Marvel Comics Portfolio Review at NY Comic Con

[TheAssasin2525]

It took a lot of guts for this young man to go up there and expose (so to speak) his creative weaknesses. I personally don't think he's cut it as a comic book cartoonist-at least not in the Marvel sense. I do agree with "capchio" in that there are in fact a few artists employed by this giant comic book industry (Marvel) who aren't anywhere near as talented as the talent of yesteryear-lime Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Gil Kane, Johnny Romita Sr, etc.

[azuzaj1]

I agree with them completely. He is average. Granted, the industry is full of average.....

[mirrorroad]

I'm a pro comic book artist and granted, I am a big fan of JRJR's work, but his hands sometimes are a little off kilter, but i still enjoy his storytelling because he kills the emotion of whatever the story is. And yes we all have seen artists for both Marvel and DC that are less then subpar but somehow manage to get in to these companies... i agree, editors who aren't artist themselves really shouldn't critique work because in the long run, art is what the viewer interprets, thats what art is.

[Ztrigg]

...Where to begin??? Art is art, there's nothing professional about turning a 2d surface into a 3d surface, I wish these comic companies would get off their high-horses and only have established artists within these companies view portfolios, and not editors who don't draw. . .amen?

[azuzaj1]

@Ztrigg I agree with the latter of your statement but as a whole, your argument is weak. Being a cartoonist, is THEE last professional job in the art field. "Art is Art" yes, but most often times its not about style or overall detail. Its about telling a story. If you cant tell a story, being in comics is useless. Trust me, you would rather an Editor review your portfolio, because an actual artist would be tougher. I review portfolios all the time, but as a cartoonist, Im abit of a hardcase

[Ztrigg]

@azuzaj1 I'm also coming from a point of a view as telling a story with art as well as script,with that said, re-read your own comment and you will see that being a cartoonist is not the last profession in the field but as important as being a writer.

[helrod]

kinda funny because all of the cons he points out are all I've seen in modern comics,

[andreantlopes]

hello... I am a beginner artist ...if same one want to see a explosive art drawing ...

please i am portuguese and is so hard to edit comic art ....i need help...

helpers of artist see my videos in : Art of Arden Mor

[blehhh13]

barnstone studios dude, im tellin u, all you need is one figure drawing class and your set- word of warning though- dudes like a freakin drill sergeant-you will wanna hit someone/cry haha

[C4RL0Z479]

@sagitta242 That depends, some editors actually hire you, it depends on the company, a video interview for a darkhorse editor states that he is looking for someone to hire you, he says he´s not an artit, he cannot really tell you how to become a better one, in addition Olivier Coipel go this first job at DC after a portfolio review from that same company. IT IS POSSIBLE to get a job after a portfolio review, it just depends to which company you are applying,ur skills n which editor is in charge

[maxmblk66]

This is good critique, yet there was a time a young artist name Liefield had his hand in several Marvel books, and from him there was several artist with similar styles. Its really about who you know.

[spikeman316]

Its weird....the first shots of the portfolio looks pretty amazing but after that is ...well kinda regular I say.

Anyway, cool video!

[welcometourf]

It's incredible that with so many so-called art editors at a huge place like Marvel there is still SO much shoddy, anatomically awkward artwork that gets published all the time.

[MrRossT1]

draw, draw, draw and apply your knowledge to other industries! :)

[subliteral]

Fair & accurate crit! Just what a young artist can use.

[marcelcruzeiro]

So, If I was submitting my art via mail, could I send xeroxes or anything like that? How does it work? And is it better to send sequential art rather than big pages showing perspective and anatomy?

[MATTCOSSIN]

Truth is, they do VERY little "hiring" at conventions. They usually just give you tips to fan artists. So it is definitely NOT a job interview. Most of the guys looking at portfolios know very little about comic book art. To get some work, you really have to network. But going to a convention is usually NOT the way to get work. Unless you are already working in the industry. Then it is an excellent place to network.

[KillerDiAbe]

yeah i know but when you want to become a comic book artist how do you submit your work , for example to marvel, especially if you live in other country XD, im serious what do you have to do, mail them your portofolio

But most improtantly how do you get a job itnerview for becomng a comic book artist.

[MATTCOSSIN]

To get a job interview for a comic book job is very different from normal jobs. Just making contact with an editor at a convention, talking one on one is more productive than a "portfolio review". Connecting as a person to person. Learn names of editors. Mailed portfolios just get thrown in the trash. Draw, draw, draw (of course) and then show work to writers in comics. Work usually comes by knowing someone in the industry, who will put in a good word for you. There is no set formula.

[RottingVomit]

The key is to start small. Get your portfolio reviewed by independent comic book companies. You have a better chance at landing a job. From there you'll gain experience in the industry and land a few connections. Once youre in you can take a shot at Marvel or DC. This time you at least have a resume to back up your portfolio.

[Kaisertoji]

@RottingVomit One of the best advice I've read so far, thanks bro ^^

[Saga619]

The editor kind of sounds like a fucking douche....

[TriggerHappyD]

i've gotta say i think his art is almost as good as leinil yu's in secret invasion... not that impressed

[liquidplastic62]

I have real respect for comic artists because most of them would draw Post Grad fine artists into the dust when it comes to human anatomy. Just look at Tracy Emin and Ofili (pardon me while i puke!)

[capchio]

I could see why they thought this artist wasn't ready, but there ARE artists working in Marvel right now that draw awful! I mean, how's that possible??

[SFO14]

they know a guy who knows a guy...that's true of any industry. if you look at professional sports you might wonder how some horrible athletes who never play are even in a particular league, be it MLB, NHL, NBA, or NFL

[Bakuhatsu233]

@capchio Their connections and experience ( not experience in art but experience in the business). Sucks I know haha.

[frbarba]

@capchio back door entrance, thats what it is...

[CIDVICIOUS831]

@capchio im sure their portfolio was great and when it came down to deadlines their shit sucks!

[Dalen77]

@capchio Marvel doesn't always care about the art but more if you have a name and an audience.

[Dalen77]

Yes go to the smaller publishers first to get a name for your self that's what I'm thinking of doing, even try to publish something your self, with Dynamite, or Darkhorse, These guys are actually just acting like there cool, they all probably couldn't draw to save there lives. Marvel hires people who are already known. Its obvious that you have talent, you just need to work on life, by Johny Commet and study Frazettas touch in his inking, it may breath the life into your work that you need.

[vcccjvcjvvv]

@capchio

I asked a man who writes and directs movies how there are so many bad movies even starring big names he said he didnt know. I asked the lad who used to own the comic book shop near me your exact question he said" Cause marvel comics are a BUSINESS there here to make comics that make movies", i didnt really ask how that worked. Bongo are the same.

[velderia]

The artwork was pretty good, but I can see how it wouldn't get accepted. Also, this is Marvel we're talking about. Chances are slimmer.

[nicand]

I spent 3 days trying to get an interview for a portfolio review. Nothing. The guys at the booth could never give me a straight answer as to when and where the reviews were taking place.

[VIDEODRONE087]

I seriously wouldn't have a chance. LOL

[VIDEODRONE087]

I seriously thought that looked professional. There are current artists who aren't even that good.

[loveupskirts]

my advice is not to listen to haters or frustrated wannabees, if you want to suceeed, just keep at it as even at the worst scenario all the time you are improving.

[Vicemary]

Manny's website isn't working

[bestbet06]

cool

[dookypie619]

The guys stuff was great.

"Savage dragon" comic Not amazing.

Still got published.Story telling is key.

Stan Lee wrote very Drawn out stories

for early marvel comics that were really boring but we have spiderman.

On anatomy -look at McFarlane's "Spiderman" work.Mary Jane was especially

weird looking.Great style though. You need Drawing ability,Story Telling and work ethic.Unfinished work is a waste of time.

No waste in that guy's stuff.

Most people cannot draw a story.

[StyleSessions]

unfinished work is a waste of time?? you need to elaborate.

[keytoothed]

My favorite episode.

[dudeomac26]

just got the podcast, love this show

[StyleSessions]

very informative.

Whats the bet those 2 reviewers suck balls at drawing. Thats always the way.

His folio was pretty good, nothing amazing, consistantly good and dynamic line weight is a good measure of pure talent, hands and faces are too.

Perspective and anatomy can be learned.

[debtisslavery]

why did they choose "marble mouth" pete to do this interview

[fat862]

Don't get scoliosis Pete, they did invent the clip on mic.

Interesting though.

[hopefulsemblance]

Wow. I thought they were a bit harsh at points. But what do I know? I am no artist.

But seriously, how do they know they're not turning down the next Sam Keith or Chris Bachalo, who have an abstract-exaggerated way of drawing the anatomy of a character?

Also, where is the "booth"/how is the way one goes about getting their writing style critiqued by Marvel?

[SmileOnADog]

If you want to become a writer you have to either know someone or get your stuff done by an independent company- which is next to impossible.

[Rg56]

CONFORTING LOL

[nomadikk]

I am so glad you did this, I love seeing the portfolio process!

[TriggerHappyD]

tenth!

[daddyphatsack]

cool shiz

[Leedster618]

This has to be one of my favorite videos from pulp secret! Being an industrial design student who got started in drawing because of Spider-Man comics (grew up with McFarlane)I love this stuff. The comic medium is just one of those things that really takes a good hand to do well. I'd love to see more side videos like this, concerning the art and artists!

[Daredevilfan182]

Nice, mabe I can take sum tips. Im not half as good though.

[thelastmagician]

i wish i could be a comic book artist. I suck too much, though.

[TriggerHappyD]

PARP SECRET

[seeso]

Thanks for that, guys. Very informative.

[damancandance]

this is why you do indy comics lol

but wow this was extremely interesting, i didn't know that they could be so insistant on the realism portion of an artist's style NICE

[darkspiderman101]

2nd

[clancyscaresme]

first