I, Slacker.

Spidey Commission.

Crap, I didn't even post in October, did I? Life moves fast on a monthly schedule...

Alright, I haven't been much for long-winded internet ramblings these days (except on Twitter, and that keeps me to 140 characters), so I'm gonna keep this short. Here's the news:

1) CHEW Vol.1 debuts this Wednesday!:
Yep, seems like just yesterday I was blogging about starting issue 1, doesn't it? And now a full trade is hitting stands on Nov.25, collecting the full "Taster's Choice" arc (Issues 1-5). Craaaazy. And even crazier? It's all for $10. 128 pages of full color madness for a measly 10 bucks. And John and I have already gotten advance copies of this thing, and it's beautiful. VERY proud of this. And on the same day, we also have...

2) CHEW #6 in stores the same day!:
This is the first part of the new "International Flavor" arc, and along with the trade, is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. Check it out.

There's a new interview with Layman and myself that features a nice preview of CHEW #6 here.

3) Signings!:
Yep, I'll be heading out to Boston this weekend for what should be a fun time. Then, a week later, I'll be signing with John in Texas. Pop in and say "What up". I'll be signing comics, shilling original art and hanging out. Here are the details:

11/29
Rob Guillory in Massachusetts
Larry's Comic Book Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at the Westford Regency Hotel

12/5
Layman AND Rob in Round Rock, Texas, outside Austin:
Rogue's Gallery
Starting at 7 p.m. until close.

And I think that about does it for now. New pages are a-callin', so it's back to the grind. But I'll try to keep this damn thing updated more often. Art prints are still coming, as are t-shirts when I find the time.

In the meantime, here's a peek at the covers to CHEW #8 and 9.
Peace,
Rob!

Art Sales.

Alright...I've been avoiding this post like the plague, but here goes.

Thanks for everyone that emailed about original CHEW art. The response was not at all expected and totally overwhelming. I've been organizing these sales as best as I can, making sure everyone gets a solid page at a decent price that's fair to you and me. I avoided selling via eBay, mainly because I really feel like having you guys fight for the art would be annoying, greedy on my part and a major turn-off to potential fans. I'm not looking to make a fortune here. You guys have made this book a hit, and the alternative to getting these pages in your hands is for them to be stuffed under a pile of crap in my file. So it's a no-brainer.

So bear with me as this really is my first time selling originals of my comic work. It's quite strange. Sale details are as follows:

Price: Every interior page is priced starting at $150, and varies depending on complexity. Covers generally go for $400-ish.

What you Get: Each page is a black and white composition done with red graphite, inked over with pen and brush on a custom RobGuillory.com bristol page (Fancy!). Certain pages are not for sale (or may go for cheaper) because they have blank panels, which I leave for adding digital elements. Just pick up the book, and email me which pages you like already!

And to answer the question I've gotten more than anything: NO, I'm not selling the cover to CHEW #1. Keeping that baby to pay for my kids' college, or to sell should I be banished from comics down the road. But be sure to check back in about 10 years or so :)

Monthly Sales: I'll be selling a new batch of pages every month as new issues debut. Lotta pages equals a lotta chances to score one. So check back monthly. I ship out pages as their respective issue hits stands.

Commissions: Headshots go for $100, and price goes up per complexity. Allow a couple months for me to do them. I DO sleep from time to time. Sporadically.

Payment: Still working out the best way to do this. More than likely, Paypal. To be continued...

I'll be posting new info as I think of it. I'm refining this process as I find what works for me and doesn't interfere with the monthly work. Bear with me, you lovely, lovely people.

Peace,
Rob

Daredevil Commission.

A few months back, I got hit up by Greg McQueen, a comic collector who's currently doing a series of Daredevil cover recreations. I'm a big DD fan, so I jumped on it. Fun stuff. And a Kirby cover, no less.

Here's what I came up with. Pen, ink, Copic Marker, acrylic paint and a few other goodies.

As an artist that works regularly with computers, it's a whole other test to work without the safety net of Ctrl-Z. I liked it a lot, and I'm definitely gonna do more of this sorta thing.

Again, for commission queries, hit up rob@robguillory.com.

Peace,
Rob!