Hitting The Shelves: Battle Amongst The Stars

Hey there, everyone! Well, it's that time again, to let you know about some new comic product that will be found at your local comic shop this week, which features the peerless talents of Sequential Treasures artistic stables.

Coming out this Wednesday, is Roger Corman Presents: Battle Amongst The Stars from Bluewater Comics. This mini-series, which is a prequel tale from Corman's classic sci-fi film "Battle Beyond The Stars," features the pulse-pounding artistry of our own Ben "1314" Hansen. This marks Ben's first comic release in 2010, but hopefully it will translate to more. I also know that Bluewater has gotten a bad rep in the press recently, for non-payment of their talent. But I would still urge you to pick up this book, as not doing so will hardly result in the creators seeing any money. Just look for the cover art shown here, when you pick up your weekly stash.

Also, to help celebrate the book's release, Ben will be doing a signing session at The Docking Bay 93 in Bellingham, WA, from noon to 5 pm (PST) on Wednesday. If you will be in the area at that time, make sure to stop in and get your copy autographed. You might even be lucky enough to get a sketch from old "1314" himself. A good time is sure to be had by all.

That's it for now, but I have more news and info coming all this week. So, stay tuned to this blog for further updates as they happen. Until next time, peace out!

New art from Randy Kintz and Ben Hansen now for sale!

Hello again, everybody! I'm still playing catch-up post ECCC (and I still need to finish the report on it, but it is coming soon, I promise you). On the agenda today, we have a nice little update of art from Sequential Treasures two biggest up-and-comers: Randy Kintz and Ben Hansen!

From Ben, we have several more pin up pieces, including a Magdalena/Witchblade/Darkness shot, an awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles group shot and a couple of other nice treats. On top of that, we have the cover art to the Vermicide One-Shot (shown here), which is due to hit comic shops in April. So, some very cool stuff, indeed.

Then we have Randy Kintz, who hits us with a couple of nice pin ups, including the sexy librarian that was an ECCC exclusive print design and some gorgeous Space Amazons. If you've seen Randy's take on the female form, you know these don't disappoint. As if that weren't enough for you, we have the remaining covers to his hit mini-series DRONE (issue #2 through 4) and the Graham Cracker exclusive variant edition cover to Wrath of the Titans #1 from Bluewater Comics.

So, there's lots to see here. Stop by our art gallery and check them out (then, place your order, because you know you want to). Between this and the Matt Haley art update, there's plenty of new stuff just waiting for a new home.

That's all for now, kiddies. I do promise that the post-ECCC report will be next. Also, I'm expecting a new shipment of art from Richard Moore any day now (that is, if our new scheduling system in up to the task it was made for). So, you have even more good stuff coming your way in the near future. Until then, peace out!

The Countdown to Emerald City begins....

Hello again, my faithful ones. Your not-so-humble blogmaster is back to give you more info and tidbits on the happenings at Sequential Treasures!

Well, the 2010 convention season is about to start full swing and we here have been gearing up for our first show of the year. Next week is the Emerald City ComiCon in Seattle, which is the largest show in the Pacific Northwest (as well as one of the most highly-respected shows anywhere). Sequential Treasures will be there in full force, along with a few of our talented artists. Not only that, but they will each be packing convention exclusive items with them.

One of the artists in attendance, who is also one of our newest additions, will be Ben Hansen. Ben isn't as well-known as some of our other talent, but what he lacks in notoriety, he more than makes up for with passion and artistic enthusiasm. He has a special con exclusive print (shown here), which is based from the cover to issue three of Battle Amongst The Stars, that he is doing for Bluewater Comics. Pretty spiffy, huh? If you will be at the show, make sure to stop by his tables (which are A-18 through 20, as he is sitting with the group known affectionately as The Sketch Crew) and pick one up for yourself.

That's all for now, but there will be more very soon. for the next week, I'll be putting up updates which will showcase the con exclusives from our artists at the show, as we countdown the Emerald City showtime. So, make sure to keep checking back here for all the news. We're going to make this show the most exciting one yet! Peace out!

Artist Bio: Ben "1314" Hansen

Hey everyone! It's been a bit quiet, but all that is gonna change. You know I've been hinting for a while now, that I have some big news coming up. Well, now is the time to let the cat out of the proverbial bag. Sequential Treasures will now be the exclusive art rep for artist Ben "1314" Hansen.

If his name isn't known to you, that's okay. Ben is a fairly new guy to this hallowed industry, but what he lacks in popularity he makes up for with sheer enthusiastic talent. Your humble blogmaster has had the chance to know Ben for years, and in doing so I've watched his style develop and grow very quickly in that time. Don't believe me? Just look at the sample image here to see the kind of work this guy can crank out. But don't let me blow Ben's horn for him, as the artist is more than happy to give the lowdown on himself:

"In a galaxy not quite so far away, nor a time not long ago, Ben “1314” Hansen was bit by the comic bug. Since then he has been penciling away, honing many comic art styles, from mainstream to the macabre and everything in between. Ben got his first break into comics when his good friend and mentor Drew Hayes of Poison Elves asked him to help out with the inks on the book. Ben then moved up to penciling when he got the opportunity to draw Dark Powers and Vermicide for QEW Publishing Group. We can also find Ben’s unique blend of macabre and mainstream in the pages The Dependents soon to be released by Arcana Comics. But if you don’t want to wait that long, you can find his work gracing the pages of Roger Corman Presents Battle Amongst the Star printed by Bluewater Productions. A prequel to the 1986 Roger Corman film, “Battle Beyond the Stars”, of which the first issue will be out this March. Ben has also been working with the good people at 5Finity doing a wide array of sketch cards ranging from the character of MoonstoneComics, Voltron and His personal favorite Zombie VS Cheerleaders."

As you can see, there is plenty Ben Hansen work coming down the pike very soon. You also will have the chance to meet Ben in person, once the convention season swings into gear. We, also, will have some of Ben's original art for sale at our art gallery shortly and will make sure you all know when it hits. So, make sure you take note of his name. You are going to see a lot of it in 2010 and beyond!

That's it for now, art fans. More to come soon. Until then, peace out!

New art for sale from Randy "Rantz" Kintz!

Hello again, everyone! Just going to pop off a quickly post today, to inform you of some new art available to purchase from Sequential Treasures. This time out, we have the complete 22 pages from Jason and the Argonauts #2, from Randy Kintz and Bluewater Comics. Lots of epic action in these pages, let me tell you. And if that weren't enough, these pages are priced to move. So, head on over to my art gallery and check them out (along with the many other great pieces of original art I currently have in stock).

Also, just a quick reminder that both Randy and myself will be at the upcoming Seattle ComiCard Show next Sunday. If you are in the area, stop on by and say hello. We'd love to meet some our adoring fans. Well, that's all for now. Until next time, peace out!

New art from Randy Kintz now availavble to purchase!

Hey, all you comic art lovers! Just going to post up a little quickie post, so that you all can be made aware that Randy "Rantz" Kintz has made his pages from Jason and the Argonauts #1, from Bluewater Comics, available to purchase (inculding the nice page you see shown right here).

The prices on these pages are very reasonable and affordable, as both Randy and myself are very sympathetic to how tight funds are for many folks right now. Please, head on over to my art gallery and check out what's new (as well as all the other great art still available to buy). You'll be glad you did.

That's all for now. Tomorrow I have some more news for you regarding Randy, but that will have to keep for now. Until then, peace out!

Artist Bio: Randy "Rantz" Kintz

With the welcome news that I am again working with Randy Kintz, it also seems appropriate that you also get the lowdown on him. As with Richard Moore, those of you who've bought from me when I was working through Space Goat already will know most of this stuff (although, there is some new tidbits for you, which has not been known before). For the rest of you, this is the oppertunity to learn about Randy a bit. So, sit back and read on, McDuff:

"Born and raised in the outlying suburbs of Portland Oregon, Randy “Rantz” Kintz was destined to be an artist is some form or fashion. From early childhood, Randy would get into trouble for doodling on anything, and everything, that he could get his hands on. Not much has changed, in that sense. These days, his doodling has sparked the pages of Ray Harryhausens: Jason and the Argonauts, bringing new life to an already epic story, providing both pencils and inks. His blend of American and Anime styles has sparked interest all over the world. His art can also be seen on the covers of Legend of Isis, GEARZ (cover to issue #2 shown above), and Wrath of the Titans #1 Graham Cracker Exclusive from Bluewater Productions, to images within the pages of Cereal Geek, based out of England."

Expect to see big things from this guy later this year. In fact Randy is currently working on the series Drone from Red 5 Comics, which is due out shortly. You will have a chance to check out his work on it even sooner, as there is a preview of it set for Red 5's Free Comic Book Day offering which will be available in May. Randy's art style is very unique and distinct. It reminds me of a lot of artists who use an anime-influenced style (like Humberto Ramos and Joe Madureira), but it has an edge all it's own. Sequential Treasures is very happy to have him on board with us. Our list of talented creators only continues to grow, as we slowly begin our eventual bid to take over the comic industry!

I'll have some of Randy's art available to purchase very soon. So, keep tabs on my art gallery for the upcoming update. Until then, peace out!