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WAYWARD Vol. 4 Arrives in March!

Posted by Jim Zub on December 20, 2016 No comments

WAYWARD, VOL. 4: THREADS AND PORTENTS TP

STORY: JIM ZUB
ART / COVER: STEVEN CUMMINGS, TAMRA BONVILLAIN

MARCH 01 / 136 PAGES / FULL COLOR / M / $16.99

The group is pulled apart, and the hidden mythic worlds of Ireland and Japan are revealed. JIM ZUB (Thunderbolts, Samurai Jack) and STEVEN CUMMINGS (Dead Shot, Legends of the Dark Knight) continue their supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy with foreign cultures and fascinating mythological monsters. This volume includes design artwork by artist STEVEN CUMMINGS and new profiles on mythical creatures by monster scholars Zack Davisson and Ann O’Regan.

Making Comics Progression: Script to Final

Posted by Jim Zub on November 5, 2016 1 comment

Want to see how a comic is made? Here’s a step-by-step progression of the process using a two-page spread from WAYWARD #4 as an example:

Script:
Jim writes the story for Wayward, guiding the team through the major moments and visual beats along with dialogue, sound effects and other text.

Page Rough:
Steven roughs out the overall composition, checking positioning and making sure all the important visual information is conveyed. On pages with a lot more text he’ll also double check that there’s enough room for that text along with the visuals.

Pencils:
In the case of Wayward, the line art is scanned in straight from Steven’s pencils.

Final Linework:
Jim resizes the art for the final page format, digitally darkens the lines, cleans up any smudges or dirt from the scan and blocks in large areas of black indicated in the pencils.

Colors and Final Lettering:
Tamra digitally adds mood, texture, and light and shadow to finalize the page art.
Marshall adds word balloons, captions, and sound effects as needed and sends back a final print-ready file.

Want to read the full issue and see how it fits into the story? It’s included in WAYWARD Vol. 1: String Theory, available from your favorite local comic shop, Amazon, or available digitally on comiXology.

WAYWARD #17 Reviews

Posted by Jim Zub on November 1, 2016 No comments

Wayward #17, showing the aftermath our of third arc in Japan, arrived in comic shops last week. What did reviewers think of it?

• Big Glasgow: 9.6/10 “The art of Wayward is always top notch: every character and every environment, from the sweeping green fields of Ireland to dingy pubs, acquire a special depth in the hands of artist Steven Cummings and colourist Tamra Bonvillain.”

• Fandom Post: B+ “Cummings continues to just make this book look fantastic, especially with what Bonvillain brings to the page with the color design to give it some real pop and vibrancy.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “There’s a reason this is a 5 Star book time after time and that’s because it’s so incredibly well written with strong characters/characterization and some of the best artwork in the business.”

• TM Stash: 9/10 “Wayward continues to sweep us into the landscapes and folklore of Japan (and now Ireland) like no other series can.”

• Under the Comic Covers: “It had a great flow. The pacing of this issue was really well done.”

Wayward #20 Arrives in January!

Posted by Jim Zub on October 18, 2016 No comments

WAYWARD #20
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: AMANDA SCHANK
JANUARY 25 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99

END OF STORY ARC
The spirits lay their claim…

WAYWARD #16 Reviews

Posted by Jim Zub on October 4, 2016 No comments

We’d been away for a while but finally Wayward is back with issue #16 now available! What did reviewers think of it? Read on…

• Big Glasgow: 9.6/10 “In 2015, I had defined Wayward the best ongoing series published by Image Comics (at least among those I have read). In 2016, my extremely high expectations about it are not being disappointed. Don’t miss it”

• Fandom Post: B+ “It’s a very good read and one that makes out a whole lot better by taking a slower pace with it all rather than barreling into a lot of new additions and expansions.”

• Flipgeeks: 9/10 “This issue is definitely worth your hard earned monies, mates.”

• Geeked Out Nation: 8.1/10 “anyone who hasn’t seen what’s so great about Wayward to now join in on the adventure. The past is never truly just the past and the future is rich with potential”

• God of Comics: “a whole new world of history, mythology, and culture awaits. This comic is impossibly good…”

• Pop Mythology: “I love the way that Zub capitalizes on these unfamiliar folklore elements to entice his readers into learning more and weaves them so proficiently into the story that it’s a decide pleasure to turn the page and see what lies on the other side.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “I’m infatuated with the work that Steven does on the interiors. His attention to detail is amazing to see come to life.”

• TM Stash: 10/10 “Just when you thought you couldn’t be more absorbed in the world of WAYWARD, the story takes a twist”

• Under the Comic Covers: “Absolutely worth the wait. So happy to have Wayward back.”

Wayward #19 Arrives in December!

Posted by Jim Zub on September 21, 2016 No comments

Arriving in December, our fourth arc continues…

WAYWARD #19
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: SUPERLOG

DECEMBER 28 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99

Death looms over Tokyo. Loyalties are strained.

Wayward #18 Arrives in November!

Posted by Jim Zub on August 24, 2016 No comments

Arriving in November…

WAYWARD #18
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: ROYCE “FOO RAY” SUTHERLAND
NOVEMBER 23 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99
The creatures of Ireland are drawn to Rori and Ayane. What is Dermot hiding from them?

Wayward #17 Arrives in October!

Posted by Jim Zub on July 18, 2016 No comments

Arriving in October…

WAYWARD #17
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: SANA TAKEDA

OCTOBER 26 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99

Back in Japan, aftermath of the battle and the treacherous road ahead.

Image Podcast Interview

Posted by Jim Zub on June 30, 2016 No comments

I chatted with David Brothers at Image Comics all about Glitterbomb, Wayward, and my 6 week sabbatical to Japan. Lots of great info and little anecdotes. Give it a listen!

Wayward To Be Published in French by Glénat Comics!

Posted by Jim Zub on June 21, 2016 No comments

Just announced this morning: Glénat Comics in France will be publishing WAYWARD in French starting in early 2017! Steven and I are incredibly excited for French readers to experience the world of Wayward. Glénat is renowned for their quality adaptation and beautiful books and we’re excited to see how the French edition turns out.

Here’s an exclusive announcement video Steven and I shot for Glénat while I was in Japan: