Social Myth Studios hopes you can stop by Heroes' Haven tomorrow, Dec 30 @ 6PM for their New Year's Eve EVE Party! 14306-C North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL! See you there! Posted at 2:38 PM Dec 29 view more
My name is Carlos M. Mangual. I have a BFA in Graphic Design from The International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa. I like reading comic-books, watching movies and television shows, playing video games and spending time with my girlfriend. I'm also a comic-book creator who occasionally does some freelance work on the side.
Here's what I'm all about...
A Self Portrait Comic
I'm the creator of A Self Portrait Comic. It's an autobiographical, "slice-of-life", romantic comedy that chronicles my search for true love.
If you're a fan of comic-books like Strangers In Paradise, Optic Nerve, Artbabe, Love Sucks, and American Splendor, you should definitely check it out!
Here's what people have said about my comic...
"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the comic, the style reminded a bit of the famed American Splendor comics." - Patti Martinson (SequentialTart.com)
"It’s a rarity when a comic speaks out this much to me, but A Self Portrait Comic truly sucked me in from the start because of how out of real life it could be." - Ryan McLelland (Newsarama.com)
These are the issues I have available. You can check out previews of my comics in my photo albums! If you're interested in purchasing a copy, feel free to contact me.
Here's the trailer for the next issue of A Self Portrait Comic, issue #5! Coming March 2010!
Reviews & Interviews
Click here to listen to the Paquines Son Comics podcast interview I did while on vacation in Puerto Rico with Emilio "Paquinero" Torres. Click on Episode 55 to listen... oh, and just so you know, it's in Spanish.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #1 by Patti Martinson at SequentialTart.com.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #2 by Patti Martinson at SequentialTart.com.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #2 by Ryan McLelland at Newsarama.com.
Awards & Recognitions
My comic-book was featured as "Small Press Book of the Week" for the week of October 17, 2007 by A Comic Shop in Orlando. Click here to check it out.
I won four awards in The 3rd Annual Danger Fan Awards.
Comic Resume
Here are some other comic-book related work that I've done in the past. Ranging from penciling to coloring.
Writers Block Productions
I pencilled Heroes Rebored #1, written by my friend David Arroyo. It's a comedic look at superheroes. (Think Seinfeld with capes.) For more info on that book check, feel free to visit David's blog.
Click here to read a review of Heroes Rebored by Kalinara at her blog.
Click here to read a review of Heroes Rebored by Ragnell at her blog.
Razor Blade Apple Studios
I'm the official letterer for Razor Blade Apple Studios. I've done the lettering for Leviathans #1 and a bunch of other stories for their RBA Presents anthology book. For more information go to their official website here.
Scare Tactix Graphix
I lettered the first issue of Scare Tactix Graphix' comic book, Kyu Shin. This book will hopefully be just the first of many other projects that I'll work on for this company. Go to their website for more information. Click here to check it out.
Half Moose Media
I've been dabbling with digital coloring. You can check out some of my coloring work in issue two of Tails To Amaze by Marc Hammond and Derrick Fish. For more information go to their official website here.
Tiki God Studios
A one page story that I did starring Bugga The Troll is featured in Realm Quest #1 published by Tiki God Studios. If you're interested, you can order a copy of this comic-book here. You can check out more about them at thier website. And when you're there, make sure to click on the "Troll Tales" button to see more of my coloring work.
Appearances & Signings
Heroes' Haven New Years Eve Eve Party!
Wednesday December 30th, 2009
If you're in the Tampa area next Wednesday, December 30th @ 6PM make sure you stop by Heroes' Haven! They're having their New Years Eve Eve party and I'll be there selling my comic and doing sketches. So make sure you stop by and help us celebrate the new year!
Heroes' Haven
14306-C North Dale Mabry Hwy
(In the Chuck E. Cheese Plaza)
Tampa, FL, 33618
If you're a comic-shop that would like to have me over for a signing, please contact me. I'll gladly go plug my book at your place of business.
Who I'd like to meet:
Comic creators, artists, writers, inkers, colorists, etc. Let's network! I'm interested in reading other people's work too.
I'd also like to meet cool folks that not only like comics, but movies, video games... y'know, pop culture junkies like me.
Hi Social Myth Studios, we just finished SPELLFURY Episode 6, any chance you'd tell us what you think of this one? Comments from our friends keep us going!
P.S Thanks so much for your support, please tell your friends if you like it!
My graphic novel HAUNTED is now available for preorder at your local comic shop. The easiest way to describe it is "Goonies in a haunted house." You can check it out at www.hauntedcomic.com
Haunted won the Xeric award established by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle co-creator Peter Laird. If you like what you see please ask your comic shop to order it and be sure to tell any friends you think would like it.
Tell your shop Order Code NOV090896
I'm an indy creator so every bit of support makes a difference. Thanks for
Sunshine on a cloudy day...thought I'd come visit your page and leave a comment...it's been over a month since the last one. Hmm...time to delete this page, eh? I'm thinking about taking mine off...but then I'd lose all the pics...
BTW I'm sitting here at my laptop in WPB thinking of you and wishing you were here. I miss you lots. Can't wait to see you. I love you! xoxo
It's a new month so its time for another look at Kyle's favorite comic book company, Aspen Comics. Last month Cee Diddy was pretty brutal but has promised to change his tune this time around. Check out the video and please comment and rate so Kyle doesn't cry that Kat-El gets more views.
This week we have a new episode of Cee Diddy and Kyle Superstars. Watch as the boys explain what a fanboy is and why you should hug one if they cross your path.
We also have a repost of episode 5. I think some people missed this one because of the Hitler parody that went up the same week.
Checkout the new Green Lantern Power Ring Sweepstakes and be sure to charge your ring daily and send rings to your friends for additional sweeptsakes entries.
Green Lantern: First Flight is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on 07.28.09.
