Sunday, January 22, 2012

Texas Toyz In-store Signing - Thanks!



2023 Comics would like to thank Texas Toyz and everyone who came and got a book signed of the CORPUS CHRISTI comic!  Congratulations to Liv Livas for winning the one-of-a-kind sketch cover of issue #2.  Congratulations also goes out to Loni Latour for winning the $20 gift certificate from
Texas Toyz! 




Friday, January 20, 2012

One-of-a-kind sketch covers at Texas Toyz!



Two one-of-a-kind, hand drawn sketch covers have been created for the in-store signing at TEXAS TOYZ for 1/21/2012!  One to be given away in a prize drawing, the other for sale!  These were drawn by CORPUS CHRISTI artist Trent Westbrook specially for the signing, in celebration of the release of issue #2.  For those who would like to attend the event, it is from 12pm-2pm at the address below.  The first 10 people in line for the signing receive a free 11x17 glossy color lithograph signed by writer Corbin Douglas, artist Trent Westbrook, and cover colorist Joseph Mitchell.  Artist Trent Westbrook will be signing comics and selling copies of his other books at the event.

TEXAS TOYZ
5425 SPID #126 (Next to Target) in Moore Plaza, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-8697

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

2023's first comic title makes the Caller Times newspaper!

Our first title, CORPUS CHRISTI, has made the Corpus Christi Caller Times newspaper in a feature article regarding the release of issue #2 on Wednesday, 1/18/2012!  Check out the article here!

Article framed and featured at Collector's Planet.

In Store Signing at Texas Toyz, 1/21/2011!

There will be a book signing for the CORPUS CHRISTI comic book on January 21, 2012 at TEXAS TOYZ from 12pm-2pm.  Artist Trent Westbrook will be signing books and art from his body of work, and will provide a hand drawn, one of a kind sketch cover to be given away in a drawing on the day. 

The first 10 people in line will receive a free 11x17 glossy lithograph of the Texas Toyz exclusive comic cover art, signed by writer Corbin Douglas, illustrator Trent Westbrook, and colorist Joseph Mitchell. 



Black and white posters, sketch books, and original pieces of art will be available as well.  Come get your copy of CORPUS CHRISTI #1 and #2 signed!

at
TEXAS TOYZ
5425 SPID #126 (Next to Target) in Moore Plaza, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-8697

CORPUS CHRISTI #2 - OUT IN STORES NOW!



It's finally here!  Issue 2 of CORPUS CHRISTI has been released and is for sale in 4 local outlets in Corpus Christi, Texas as well as online:

COLLECTOR'S PLANET
3517 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 334-7229

TEXAS TOYZ
5425 SPID #126 (Next to Target) in Moore Plaza, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-8697

DISC GO ROUND
5734 McArdle Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 980-0440

and both locally and online at:
COMICS PLUS
5425 South Padre Island Drive Suite #145, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 992-3616

Lost cover will find a home with CORPUS CHRISTI #6.

Originally intended to be a 4th cover for the first issue of CORPUS CHRISTI #1 as well as a send off to a city landmark, this piece of art will be used as a future variant cover for CORPUS CHRISTI #6.  The Corpus Christi Ritz Theatre will be a central location used in the storyline for the concluding issue of volume 1 for this series.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

SPOTLIGHT ON RUDY VASQUEZ, GUEST COVER ARTIST (PENCILS) FOR CORPUS CHRISTI #2!


Rudy Vasquez is an illustrator in his hometown of El Paso, TX.  He got his start working with DEADBOY Press on their fantasy title, SOMETHING EVIL, followed by work with indie publisher ROGUE WOLF, and APE ENTERTAINMENT. 

Rudy has contributed to INKWORK's Offiicial Family Guy sketch card series and produced covers and pages for indie publisher, PROJECT 4.  He has also enjoyed success in the indie market with publisher's like, DAYSTAR Studios, FAITHSTAR, and the DABEL Bros.

His most recent work can be seen with Digital Publisher CARNIVAL Comics on The FUNHOUSE of HORRORS, and presently is working with Texas publisher N.A.S. Studios on the zombie book NEKROS and a Novel Adaptation once again with DAYSTAR Studios on a book titled THE CONDEMNED. 

Rudy has also dabbled in the fine art market, winning WHAT'S UP! Magazine's title of BEST of the BEST ARTIST in El PASO for 2010. 

2023 Comics is proud to present his awesome work with his cover contribution to issue #2!  Be sure to check out his art on Deviant Art!  Also on Facebook!