There’s actually quite a few indie publishers on the constant look out for fresh, new creators. New company Outlaw Entertainment is one of those publishers. Visit their website, download a 5 page script from one of their upcoming OGNs and wow Editor In Chief/writer Jason M. Burns with your arty stylings. Details below.
Are you an aspiring artist? Is your sequential work destined for comic book greatness? Are you the next big thing in need of your first big break?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should put pencil to paper and enter the Outlaw Entertainment International Artist Search for a chance to be seen! (And to win $1000.00!)
Rules:
1. Choose one of the following script excerpts from a soon-to-be released Outlaw Entertainment original graphic novel and complete the five page sequential sample prior to July 15th. Keep in mind to follow the script as closely as possible while also bringing your own unique spin/style to the pages.
– Praetorian (dark thriller)
– Hat Trick (all ages adventure)
– Jenna Blue (sci-fi action)
2. Depending on how far your talents stretch, you can submit your page samples as a.) straight pencils, b.) pencils & inks, or c.) completed pages with pencils, inks, and colors. Do not letter the pages. We only want to see your art!
3. Only the Outlaw Entertainment script excerpts will be considered for the contest. Previous works/samples should NOT be submitted as they will NOT be considered.
4. The contest is open to unpublished artists as well as published artists.
5. Submissions should be sent to contest@outlaw-entertainment.com no later than midnight on JULY 15th, 2009!!!! Any submissions received after this date will NOT be considered.
6. Winners will be contacted prior to July 20th and will be announced at SDCC 2009!
Prizes:
The grand prize winner of the Outlaw Entertainment International Artist Search will receive $1,000.00 (US) and one copy of every Outlaw Entertainment book released between June 2009 and June 2010.
Two runners up will also receive one copy of every Outlaw Entertainment book released between June 2009 and June 2010.
So in closing, if you’re a talented artist ready to break into comics, download one of the following script excerpts and take part in the Outlaw Entertainment International Artist Search. Remember, you only have until July 15th to submit your samples, so sharpen your pencils and get started right away!
Top Cow Productions, Inc. revealed today the names of the participating retailers in their “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative for June and the next free issue in the program – Berserker #1.
“We’re incredibly proud of the work Rick and Jeremy have done on Berserker #1 and excited that Top Cow believes in the series enough to give out free copies to retailers and fans,” said Milo Ventimiglia, star of NBC’s Heroes and co-founder of DiVide Pictures.
comicbookjesus 