Planet Lovecraft Magazine - Issue 3
2.17.2009
Indeed, the wait is over. Planet Lovecraft Magazine, issue three, is now on sale. Featuring Rothbard and Souza's 'Bride of Innsmouth,' an artist spotlight on Paul Carrick, Sparvero's 'The White Ship,' Davis's 'Cadaverizer,' Corless's 'Final Delivery,' and more; including J. M. DeSantis's first tale for the magazine, 'The Thing in the Water.' At fifty-four black and white pages, this issue is full of tentacular goodness. If you wish to own a copy and know the hidden, unnamable secrets contained therein, visit www.planetlovecraftmagazine.com to place your order now.
WhoHub Interview
2.11.2009
Having been contacted by WhoHub.com, J. M. DeSantis has taken the time to give them an in-depth interview. If you wish to learn more about the writer and illustrator, his craft, his inspirations, and even a few of his opinions of the business of being a professional (never mind finally see what the man looks like), then be sure to check out his WhoHub interview.
Click here to read J. M. DeSantis' interview with WhoHub.com
More on the New York Comic Con 2009
1.24.2009
In just a short time since the announcement that J. M. DeSantis will be attending the 2009 NYCC, additional information must be given as to the Writer and Illustrator's appearance there.
First and foremost, J. M. DeSantis is has been nominated for the Comicbook Artists Guild’s ‘Best New Talent’ Award. The CAG Awards ceremony will be held on the first day of the convention (Friday, February 6th) at 7:00-8:00 pm in room 1A23*. Other categories include Best Artist, Best Writer, and Best Story. If you wish to show your support for J. M. or any of the other nominees, please do not hesitate to stop by.
In addition, on Saturday, February 7th, J. M. DeSantis will be participating in two other events with CAG. To begin with, he will be one of the panelists for ‘CAG and the Benefits to Web Comics’, taking place at 4:00-5:00 pm (again in room 1A23*), where, as the name states, the panelists will discuss all of the benefits of the rising and increasingly popular web comics medium. Do not miss this event, especially if you wish to know more about using the internet as a form of publication for your work.
What’s more, J. M. DeSantis has also added his name to the list of sponsors and attendees for the Comicbook Artists Guild’s Indy After Party. Again, taking place on Saturday, February 7th, at Blaggard’s Pub and Resturaunt (8 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018; between 5th and 6th Avenue) from 8:00 pm to Midnight, the party is open to the entire comics community. Attendance will be strong this year, and with a cash bar and complimentary food, never mind the company thereat, how can you miss this event?
For more information on all of the Party’s sponsors, please scroll down, and don’t miss any of these new opportunities to see this rising creator, or any of his affiliates, in the flesh.
2009 Indy After Party Sponsors:
Comicbook Artist Guild (CAG — Keith Murphey)
www.comicartguild.org
Hell'sBlood! (Hector Rodriguez)
www.hellsblood.net
Atlas Unleashed (mark mazz)
www.atlasunleashed.com
The Toonseum (Joe Wos)
www.toonseum.org
Atomic Media Group (Chris Buchner)
www.comicspace.com/AtomicMedia
BullaClothing (Kirk Abrigo)
www.bullaclothing.com
J. M. DeSantis
www.jmdesantis.com
MediaConnection (Eric Lopkin)
www.mediaconnectiononline.com
Planet Lovecraft (K. L. Young)
www.planetlovecraftmagazine.com
TOOLfist (Jose Andrade)
www.myspace.com/toolfist
* According to the NYCC website at the time of this posting. As always, subject to change. Please check the schedule at the Con for accurate times and locations.
New York Comic Con 2009
1.12.2009
For the second year in a row, J. M. DeSantis will be attending the NYCC. The event will be held in the Jacob Javits Center in NYC, running from February 6th - 8th, 2009, however J. M. will only be present on the 6th and 7th (Friday and Saturday). Though attending as a professional creator, he will not be at any one location, but you will be able to find him most often at the Comicbook Artists Guild's booth (#2359). Other exhibitors he is likely to visit are: Heavy Metal Magazine (#1813) and Monarch Comics, LLC (#1817), to name the most likely. If you are planning to attend and wish to meet the writer and illustrator in person, please don't hesitate stop by. And if you cannot find him at any of the aforementioned booths, merely inquire with them and he will be happy to meet with you; or, simply accost him on the exhibition floor (he will have a name tag, after all).
The Vigil
12.26.2008
A new web-comic from the Comicbook Artists Guild, 'The Vigil' is a short piece about a father and son as they wall themselves up against flesh-hungry zombies. Written by Scott Schaeffer, with art by J. M. DeSantis, and lettering by Philip Clark, this story is sure to give you quick thrills, and free of charge as well. Available for viewing here on the Drunk Duck Webcomics Community. Not suitable for all ages, due to graphic violence and gore. Viewer discretion advised.
Click here to view 'The Vigil.'
Heavy Metal Magazine - Featured Artist
(January 2009)
11.3.2008
J. M. DeSantis is scheduled to be the Featured Artist of Heavy Metal Magazine's January 2009 issue. A tremendous honour for the writer and illustrator, this section will feature his new painting, 'Murderous Goblin.' If you wish to own a copy of the magazine, and have a chance to see the painting, please visit any local retailer who carries Heavy Metal, or simply visit their website and place an order.
The issue goes on sale later this month, on November 25th, 2008.
Devil Tree
10.31.2008
Written and illustrated by J. M. DeSantis, Devil Tree is a two-page horror comic featuring an all too curious boy and an old and foreboding looking tree with a dark legend attached to its name. Published on the internet by the Comicbook Artists Guild on the Drunk Duck! Webcomics Community, this story is just in time for Halloween.
CAG ANTHOLOGY 7
4.15.2008
Cover art by Chris Torres. Used by permission from the Comicbook Artists Guild, LLC.
The Comicbook Artists Guild presents their seventh anthology. Jam-packed with 56 pages of content and featuring the final story in the Commander's origin, Recollections of a Commander, with story by Keith Murphey, script by Chris Buchner, pencils by J. M. DeSantis, and inks by Alex Rivera.
Also contained in this issue is the return of Bob Sodaro's Agent Unknown after twenty years! Featuring spectacular cover and interior art, all painted by Chris Torres. This issue is a must have! Available this weekend at the New York Comic Con and select comic book retailers.
See J. M. DeSantis's original pencils here on jmdesantis.com
