Issue #5

Although issue #4 has yet to be released (due to set-backs at our printer), I don't see any reason why we shouldn't look optimistically ahead at issue#5 of The Arcadia Anthology.

Three of the five stories have already been completed.
All things willing, issue #5 should be available in September.
Fingers crossed.

The main cover art and colors are by Kyle Chaney Jr.

A Look Ahead

Here's a glimpse into the future for you.

As we announced last week, Kyle Chaney Jr. has moved from being our regular cover colorist, to become our regular cover artist for the remainder of the series. That includes doing the art for The Arcadia Anthology Annual in January.

Blue Bug, Lucero, Sovereign, and Z will join forces to rescue Cyprus, who is being held captive by the power-hungry Rona Synn. (all pictured above)

Oddly enough, the annual will be Kyle's final cover the series, but it is the first one he has completed.
I don't know how that happened, but what's done is done, and I'm not gonna worry about it.

I'm just gonna enjoy it!
I hope you do too.

You're a Good Man, Malacai Brown

Malacai Brown, who has served as our resident cover artist for The Arcadia Anthology, will be stepping down from that position. Personal reasons will prevent him from supplying line-art for the remaining two issues of the series.

Our cover colorists (and creator/artist of Z-The Dream Warrior), Kyle Chaney Jr. will step in to fill the void left by Malacai's departure.

We all wish Malacai the best, and look forward to a time when he can return to The Arcadia Comics Collective.
-eric

Completely Covered

Here is the completed version of our cover for issue #2. The layout was inspired by comic book covers from The Golden Age. Compare it to the cover of Flash Comics #1 from 1940. I think the layout works just as well today, as it did 70 years ago!

Art by Malacai Brown, Colors by Kyle Chaney Jr, and Text/Graphics by Eric Lamont.

A Banner Bonanza!

In anticipation of our promotional blitz next month, The Collective artists have begun producing web banners. Here is a small sampling of what we have so far. These will certainly go a long way in helping us spread the word that The Age of Arcadia is upon us!
-eric

The 4-Spot

Beginning with issue #2 of The Arcadia Anthology, the last four pages will be dedicated to a revolving back-up feature. Kyle Chaney will kick off the 4-Spot by submitting a story featuring Z the Dream Warrior to issue 2 and 3. Z will be followed by a 2-part Nightshade story entitled "City of Fools", which will appear in issues 4 and 5. Art for the Nightshade story will be provided by Jamal Gillum and Avery Mitchell (better known as A.R.M. to his friends on myspace).
-eric

Blue Bug Color Preview

Hey, guys. I wanted to stop for a moment and shine the spotlight on the stellar work on Kyle Chaney, who stepped up in the eleventh hour to draw the first installment of Eric Lamont's Blue Bug story. In only a few days he has produced some stunning work! Not only has Kyle penciled and inked the five page story, but he is doing the colors as well!

This is the first page of the story. This is just a hint of what's to come!

The Arcadia Comics Collective Anthology #1...Coming Soon!

-Mike Powell

Blue Bug (c) 2009 Legacy Heroes Comics

The Order Changeth

Due to deadline concerns, The Blue Bug story, "Aerial Assault", will be re-assigned to artist/colorist
Kyle Chaney Jr.

Kyle seemed eager, and ready to step-in for Mike Czenk.
I've already forwarded the plot and breakdowns to him, and I'm now looking forward to seeing his first completed page!

Mike Czenk has stated interest in submitting an original character to future issues of The Anthology.
-eric

Lucero Promotional Art

This Lucero pin-up was drawn by Kyle Chaney to promote the Arcadia Anthology. Expect more promotional art in the days and weeks to come.

Lucero (c) 2009 Sean Harley.

Let's Make It Thrice

As they say: "The third time is the charm." Our third attempt at a cover image has paid off! By combining Malacai's original line art and Kyle's color layers, we end up with an image that, in my opinion, allows the best of both previous covers to co-exist.

I made a few minor additions to the piece as well.
-eric

Our First Cover

This was our first attempt at a cover for issue #1. Malacai Brown provided the drawing, and Kyle Chaney the color. Malacai was not fully satisfied with the final results, and will be submitting an alternate version of this cover. "Back to the drawing board", as they say.