See Randy Kintz at the Motor City Comic Con!

Hey everyone! Sorry to have been lax in getting you more info and news, but not only have things slowed down a bit, but your blogmaster has been bogged down with jury duty (or, as I call it, jury "doodie").

Anyway, If you are going to be in the Novi, MI area the over the next few days, make a point to head over to the Motor City Comic Con! They are not only having a tone of great guests, but Sequential Treasures own Randy "Rantz" Kintz is one of them (surely they are blessed). He'll be found in artist alley, at table 1047 (directly across from Mouse Guard's David Peterson), all three days of the show, so make sure to stop on by and say hello. He'll be doing sketches and have lot of his prints available to buy. He'll even have copies for his Red 5 Comics hits series, DRONE! I don't think you need any more reasons to stop by, do you?

Of course, if you can't make the show, you can always get some original Randy Kintz art from our art gallery (as well as art from our other artists, too). Sales have really slumped off the last couple of months, so there is a lot of great stuff up right now, which is still available to buy. With almost 300 pieces of art for sale from our artists, you certainly have no shortage of stuff to choose from. So, get off those wallets and make a purchase. After all, you can't take your money with you, but great art is something everyone can get enjoyment from!

That's all for now. I hope to have more info on things for you soon, just as soon as I finish out my "jury doodie." Until then, peace out!

Hitting The Shelves: Drone #4

And we're back again, my faithful ones, with more news and info on the artistic talents to be found at Sequential Treasures.

Today, it's all about Randy "Rantz" Kintz! In all finer comic shops tomorrow, is Drone #4 from Red5 Comics. This is the concluding chapter to the mini-series, about a group of young hackers, who find themselves caught up in a web of warfare and danger, when they take control of a government fighting machine known as a "drone." The mini-series, as well as randy, has been getting some very nice reviews, including this one, from SciFi Pulse.Net:

"I like the art by Randy Kintz, particularly when the hackers Mark, David, and Phil are looking through the eyes of the robots." - Wayne Hall

Just be looking for the cover image shown here at your local comic dealer. Don't miss out on the final chapter of this well-received series.

And if your local shop happens to be the Comic Evolution in Puyallup, WA, then please make sure to stop in there on April 3rd, as Randy Kintz, along with fellow artists Clayton Crain and Jason Metcalf, will be on had for an in-store signing session. The event runs from 4 pm to 7pm (PST). Randy will be doing sketches and the like. And even your humble blogmaster will be there, with plenty of original comic art by Randy Kintz (including plenty of his work on Drone). If you have the chance, stop in and join us. A good time is sure to be had by all.

That's all for now, I'll be back with more news for you shortly. Until then, peace out!

Hitting The Shelves: Drone #3

Hello, my art loving minions. I have to tell you, I can't remember what Sequential Treasures has been so jam-packed with news and updates, as we have been this week. Inevitably, with a week as big as this one is, something is bound to slip through the cracks, which is exactly what has happened here.

With all that's been going on and coming up, I totally spaced it and fail to mention that Drone #3, from Red5 Comics and featuring the peerless talents of Randy "Rantz" Kintz, hit all the finer comic shops this Wednesday. I wish I could say that was all beyond my control, but I've never been on to lie (although, this might have been easier for me, if Diamond Comics website didn't seem to keep going down as often as a $10.00 hooker at the Democratic National Convention). So, let me try to make amends right now and tell you all to go out and pick up a copy.

This mini-series has been making the rounds with online critics. Here's a couple of recent reviews right here:

"Industry relative newbie artist Randy Kintz (Legend of the Isis) does a well
above-average freshman job of framing the story of Drone. His style is
very angular and straight-lined, but that adds to pulp-like heroics that the
plot revolves around." - Eric from The Pullbox.com

"If you haven’t been reading this series go back and pick up the first two as it's worth
to read." - Brandon Pilley from Omnicomic

As you can see, the good word of mouth about this book is only growing, so make sure to get your copy of what just might be one of the best received mini-series of 2010. Just look for the cover image shown here.

Lastly, I totally failed to notice that this blog's one year anniversary was last week, as well. Boy, time sure does fly, doesn't it? Let me just thank all of you who've stopped by here in the last year and have supported us over that time. It really means a lot to all of us at Sequential Treasures. Hopefully, the best is only yet to come! Until next time, peace out!

Hitting The Shelves: Drone #2

Hey there, my loyal art lovers. While Sequential Treasures is still on "holiday break" as far as art sales go, the world itself is still spinning. As a result, there is one last bit of news for me to hit you with before 2009 becomes a memory.

In all finer comic shops this week, you will find the release of Drone #2 from Red 5 Comics, featuring the artistic power of our own Randy "Rantz" Kintz. The story conitues as our friendly hackers, now in cotrol of one of the battle drones, find themselves in the difficult position of trying to save the life of one of the army techs from a band of well armed terrorists, as well as figure out how they will keep themselves out of hot water for having hacked into the drone control programs.

This mini-series has been getting some good buzz online, with several positive reviews for the first issue. Here's a sampling:

"A moral and intellectual challenge
like this is refreshing to find in a comic book..." - Steven Surman,
comicnews.info

"What you get
with this issue is a story that has good potential to be great mini series."
- Dan Royer, Comic Related

"WarGames
was a story for the burgeoning MTV generation, Drone does the same thing for the
Ain't it Cool generation and it's highlly recommended." - The Bone Man, The
Sidekick Blog

"This
is a hell of a concept and the execution is nearly flawless." - Michael
Colbert, Comics Bulletin

So, make sure to head out to your local comic shop and grab your copy of the second issue to this well-received book. Just look for the cover shown here. Don't miss out on what might be one of the best mini-series of 2010. That's all for now, as well as for this year. Until next year, peace out! I'll see you all in 2010!

Drone #1 art from Randy Kintz now available!

Hello again, my fellow followers of sequential art! We're back again, with some more new art for your eyes to behold and your wallets to unload!

This time our, we have the entirety of the art from issue #1 of Randy's Kintz's new Red 5 mini-series, Drone! All 22 interior pages, plus the cover art, is now available for you to obtain for your very own. The book's premiere issue has gotten some very nice and positive reviews in the online comic press. Here's your chance to now get some of the original from it. Just head on over to our art gallery and place your order. And be sure to keep a watch for issue #2 from this series at your local comic shop, which is due out this month, as well.

That's all for this time. Coming soon, I'm expecting to have a new update of art from artist Richard Moore, as well as informing you about an important announcement of a more personal nature. Until then, peace out!

Going "batty" at the Portland Comic Show!

Hey there, my faithful art lovers! Well, we are back from the excursion to the Portland Comic Book Show. So, here's a little rundown of how things went...

It was a nice time overall, for those of us at Sequential Treasures. Randy Kintz was kept fairly busy, selling prints and doing sketches. A couple of highlights were his doing a sketch of the Vision for a little boy and a Catwoman for a little girl. In fact, there were quite a few kids at this show, which was something I was happy to see, as I ended up giving out 40 free comics to kids at the show yesterday. It's just a small way I try to help them to foster the love of this great artform and entertainment source.

I got to meet some really great folks at the show, too, including Andrew from the Comics Bronze Age blog and an unexpected visit from my friend, and comic artist extraordinaire, Matt Haley. Then, of course, we had some folks dressed up walking around. I snapped this shot of a lady done up as the television version of Batgirl. I have to say, her costume was pretty well done, too. I also had some nice chats with folks about the finer points of original comic art, as well. I even picked up a few sketches for myself, including this little gem from Jason Metcalf and another one from Gene Ha.

If there was any downside to the show, it would have to be, once again, a lack of sales. As with Seattle the week before, it seems folks just didn't want to open their wallets for us. I really hope this trend is broken soon, because going to shows isn't free for us and we can't keep absorbing losses forever. Hopefully, with the Holidays soon upon us, folks will help us to end the year on a bright economical note.

But while the con season is over for Sequential Treasures until next year, you'll still have chances to meet some of our artists. Randy Kintz will be at the Comic Evolution shop in Puyallup, WA this Wednesday, to help promote the recent release of DRONE #1, from Red 5 Comics. So, if you are in the area, make sure to stop in and pick up a copy. Also, while at the Portland Show, Randy gave me a few new pin up pieces he's done recently, which you can see right here. They feature Batman, the JLA and the gals of the X-Men, respectively. I have to say, with all honesty, I think these pieces are some of the best stuff I've seen from Randy this year (and considering some of what he's done, that's saying something). I hope to have the original art for DRONE #1 within the next few weeks, as well as possibly some new stuff from Richard Moore and the very M.I.A. Chris Ivy. So keep a watch out for that. [Update - 11/17/09: Just thought you all should know that the Hero Initiative's latest round of "Wolverine 100 Project" auctions, including the one donated by Chris Ivy, are ending tomorrow. So, if you haven't bid on it yet, be sure to do so soon!]

Guess that will do it, for now. Make sure to keep tabs on us, as there may yet be some last minute surprises for you all, from those of us at Sequential Treasures, before the end of the year. Until then, peace out!

Sequential Treasures in Portland this Sunday!

Hello again, art lovers! It seems to have been a busy week around the past several days, but that is how we like it. Once again, I have more news for you, regarding Sequential Treasures and it's bevy of talented minds.

Last Sunday we were in Seattle, although the show was not all we would have hoped for it to be. This Sunday, we will be at the Portland Comic Book Show and are hoping for a better turnout. Once again, Randy Kintz will be in tow with me, as we meet, greet, and hopefully sell to, many of you original art followers. Randy will even have a couple of new prints for this show, featuring the JLA and Batman respectively. I've seen them both and they totally rock (especially the Batman one). And Randy is just one of the many talented pros who will be there. Check the link above for a full listing of the guests in attendance. We will, naturally have plenty of original art on hand to purchase, along with sketchbooks, prints and a few other goodies. So, if you are going to be in the Portland, OR area this Sunday, please stop by the show and say hello to us.

Oh, and don't forget that Randy's new mini-series from Red 5 Comics, called Drone, hit comic shops this past Wednesday. So, make sure to pick up a copy (or three) and bring it to the show, where Randy will be happy to autograph it for you.

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

Hitting The Shelves: Drone #1

Well, after a long break, there is finally some brand new comic action coming to your local shops from one of Sequential Treasures artistic geniuses.

This time out it is Drone #1 from Red 5 Comics, featuring the manga-esque art stylings of Randy "Rantz" Kintz. Full of political intrigue and hi-tech hijinks, this action packed four issue mini-series is sure to have a little something for everyone. Issue #1 will be at all finer comic selling establishments tomorrow. So, make sure to pick up a copy (or 10). And if your retailer isn't carrying it, scream bloody murder at them until they do. Just look for the cover image shown here. And keep your ear peeled, as I hope to soon have the original art from issue #1 available to purchase very soon, as well. But don't forget about all the great art we still have available to buy right now.

That's all for now. I'll be back later this week, with more info and tidings on the happenings here at Sequential Treasures HQ. Until then, peace out!

All the news that's print to fit!

Hello again, my faithful ones! I'm back to give you some info on some things relating to Sequential Treasures and our incredible artistic talent, as well as something a little more personal concerning your humble blogmaster. Let's start with the talent's stuff...

With the release of the latest edition of the Previews catalog from Diamond Comics Dist., there is a solicit for Randy Kintz's upcoming new mini-series from Red 5 Comics called Drone! I've been dropping hints about this for months, but now you can get the full lowdown on the book. The basic breakdown of the plot is as follows:

"In the near future, the United States transforms warfare by testing lethal remote-controlled robotic drones on the front lines. To the world's other powers, the technology is something to be coveted and stolen. To a group of stateside fun-loving hackers, it is the ultimate video game."

Randy provides both the pencils and inks for this four-issue series, with the story being done by Scott Chitwood. Issue #1 (with the cover shown right here) will be at all finer comic shops this November. So, make sure to get them to order you copy. Heck, get them to order you 10 copies (and then you can give them out for Christmas gifts). Or, you could just buy some of Randy's art that I have in stock. Either one will work.

Now, as to the personal bit regarding yours truly, well, I thought you all might be interested is a little debate I've become involved in over at ICv2.com. It involves the point of content issues with what materials Marvel and DC put into their main comic universes and how some of it is becoming increasingly inappropriate. You should start by reading the original piece here, then move over to the comment that caused me to jump into the fray. It has been quite thought-provoking, I think. Both Bennett and Dudley have made updated comments from the responses they've gotten, while I am carefully thinking on what I want to say. I just thought you all might enjoy a spirited debate between those of us within the industry (even though I'm very much on the fringe of it) and see that some of the issues you folks think about, are also thought about by us. [Update - 8/31/09: My latest response to Mr. Dudley has been put up, so please do check it out.]

That's all for now. Hopefully I'll be back soon with more news and some new art updates. Until then, peace out!

It's That Time Again: Free Comic Book Day 2009!

Hello, once more, my friends. I told you yesterday, that I would have more news about Sequential Treasures own Randy "Rantz" Kintz for you. So, let's not waste time and get right to it, shall we?

As we all know, tomorrow will herald the comic industry's supposed finest hour, as Free Comic Book Day does it's thing across the globe at all finer comic shops. And while the day is always usually a cause for excitement, this year is even more so for us here, as one of the offerings will contain new work from Randy!

The book you'll want to be sure and pick up, it the one being put out by Red 5 Comics. It is called Atomic Robo and Friends. While the lead feature in the book will be showcasing the company's most popular creation to date, one of the back-up stories will give you the debut of Randy Kintz's new series called Drone. The basics of the plot goes something like this:

"In this action adventure, a group of hackers discover that the military is using satellite controlled robots to fight a war overseas. But their entertainment soon turns into a life or death situation as they’re pulled into an international conflict to control the drone technology!"

This will be your first chance to see Randy's latest efforts. So, make sure to grab a copy of the comic shown here, when you make your way to your local comic shop tomorrow. And don't forget about all the art we currently have available from Randy, either. That is all for now. More to come soon....

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!