun Nose Presents," is a look at a hard core conservative transmogrified into his worst visual nightmares and cast into an alternate reality where he is forced to be a talk show host. Lots of humor, lots of surprises. Look for it soon on Kickstarter.com.
hey! where did the sketch of Lady Organica go? i was diggin' the direction and the look. i can't wait to see how the final look of the character turns out. from what i was able to see, me likey so far and i think the character is gonna end up looking pretty hot...