The MITCH GERADS Illustration blog

The ACTIVITY #3 out 2/15! SIGNING!

2012-02-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

I've got another scheduled signing, this time for the release of The ACTIVITY #3! I'll be signing books, commissioned sketches, and selling original art from The ACTIVITY #1-3, and more.

February 15th, 2012.
4pm-7pm

Captain Jack's Comic Book Adventures
8730 Lyndale Ave. So
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-583-8538

Captain Jack's is a brand new store, co-owned by the owner of the Comic Book College (My regular shoppe). Come check it out, support the book, and support a new retailer! I hope to see you there!

M!

PS. I can now accept all major credit cards for original art.

The ACTIVITY #2 release and signing!!!

2012-01-02T11:11:00.000-08:00

Hey folks!

I've got another scheduled signing, this time for the release of The ACTIVITY #2! Come on down, I sign every copy IN GOLD.

January 11th, 2012.
4pm-7pm

Captain Jack's Comic Book Adventures
8730 Lyndale Ave. So
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-583-8538

Captain Jack's is a brand new store, co-owned by the owner of the Comic Book College (My regular shoppe). Come check it out, support the book, and support a new retailer! I hope to see you there!

M!

PS. I will be doing head sketches on a large selection of Marvel sketch covers for $30 ea. I now accept all major credit cards as well!

The ACTIVITY #1 Out THIS week! Signing at The SOURCE!

2011-12-18T13:04:00.000-08:00

What up!

The ACTIVITY #1, the beginning of my new ongoing Image Comics series with writer Nathan Edmondson (Who Is Jake Ellis?, Grifter) releases THIS WEEK on Wednesday, Dec 21st, at all fine comic book dispensaries. http://comicshoplocator.com/

I will be doing a signing at "The Source Comics + Games" (St. Paul, MN) on Wed, Dec 21st, from 10am-7pm. Stop by, say hi, and pick pick up a copy of the ACTIVITY #1!

**I'll also have original pages for sale as well as I'll be doing $20 headshot commissions all day. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards now accepted! All headshot commissions will be pencils and ink on 9x12 Bristol.**

M!TCH

PS. Stop by for a celebratory drink afterwards right next door at Stout's Pub.

http://www.sourcecomicsandgames.com/

THE ACTIVITY #1
story NATHAN EDMONDSON
art / cover MITCH GERADS
DECEMBER 21
32 PAGES/ FC / T+
$3.50

The evolution of global warfare necessitates the evolution of special forces to rise and meet the call. The U.S Army has therefore looked to its last secret special operations tribe, the INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY, or Gray Fox. Within Gray Fox is a team of elite men and women whose mission is flexible, whose technology is bleeding edge, and whose execution is precise and lethal. They are Team Omaha, and they serve THE ACTIVITY.

Limited Commissions!

2011-12-13T18:43:00.000-08:00

****COMMISSIONS CLOSED Y'ALL. Hoping to open them up again in early Feb. Have a happy holidays!******

Hiya, folks!

I've decided to open up a very limited number of commission slots to the interwebs. The details and pricing are below. If you're interested please Paypal the rate, character info, kind of commission, etc. to mitch@popgunpulp.com. When there are no more slots available I will make sure to post it here.

All commissions are done on 11x17 Bristol board
All commissions are inked.
One character only, please. (Exceptions can be made, example: You can't draw Kitty Pryde without Lockheed)
I reserve the right to turn down requests I find offensive or inappropriate.
All prices include shipping. (Add $5 for orders outside the US)
Allow 1-2 months for delivery. I will try to make them much faster than that, but I will be doing them between my regular freelance work, so I just want to make sure you're aware.

No background - $55
Full scene / cover worthy - $100

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at mitch@popgunpulp.com.

Thanks!

M!

PS. If you could be so kind as to mark your Paypal payments as "gifts" it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

The ACTIVITY #1 This December!

2011-10-11T17:20:00.000-07:00

If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or just down the street, then you already know that I have a new book coming out this December with Nathan Edmondson (Who Is Jake Ellis?, Grifter) from Image Comics.

The ACTIVITY

Both Nathan and I are doing a lot of press for the book and really stressing the importance of pre-ordering from your local comic shoppe or dispensary (Comic Shop Locator).

In THE ACTIVITY #1, the evolution of global warfare necessitates the evolution of special forces to rise and meet the call. The U.S Army has therefore looked to its last secret special operations tribe, The Intelligence Support Activity, or Gray Fox. Within Gray Fox is a team of elite men and women whose mission is flexible, whose technology is bleeding edge, and whose execution is precise and lethal. They are Team Omaha, and they serve THE ACTIVITY.

THE ACTIVITY #1, a 32-page full-color action adventure comic for $3.50, will be on sale in stores December 21 and is available for order in the currently on-stands October issue of the Previews catalog (It's the "Gem of the Month").

Check out Press for the book, but beware; sometimes knowing too much can get you silenced. Much more on the way as we push pre-order sales!

iFanboy Talksplode Podcast with Mitch Gerads

Newsarama.com interview with Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads

Comic Book Resources Article

ComicBuzz Article

DigitalSpy.com Article

M!

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual Preview

2011-09-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

A couple pages, in both color and line art, from my story with Matthew Dow Smith in IDW's Doctor WHO 2011 Annual. Available at your local comic shoppe.

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual out tomorrow! (8/24)

2011-08-23T08:10:00.000-07:00

So it looks like the Doctor WHO 2011 Annual from IDW, with a story by Matthew Dow Smith + myself, WILL be in stores tomorrow! Pick one up at your local comic book dispensary!

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual in stores AUG. 24th!

2011-08-07T16:36:00.000-07:00

CORRECTION: It looks like the 8/24 release date is back on!

My figure on the jam cover for the Doctor WHO 2011 Annual from IDW Publishing.

The book is in stores August 31st, and features a 12 page story written by Matthew Dow Smith with art by me! Along with a slew of other AMAZING creators. For more info follow this link:

http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/1829/

Please go pick it up at your local comic shop retailer (http://comicshoplocator.com/) and let me know what you think of it. I'm a HUGE Doctor WHO nerd, so this project was an absolute highlight for me!

M!TCH

PS. All personal bias aside, this annual is REALLY good. Everyone brought their absolute A game to the table, no lie.

Cleopatra in SpaAAAce!

2011-06-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

A pinup done for buddy Mike Maihack's new volume of CLEOPATRA IN SPAAAACE!, which will be releasing at this year's SDCC!

Cleo website: http://www.cowshell.com/cleopatra/

Mike is one of the best guys you'll ever meet. If you're going to be at SDCC this year definitely seek him out.

M!TCH

Inks:

SPRINGCON Update

2011-05-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hiya folks!

This weekend (Sat-Sun) I will be a guest at the MCBA SPRINGCON (Check the link for show details/directions) along with Johnny Recon writer, Scott Dillon.  Stop by the table and say hi! I'll be signing both days and will have a number of things at the table.

Copies of Stan Lee's STARBORN #1-3
   Johnny Recon #1-2
   A number of 13x19 prints on high quality stock.
   Lots of original pages and illustrations.

I'll also be doing sketches both days, but have a little bit of a unique offering this time around: I have a limited number of blank Marvel sketch covers/books (Pictured above). I'll be offering these on a first-come first-serve basis, so stop by early and make your pick!

Sketch rates:

Small sketch in a sketchbook- $10

9X12 Bristol Board Head shot - $15

Marvel Sketch Cover head/ bust shot - $25

Marvel Sketch Cover wraparound (Front/Back cover) - $50

All sketches are inked.

Most importantly, just stop by and say hi! See ya there.

M!TCH

Captain America: The Fighting Avenger

2011-05-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

More info over at ComicTWART.

Inks:

Recent project for Cheerios™

2011-04-10T15:06:00.000-07:00

I recently did a project for Cheerios where I adapted kid submitted Cheerios characters on Facebook. It was TONS of fun!

Follow the link below to see the kids' drawings that I adapted them from.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150155639464826&id=162006779825&aid=300886

M!

Madman ComicTWART

2011-03-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I just posted my Madman for this week's ComicTWART pick. Follow the link for more info.

JOHNNY RECON ECCC 2011 Exclusive Print!

2011-03-08T18:42:00.000-08:00

An exclusive print done for the 2011 Emerald City Comic-Convention.

Written by Scott Dillon
Illustrated by Mitch Gerads (me!)
Coloured by Evan Shaner

Prints are 13x19 on high quality matte stock paper. There are still some available at my Etsy store if you're interested! http://www.etsy.com/listing/69651557/johnny-recon-and-the-attack-of-the-space

An ECCC recap is sure to come over the next few days! The summary: IT WAS AWESOME.
M!TCH

Emerald City Comic Con 2011

2011-03-01T15:32:00.000-08:00

Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) is upon us this weekend (3/4-3/6) in downtown Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center. Yours truly will be there in Artists Alley, table C-04 (Like the explosive!).

I'll be sandwiched in-between Jeff Parker/Tom Fowler and Yanick Paquette/Nathan Fairbairn. I'll also be appearing at the ComicTWART panel on Friday at 7pm, Room 4C3-4. I highly recommend you check out this panel, guaranteed good times.

I'll have copies on hand of Stan Lee's STARBORN #1-3, Johnny Recon #1-2, and an ECCC 2011 exclusive 13x19 Johnny Recon 1-page story/print (Written by Scott Dillon, pencils and inks by myself, and colors by Evan Shaner)

For anyone interested in getting a sketch, my 2011 rates are...

Headshot (Usually from the shoulders up) -- $30

Partial-Full figure -- $50

All sketches are done in pencils and inks, on 9x12 Bristol.

Really looking forward to the show and I look forward to seeing you there!

- M!TCH

PS. A bunch of my collaborators will also be attending, so make sure and check them out! Nathan Edmondson, Chris Roberson, Evan Shaner, Kyle Latino, Scott Dillon, and more...

Plastic Man - ComicTWART

2011-03-01T14:04:00.000-08:00

It's been a long STRETCH but I made my return to ComicTWART.com this week! Click below to read more about it and what I've ben up to in my hiatus!

http://www.comictwart.com/2011/02/plastic-man-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!

Original Art Clearance Sale

2011-01-31T13:14:00.000-08:00

She desperately needs one!* I've put a ton of stuff up, including Johnny Recon #1-2 pages, Original ComicTWART illustrations, prints, and more, at my Etsy store for really low clearance prices. Thanks so much for helping out with this delicate procedure.

BONUS: If you purchase something, Numchucks promises to take you off her "list". God only know what that list is for.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/POPGUNPULP

*Not an actual benefit for my crazy cat.

APRIL BOOM! Solicitations...

2011-01-04T17:30:00.000-08:00

BOOM! Studios just released their APRIL 2011 solicitations and they just so happen to include two covers by me! The first fully illustrated by me and the second with colors by myself. Enjoy!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #7

Written By: Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Drawn By: Javier Pina
Cover A: Kalman Andrasofszky
Cover B: Mitch Gerads
Shipping in: April

Stan Lee’s bestselling series marches on with Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning leading the charge! Soldier Zero is wrongly labeled a menace to society and it’s up to Stewart to clear the name of his alter ego. But will it prove to be too much for him? Find out the answers, true believers, in this issue of Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO!

* NOT FINAL ART. The actual cover is twice as awesome and laid out considerably different. Check out my DEVIANT Art page for a version of this cover without the trade dress and considerably more accurate colors.

http://popgunpulp.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d36a6lw

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5

Author(s): Chris Roberson
Artist(s): Khary Randolph (p) Mitch Gerads (c)
Cover Artist(s): A:Humberto Ramos, B: Matteo Scalera (p) Mitch Gerads (c)

BRAND NEW ARC! Stan Lee continues his epic sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and Khary Randolph. This jumping on point is perfect for new readers to experience what everyone is talking about, as the space action-adventure thrill ride continues. Benjamin boldly journeys into the universe with his great protector, Tara, and his newest cohort, General Talon —all determined to return to Benjamin’s homeworld. This issue is not to be missed as Stan Lee’s red-hot series continues to be NOT OF THIS WORLD!

* Check out my DEVIANT Art page for a version of this cover without the trade dress and considerably more accurate colors.

http://popgunpulp.deviantart.com/#/d36aa04

THE LIGHT Tpb

2010-12-27T12:21:00.000-08:00

This is a pinup I did that you can currently find in Nathan Edmondson and Brett Weldele's THE LIGHT Tpb from Image Comics.

It's a pretty rad story, you should check it out.

Why am I in it, you might ask? Well Nathan [Edmondson] and I are cooking up something pretty damn awesome for 2011. Stay tuned!

M!TCH

PS. Sorry for the lack of updates recently. Been extremely busy with Stan Lee's STARBORN and this "damn awesome" upcoming project with Nathan! I'll be trying to stay more regular with the blog very soon.

SIPES Stories!

2010-11-13T11:43:00.000-08:00

::AIR GUITAR!::

My first webisode for Adult Swim's "SIPES STORIES" is live! Check it out here--

http://www.adultswim.com/promos/201010_sipes/video4.html .

Written by Andy Sipes and narrated by Master Shake himself, Dana Snyder! (Aqua Teen, Venture Bros.)

Art and design by Me!

My second episode goes live 11/29.

M!TCH

NEXUS ComicTWART.com

2010-10-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

One of my all-time favorite comics. Maybe my actual all-time favorite! NEXUS for ComicTWART.com in support of Steve "The Dude" Rude...

Follow the link where I talk about my love of Nexus, Steve, and my process with this illustration.

http://www.comictwart.com/2010/10/nexus-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!

Marvel Sample Pages

2010-10-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

Recent Sample Pages done for Marvel Comics.

- M!TCH

POPEYE Now in HI-FI Color!

2010-09-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

M!TCH

ComicTWART.com

POPEYE for ComicTWART

2010-09-21T23:29:00.000-07:00

Ug-Ug-Ug-Ug! Popeye for ComicTWART.com

More info at ComicTWART: http://www.comictwart.com/2010/09/popeye-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!TCH

MAN-THING ComicTWART

2010-09-19T20:55:00.001-07:00

MAN-THING for ComicTWART.com! More info over at ComicTWART.

M!TCH

DOCTOR WHO ComicTWART

2010-09-10T23:02:00.000-07:00

The Eleventh Doctor for this week's ComicTWART pick. Had a ton of fun with this one. Check it out on ComicTWART to see the inks and more info!

M!TCH

Captain Marvel ComicTWART

2010-09-07T22:32:00.000-07:00

Captain Marvel for the ComicTWART blog! The kitty's name is Meatball.

M!TCH

My Influences, NOW IN MAP FORM!

2010-08-19T09:10:00.001-07:00

Commission List NOW OPEN!

2010-08-17T18:33:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

In an effort to supplement some time to work on the rest of Johnny Recon with some income, I've opened up my commission list yet again! For right now I won't have a cap and it will be first come, first served, as fast as I can get to them in-between other gigs. I'm really excited to work on some fun and interesting characters! Check out my B&W work from ComicTWART for examples. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at mitch@popgunpulp.com, otherwise most of the necessary information is in this handy dandy lil' jpeg!

Thanks!

M!TCH

PS. Feel free to post questions here as well!

Lone Wolf and Cub - ComicTWART

2010-08-16T20:55:00.001-07:00

More info:

http://www.comictwart.com/2010/08/lone-wolf-and-cub-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!TCH

SANDMAN (ComicTWART)

2010-08-09T19:20:00.001-07:00

My Sandman illustration for this week's ComicTWART.com pick!

M!TCH

FRANKENSTEIN

2010-08-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

For the ComicTWART blog. More info over there: http://www.comictwart.com/2010/08/frankenstein-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!TCH

Spidey NOW IN FULL HI-FI COLOUR

2010-07-30T16:41:00.000-07:00

M!TCH

Spider-Man!

2010-07-29T11:12:00.001-07:00

From my DA Page:

I haven't been able to post a lot lately because everything i'm working on is unannounced. So yesterday I had some free time and I felt it was time to do a "non-obligation" illustration.

I decided to go with Spidey for a couple reasons. He's a character I have never drawn (in a real capacity) but everyone else on the planet has, and I have been itching to draw a "setting character piece" and New York is just a part of Spidey as he is himself, much like Gotham City is for Batman.

Next time I have some free time, i'll color this guy up for a print!

M!TCH

Nick Fury Sixties ComicTWART

2010-07-12T19:52:00.000-07:00

My "Ultimate Dream Gig" realized over at ComicTWART. Follow the link to the blog for more info on this one...

http://www.comictwart.com/2010/07/1960s-nick-fury-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!TCH

Doctor WHO Illustration!

2010-07-07T12:56:00.000-07:00

So Doctor Who Series 5 ended a couple weeks ago and it was hands down my favorite series of the Doctor yet and that's saying somethin'! I was absolutely blown away by Matt Smith in the lead. Hopefully one day i'll be able to get my mitts on IDW's Doctor book in some form. Here's the first of more WHOvian images to come!

I couldn't decide which route I liked better, so I picked both!

Pencils and colors by myself.

Inks by Mark Stegbauer
Color Flats by Kyle Latino

Hope ya like!

M!TCH

Asterix TWART

2010-06-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

My Asterix illustration for this week's comic TWART blog pick. Click HERE for more info.

M!

The Doctor

2010-06-26T09:11:00.000-07:00

Doctor Who.
Pencils by me with inks by Mark Stegbauer.

In honor of tonight's big season finale! Beyond excited. Finished Color illustration coming soon!

M!

TINTIN

2010-06-25T20:20:00.000-07:00

TINTIN for the ComicTWART blog, more info over there at http://www.comictwart.com/2010/06/tintin-by-mitch-gerads.html

M!

Dakota Cobra #1 Page 1

2010-06-15T22:42:00.000-07:00

illustrated and Lettered by Mitch Gerads, inks by Mark Stegbauer, written by Jason Latino (Publisher TBA)

JOHNNY RECON #2 Pages 17-21

2010-06-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Illustrated and lettered by Mitch Gerads, color flats by Kyle Latino, Written by Scott Dillon (POPGUNPULP Comics)

JOHNNY RECON #2 Pages 22-23

2010-06-15T22:25:00.000-07:00

Illustrated and lettered by Mitch Gerads, color flats by Kyle Latino, Written by Scott Dillon (POPGUNPULP Comics)

JOHNNY RECON #2 Cover

2010-06-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

Illustrated and Designed by Mitch Gerads (POPGUNPULP Comics)

Johnny Recon #2 Page 2 inks + pencils

2010-06-15T21:05:00.000-07:00

Pencils and inks by Mitch Gerads, written by Scott Dillon. (POPGUNPULP Comics)

Past TWART Illustrations Part A

2010-06-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Select Illustrations from my work on ComicTWART.com

Past TWART Illustrations Part B

2010-06-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Select Illustrations from my work on ComicTWART.com

Agents of Atlas Sample pencils

2010-06-15T16:09:00.000-07:00

Pencils by Mitch Gerads, written by Jeff Parker.

The MITCH GERADS Illustration blog

The ACTIVITY #3 out 2/15! SIGNING!

The ACTIVITY #2 release and signing!!!

The ACTIVITY #1 Out THIS week! Signing at The SOURCE!

Limited Commissions!

The ACTIVITY #1 This December!

Check out Press for the book, but beware; sometimes knowing too much can get you silenced. *Much more on the way as we push pre-order sales!*

iFanboy Talksplode Podcast with Mitch Gerads

Newsarama.com interview with Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual Preview

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual out tomorrow! (8/24)

Doctor WHO 2011 Annual in stores AUG. 24th!

Cleopatra in SpaAAAce!

SPRINGCON Update

Captain America: The Fighting Avenger

Recent project for Cheerios™

Madman ComicTWART

JOHNNY RECON ECCC 2011 Exclusive Print!

Emerald City Comic Con 2011

Plastic Man - ComicTWART

Original Art Clearance Sale

APRIL BOOM! Solicitations...

THE LIGHT Tpb

SIPES Stories!

NEXUS ComicTWART.com

Marvel Sample Pages

POPEYE Now in HI-FI Color!

POPEYE for ComicTWART

MAN-THING ComicTWART

DOCTOR WHO ComicTWART

Captain Marvel ComicTWART

My Influences, NOW IN MAP FORM!

Commission List NOW OPEN!

Lone Wolf and Cub - ComicTWART

SANDMAN (ComicTWART)

FRANKENSTEIN

Spidey NOW IN FULL HI-FI COLOUR

Spider-Man!

Nick Fury Sixties ComicTWART

Doctor WHO Illustration!

Asterix TWART

The Doctor

TINTIN

Dakota Cobra #1 Page 1

JOHNNY RECON #2 Pages 17-21

JOHNNY RECON #2 Pages 22-23

JOHNNY RECON #2 Cover

Johnny Recon #2 Page 2 inks + pencils

Past TWART Illustrations Part A

Past TWART Illustrations Part B

Agents of Atlas Sample pencils

Check out Press for the book, but beware; sometimes knowing too much can get you silenced. Much more on the way as we push pre-order sales!