Comic author aims for the silver screen
By Ben Watson
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - You may see the visions of a Mid-South comic author one day on the big screen.
In his tiny studio in uptown Memphis, graphic artist Martheus Wade sketches out characters for his comic book series ‘Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa.’
“The book is about a futuristic tale of this woman named Shianndrea Toshigawa, who is supposed to save the world from this impending army,” Wade said. Called Jetta for short, Wade’s character is a kick-butt, take-names kind of hero.
Check out the full interview and TV Spot HERE!
JETTA VS TURRA PAGE 6 IS UP NOW!!
Jetta verses Turra Fridays continue today with the 6th page of our battle for ninja dominance. If you haven’t been reading, you can start from page 1 and read forward. This is the conclusion of the fight between Jetta and Turra so check it out and see if your favorite fighter won!
Page 7 will be up next Friday!
Superman Celebration was Awesome!!!
We had a blast at Superman Celebration this year. Thanks to the city of Metropolis for inviting us. This year was extra special as this was the first convention that Martheus and Janet Wade’s son, Anakin, attended. As you can see by the photo at left, he was the coolest person in the MAW Productions crew. (More photos will be put up here soon.) Lin Workman, Tim Brown, Andrew Chandler, Adam and Penny Shaw, Jay Chupe, Kevin Williams, Janet Wade and Martheus all did an awesome job with the programing for Artist and Writers Alley.
It was a blast to meet Gail Simone and John Ostrander. Martheus got to show both of them his portfolio featuring a Wonder Woman story that he is writing and illustrating. The story will be placed up for free in the art gallery and the web stories page, so keep a look out. It was also fun to hang out with Mike Norton. He and Martheus attended the University of Memphis and since then, Mike has sky rocketed to the top of the comic book charts at DC Comics.
Muley and “Wonder Woman” Joan hosted the Kids’ Costume Contest and it was so much fun with 53 entrants! Lots of great kids participated, and the audience was wonderful. Superman was fun for Muley to banter with while the judges deliberated.
Jetta was a hit. Thanks to everyone who attended our panels on Friday and Saturday. Revelations about the future of Jetta and information on the movie option was discussed. A fun time was had by all. We hope the city invite us back in 2010. If so, we will see you guys next year. Make plans early and come out to have some fun.
Hi-Fi Digital Color DVDs now available from IMPACT
Hi-Fi Digital Color DVD cover
Check it out! Jetta and Shi duel it out on the cover of Hi-Fi Digital Color for comics DVD available from IMPACT Publishing. The characters have never looked so good as Brian Miller has graced our pencils and inks with powerful color. Want to learn how he did it? Grab the instructional DVD and learn how. Here is the info:
Learn the top tips, tricks, and techniques for coloring digitally. Expert colorist Brian Miller will teach you how to break down an image into flat color, and then show you how to add light. The artwork used in the video is included on the DVD, so you can follow along as you learn to color the Hi-Fi way.
More info at:
http://digg.com/d1tTbz
DVD: Special Effects for Digital Coloring with Brian Miller
Discover the inside secrets behind eye-popping visual effects for your artwork. Colorist Brian Miller shows you how to create energy glows, sparkles, warp effects and much more. Plus learn how to make special “Hi-Fi Helper” effects you can use again and again. The artwork used in the video is included on the DVD, so you can follow along as you learn to create stunning special effects.
She Blinded Me With Magic
She Blinded Me With Magic Cover
Martheus Wade had the opportunity to illustrate a story for Approbation Comics a while back and now that story is up for the world to see. Check out the full color story in on our web comics page or check out the creator’s, Alex Thompson’s deviant art site.
If you’re liking what you’re seeing via computer screen, you’ll really love what we have in print form! Snag copies of the physical Chaos Campus comics via these links:Issue #1 and Issue #2.
Created & Written by B. Alex Thompson
Pencils by Martheus Wade
Inks by Brian Laframboise
Colors by Igor Noronha
Letters by Richard Nelson
JETTA NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa - Last Chances, The first printing of Jetta: Crucible, and The alternate cover to Jetta: Rain are now all available on Amazon. If you are a frequent Amazon shopper, now is the chance to pick up these rare books as we are currently sold out here at toshigawa.com! Check it out!
Superman Celebration 2009
MAW Productions is headed out to Superman Celebration, June 11th - 14th. We will be there as guests artists along with other members of the “Memphis Mafia”. Guests of Honor this year include Batman and Suicide Squad writer John Ostrander, Wonder Woman writer Gail Simone, and Green Arrow and Black Canary artist Mike Norton !
Superman Celebration is festival of not only the “Man of Steel”, but also of comic books and popular media as well. It’s a fun time in a down home setting and we have a blast every year we are invited back. We hope you attend this year as we have some surprises in store for readers.
MAW PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATION PANELS
We will be doing 3 panels during the celebration. Come out and learn what is in store for our flagship title Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa as we talk movies, graphic novels and comics. As well, find out the next happenings of everyones favorite Mule, Muley the Mule! Check us out!
Friday June 12th: 1:00 pm at Artist Alley Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Graphic Novel
Martheus Wade, Janet Wade and Kevin Williams talk about the future of their original graphic novel, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa.
• We will have our newest installment in the series, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa - Crucible, on sale for the weekend. If you purchase a copy from us at Superman Celebration, you will receive a free sketch!! Don’t miss out!
Saturday June 13th: 3:00 pm at Artist Alley Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa The Movie
Want to find out the current dish on the Jetta: Defiance movie? Now is your chance to ask the creators. Martheus Wade, Janet Wade and Kevin Williams will be on hand to talk about the option, the property, and what this all means for fans of the graphic novel.
Saturday June 13th: 4:00 pm at Artist Alley
Puppetry and Muley the Mule
Kevin Williams, Tim Brown and Andrew Chandler give you the in’s and outs of Puppetry. Got a question about Muley the Mule and Friends comics? Now is your chance to ask.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS THERE!
For more information of the celebration go to www.supermancelebration.net
Jetta verses Turra page 4 is up now!
Jetta verses Turra Fridays continue today with the 4 page of our battle for ninja dominance. If you haven’t been reading, you can start from page 1 and read forward. Page 5 will be up next Friday! Check out page 4 now!
HI-FI Designs Online Tutorial with Jetta/Shi!
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Also don’t forget!!JETTA VERSES TURRA PAGE 3!
Jetta verses Turra the fight continues!
Page 3 of Jetta verses Turra is up today and we hope you guys have been checking out the action so far and have enjoyed it. For those of you who don’t know, this is a free web story that is currently running at toshigawa.com. Each Friday, we post a new page in this exciting UFC styled story depicting our 2 main characters, Jetta and Turra. Jetta is our main character and chosen one of the Toshigawa Ninja. She is the most powerful warrior in the clan. She has defeated everyone in her sparring path. There is only one person standing in her way. Her sword sister, Turra, is also undefeated and has left her fellow ninja knocked out on the mat. These two meet in martial arts action to determine the supreme champion of the sparring arena. Don’t miss out on the action. The Battle rages on!
