Fear Agent 31 finally shipping!

Hey everyone!

So, apparently Fear Agent 31 is shipping tomorrow! Rick says it's been a year, which is hard to believe. But then, I drew Fear Agent before the entire arc of CONAN, which I just wrapped up. So, I suppose it has been a long time. As I've stated before, I really have NO idea why there was a hold up. I know we'd all wrapped it up a long time ago.

Anyway, I figured I'd repost this preview from a while back.

You can see the full color preview here.

Thanks!

best,
Mike

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The end of Fear Agent...are you still waiting?

Hey everyone,

On his Twitter feed fans of Fear Agent have been asking writer Rick Remender when the last two issues of the series will be released by Dark Horse. He responded with this;

"Fear Agent 31 an 32 have to be resolicited due to lateness. They are done, but I guess they won't be out until October. Nothing to be done."

I have not been involved in any back room discussions about the book, but I do know they are finished. I wrapped up the pencils BEFORE I started on Conan (which I've penciled 7 issues of, so it's been a while since I wrapped Fear Agent). I've also seen colored and lettered PDF files of the missing Fear Agent comics. So I assure you, it's all finished.

I'm sure there are good reasons for holding off on the release of comics. Fear Agent is a beloved series, and this is the last arc, so I'm guessing no one is in a hurry to just throw it out there. But the truth is I don't know what those reasons are. I just wanted to disparage any one from thinking the book is late because it's not done, or that anyone is running late. Everyone has worked hard to make the last arc special, and I for one am proud of how it turned out.

So, if you're a fan of the series, all I can say is please bare with us. Your patience will be rewarded, I promise. If you've been following along with Heath's ups and downs, then the end of this thing is going to break your heart and make you smile. Rick wraps up everything beautifully.

Best,
Mike




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Fear Agent 31 preview

Hey everyone,

There's a new preview of Fear Agent #31 online, so check it out.

AND, for you process junkies I'm posting my "pencils" for that issues.

Enjoy!
Mike

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Fear Agent 30 reviews

Some new reviews for Fear Agent #30, which came out last week.

Newsarama.com's "Best Shots"

Geek Goggle Reviews gives it 4.5 out of 5

And a video review on Comic Book Club

Best,
Mike

Fear Agent 29 in stores!

Hey everyone,

Just a quick note to let you all know Fear Agent #29 is finally in stores! Go check it out, and here's a review for the issue. (Watch out for spoilers!)

Here are some of my pencils from the issue-





Here's a preview for the issue.

Finally, for you process junkies out there, here are some older posts showing some pencil to ink comparisons.

Best,
Mike

Fear Agent 31 advanced preview

Hey everyone,

Rick posted some sneak peek pages for Fear Agent 31, so I figured I'd share them here too.

I've also heard 30 ships next week. Not sure why it's late, as it's been finished for some time, but that's life I guess.

enjoy,
Mike

Fear Agent art for sale!

Hey all!

Well, Fear Agent #28 is in stores now and I hope all of you enjoyed it!

I'm now offering the pencil art from the issue over on my store, at very reasonable prices. Roughly half of the pages are up for sale, with the second half going up later this week. Swing by and check them out. You might want to give one a good home ;)

Best,
Mike

Fear Agent 28 previews (again)

For those that may have missed it, Newsarama.com and IFanboy.com both have previews of the upcoming Fear Agent #28 - (which I penciled, despite what the Newsarama post says in the credits :)

If you follow the blog, you've seen these before, but I'm going to post them again for those that are coming to this late. You fans of the art process can compare them to Tony's and John's finishes. I always personally get a kick out of seeing the pencils vs the inks.







Enjoy,
Mike

Fear Agent on Newsarama.com

Hey everyone,

Newsarama.com has a great interview with Fear Agent writer Rick Remender about the last arc of this beloved series. Check it out here.

I especially liked this bit Rick had to say, "It’s also nice working with the guys you came up in the industry with. It’s something that is very Band of Brothers-ish, if you were in the nerd trenches making comics instead of fighting for the future of the free world. Coming from the indie stables with your boys and making good is a terrific feeling."

Some of the pages they're showing I've previewed here before, but I believe some are new. So I'm going to show the pencils below, for anyone who's interested.





Enjoy!
Mike

Pre-order Fear Agent #28

(above cover to Fear Agent #28, by series co-creator Tony Moore)

If you follow the blog you know I'm penciling the last arc of the much beloved Sci Fi adventure comic, Fear Agent. Well, the first issue of that arc is up for pre-order.

Here is the solicitation:

FEAR AGENT #28: OUT OF STEP #1 (of 5)

Rick Remender (W), Mike Hawthorne (P), Tony Moore (P/Cover), and John Lucas (I)

On sale July 28
FC, 32 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

Heath Huston is mortally injured. His family, all of humanity, has been totally consumed, amalgamated by Tetaldian robotic conquerors. There is no hope. So who will save the asses of the universe this time? A drink is poured, a rocket ship ignited, and a cigar lit—a new Fear Agent will rise.

Four super champions of sci-fi pulp—Rick Remender, Mike Hawthorne, Tony Moore, and John Lucas—reunite, one final time, one final drink. Also includes a special Tales of the Fear Agent by legendary creator Hilary Barta!

• 32 FULL pages of COMIC-BOOK ACTION!


The final tale of the last Fear Agent begins here!

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We've all be working hard on this series trying to give it the love it deserves for the final story. I'm proud to be working on this thing, and hope you all decide to check it out.

Ask your local comic shop to order Fear Agent for you, and thanks for your support :)

Best,
mike

PS - If you want more info on this book, series writer and co-creator Rick Remender did an interview on it recently. Check it out.

Fear Agent on CBR pt. II

Rick did an interview about the final arc of Fear Agent over on CBR, with a few finished art previews. Swing over and check it out.




And tell your friends :)

Best,
Mike

PS - Check out previous Fear Agent posts here. Lots of art!

Fear Agent sneak peek PT3

Rick just posted a sneak peek of John Lucas' inks for this page on Twitter, so here is the pencil version from me.

Best,
MIke

No resolutions, just plans - 2010

First let me say Happy New Years to all of you out there! Much love!

I wanted to take a moment and talk about my plans for 2010. You may remember my Mantra for 2009 post. If you don't want to read the rest of this post, just read the Mantra post and plug "2010" in where you see "2009".

But if you want details on my plans for 2010, then read on.

In 2009 I pushed myself and my work. I started being a cartoonist again, writing and drawing my new book at Vertigo.



I got wot work with color, and control the final look of my work, with Star Trek and. G.I. JOE.



I also started penciling Fear Agent, and am getting to work with a great inker. I accomplished just about everything I set out to do. Thing is, most of you haven't seen any of it. My actual comic out put was way down in 2009. Not to say I wasn't drawing like hell, because I was. It's just that you're not seeing it yet.



That's going to start to change in 2010. You'll begin to see some of the stuff I've been busting my hump on last year, including the new Fear Agent series. My new graphic novel won't ship till 2011, but you'll be hearing more details on it this year.

I have some specific plans for 2010 too. Let me touch on each one individually.

All City quarterly -



This one has been in the works for years, and the original plan was to put it out as one big 200 to 300 page sketchbook.



Instead I'm going to be putting it out as a quarterly sketchbook in 2010. It will feature all the art and sketches you see on this blog, as well as new stuff I'm working on. It will allow me to share what's going on in my studio.




Besides the art and sketches you may see short comics and my print work (like the Sweet Science girls) in each issue. Every issue should be around 45 pages or so, and I will begin taking pre-orders in a few months.

COVERS! -



I'll be doing some covers in 2010. One is for a book called BITERS, which is a brilliant idea by my pal Jamar Nicholas. Up and comer Samax (of GhettoManga.com ) is going to do the art, and I jumped at the chance to do some covers for the series.

I've been asked about doing covers for a second series, oddly enough another Zombie comic, but I can't let that cat out of the bag just yet. But you're gonna love it :)

My son's webcomic -



People have been hammering at me to do a comic about my son's crazy antics, so I'm going to take their advice and start that in 2010. Hopefully very soon. This boy is hysterical, and it's about time some good comes from madness.



Skullface art show -



John G. and I are planning an art show/comic featuring his character Skullface. This thing has been years in the making, and I'm planning on some really experimental stuff I've been itching to do. Stay tuned for more details on that.

SHIRTS! -



I'm going to start pitching t-shirt ideas to manufacturers this year, and if all goes well you'll see those in 2010. Cross your fingers ;)

Of course there is also stuff I can't talk about yet. For instance, there is another series that's been offered to me, in one of the few genres I haven't worked in yet, that I've wanted to draw for a long time. I'm still not sure I can't fit it into my schedule, but if I can it will be freaking glorious. Lots of exciting shit is in store for 2010, and I hope you fine folks will choose to share the year with me.

Best,
Mike

PS - If you're so inclined, please share this with friends. You can also use the "Share this" button below to promote this post on Stumbleupon, DIGG, etc. I appreciate it :)

Fear Agent pencil & ink comparison Pt. V

Hey everyone,

Ok, last of those pencil to ink comparisons (courtesy of inker John Lucas).

Hope you enjoyed seeing these as much as I did. Can't wait to see Tony rock these!

Previous post.

best,
Mike

Fear Agent pencil & ink comparison Pt. IV

Here's another one of those pencil to ink comparisons. Pencils by me. Inks by John Lucas. Faces to be inked by Tony Moore.

Last post.

Best,
mike

Fear Agent pencil & ink comparison Pt. III

Here's number three of the pencil to ink comparison posts. Courtesy of inker John Lucas.

Part I
Part II

Best,
mike

Fear Agent pencil & ink comparison Pt. II

Here's another pencil to ink comparison.

First post.

Best,
mike

Fear Agent pencil & ink comparison Pt. I

I just saw that Fear Agent inker John Lucas posted these on ComicartFans.com, and thought it was cool. He's comparing the pencils I did with his inks. John, an awesome artist in his own right, is adding so much texture and atmosphere to the inks! I love seeing his process here . Tony Moore will come in later to ink the faces, but no scans for that yet. Sorry.

Anyway, I'm a sucker for this kind of behind the scenes stuff! Hope you dig it as much as I do. :)

best,
Mike

Fear Agent on Newsarama.com

Check out the interview on Newsarama.com with Rick and Tony about the new Fear Agent arc.

And, since they showed the inked versions on there I may as well show the pencil versions on here.





Mike