Francis now uses the surface book, which offer a more traditional. In 2008, francis became the artist for dcs legion of superheroes with jim shooter as the writer. The marriage of art and words is what comics are about. Buy the flash by francis manapul unwrapped online from our australian bookstore. As we recently reported, dc comics artist and writer francis manapul uses a surface pro 3 to create his work. In the past hes worked on titles like legion of superheroes, iron and the maiden, necromancer, sept guerrieres, tomb raider, darkness, g. Tools of the trade with francis manapul true north country comics. Francis manapul is a filipinoborn, comic book artist living in toronto. Although his cover looks simple theres actually a great deal of detail and though going on under. I have read francis manapuls first arc of the trinity series in separate issues.
Witchblade and the necromancer for top cow covers for g. Francis manapul announces his first creatorowned comic cbr. Superstar artist francis manapul helped launch the flash into an amazing run in the new 52and now, manapuls vision of the scarlet speedster is captured in this new dc designer series 1. Francis manapuls aquaman earth one graphic novel was announced way back in 2015, but since then the project has been pushed back by other priorities. His list of credits include the forthcoming adventure comics, and superman batman.
He is a filipinoborn, comic book artist living in toronto. Joe comics from devils due publishing artist for dcs legion of superheroes with jim shooter as the writer artist. He is currently the writer and artist on dcs new 52 the flash. Subscribe to our newsletter for special savings and. With such a small creative team, what youre seeing in the flash is much more raw and unfiltered. Francis manapul is a wellknown, indie comic artist who is recognized for his. The flash by francis manapul unwrapped, francis manapul.
Black manta returns, and as aquaman attempts to broker lasting peace between atlantis and the surface world, his greatest foe engineers a plan to destroy. He is an artistwriter for comic books who lives in canada. Metal left the dcu transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrousand only the justice league is strong enough to face the threats to comeor are they. Discover the ultimate dc teamup in this exclusive no. In 2011 he was awarded the joe shuster award for outstanding artist of the year, as well as an inkwell award of that same year. Nickel city con 2019 offers a once in a lifetime vip package with superstar comic creator francis manapul, which includes an 8. The flash by francis manapul unwrapped by francis manapul. He has worked on witchblade, legion of superheroes, superman batman, adventure comics and flash as well as doing.
Latest surface pro 3 promo video shows dc comics artist francis. Discover book depositorys huge selection of francis manapul books online. Reading the old flash showcase books, gave me that sense of wonder that we wanted to infuse into our book. Tools of the trade with francis manapul true north. Comic book writer and artist francis manapul creates using surface pro 3. Francis manapul dc comics so ive always been fascinated with the idea of him as a character that would be a sailor and a mariner in. His past work for dc includes adventure comics, supermanbatman, legion of superheroes and the flash. Latest surface pro 3 promo video shows dc comics artist. Comics arent going to go away any time soon so its good to see they are well. Francis manapuls new creator owned comic broken hollow, used to sell microsofts surface pro. Comic book writer and artist francis manapul creates using surface.
What has me most excited about francis work is that surface plays a small but important part in the overall process. Manapul agnezka sketchbook by lariviere tony issuu. In 2008 francis became the artist for dcs legion of superheroes with jim shooter as the writer. Microsoft yesterday posted a new video about a popular surface fan, francis manapul. Dc comics artist on drawing his favorite superheroes ign spotlight.
Markus weickenmeier, author at microsoft devices blog. Francis manapul is a comic book artist living in toronto, canada currently working for dc comics. Ive taken a break from conventions the last couple of years, but this year im dipping my feet back in. Dc comics artist on drawing his favorite superheroes ign. What has me most excited about francis work is that surface plays a. Francis manapul is a new york times best seller and multiple award. In 2008, francis became the artist for dcs legion of superheroes with. Francis manapul is a new york times best seller and multiple award winning comic book writer and artist living in toronto. Comic book writer and artist francis manapul creates using surface pro 3 by markus weickenmeier i recently read an article about how the mind of a creative person works so there is the never ending flow of ideas, a manic pace at times, then the total focus as concentration go through the roof when the. Himself 2014 the sean ward show tv series himself toronto comicon 2014.
Francis manapul is a filipinocanadian artist currently working at dc comics. Ej has as his guest today francis manapul who lives in toronto, ca. Joe comics from devils due publishing artist for dcs legion of superheroes. Manapul served as a guest judge in the fourth week round of the third season of comic book idol, a comic book art competition sponsored by comic book resources. Artist francis manapul is a superhero comics superstar, and no justice is his most ambitious work to date, featuring huge cast of character in an adventure that takes them across the dc. He has worked on witchblade, legion of superheroes, superman batman, adventure comics and.
Sketches and illustrations by artists francis manapul and agnezka garbowska. Francis cocreated the character gazelle with shooter. Microsofts latest promo video for the surface pro 3 tablet focuses on dc comics artist francis manapul. The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. The clip shows how manapul, who has drawn comics like legion of super heroes, flash and. Currently working out of the raid studio, francis has contributed to numerous projects including. Then microsoft staff distributed a surface pro 3 the core i5 version that will be first to hit store shelves to each of the attendees and let. Every month i see tons of covers that are crammed with detail but have little graphic impact, however this artwork by francis manapul is a great example of less is more. Being a cowriter on the book allows me the opportunity to really push how we tell the story visually. Dc comics artist francis manapul is a microsoft surface.
Despite initial appearances, the surface book the original and this update is a twoinone design that, like the surface pro, is detachable from its keyboard. Get a look at what drives francis manapul, the dynamic comic book artist and writer on the flash and now broken hollow. Art by francis manapul lettering by tom napolitano. Francis manapul digital comics comics by comixology. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic. Francis manapuls video was showcased in microsofts worldwide surface product announcement literally making an impact on a global stage. Francis manapul is a filipinoborn comic book artist living in toronto, canada. A blood connection to the dark underbelly of the dcus history bubbles to the surface in this epic, villainous tale. However i looked into the flash classics for our inspiration. Written by scott snyder, james tynion iv and joshua williamson. Acclaimed artist francis manapul debuted art for broken hollow, his first creatorowned comic and teased another artist as the series cocreator through social media. Ill be collaborating with another talented artist that i hope to announce soon.
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