Turra: Bombs and Betrayals Sneak Peak
Vectors by Janet Wade
Hey guys and gals. If you have been following the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa graphic novel series over the years, you may have missed a little spin-off book that we published titled Turra: Gun Angel. This book was published to fill in the gaps between Jetta: ToT – Rain and (the upcoming graphic novel) Jetta: ToT – Full Circle. The book followed Turra and Cat’s story which took a different path than the main book would allow. While it was expertly illustrated by Andrew Chandler, it was only released through our sister store on Lulu.com and was never given it’s proper space to shine.
We intend to give that story it’s proper time in the sun by releasing Turra: Gun Angel – Bombs and Betrayals. This story will be a full graphic novel and will fill in the gaps completely from Rain to Full Circle. It’s currently still in production. However, here is preview art from the book by illustrators Andrew Chandler, Alex Zemke and Janet Wade.
Turra©, Cyan© and Cat© designs by Andrew Chandler
Fujin© design by Andrew Chandler
Turra chapter 01 by Andrew Chandler
Turra chapter 01 by Andrew Chandler
Turra chapter 03 by Alex Zemke
Turra chapter 03 by Alex Zemke
If you are unfamiliar with the story, here is a brief synopsis.
TURRA: GUN ANGEL
For fans of the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa comic book series comes a new spinoff from MAW Productions. TURRA: GUN ANGEL will star Jetta’s best friend and fellow Toshigawa ninja, Turra, as she travels back to her home of Japan in order to regroup the Toshigawa ninja clan. However, she finds herself marked for death and hunted by the evil Knave.
Written by Martheus Wade
Illustrated by Andrew Chandler, Alex Zemke and creator Martheus Wade
Cover by: Janet Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
Jetta: Last Chances on WOWIO
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa - Last Chances issue 1
Hot on the heels of our debut of Jetta/Shi: Arrow of Destiny on WOWIO.com, comes the release of the first chapter of Jetta: Last Chances for digital download. If you have been following the Jetta web stories here on toshigawa.com, you will noticed that we have been placing our first graphic novel, Last Chances, here on the site for free in full color. Page 22 marks the second chapter in the story. Thus, chapter 1 will be taken down from our site and placed on WOWIO for digital download in its entirety!
With a new cover (pictured above), extra commentary on the creation and inspiration behind the story and characters by the creative team, and never before seen sketches from the beginnings of the character and stories, this download will be a must have for your Ipad or Iphone.
Jubei gives the orders!
Chapter 1 will be placed up next week. In the meantime, continue to enjoy our free web story here on toshigawa.com. We have uploaded page 21 in the Last Chances saga! Join us here next friday as we continue the story with chapter 2!
Synopsis: Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Last Chances issue 1 of 3
The Toshigawa clan has long guarded and ruled Japan from the shadows. Now, one of the clan’s former members has become emperor of Japan and wants to destroy the remaining members of the Toshigawa clan, including his own daughter, Shianndrea! But before she can flee to America, she has to deal with the formidable Desai – and rumors that her sensei is a traitor! Don’t miss this 80 page web story of the TOSHIGAWA SAGA. Read it for free Here!
Written by: Martheus Wade
Inks by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: Martheus Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
Jetta: Tales of The Toshigawa – Full Circle
Coming Soon!! This is the second version of this cover with 200% more badassery!
The cover (finally) to our next book, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Full Circle. I had fun coming up with this cover and it explains a lot about what’s going to happen inside of this book. There will be a lot of surprises as this we begin to wrap up this major story line in the Toshigawa universe.
Hope you guys like it and pick it up when it hits our site.
Synopsis:
After the revelation of betrayal told by her mortal enemy, Terminus, Jetta must now decide whether to fight beside the Toshigawa or not and her decision may rest on the shoulders of the one she loves most, Kim. However, there is something moving in the darkness that threatens all she holds dear as friends become enemies and loved ones pay the ultimate sacrifice. For Jetta, nothing will ever be the same again.
Don’t miss this exciting chapter of the Jetta series.
Please visit our store here to find the rest of the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa saga. As well, you can find our books at Discount Comic Book Services, Heroes Corner, Lulu.com, Haven Distributors, Amazon.com, or fine comic book shops near you. Just ask them for Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa!
Chicago Comic Con
We had a great time at Chicago Comic con. Martheus got a chance to have dinner with Ethan Van Sciver (Master illustrator and DC Comics Artist) as well as hang with his old buddy, Mike (DC Exclusive) Norton. Both Andrew Chandler and Martheus kept busy in artist alley doing sketches and commissions as well as meeting old and new readers of the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa saga. Chicago Deep Dish, Aloft Hotel, The Hyatt, Mafia 2 Parties, Corona’s and Comics. Need I say more?
Next stop: Nashville Comic Con! See you there!!!
Storm blew in for the photo
Martheus gets punched out by Power Girl
Sketching a commission!
Booth neighbors Jewell and Archangelo!
Last Chances page 20
I can't believe the action!
Join in on the web adventure as we see how the Toshigawa saga started. Vol.0 The Toshigawa clan has long guarded and ruled Japan from the shadows. Now, one of the clan’s former members has become emperor of Japan and wants to destroy the remaining members of the Toshigawa clan, including his own daughter, Shianndrea! But before she can flee to America, she has to deal with the formidable Desai – and rumors that her sensei is a traitor! Don’t miss this 80 page web story of the TOSHIGAWA SAGA. Read it for free Here!
Written by: Martheus Wade
Inks by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: Martheus Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
Page 19 ready!
Turra is having fun!
Join in on the web adventure as we see how the Toshigawa saga started. Vol.0 The Toshigawa clan has long guarded and ruled Japan from the shadows. Now, one of the clan’s former members has become emperor of Japan and wants to destroy the remaining members of the Toshigawa clan, including his own daughter, Shianndrea! But before she can flee to America, she has to deal with the formidable Desai – and rumors that her sensei is a traitor! Don’t miss this 80 page web story of the TOSHIGAWA SAGA. Read it for free Here!
Written by: Martheus Wade
Inks by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: Martheus Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
CHICAGO COMIC CON BOOTH 3517
The convention season continues to roll on with Chicago Comic Con next week. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018. If you are in the area, please stop by artist alley and say hi to myself and Andrew Chandler (Artist on Turra: Gun Angel). We will be on hand doing sketches, selling comic books, and talking about the next book in our graphic novel series. We will also have a ton of surprises. Stop by booth 3517 and see what we have in store.
Jetta Downtown!
Last weekend, we got a chance to test out the new Jetta costume that we have been working on for the past few months. Kevin and I took some shots of Sara wearing the new suit and she was stunning. We had fun galavanting around downtown Memphis while unsuspecting people stopped in their tracks to take a picture or just stare at the ninja awesomeness. Here is a peak at some of the shots we took.
Sara strikes a pose!
Jetta is a bad ass!
See more photos from our downtown shoot on our facebook fan page!
Don’t forget. Heros Night August 27th at 7:00 pm at Autozone Park here in Memphis. Sara will make her official debut as our Jetta spokes model for toshigawa.com at this event. Be sure to come out, meet the MAW Productions Team, grab a book and get a photo with JETTA.
The Tiki Con wrap up continues!!
Kick it like you stole something!
The Screaming Tiki Con review continues over at www.muleythemule.com by our editor Kevin Williams. Take a look at our exploits as well as all the fun we had. In this convention update, we cover:
• Puppet Shows
• Haunted Hotels
• Dance Parties
• The Griswolds
Jetta: Last Chances pg 19 is up online
Guard duty is boring!
Join in on the web adventure as we see how the Toshigawa saga started. Vol.0 The Toshigawa clan has long guarded and ruled Japan from the shadows. Now, one of the clan’s former members has become emperor of Japan and wants to destroy the remaining members of the Toshigawa clan, including his own daughter, Shianndrea! But before she can flee to America, she has to deal with the formidable Desai – and rumors that her sensei is a traitor! Don’t miss this 80 page web story of the TOSHIGAWA SAGA. Read it for free Here!
Written by: Martheus Wade
Inks by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: Martheus Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
