AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LA MUERTA SERIES ARTIST JOEL GOMEZ!
Jimmy Calabrese of Coffin Comics sat down with La Muerta series artist Joel Gomez for a quick interview about the upcoming La Muerta #1: Vengeance premiering on Kickstarter June 14!
JIMMY CALABRESE: What can you tell us about the style and mood of the art in this new La Muerta story?
JOEL GOMEZ: In this second chapter I pursued more of what Brian Pulido and Mike MacLean enjoyed about my art from the first chapter. I took those aspects and doubled down, I think fans area really going to enjoy it.
JC: Sounds like you guys are firing on all cylinders for this new chapter.JG: Now that we’ve been working together longer we understand each other better and I can more confidently convey in the art what the story needs.
JG: Now that we’ve been working together longer we understand each other better and I can more confidently convey in the art what the story needs.
JC: Do you have any favorite characters to draw in La Muerta?
JG: What’s cool about drawing Maria / La Muerta is that she doesn’t always have to wear the same uniform. It’s not like she wears a Superman costume that you identify her with it. Instead she has a theme, everything she wears is black, punk rock-ish, but it can change. Which is cool because I get to make fashionable choices on her clothing and accessories and make her as bad ass as I can. It gives me freedom to come up different ways to make her look really cool, as if she was a star in a music video. I also like drawing the goons! The B and C list bad guys are fun cause they can be as ugly or as weird as I want them to be!
JC: HA, that’s awesome. I hear this new story has some new characters what can you share about them?
JG: Yea, it’s pretty neat. I really enjoy this world Brian created. The new characters involved are really upping the ante of the craziness of this world. There’s a new character named El Brujo and he’s like a shaman that’s a nod to Mexican folklore. I like what Brian and Mike are tapping into. They also have some colorful villains that make for really good character variety. A lot of what Brian and Mike pull from comes from actual folklore which adds an extra level of interest to the characters and makes them fun to draw.
JC: Wow, sounds like the fans will be really excited about this new chapter of La Muerta.
JG: We’re really pulling out all the stops, as cliché as that sounds. I think the familiarity of working with this crew and knowing what Brian and Mike are really looking for helps us step up our game. We have less back and forth about what we are seeing and more about agreeing on what needs to be shown. It also boosts my confidence knowing what will be coming back with colorist Ceci de la Cruz, so I know what I need to draw to make her colors work best. We are playing to our strengths in this way because we are familiar with each other. It makes for a better book and a more enjoyable read for the fans. People are going to love it.
Be sure to follow Joel on Instagram (@joelgomexart) where he posts his work-in-progress La Muerta art a few times a week!
The La Muerta #1: Vengeance Kickstarter campaign will launch on June 14, 2017 at 7:00PM MST/PDT (Arizona Time) and will end on July 14, 2017 at 7:00PM MST/PDT (Arizona Time). Kickstarter backers will be the first to read this new story, months before it’s released to the general public!
PHOENIX COMICON IS GOING TO MELT YOUR FACE THIS YEAR!
This is our BIGGEST CONVENTION of the year, FIENDS!!! Phoenix Comicon takes place THIS WEEKEND (May 25-28) and you’ll be able to find us at Booth 752 (same location as last year).
We’ll have all sorts of crazy and exciting things going for our hometown show! Click herefor a full list of events!
SIGNINGS!
Brian Pulido will be will be available for signatures at Booth 752 during the following times:
Thursday: 4:00 to 9:00PM
Friday: 2:00 to 4:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM to 1:00PM and 2:00-4:00PM
Sunday: 12:00 to 2:00PM
Lady Death and La Muerta co-writer Mike MacLean will be offering signatures at Booth 752 on Saturday between 2:00 and 4:00PM.
COFFIN COMICS PANEL!
Don’t miss out on Coffin Comics panel on Friday at 4:30PM in Panel Room 122ABC!
Get caught up on the latest from Coffin Comics straight from the creative minds that make the stories happen! Lady Death creator Brian Pulido and his writing partner Mike MacLean will also be available to answer any questions you may have during the panel!
DAILY RAFFLES!
We will be holding DAILY RAFFLES on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the show at Booth 752. Raffle prizes will include lots of cool Coffin Comics and merch!
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the booth:
1 Ticket: $1
6 Tickets: $5
13 Tickets: $10
27 Tickets: $20
Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER on Sunday will receive a Temptation of Lady Death Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles valued at $400.00!
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be present at Booth 752 to win and claim your prizes each day of the raffle!
NEW DEBALFO INSTANT EDITION!
Cover artist Mike DeBalfo will be drawing the cover for Lady Death: Dragon Wars #1 – Instant Edition LIVE at Booth 752 on Friday between 12:30 and 1:30PM!
The finished artwork will then be scanned and sent over to colorist Jason Jensen, where he’ll have a few hours to color the cover and send the finished artwork to graphics designer.
The completed artwork will be then sent to our local printer and the books will be turned around and ready for pickup at Booth 752 on Sunday at Noon. From concept to completion in less than 48 hours! Other important info in the exclusives listing below – scroll down!
FLASH EXCLUSIVE REVEAL!
Every year, we introduce a secret Lady Death FLASH EDITION live at Phoenix Comicon! What will it be? Be sure you’re at Booth 752 at 1:00PM on Saturday for the live unveiling!
Special pricing on this edition will be $40.00 prior to 2:00PM on Saturday. The price will go up to $50.00 thereafter!
Due to anticipated demand, this edition will be limited to one per customer.
FIEND RALLY AT PHOENIX COMICON!
We love all of you guys and we want to you to hang out with us! On Saturday –
- 2017 Fiend Group Mega Photo at Booth 752: Family photo time, FIENDS! Be sure to be at our booth at 5:30PM for group photos!
- Fiend Hangout at the Hyatt: Come drink and chat with us at the Networks Bar at Hyatt Regency near Phoenix Convention Center at 9:00PM(ish) until whenever! It’s tradition!
PHOENIX COMICON EXCLUSIVES!
Phoenix Comicon exclusives will be available for purchase at the show starting on Thursday when the exhibit floor opens at 4:00PM. We will open online preorders at Lady Death Store at the same time: 4:00PM MST/PDT (Arizona Time).
Please be advised that this is an extremely high demand show and available quantities will be very limited! First come, first served!
LADY DEATH: KILLERS #1 – PHOENIX EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Tone Rodriguez, Ceci de la Cruz
Price: $15.00 (in person at the show); $20.00 online
Full color, 24 pages. Limited to 99 serially numbered copies.
LADY DEATH: DREAMS #1 – SCYTHE EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Michael DiPascale
Price: $15.00 (in person at the show); $20.00 online
Full color, 24 pages. Limited to 99 serially numbered copies.
LADY DEATH: DREAMS #1 – NAUGHTY SCYTHE EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Michael DiPascale
Price: $40.00
Full color, 24 pages. Premium card stock cover! Limited to 99 serially numbered copies.
LADY DEATH: FANTASIES #1 – NAUGHTY BUBBLEGUM EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Richard Ortiz, Sanju Nivangune
Price: $40.00
Full color, 24 pages. Premium card stock cover! Limited to 99 serially numbered copies.
LADY DEATH: DRAGON WARS #1 – INSTANT EDITION
Story: Jesse Leon McCann
Interiors: Ivan Reis
Cover: Mike DeBalfo, Jason Jensen
Price: $30.00
Mike DeBalfo will pencil this cover LIVE at Phoenix Comicon on Friday!
Full color, 24 pages. Limited to 88 serially numbered copies.
One per customer. No exceptions!
LADY DEATH: DRAGON WARS #1 – INSTANT VIRGIN ART EDITION
Story: Jesse Leon McCann
Interiors: Ivan Reis
Cover: Mike DeBalfo, Jason Jensen
Price: $88.00
Mike DeBalfo will pencil this cover LIVE at Phoenix Comicon on Friday!
Full color, 24 pages. “Virgin” cover art with no trade dress. Limited to just 25 serially numbered copies!
One per customer. No exceptions!
LADY DEATH FLASH EXCLUSIVE EDITION
Story: ???
Interiors: ???
Cover: ???
Price: $40.00 (until Saturday at 2:00PM); $50.00 thereafter
What will it be? One thing’s for sure: it will be ‘effin awesome! Preorders for this edition will be available along with the other exclusives at 4:00PM MST/PDT (Arizona Time) on Thursday, but the cover will not be revealed until Saturday at 1:00PM.
LADY DEATH: PIN UPS #1 – MICHAEL TURNER HOLO-FOIL EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Michael Turner, Ceci de la Cruz
Price: $50.00
Full color, 24 pages. Premium Holo-Foil cover! Limited to 200 serially numbered copies.
LADY DEATH: MOMENTS #1 – JEWEL EDITION
Interiors: Various (pin up art book)
Cover: Billy Tucci, Ceci de la Cruz
Price: $40.00
Full color, 24 pages. Cover enhanced with real Swarovski crystals! Limited to just 69 serially numbered copies!
One per customer. No exceptions!
LADY DEATH: OBLIVION KISS #1 – WHITE METAL EDITION
Story: Brian Pulido, Mike MacLean
Interiors: Dheeraj Verma, Sabine Rich
Cover: Mike DeBalfo, Sanju Nivangune
Price: $99.99
Full color, 24 pages. SOLID METAL front cover! Limited just to 23 serially numbered copies for Lady Death’s 23rd Anniversary!
One per customer. No exceptions!
LADY DEATH: MICHAEL TURNER LEGEND PRINT
Artwork: Michael Turner, Peter Steigerswald
Price: $15.00
Full color 11×17″ print on premium glossy stock. Limited edition of 500 serially numbered prints!
LADY DEATH: NAUGHTY ARIES METALLICARD
Artwork: Nei Ruffino
Price: $12.00 (silver or gold)
Solid metal collectible trading card based on the Zodiac! Production run alternates between silver (odd-numbered) and gold (even-numbered) cards for a combined total of 99 serially numbered cards.
LADY DEATH: NAUGHTY TAURUS METALLICARD
Artwork: Nei Ruffino
Price: $12.00 (silver or gold)
Solid metal collectible trading card based on the Zodiac! Production run alternates between silver (odd-numbered) and gold (even-numbered) cards for a combined total of 99 serially numbered cards.
SHIPPING ADVISORY: Show exclusives preordered at Lady Death Store will ship beginning May 31, 2017.