Howdy guys,
The Wolverine summer saturation has begun. The premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine was here in Tempe, Arizona Monday evening, I had a special invite but i screwed up on my dates and missed it…D’oh, But it doesn’t bug me a bit because my Daughter Morgan was honored with a gallery art show and that was MUCH more worthwhile event!
AND the ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ card set from Rittenhouse Archives is out now, I provided a good number of Sketch cards for the set ( some of my favorites posted below) This was a really fun set and i experimented a lot with different styles so I hope you guys dig it.
The March of Dimes is also doing a Charity event utilizing the popularity of Sketch cards and I produced some G.I.Joe cards featuring my favorite Cobra agents….felt nostalgic and even made the background similar to the toy packaging….aaaahhhh…good childhood memories.
NEXT SATURDAY my friends is the day….what day?….FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!!
Nationwide Comic retail stores will have loads of comic books to give out for free, and thats for children and adults alike so be sure to support your local Comic shop. And hey, most shops make a huge party out of the event bringing in Artists, writers, superheroes themselves and all sorts of creative types to celebrate the awesome medium that is Comics!
NOW if you guys happen to be in the Arizona area come over to Atomic Comics Paradise Valley location and see me. I’ll be sketching for HERO Initiative donations alongside Comic superstar talents Tony Parker, Ryan Cody, Daniel Bradford, Terry Tibke, Madame M, David Rabbitte, and Albert Morales.
All around the valley Atomic Comics locations will have creators check it out here ATOMIC COMICS FCBD
Dont know what the HERO Initiative is? this’ll fill you in…
Its all about supporting the creative legends and community that has given us the best entertainment around. HERO Initiative
Also that Same night Saturday May 2nd at the Chandler Cinema’s Mischief Maker Studios and Ronalds Brothers Productions will have a One night only Screening of the Brian Pulido horror flick “The Graves” here is the lowdown…
“The Graves” Sneak Peek Screening – One Night Only!
The Graves, an Arizona-produced feature film will be screened Saturday May 2nd.
Set in present day. Arizona,The Graves is a horror / thriller about two inseparable sisters whose visit to remote Skull City Mine turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human — and supernatural.
The Graves stars Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil’sRejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), D. Randall Blythe (Lamb of God “Screamer”), Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Shane Stevens (Redemption), Barbara Glover (Joline), Cathy Rankin (Locker 13), Calabrese (Horror Punk legends) and Tony Todd (24, Candyman)
It is written and directed by Brian Pulido (Chaos! Comics, Lady Death, Evil Ernie) and produced by Mischiefmaker Studios, Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions (Netherbeast, Inc.). Production Design by Francisca Pulido. Director of Photography Adam Goldfine. Music by The Mission Creeps.
Showtimes: Saturday May 2 at 6:35 PM & 8:35 PM. Q&A with director, cast to follow 6:35PM show
$5.00 admission.
Screening at:
Chandler Cinemas
2140 N Arizona AvE
Chandler, AZ 85225
For directions, call (480) 963-7678
I had the pleasure of Playing the Comic Shop clerk in this movie So be sure to laugh hard at that particular part 
And as an Added bonus Check out Calabrese’s Music Video from the Movie…
Later Jammers…. and don’t forget….trivia contest soon!
-BEN OUT!
