Major Original Artwork Sell
Just in time for Valentines day, I’m selling some of my original art for a very low price! Ranging from 11×17 artwork as well as Star War sketch cards, this is a great gift for your special loved one. Check below for that perfect piece for you. If you are interested, contact me at martheus@toshigawa.com and let me know. You can also send payment via Paypal to martheus@toshigawa.com to reserve your favorite piece. All pieces are on a first come, first served bases.
Darth Vader vs Ole Starstone
11X17 Original Page
Pencil
$35.00
Wonder Woman
11X17 Original Page
Pencil, Ink, Copic Warm and Cool Grey
$40.00
Turra: Bombs and Betrayal
11X17 Original Page
Pencil and Ink
$35.00
Jetta Crucible
11X17 Original Page
Pencil and Ink
$35.00
Jetta: Full Circle
11X17 Original Page
Pencil and Ink
$35.00
Star Wars Sketch Cards: Empire Strikes Back
Official Lucas Films Cards
Pencil, Ink, Copic Marker
$30.00 (Each)
Star Wars Galaxy Sketch Cards: Darth Maul
Official Lucas Films Cards
Pencil, Ink, Copic Marker
$30.00
NINJAS ON COMIXOLOGY
The 2013 announcements are starting EARLY!!
So! I got some good news for readers! Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Beginnings is now available on Comixology! That means that Jetta will be hanging out with the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman on the #1 comic book app system out there today!! If you haven’t tried Comixology, get the free app and download the free preview of Jetta: Omnibus and read away!! Don’t forget to buy the entire 116 page book afterwards tho!
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Omnibus 1: Beginnings
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa - Beginnings
Shianndrea Toshigawa is “The Chosen One” of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan. She is the only warrior powerful enough to save the world from the wrath of the Knave, a demonic samurai army led by her father, Terminus. Although Shianndrea longs for a normal life away from the weight of her destiny, she is hunted at every turn. Taki Sato, one of the most deadly warriors in all of Japan wants Shianndrea dead and the monstrous tracker known as Desai would like nothing more than to restore his honor by breaking Shianndrea and returning her to Terminus. Now this reluctant warrior must cope with the fear of her destiny, a battle to the death and a rumor that another clan member is traitor. Created by Martheus Wade and optioned for a motion picture, “Beginnings” will be the first in a series of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa digital omnibus collections to be released over the next two years. “Beginnings” collects Jetta: Last Chances (first published in 2003) and Jetta: Crucible (first published in 2009) into one 120 page full color graphic novel. With all new story additions, art and ending commentary, Beginnings brings an entirely new reading experience to these exciting books and provides an excellent jumping on point for new readers who have always wanted to check out one of the most popular female characters in independent comics.
Kunoichi Hime (Ninja Princess)
You may have seen the promotional images we have been placing on Facebook, Twitter and Deviant Art with the caption “Soon”. Well, it’s time to spill the beans. We are excited to announce Kunoichi Hime, the newest story in the saga of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan.
Fourteen year old Shianndrea deals with the hardships of any normal teenage girl. She’s in love with a boy who is way out of her league and dating someone else. She hates the way she looks. Her teachers are overbearing. And her rival just so happens to be a star pupil who is always willing to make her look bad. But Shianndrea is not like any normal girl. She is a ninja princess, born into a world of martial arts training and death defying ninja action all in order to safeguard Japan from its evil Emperor. The last thing she wants is to let her clan down.
However, certain forces are moving against her. The Azumi Ninja Clan has their eyes set on capturing Shianndrea and delivering her to the Emperor who is ready to destroy her. They have conjured an Oni (Demon) to make sure that the Ninja Princess does not escape. Now Shianndrea has to stay out of the Azumi’s and their monster’s sights while navigating the trials and tribulations of a teenage girl. All of this and her Ninja Master Test is just around the corner.
“What makes this different from the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa series?” Well, I’m glad you asked, young reader. This series will be presented initially as a web comic released biweekly. That’s right!! Tune into toshigawa.com every two weeks to see the story onfold! Another thing that sets this series apart from the graphic novels is the story. Kunoichi Hime is set 8 years before the original graphic novel series, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa, and is about how a 14 year old Shianndrea copes with love, life, and ninja training all while trying to discover what kind of woman she wants and needs to be. “We wanted to do some stories that where a bit lighter in tone. Kunoichi Hime is a fun and exciting read that will entertain, not only current readers on the original graphic novels, but teens and girls who love comics and manga as well”, said writer Janet Wade. “I, for one, am extremely happy with the stories that Janet and Kevin have crafted. I’m looking forward to seeing where they take this next.”, said creator Martheus Wade. “It’s going to be refreshing to turn over the reigns of these characters to someone else for a change.”
Kunoichi Hime will make it’s debut at Anime Blues Con Winter Remix Saturday, January 19, 2013. We will have with us an exclusive 8 page intro story in print and on sale to kick off the web comic. Don’t miss this opportunity to get this REMIX EXCLUSIVE. We will also have prints and posters to help us celebrate this new beginning to the Toshigawa saga. Kunoichi Hime goes live at toshigawa.com on January 26! Mark your calendars and don’t forget to subscribe for frequent updates!
Writen by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: A.I.M.I
Cover by: Johanna Tamminen
Edits by: Kevin L. Williams
Colors by: Janet Wade
Color assists by: Marvin Cheveallier
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One of the best ways that I have found to try new books is digitally. And, there is no better jumpping on point to our stories than our digital omnibus that is out RIGHT NOW! Check out Action Lab Comics and Drive Thru Comics to begin your journey to ninja mastery!!
Synopsis:
Shianndrea Toshigawa is “The Chosen One” of the Toshigawa Ninja Clan.
She is the only warrior powerful enough to save the world from the wrath of the Knave, a demonic samurai army led by her father, Terminus. Although Shianndrea longs for a normal life away from the weight of her destiny, she is hunted at every turn.
Taki Sato, one of the most deadly warriors in all of Japan wants Shianndrea dead and the monstrous tracker known as Desai would like nothing more than to restore his honor by breaking Shianndrea and returning her to Terminus.
Now this reluctant warrior must cope with the fear of her destiny, a battle to the death and a rumor that another clan member is traitor.
Created by Martheus Wade and optioned for a motion picture, “Beginnings” will be the first in a series of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa digital omnibus collections to be released over the next two years. “Beginnings” collects Jetta – Last Chances (first published in 2003) and Jetta – Crucible (first published in 2009) into one 120 page full color graphic novel.
With all new story additions, art and ending commentary, Beginnings brings an entirely new reading experience to these exciting books and provides an excellent jumping on point for new readers who have always wanted to check out one of the most popular female characters in independent comics.
Front Cover By – Martheus Wade
Written By – Martheus & Janet Wade
Art By – Martheus & Janet Wade
For Readers 15+ & Up (Mature Themes)
Girl Power!!
One thing that I have noticed over the years is that our female readership has grown tremendously. They are very vocal and very loyal. I really think that is cool! I love to see diversity in comics and comics readers and to know that women enjoy the character as much as they do, is a very good thing. So, I wanted to do something to celebrate that. Here is a piece that I did, called Girl Power, where I tried to get the most famous female fighters together in one awesome pin-up! From video games to comics, I tried to cover as much territory as I could. I still missed a few. But the martial arts power speaks for itself! Hope you guys like it.
Beautiful and Deadly!
See how I designed this piece from sketching all the way to finished art over at www.mawpro.com!!
One Moment In Time
Team Evolution brings you another hit song based on the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa graphic novel series. This song is called One Moment In Time and is a tribute to the love between Kim and Shianndrea (AKA Jetta). The relationship between them is a driving force of the series of books. I had the privilege to hear the songs performed live at our Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa panel at Anime Blues Con 2012 and it thrilled me!! I hope you enjoy this awesome song as well! Click the link below and take a listen!
One Moment In Time
Composed by Team Evolution
Song by Iyse Gibson and Lenore Mathis
Based on Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Graphic Novel Seires
All Cons!! All The Time!!
So, team Toshigawa has finally emerged from the convention tour we have been on for two weeks. While it was fun to hit Superman Celebration and Anime Blues Con in back to back weekends, it was also exhausting! We also made it out of the art whirlwind that was May and June that saw the release of Jetta: Beginnings from Action Lab Entertainment, Free Comic Book day, and our 2nd MAW Productions Drink N Draw. However, after the smoke cleared and the dust settled, we had two great convention experiences! Here’s a rundown of what you missed.
SUPERMAN CELEBRATION 2012
Superman Celebration was all about family for me and Janet as we took Anakin (our son not the Jedi/Sith) to his first real convention. Things where a little hectic juggling daddy duties and being available at the MAW Productions booth. But, in the end, things worked out well. So, since a picture is worth 1000 words, I got plenty of photos to show you guys.
Me and Anakin at the MAW Productions booth! He plays. I work.
Turra and a Super Fan!
I did two seminars on breaking into the comic book industry! I had an awesome time!
Anakin saw Green Arrow and had to take a picture with him! This is an awesome picture!
Anakin also fell in love with Wonder Woman. He was looking for her after this picture so he could take another one with her.
Found this car outside of Lamberts and Anakin and I decided to take a spin around the block!
We took this same shot of him when he was only a few months old. Time flies.
The Super Mule and the Cookie Caper puppet show went great!
Roy Duck, Buford the Dog, and Muley the Mule star in Super Mule and the Cookie Caper!
Got the chance to meet the man himself, Mr. George Perez!
This is what Superman Celebration was about for me this year. My family and my art!
ANIME BLUES CON 2012
Anime Blues Con 2012 was all about work, work, work. Some of you guys know that I’m also a convention head for the art track at ABC. What that means is, not only am I set up for the convention at the MAW Productions booth, but I am also responsible for artist alley, the art panels, and the artist guests of honor. It can be a lot of fun. But it is also very taxing. Here are a few photos from the weekend.
Janet and Aang pose at ABC 2012
Reason number 1 anime conventions are different from other comic cons
Reason number 2 anime conventions are different from other comic cons.
Kevin is interviewed at the MAW Productions booth by Becca Meritt
Animator and comic artist, Alex Zemke, demos his animation skill at his booth!
Paintings by Demarco Randall!
Jewelery by Janet Wade
Anakin shows Turra all of the great spots to take photos!
Then he stops to take pictures with Catwoman. His convention tour continues!!
Animaniacs in the house!
TEST YOUR MIGHT!
ABC was so huge that DJ Lance Rock made an appearance!
Out of the Blu number 1 made it's debut at ABC! This was awesome to see completed and have anime and manga fans read for the first time. Be on the look out for the web series coming soon.
The Anime Blues Program Book and Out of the Blu #1 together! 2X BLues! Anime Blues!
Ninjettete from my favorite graphic novel series Empowered!
Anime Blues Con 2! Two times the trouble!
Shuks Howdy!!!
This is the look of an exhausted con head and artist.
CONVENTION COMMISSIONS APLENTY!!
Dejah Thores Commission
New 52 Superman Commission
Muley the Mule and Snuffy Commission
BATGIRL commission
Turra Shibata commission
She-Hulk Commission
Jetta Commission
Thanks to everyone that came out to both Superman Celebration and Anime Blues Con! You guys are what we do this for and I look forward to meeting you all out there on the convention road! Next stop, Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention.
Art for Sale & New MAW Blogspot
Darth Maul Galazy 5 sketchcard puzzle (pencils & inks)
Bad Girls Club wrap around cover (pencils)
In other news, MAW Productions now has its very own spot on the interwebs to house all things, well, MAW Productions. TOSHIGAWA.COM will still feature all things Jetta. But on mawproductions.blogspot.com we’ll not only have news and info on Jetta, but also Muley art and news, MAW Productions artists’ personal projects, tutorials, blog-thoughts, videos, comic related reviews…anything you can think of, it’ll be there. So go visit and subscribe!
