The easiest way for an artist to break in…

1. Be better than everyone else.

2. Take advantage of an unique opportunity (i.e. read on….)

Okay, so the contest that I did a couple of years ago is gearing up again. Comic Book Idol, hosted by Comic Book Resources, is accepting submissions. If you think you’ve got some chops - and you want to draw comics - here’s your chance! (Seriously, this thing is pretty much what got me off my ass and, BTW, it’s tough)

www.comicbooidol.tv

Just click the link and follow the instructions.

What do you get if you win?

(Prize #1) The Big Apple
Airfare, accommodation, and passes for the New York City Comicon 2008 (courtesy of the New York City Comicon).

(Prize #2) The Big Shmooze
A date with J. Torres which will include dinner followed by a mixer hosted by Jonah Weiland and attended by former Comic Book idol contestants, as well other professional comic book artists and editors including some of our judges past and present.

(Prize #3) Assignment: Oni
An assignment for Oni Press as determined by James Lucas Jones based on the artist’s interest and abilities.

(Prize #4) Assignment: IDW
An assignment for IDW Publishing as determined by Chris Ryall based on the artist’s interest and abilities.

(Prize #5) Assignment: Cebulski
As in C.B. Cebulski, prolific comic book writer, former editor and current Marvel talent wrangler. More on this in round three…

Seriously, if you win, you get published by Marvel, IDW and Oni.

I know a bunch of you guys want to be in comics - this is one of the best chances around.

I’m happy to answer any questions.