Astro-Zombies Comics TMNT Retailer Exclusive Cover Contest

rich · 05-29-2012, 04:29 PM

I just found out about an art contest being held by Astro-Zombies comics in Albuquerque, NM. The winner gets their art on the cover of an upcoming TMNT (IDW) Astro-Zombies Retailer Exclusive.

If you are an artist and want to break into comics this is a great opportunity. I wrote an article about it on my blog but you can also check out the news area of the Astro-Zombies website. The contest runs through June.

Good luck to anyone entering the contest...I'm looking forward to seeing the eventual results.

*DonatelloFan* · 05-29-2012, 05:23 PM

Wow. That IS an amazing opportunity. I hope to see the entrants on the site, and not just the winner. I think a lot of the members on here should enter their art.

pl212 · 05-29-2012, 06:17 PM

Ima give this a shot!!

*Master Splinter* · 05-29-2012, 08:27 PM

Very cool. Now if I could only figure out this drawing thing.

-ms

rich · 05-29-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

Now if I could only figure out this drawing thing.

-ms

I know, me too. Somehow I think stick figure Ninja Turtles won't make the cut

*Powder* · 05-29-2012, 10:35 PM

I'm in for sure.

*Powder* · 06-30-2012, 02:10 PM

So, the contest is now over. No winner announced yet, though. Anyone other than me submit something?

pl212 · 06-30-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

So, the contest is now over. No winner announced yet, though. Anyone other than me submit something?

I submitted a piece

Does anyone know when the winner will be announced?

pl212 · 07-04-2012, 03:00 PM

Guess no one from the drome won.

*Roseangelo* · 07-04-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pl212

Guess no one from the drome won.

I haven't seen a winner announcement...

Oh, I see it's someone named Paul Ziomek. Anyone know him?

pl212 · 07-04-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I haven't seen a winner announcement...

Oh, I see it's someone named Paul Ziomek. Anyone know him?

Here's the winners DA page:
http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=...mbies#/d55b37r

*Redrumh2o* · 07-04-2012, 03:27 PM

Wow..that's pretty awesome!

*Powder* · 07-04-2012, 03:41 PM

Meh, mine's better. I'm surprised THAT'S the best they could come up with.

pl212 · 07-04-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Meh, mine's better. I'm surprised THAT'S the best they could come up with.

Where can we see yours?

I'm about to post mine on DA ina bit.

*Roseangelo* · 07-04-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Meh, mine's better. I'm surprised THAT'S the best they could come up with.

I'm not really blown away by it either. I really liked Tokka's. My only criticism of his, though, is that he really didn't leave the needed room at the top for the logo n stuff.

*Powder* · 07-04-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pl212

Where can we see yours?

I'm about to post mine on DA ina bit.

Same, it will be up shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I'm not really blown away by it either. I really liked Tokka's. My only criticism of his, though, is that he really didn't leave the needed room at the top for the logo n stuff.

Yeah to me it looks very corny, drawn by someone who's not much of a fan. Why, do you ask? The style of it, for one thing. Looks like they've never drawn 'em before. Plus, they're definitely at best a casual considering the OT April and trenchcoat. All they did was appeal to the ego of the shop owners by putting the building on it so big. Screw ass kissing, that's not my method of business. Plus, Hitler? The whole thing has a very 50 cent 1970's comic look to it, to me, and not in the good sense of the phrase. MEH.

*Powder* · 07-04-2012, 06:06 PM

Here's mine (which has since been edited not to include the shop and is on my Deviantart)-

**Jester** · 07-04-2012, 06:11 PM

I for one prefer Pedro's:

Spoiler:

*Slap-Happy* · 07-04-2012, 06:15 PM

Both of your guys' covers look really good.

If I would have done it, I would've tried to recreate the Vol. 1 #1 cover on top of the store.

Grimlock · 07-04-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Same, it will be up shortly.

Yeah to me it looks very corny, drawn by someone who's not much of a fan. Why, do you ask? The style of it, for one thing. Looks like they've never drawn 'em before. Plus, they're definitely at best a casual considering the OT April and trenchcoat. All they did was appeal to the ego of the shop owners by putting the building on it so big. Screw ass kissing, that's not my method of business. Plus, Hitler? The whole thing has a very 50 cent 1970's comic look to it, to me, and not in the good sense of the phrase. MEH.

Someone's jelly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

I for one prefer Pedro's:

Spoiler:

Now that one is very nicely done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Here's mine (which has since been edited not to include the shop and is on my Deviantart)-

There are some issues with perspective and a few other details that detract from your piece.

05-29-2012, 05:23 PM	#2
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	Wow. That IS an amazing opportunity. I hope to see the entrants on the site, and not just the winner. I think a lot of the members on here should enter their art. __________________ My Pixel Paintings: On this forum On Facebook Samples:

05-29-2012, 06:17 PM	#3
pl212 Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 813	Ima give this a shot!! __________________ I'm open for art commissions, if interested send me a PM https://www.instagram.com/plajud/

05-29-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	Very cool. Now if I could only figure out this drawing thing. -ms __________________

07-04-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
pl212 Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 813	Guess no one from the drome won. __________________ I'm open for art commissions, if interested send me a PM https://www.instagram.com/plajud/

07-04-2012, 06:11 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	I for one prefer Pedro's: Spoiler: __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-29-2012, 04:29 PM	#1
rich Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,165	Astro-Zombies Comics TMNT Retailer Exclusive Cover Contest I just found out about an art contest being held by Astro-Zombies comics in Albuquerque, NM. The winner gets their art on the cover of an upcoming TMNT (IDW) Astro-Zombies Retailer Exclusive. If you are an artist and want to break into comics this is a great opportunity. I wrote an article about it on my blog but you can also check out the news area of the Astro-Zombies website. The contest runs through June. Good luck to anyone entering the contest...I'm looking forward to seeing the eventual results. __________________

05-29-2012, 10:35 PM	#6
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I'm in for sure.

06-30-2012, 02:10 PM	#7
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	So, the contest is now over. No winner announced yet, though. Anyone other than me submit something?

07-04-2012, 03:27 PM	#12
Redrumh2o Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,907	Wow..that's pretty awesome!

07-04-2012, 03:41 PM	#13
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Meh, mine's better. I'm surprised THAT'S the best they could come up with.

07-04-2012, 06:06 PM	#17
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Here's mine (which has since been edited not to include the shop and is on my Deviantart)-

07-04-2012, 06:15 PM	#19
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Both of your guys' covers look really good. If I would have done it, I would've tried to recreate the Vol. 1 #1 cover on top of the store.