Tom Arguello

Arguello enters a "Bizarre New World"!

2010-05-13T19:39:00.000-07:00

I have been asked to write a few web-comics by Skipper Martin for his "Bizarre New World" series . If you haven't read BNW, I highly suggest you do so. The concept in a nutshell is simple: What if everyone in the world gained the ability to fly? What ramifications would that have not only on everyday life, but on everything from politics to religion to transportation? Needless to say it's a very large sandbox to play in... and I can't wait to jump right in.

Here are the three pitches for the web-comics I am currently writing:

“No Fly Zone”
Writer: Tom Arguello
Art Team: TBD
(Set during the events of Issue #2)
While on his way back home from Vegas, Paul suddenly realizes he’s lost and ends up flying over the highly restricted airspace of ‘Area 51’!

“Air Ball”
Writer: Tom Arguello
Art Team: TBD
(Set during the events of Issue #3)
What happens when a professional basketball player discovers he can fly? Does he play by the rules, or make rules of his own?

“Grounded”
Writer: Tom Arguello
Art Team: TBD
(Set years after Population Explosion)
A young boy recounts the flying shenanigans that force his mother to ground him both literally and figuratively.

You can check out all the web-comics and learn more about the BNW universe here:

http://www.bizarrenewworld.com/webcomics.html

More info to come!

The Aviatrix

2009-07-11T10:11:00.000-07:00

Here is my pitch for a mini called "The Aviatrix".

The pitch is simple. It's a what if-style story about what happened to Amelia Earhart. Currently seeking a publisher...

Incredible Journey # 3 Cover art!!

2009-01-03T20:59:00.000-08:00

Here is the cover to Incredible Journey # 3. Cover art by Jim Lee!!!

Incredible Journey #2 Cover art by Whilce Portacio!!!

2008-12-14T16:09:00.000-08:00

Did I hit the lottery or what? Just when you think having one Image founder on your book is cool...bam! You get hit with a cover by Whilce Portacio!

Awesome. Thanks Whilce!

Incredible Journey #1 preview and cover art!!!

2008-10-14T16:51:00.000-07:00

Here is the cover for Incredible Journey. Art by Jim Valentino, inked and colored by Jimmie Robinson!

Journey Into Adventure: Part III - Baptism by Fire

2008-06-08T07:40:00.000-07:00

If this experience has taught me anything, it's that anything is possible. This entire process: from entering the contest to the excruciating voting process, to the behind the scenes creative process has been... VERY educational. (and not always in a good way)

Throughout this entire process Jim and Kris have been absolutely delightful and a pleasure to work with. I'm glad they are both in my 'Korner'.

That said, be on the look out for a major announcement regarding Incredible Journey coming soon!

You won't be disappointed!

Journey Into Adventure: Part II

2008-05-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

TV is an interesting thing. Especially when you're on it.

One of my favorite movies of all time is Willy Wonka. (The original, DAMN YOU TIM BURTON!) Especially the scene where the aptly named 'Mike TV' is tele-ported in a million tiny pieces into the TV set. That's kind of what I felt like last Tuesday when I was on my local FOX affiliate's morning show to talk about Incredible Journey.

Now please keep in mind that I am no stranger to performing. I have been a professional musician since I was 16 years old, and a DJ for the past couple of years. I was confident that I was going to be able to open my mouth and actual words would come out of it. I kept my cool the whole way down to the studio and the 40 minutes that I had to wait until my segment, but as soon as I sat on that pleather couch in front of the cameras I started to sweat. The next four minutes are a hazy blur. I can't remember what I was asked or what I said, except that I called myself a nerd several times. I DO remember that the producers did an awesome job of putting together the story, visuals and all. The feedback from the people who saw it was positive. I won't watch it though. I'll post it as soon as I get the clip, but I swear I won't watch it...ever! Sorry, but I don't want to see my fat face on TV. I'm weird like that.

Journey Into Adventure: Part I

2008-04-30T12:16:00.001-07:00

So I've been asked to blog about the process of creating 'Incredible Journey' from beginning to end. My first thought: Great. Another chore to add to my ever expanding list. My second thought: This will be fun.

I guess a good place to start is my first official press experience. Tomorrow morning, I will be on my local Fox morning show to talk about my experiences with the "Who wants to create a super heroine contest" as well as 'Incredible Journey'. (Channel 11 KABB on Time Warner Cable in San Antonio)

While I am looking forward to it, I have no idea what to expect in terms of questions save for the obvious "How did you get into comics?" question.

I expect to be calm, cool, and collected although I've expected a lot before and have been let down time and time again.

Should I be witty? Should I be a serious artist? Should I be politician-like? Definitely not! I know I should be myself, but that doesn't help because I never know who's going to show up!

I'll let you know how it goes.

Incredible Journey! Coming soon from Shadowline/Image comics

2008-04-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

I am pleased as punch to announce that production has begun on my first foray into comic books.

"Incredible Journey!" will be published by the good folks at Jim Valentino's ShadowLine imprint of Image Comics.

This was the end result of my winning the "Who wants to create a super heroine contest?" that ShadowLine put on late last year. The press release can be found here: http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=153285

So far, the experience has been very enlightening and mostly positive.

Stay tuned folks, this is going to be a wild ride!