David Marshall - Comic Book Art | Encore
Substance
My first published story. While working full time as a junior designer and "stat rat" for a legendary ID firm, I produced this story in a week, on my own with no plan of publication.
Form
- 10" x 15" live area on 14" x 17" bristol paper
- Higgins Black Magic india ink
- Short-handle round #4 sable brush
- Speedball nib #512 (straight lines, details)
- Ruling pen (borders)
- Adobe Photoshop (production)
- Adobe Illustrator and Letter-O-Matic font
Factoid
The original art was lettered by Dave Sim.
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Encore
(R; Horror/Crime/Social Commentary) Story and art by David Marshall. This supernatural revenge thriller exposes the side effects of one man's built-up frustrations. Our protagonist is a CPA who, in a race against rigor mortis, seeks revenge on the bank robbers who murdered him. Published in Taboo, a horror anthology published by SpiderBaby Grafix.
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Connections
Founded to unite Boston-area comics creators for workshops, publishing opportunties, professional development and networking.
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An international challenge: independently create a 24-page comic book in 24 continuous hours. No preparation (sketches, designs, plot summaries, etc.) can precede the 24 hour period.
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The two most important tools you'll need are pens and ink...
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