LOL this is the cleanest studio I've ever seen! My old studio looked the the aftermath of a medieval battle between books and coffee mugs! Great video!
Very interesting! Studio looks cozy. Nice, big windows for a tone of natural light and view. Surprise cameo by Tiffany from Comicpop with Brian K Vaughan. They're another comic book channel that I like. Keep up the great work Jim.
Thanks Jim. It really is great to see where and how other people work...somehow makes you feel less crazy! Looking forward to the book and to supporting your work
Picked up my books from this past week and on my way out my eyes skimmed their sale rack, and couldn’t help but spot a copy of the big bad X-Men Grand Design volume one. Not that I could miss a book that towers above the competition, in more ways than one I might add. Had to liberate it from the discount shelf where it definitely doesn’t belong! Also $20 is a steal for that Street Angel paperback! Nice!
Loved this, Thanks Jim Rugg, You said something around minutes 44:00 about the state of comics and where the industry is headed. It triggered a random thought. Do you remember back in the 90s, they had that comic book bible? That be cool if y'all reviewed that. I know y'all did that Chick Tracks a while back. I know there's a slew of religious inspired comics, even propaganda pieces, even military psy ops brochures both for the troops and the enemy. It be interesting to see how comics are used, outside of markets and more as persuasion devices or even as education devices. Thanks guys, always good.
I use a spreadsheet instead of index cards. Spreadsheet cells are flexible like cards because you have a grid, and you can throw any amount into a cell. Harder to take out of the house, though. Another planning tool I've started using is Venn diagrams: it's a way to filter down brainstorms and keep the collection of ideas I'm thinking about tight and coherent. I just sketch a bunch of those out on note paper in different arrangements, look for overlapping patterns, then remove the ones that aren't getting a lot of overlap. Then brainstorm again from that in a new iteration, until I have enough ideas for a story to pop out.
I have a bunch of artist books and that Kurtzman one is a favorite! It's so good. Great art reproductions and insights. We've shown some of it in past episodes. I love the reproductions of his roughs and page layouts. Good book for sure!
Jim? What's the official release date for STREET ANGEL?? I've saved 20 clams and I wanted to make a video of me visiting my favorite comic book store (Generation X Comics in Fort Worth, Texas) to go get it.
Orbital Comics have 10% friendlier staff than Gosh Comics, and also have 50p bins for old junky comics. I only say this as I've heard Gosh mentioned several times on this channel, and they're always pretty snotty in there. Maybe it's because they still have a porno store opposite and are trying to be more 'Modern Soho' than 'Classic Soho' :)
@@michaelmartin9022 I get horrifically lost round there these days with all the building work going on. I know Prowler to fun t-shirts, but can't remember any comics... :O
I will definitely grab the book. But I am interested in your writing process. At these stage your cards are not representing pages, right? Few cards can end up on one page?
They don't rep pages. They are more like moments or scenes. Not too detailed. So yes, a few cards can equal a page. Have you ever seen any of Alan Moore's scripts? Sometimes he'll spend a page on one panel because he's explaining a lot to his collaborators. These cards can be like that. It's working out ideas so there isn't a strict formula. Plus, once I have the story mapped out in these cards, then I'll break the story into pages. And not all of the cards will make the cut. Also, a card might be several pages. If I have an idea for a scene, I might only need a couple words to describe that scene, but the scene could be complex and lengthy once it becomes panels.
Next time we're in the same room together, Jim, let's talk about the parallels you make between comics and territorial wrestling - I've been thinking a lot about the similarities that the comics industry/hustle shares with the system of stand-up comedy.
I'm glad you mentioned this. I agree 100% and I think about this quite a bit. Completely, completely agree. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this subject!
I have Street Angel ordered from Discount Comic Book Service, but I have fourth week shipping so they already sent my monthly order and now I have to wait until next month to read it. I tried to Google Johan Peterson and can't find anything, so I assume I am spelling it wrong. Anyone know the correct spelling or have a link?
No. I might start sketching. But I'll have a working script. Right now, I've got a few pages that I could start drawing. I need to work out a bit more of the overall story before I feel confident beginning. I tend to work in drafts. And once I have the structure in place, I can start drawing without having a completely polished script. Things change in the drawing process, so I want a structurally sound working draft. That's what I'm doing right now.
@@CartoonistKayfabe There are subtleties I tend to wonder about, like something specific in dialog may affect facial expression, and the amount of text will change panel composition. I didn't consider the possibility of a visual draft, but of course that's what thumbnails are. Fascinating layers of discipline in comics. I'd like to see more of the process, maybe after it's complete.
Here's a vid on layouts and it includes some of our layout process as well as looking at some examples of other cartoonists: ruclips.net/video/7-dbOZdVFyo/видео.html
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LOL this is the cleanest studio I've ever seen! My old studio looked the the aftermath of a medieval battle between books and coffee mugs! Great video!
Cool - I love videos like these. Can we get a tour of Ed Piskor's studio some time ?
Not anymore!
That intro was hilarious, “I feel like I’ve been working on this for years...because I’ve been working on this for years” 😂 I can’t wait to read it!
The Street Angel art you did is fabulous. Wonderfully animated.
I got duped watching this as it says "Weekly Shonen Jump Office Tour". But as usual, good stuffs!
Thanks for sharing your studio space Mr. Rugg.
We definitely have them on order
Good video (still watching it...), it is very special to meet someone who just can.. talk about what he does...
Lovely workstation Mr. Rugg, great collections and Beautiful Neighborhood
Very interesting! Studio looks cozy. Nice, big windows for a tone of natural light and view.
Surprise cameo by Tiffany from Comicpop with Brian K Vaughan. They're another comic book channel that I like.
Keep up the great work Jim.
The Street Angel art is amazing - I wonder if I will be able to find the book here in Brazil.
Orbital has a great selection, I always pop in whenever I'm in London.
I had that Wizard/Prophet poster in my bedroom in highschool! (Also had the Batman/Spawn/Wizard poster too.)
absolutely insane tip on the gary spread, just picked up my own back issue
That's awesome you were at 4 Color Fantasies! Spent a lot of time there when I lived in Winchester in the 90s! Hope you had fun!
Amazing!! thanx for showing.
Thanks Jim. It really is great to see where and how other people work...somehow makes you feel less crazy! Looking forward to the book and to supporting your work
Pre-Ordered mine from DCBS. I’m excited to get it and post pictures of all the versions I own.
My comic book shop sucks, so I’ll have internet order it, unfortunately! Hope the sales go fantastic for you Jim, you deserve it dude.
Picked up my books from this past week and on my way out my eyes skimmed their sale rack, and couldn’t help but spot a copy of the big bad X-Men Grand Design volume one. Not that I could miss a book that towers above the competition, in more ways than one I might add. Had to liberate it from the discount shelf where it definitely doesn’t belong!
Also $20 is a steal for that Street Angel paperback! Nice!
Loved this, Thanks Jim Rugg, You said something around minutes 44:00 about the state of comics and where the industry is headed. It triggered a random thought. Do you remember back in the 90s, they had that comic book bible? That be cool if y'all reviewed that. I know y'all did that Chick Tracks a while back. I know there's a slew of religious inspired comics, even propaganda pieces, even military psy ops brochures both for the troops and the enemy. It be interesting to see how comics are used, outside of markets and more as persuasion devices or even as education devices. Thanks guys, always good.
I got mine pre-ordered from Red Sky Comics in Merced CA. Give them your love!
Oh hey! I see my my package there on your mail pile! I love seeing the mail bag.
I use a spreadsheet instead of index cards. Spreadsheet cells are flexible like cards because you have a grid, and you can throw any amount into a cell. Harder to take out of the house, though. Another planning tool I've started using is Venn diagrams: it's a way to filter down brainstorms and keep the collection of ideas I'm thinking about tight and coherent. I just sketch a bunch of those out on note paper in different arrangements, look for overlapping patterns, then remove the ones that aren't getting a lot of overlap. Then brainstorm again from that in a new iteration, until I have enough ideas for a story to pop out.
Ehi I also have the splatt poster, on your wall 😉👍🏼
Orbital is great! They have an amazing small press section.
You're doing great Jim.
I see you have a ART OF HARVEY KURTZMAN book...I have one too...I look thru it at least twice a week!
I have a bunch of artist books and that Kurtzman one is a favorite! It's so good. Great art reproductions and insights. We've shown some of it in past episodes. I love the reproductions of his roughs and page layouts. Good book for sure!
More studio tours, please!
Jim? What's the official release date for STREET ANGEL?? I've saved 20 clams and I wanted to make a video of me visiting my favorite comic book store (Generation X Comics in Fort Worth, Texas) to go get it.
October 30 is the Comic Shop release date for Street Angel. It will be in book stores the following week.
Got mine from Midtown Comics
Orbital Comics have 10% friendlier staff than Gosh Comics, and also have 50p bins for old junky comics. I only say this as I've heard Gosh mentioned several times on this channel, and they're always pretty snotty in there. Maybe it's because they still have a porno store opposite and are trying to be more 'Modern Soho' than 'Classic Soho' :)
@@michaelmartin9022 I get horrifically lost round there these days with all the building work going on. I know Prowler to fun t-shirts, but can't remember any comics... :O
HAHA! I see my package in there and it looks mangled to shit! If you need/want replacements, I'll see what I can do. Goddamn...
I will definitely grab the book. But I am interested in your writing process. At these stage your cards are not representing pages, right? Few cards can end up on one page?
They don't rep pages. They are more like moments or scenes. Not too detailed. So yes, a few cards can equal a page. Have you ever seen any of Alan Moore's scripts? Sometimes he'll spend a page on one panel because he's explaining a lot to his collaborators. These cards can be like that. It's working out ideas so there isn't a strict formula. Plus, once I have the story mapped out in these cards, then I'll break the story into pages. And not all of the cards will make the cut.
Also, a card might be several pages. If I have an idea for a scene, I might only need a couple words to describe that scene, but the scene could be complex and lengthy once it becomes panels.
@@CartoonistKayfabe Ok, cool, it seems like a good idea indeed. Thanks for sharing your process.
Next time we're in the same room together, Jim, let's talk about the parallels you make between comics and territorial wrestling - I've been thinking a lot about the similarities that the comics industry/hustle shares with the system of stand-up comedy.
I'm glad you mentioned this. I agree 100% and I think about this quite a bit. Completely, completely agree. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this subject!
Please please please do a video on the ditko unleashed book
Just ordered it from amazon.ca, I know, lame and eazy. But daughter will get it for Xmas after I read it.
That sounds like great plan - read it then gift it!
DEATH BATTLE: Street Angel vs Hit Girl (Kickass franchise)
I have Street Angel ordered from Discount Comic Book Service, but I have fourth week shipping so they already sent my monthly order and now I have to wait until next month to read it.
I tried to Google Johan Peterson and can't find anything, so I assume I am spelling it wrong. Anyone know the correct spelling or have a link?
Johan Pedersen doesn't have a big online presence, but he does post art on Instagram: instagram.com/pedersenjohannorgaard/
It sounds as if you start drawing before you have a script; is that right?
No. I might start sketching. But I'll have a working script. Right now, I've got a few pages that I could start drawing. I need to work out a bit more of the overall story before I feel confident beginning. I tend to work in drafts. And once I have the structure in place, I can start drawing without having a completely polished script. Things change in the drawing process, so I want a structurally sound working draft. That's what I'm doing right now.
@@CartoonistKayfabe There are subtleties I tend to wonder about, like something specific in dialog may affect facial expression, and the amount of text will change panel composition. I didn't consider the possibility of a visual draft, but of course that's what thumbnails are. Fascinating layers of discipline in comics. I'd like to see more of the process, maybe after it's complete.
Here's a vid on layouts and it includes some of our layout process as well as looking at some examples of other cartoonists: ruclips.net/video/7-dbOZdVFyo/видео.html
@@CartoonistKayfabe Thanks.