Tuesday, December 6, 2016

TRAVELLING MAN SKETCH LIST AND SIGNING DETAILS!

Hey all! To push SINS OF THE WRECKERS to Christmas bestselling dominance, and also to launch LOST LIGHT #1 -- the re-named and re-looked More Than Meets The Eye -- Travelling Man comic shop in Manchester are hosting a pre-Christmas shindig that also operates as an IDW staff night out. James Roberts, Jack Lawrence and I will be there flirting outrageously with each other, and if we think you won't press charges, you.


I'll be bringing art prints to sell. Lots of More Than Meets The Eye and Wrecker-themed goodies to be had, but here's your chance to get some original art commissioned ahead of Saint Christ's Day.

There are TWO Sketch options available: Headshot or Bust.
Headshots are £35.
Busts are £60.

To request one, just add a comment below, use the hashtags #HEAD or #BUST to denote what you'd like, and I'll do my damnedest to get it done!

I like drawing robots, but I enjoy drawing a crowd even more, so regardless of buying stuff from my sorry ass, pop along to Travelling Man on December 17th at 2pm to meet three men who couldn't be more pleased with themselves.

Cheers!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

CURRENT COMIC COVER SAMPLES


Recent comic book cover samples. Enjoy!
Pencils and Inks: Nick Roche
Contact: nicksbiscuits@gmail.com             Twitter: @NickRoche

CAPTAIN MARVEL/Ms. MARVEL



DEADPOOL VS DEATH'S HEAD



STAR WARS: DASH RENDAR

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

TFCON CHICAGO 2016 TORSO SKETCH COMMISSION LIST

++UPDATE 21-9-16 ++

ALL AVAILABLE SLOTS CURRENTLY FILLED! KEEP AN EYE ON TWITTER NEARER THE CONVENTION FOR NEWS OF NEW SLOTS.

MAYBE.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.

++END UPDATE++


This year, I've decided to tarnish TFCON Chicago (October 21st-23rd, at the Hyatt Regency: http://www.tfcon.com/) with my presence. I haven't done an American convention since 2009, and I've had two whole Wreckers series come out since then, so I figured I should at least apologise for my absence in person.


As it stands, I'm NOT a guest of the show, just a regular exhibitor/vendor/journeyman type, but the reaction I've had at some European shows in the wake of Sins Of The Wreckers release led me to decide that now is definitely a good time to take the plunge. I've just heard too many good things about the event, and who knows when I'll have enough robot heat again to warrant a visit to one of these shindigs. So, I'm very much looking forward to meeting my fellow IDW creators, and all of you nice folks who chat with me on Twitter, and buy my comics, etc...

I'm there throughout the whole weekend (might have to nip off an hour early on the Sunday for my flight, we'll see) and will have lots of prints (including my MTMTE cast shots) and even original artwork on display and for sale. My current experience of these events is that I haven't got much - if any - time to sketch AT the convention itself. If I can take on sketch requests at TFCon itself that I can guarantee to finish on time without mailing them out, I surely will. But the likelihood is that these commission slots here are all I can be sure of completing, so roll up! Here's how you can get your hands on some tailor-made Nick Roche robot (or otherwise) art!

Pre-Order Price for an A4 Black & White TORSO ONLY shot (20 available) is $100; add $50 for ONE additional character

To be eligible for these, all you need to do is:

* Reply in the comments section below
* State YOUR name, the name of the CHARACTER you want, and an idea of the day you'll be available to collect the piece.
* Sorry, no fan/original characters, but feel free to request non-TF characters!
* The numbers available are as stated above. Once they've been filled, please don't send any more requests unless further slots become available.  

* ONE Sketch PER PERSON. Please don't make multiple requests. 
* Payment must be at TFCon, NOT via Paypal in advance
*I will only be able to accept CASH at TFCon Chicago, no cards. 
* PLEASE only order a sketch if you will be able to attend to pick it up, and, you know, pay for it.
* Seriously, this happens a LOT. It's not cool, and I will name and shame offenders!
I've always wanted to meet like-minded people in a Chicago hotel, so help me make my dream come true. See you there!


TF CON TORONTO 2017 HEADSHOT COMMISSION LIST

This year, I've decided to tarnish TFCON Chicago (October 21st-23rd, at the Hyatt Regency: http://www.tfcon.com/) with my presence. I haven't done an American convention since 2009, and I've had two whole Wreckers series come out since then, so I figured I should at least apologise for my absence in person.


As it stands, I'm NOT a guest of the show, just a regular exhibitor/vendor/journeyman type, but the reaction I've had at some European shows in the wake of Sins Of The Wreckers release led me to decide that now is definitely a good time to take the plunge. I've just heard too many good things about the event, and who knows when I'll have enough robot heat again to warrant a visit to one of these shindigs. So, I'm very much looking forward to meeting my fellow IDW creators, and all of you nice folks who chat with me on Twitter, and buy my comics, etc...

I'm there throughout the whole weekend (might have to nip off an hour early on the Sunday for my flight, we'll see) and will have lots of prints (including my MTMTE cast shots) and even original artwork on display and for sale. My current experience of these events is that I haven't got much - if any - time to sketch AT the convention itself. If I can take on sketch requests at TFCon itself that I can guarantee to finish on time without mailing them out, I surely will. But the likelihood is that these commission slots here are all I can be sure of completing, so roll up! Here's how you can get your hands on some tailor-made Nick Roche robot (or otherwise) art!

Pre-Order Price for an A4 Black & White HEADSHOT ONLY shot (40 available) is $50

To be eligible for these, all you need to do is:

* Reply in the comments section below
* State YOUR name, the name of the CHARACTER you want, and an idea of the day you'll be available to collect the piece.
* Sorry, no fan/original characters, but feel free to request non-TF characters!

* ONE Sketch PER PERSON. Please don't make multiple requests.
* The numbers available are as stated above. Once they've been filled, please don't send any more requests unless further slots become available.  
* Payment must be at TFCon, NOT via Paypal in advance
*I will only be able to accept CASH at TFCon Chicago, no cards. 
* PLEASE only order a sketch if you will be able to attend to pick it up, and, you know, pay for it.
* Seriously, this happens a LOT. It's not cool, and I will name and shame offenders!
I've always wanted to meet like-minded people in a Chicago hotel, so help me make my dream come true. See you there!


Friday, August 12, 2016

TFNATION 2016 PRE-SHOW TORSO SKETCH COMMISSION LIST

And a new price point for something different this year. I've found more and more that a head sketch turns into... well, something more. I run away with the sketches, but end up charging the same for extra detail and work. Alan Sugar would FIRE my ass for that.

With that in mind, I'm taking on TORSO sketches at TFNation this year. Ooh La La, indeed. These are waist-up half figure sketches, with AT LEAST one limb and/or interesting background element. These are going for £60 each, but hopefully you'll enjoy the bang you receive for your UK buck.

Here's how to get on THAT list...
Pre-Order Price for an A4 Black & White TORSO ONLY shot (10 available) is £60

To be eligible for these, all you need to do is:

* Reply in the comments section below,
* State YOUR name, the name of the CHARACTER you want, and an idea of the day you'll be available to collect the piece.
* Sorry, no fan/original characters, but feel free to request non-TF characters!
* PLEASE only order a sketch if you will be able to attend to pick it up, and, you know, pay for it.
* The numbers available are as stated above. Once they've been filled, please don't send any more requests unless further slots become available.
* I will be providing more sketches AT TFNation. I tend to get booked up VERY quickly there, but if you don't want to commission me here and now, you could take your chance at the show.

Let's see how this goes as an experiment, eh? 

Looking forward to seeing you!


TFNATION 2016 PRE-SHOW HEADSHOT COMMISSION LIST

Hey guys! TFNation! One week's time! All-New, All-Different, Always running behind! I'll have exclusive NEW prints for sale (more soon) and a new batch of colour cover More Than Meets The Eye/Sins Of The Wreckers prints, all at around £10 each.

But for the original art collector in your life...
Pre-Order Price for an A4 Black & White HEADSHOT ONLY shot (20 available) is£35

To be eligible for these, all you need to do is:

* Reply in the comments section below,
* State YOUR name, the name of the CHARACTER you want, and an idea of the day you'll be available to collect the piece.
* Sorry, no fan/original characters, but feel free to request non-TF characters!
* PLEASE only order a sketch if you will be able to attend to pick it up, and, you know, pay for it.
* The numbers available are as stated above. Once they've been filled, please don't send any more requests unless further slots become available.
* I will be providing more sketches AT TFNAtion. I tend to get booked up VERY quickly there, but if you don't want to commission me here and now, you could take your chance at the show.

As always at these things, I'm just as excited as you are, so just pop along and have a chat with me!

Monday, August 1, 2016

DUBLIN COMIC CON SKETCH LIST

Dublin Comic Con is THIS WEEKEND! Muy excite. First time doing it, as usually various other conventions and their siphoning of my time as precluded me from doing so. I've only heard good things, and what's not to love? Sure, there are some of them media guests - aggressively attractive humans who have honed genetics and talent into a career - but it's a comic con that's a comic con. Lots of actual comics guests, including James Roberts off of Transformers. Hope the tension between us doesn't spill over into actual frenetic physical interaction.

The website for the show is here: http://dublincomiccon.com  Check out that genuiney great guest line-up. Here's the timetable for the show too: I'm on a Transformers panel with James early on Saturday and a writer/artist one with Stephen Mooney on Saturday: http://dublincomiccon.com/index.html#guest-wrap

So, commissions anyone? Prices and samples below! As you can see, up for anything really, not just the robots. Order now, get 'em on the day! I'll be at the show from 11am-onwards on Saturday, and all day Sunday.


Pre-Order Price for an A4 Black & White HEAD/SHOULDERS shot (15 available) is €35

To be eligible for these, all you need to do is:

* Reply in the comments section below,
* State YOUR name, the name of the CHARACTER you want, and an idea of the day you'll be available to collect the piece.
* Sorry, no fan/original characters, but feel free to request non-TF characters!
* PLEASE only order a sketch if you will be able to attend to pick it up, and, you know, pay for it.
* The numbers available are as stated above. Once they've been filled, please don't send any more requests unless further slots become available.

Check out the samples of other sketches below. I'll also have original MTMTE artwork for sale - including Season 2 Covers! - as well as prints.

Let's be 'avin' you, Dublin.

X







Sunday, June 26, 2016

FORGIVE US OUR SINS


OR,
WHY SINS OF THE WRECKERS WAS DELAYED


This coming Wednesday, June 29th 2016, the fifth and final issue of Sins Of The Wreckers will be released. Of course, we should be on the tail-end of the coccyx-quivering comedown by now, but unfortunately the series has been hit by a not inconsequential series of delays of the most personal kind. I don't really indulge in the old online over-share (I'm the opposite in company) so what I'm about to slather all over you is as intimate as you and I are likely to get...

Before that happens though, the bottom line is: I'm sorry. Unavoidable as the whole thing was, it was tough on my co-creators and editors, and especially on retailers and readers. If you've stayed with us, or helped keep the series alive online during its breaks, you have my heartfelt thanks.

Since around this time last year, when I had already commenced art on Sins (all five scripts had been completed by then), my family have collided with an array of Lifeburps. All the big ones, basically. My wife lost her father, our son was born (the best of Lifeburps, and one accounted for in the original Sins schedule) and my mam, Carol, was diagnosed with lung cancer. (All those things happened within about five weeks, if I recall.) When something like the above happens, time obviously needs to be taken; time spent with the person suffering, time spent in consultant's waiting rooms, puckered and sucked-in; time when your brain breaks and dissolves at the same time, and you just need the dark of a curtained room and the hug of someone you can scream about unfairness to.

But we stayed the course. The book was on track. It had been such a long time coming - a chance to write AND draw five issues of what was already a personal and intense story. The best thing that ever happened on Last Stand Of The Wreckers was the head-bashing and tectonic tweaking of the early approval purpose. That delay, after all, lead to James Roberts coming on board improving that series, Transformers itself, and my life in general. But the chance to get a clear shot; write and draw all five issues; just nail this sucker... it was my everything. Until I realised it wasn't. How could it be. My everything was changing day by day, minute by minute. Life now was lost children wondering where their parents were.

In November things got bad. Mam a run of really bad luck healthwise just after Hallowe'en, and work had to stop. Then start. Then stop again. I told my editor John Barber about how my situation had developed, and that IDW would need to know that after #3, #4 wasn't going in jeopardy. I was looking at my work process at this point, seeing what corners could be cut, and which pages I could hand over to an inker in order to get the book back on track, make sure Josh and Tom got paid for that month's work, ensure retailers had their stock, that readers didn't have to wait... John made the call, the kindest, most surprising call. We could solicit #4 a month late. When I needed something to go right, to earn a win that could let me breathe, and spend time with family, AND get the book done, John Barber came through.

Mam's cancer must have had a far crueller editor. What we thought were just a few setbacks were teaser trailers for The End (or as it now feels like, tone poems as portent for 2016 itself). The cancer had spread like an inconsiderate subway passenger. I'd have to move my family the ninety or so miles from our home of ten years to be help Mam out. The week after Christmas. Time to ruin another editor's day...

John Barber, like Nixon before him, had gone to China. I'll be forever sorry for the crapsalad I had left him on his return. In his absence, I had to speak to IDW's editor in chief, Chris Ryall. I wasn't looking for extra work-time at this point. I just needed to let someone know about the situation, and salvage what I could of my involvement in the project. It was a ridiculously emotional phonecall, with us having far too much in common on the parent mortality front. I'll insult Ryall by saying this, because seemingly he was there already, but for me it was the realisation that Chris had gone from 'friend' to 'Friend, capitalised 'F', "got-your-back, N-Roc". I needed to hear - from him, right then - that comics will be waiting for me, and to go and take time with my mam. Wreckers will be there when I come back.

We lost Mam back in February. There's a page in #4 of Sins that I finished pencilling on the day she popped off. It's my favourite issue of the series partly because it contains the line, "On Earth, life is short and it FEELS it." She died early enough in the year that she didn't seem like she was jumping on the tedious griefwagon that is 2016. She went after Bowie, but EVERYONE goes after Bowie. Her last words were Wreck and Rule

#4 came out in April. #5 was due in May, but I had a few wobbles; grieftershocks. It was completed in time to come out for the first week of June, but I fear some production snafu somewhere along the way. It's no one's fault; these things have happened before, even without a bereavement to clog up the works.

I feel I have to state here quite coldly to readers, retailers, future-collaborators and potential editors: This was a one-off. Don't let the stop-start nature of the series - facilitated through the kindness of my publisher - reflect my workrate or ability. And now that I've gone full Bruce Wayne, after losing both parents, I'm actually infinitely more employable that someone with a functioning set of immediate ancestors.

Comics is a good place with good, good people. Apart from my pals at IDW, The crew at The Big Bang and Dublin City Comics, and the gang on the Irish comics scene - Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Stephen Mooney and Ben Hennessy especially (Kieron Gillen is included here too due to that Oirishest of names) - all helped out at various stages, offering portable graphic set-ups for my trips up-and-down the country, and help when I had to move house.

I'd be so impressed with myself if the above was a massive publicity stunt in order to boost sales for #5. (No one in comics has stooped that far yet, but we all know who it will be when it happens...) But we definitely need the love. I think we stick the landing. It's ridiculously emotional, but earned I feel. Josh Burcham who - no, really - should and will be a superstar, just continues to make it look unlike anything else out there, and certainly not any other Transformers comic. Lost of shops still have earlier issues. Urge a friend to download the previous four ahead of this one. Read it all in one sitting (I did it while prepping the MASSIVE amount of process articles for the TPB) because, I think that's where the song it sings sounds sweetest. Five-page preview here: https://t.co/971b82N8bu I'm @NickRoche on twitter, so let me know what you think when it's all put to bed.

Thanks for your time. Who knows if and when I'll get to write AND draw a project like this again - for the first time ever, I have more writing gigs booked than art ones - but if you've enjoyed it and want more tell IDW (and anyone else you fancy!) and do what you can to let folk know that this was genuinely worth the wait.

It was, wasn't it?


Tuesday, May 24, 2016

CURRENT COMICS SEQUENTIAL SAMPLES


Series of sequential samples from my work with Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing.
Pencils and Inks: Nick Roche
Contact: nicksbiscuits@gmailcom        Twitter: @NickRoche


SINS OF THE WRECKERS #1 - IDW Publishing










NEW WARRIORS #5 - Marvel Comics













DEATH'S HEAD - Marvel Comics























MONSTER MOTORS - IDW/Brian Lynch










SINS OF THE WRECKERS #2 ARCTIC SEQUENCE

Sequence from Sins Of The Wreckers #2 from IDW Publishing. Story and Art by me. Robot Dawson's Creek, The Holy Grail's Killer Rabbit and a nod to Lars Von Trier's Antichrist. In the Snow.



SINS OF THE WRECKERS #1 OPENING SEQUENCE


The first seven pages of SINS OF THE WRECKERS #1, my "Wikileaks with sad robots in the snow" saga from IDW Publishing. Script and Art by me, series colours by Josh Burcham.