Hey out there! I'm so excited to announce that I've received two--count 'em, two--Harvey Award nominations! One for "Best Artist" and the other for "Best Graphic Album". Check it out:

http://www.harveyawards.org/

Please feel free to vote for the book n' me:)

Thanks so much to those people who nominated me! It means a lot!

Jason

I know, I know, Book 2's been out for a few months now but I decided to wait a bit before I updated the site with any reviews. Anyway, much thanks to those who reviewed the book. On that note, some of you may have heard or I may have told you, that Yen Press will not be publishing a 3rd volume. While this is true that doesn't mean the book is dead. Right now I'm weighing my options but if nothing else, I will be publishing it online and then printing on demand. Don't worry though, I'm not letting the book die. With that, here are links to the reviews:

School Library Journal

KRUSE, Jason T. The World of Quest vol. 2. illus. by author. 143p. Yen Pr 2008. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-7595-2889-5. LC number unavailable.

Gr 4-6–In this installment, Quest (a bodyguard) must continue to protect Prince Nestor as they search for the mysterious Dagger of the Way, whatever that is. They attempt to enter the dark forest Edj in order to talk to some rocks about their situation and they get separated. Nestor orders, or rather begs, a griffin for help as Lord Spite sends killer Snarls their way. With a mixture of sass and silliness, the paring of Quest and Nestor will have kids laughing in the stacks. The full-color panels look a lot like the old Sunday funnies but feel fresh and new. There are some jokes about unions at the beginning but they shouldn’t interfere with children’s enjoyment. A delightful read.–Sadie Mattox, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA

Kuriosity

Tiamat's Reviews

Some recent Volume 1 reviews I found:)

IMCPL Kids

Digital Strips

Velcro City

So, not a whole lot of reviews but some really nice ones! I'll have more updates soon as well as a peek at some uniform upgrades Quest and Nestor will be getting in the next volume!

Greetings all!

Well, it's been a long time coming but I'm happy to announce that after wrapping season one of WORLD OF QUEST, the second volume of my graphic novel series, "The World of Quest" is on stands as of today, December 16th. It's published by Yen Press and you can find it at your local Barnes and Noble, Borders and all sorts of other bookstores, comic shops and libraries. I hope you'll check it out.

Here's a summary for everyone:

As Quest comes to grips with having to care for a spoiled princeling they make their way into the deadly "Forest of Edj" to speak to the Rocks--oldest, wisest and most boring of beings in all of Odyssia to find out the whereabouts of "The Dagger of the Way" before the forces of evil do only to get separated.

While Quest is pursued by an angry mob of Snarls, Nestor meets up with the wily, thieving griffin, Graer, who may have his own agenda. With Lord Spite gathering his most fierce minions, a mysterious new ally may be the key to tipping the scales in favor of our heroes.

Amazon Link and other ordering information:

The World of Quest: Volume 2

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Yen Press (December 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759528896
• ISBN-13: 978-0759528895

Diamond Item Code: ( AUG08 4446 )

Comic Shops:
http://www.comicshoplocator.com/
1 888-Comic-Book

Hope everyone likes it!

Jason

WORLD OF QUEST TP VOL 02 on page 347 of Diamond's PREVIEWS ( AUG08 4446 )

* SBN-10: 0759528896

* ISBN-13: 978-0759528895

Yes, that's right! The second volume of THE WORLD OF QUEST is in the September PREVIEWS for books shipping in November! We are working on season two of the animated series right now so it's an exciting time for Quest and Nestor!

And don't forget you can still pick up the first volume of WORLD OF QUEST! Ask for it!

ISBN-10: 0759524025
ISBN -13: 978-0759524026

Diamond Item Code: (SEP07 4082)

Hi All

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be at Con Thursday the 24th through Sunday the 27th in Artist's Alley, table EE-11. Stop by and say hello.

I'll be selling copies of "The World of Quest: Volume 1" there and an ashcan-preview of "The World of Quest: Volume 2" as well as "Scratch-9" drawn by me and written by Rob Worley (of www.comics2film.com fame).

Hope to see you there.

Jason

Hi All!

Well, it's been a long, hard road but Volume 2 is finally done (the black and white stuff anyway) and I'm now allowed to post up some images. Check 'em out. I hope you like them.

Quest and Nestor meet The Hive

Meanwhile, the folks over at Yen Press are hard at work coloring and lettering the pages and the book should be out November-ish. I'll keep everyone posted.

Jason

Hi All!

Well, it's been a long, hard road but Volume 2 is finally done (the black and white stuff anyway) and I'm now allowed to post up some images. Check 'em out. I hope you like them.

Howdy All! It's been a busy week for me but I had a great time at both the New York Con and the signing at the Borders in Freehold, NJ.

Otherwise, I'm just about done with Book 02 and I'm looking forward to a day off.

Meanwhile, here are some pics from the weekend. Enjoy!

Howdy All! Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be appearing at the Border's Bookstore in Freehold, NJ at the Freehold Raceway Mall on April 20th, 2008 to sign copies of my book and do sketches for folks. Hope to see you there!

Hey Everybody Out There!

I know it's been a really long time since I updated my site but I've been working night and day to try to finish Volume 02 of the book. It's getting very close to being done! I'll keep everyone posted.

So, hopefully, all of you checked out the animated series which premiered Saturday, March 15th at 10:30am on the CW (or the "network formerly known as 'The Kid's WB":) Check it out on their site if you haven't had the chance:

The World of Quest:Warner Brothers

Also, "The World of Quest: Volume 01" has made it's way into the major book chains. I've seen it at both Border's and Barnes and Noble in their Children's sections:

The World of Quest at Borders

The World of Quest at Barnes and Noble

Also, there have been a couple of really cool articles written by my childhood home newspapers in Jersey:

Asbury Park Press

The Transcript

Well, that's pretty much it for now. Gotta get back to work. Hopefully, I'll be able to post some new images from Book 2 on the site when my publishers let me.

Until then, best wishes everyone!

Jason

The 2008 Midwinter Meeting will be held in Philadelphia, PA, from January 11-16, 2008 and I'll be there! Stop by the Yen Press booth, say hi, and check out my book, THE WORLD OF QUEST.

The exhibits will be held January 11-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street. The Exhibits Opening Ribbon-Cutting will be held Friday, January 11, at 5:15 pm preceeding the All-Conference Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor.

http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/midwinter/2008/home.htm

And remember, THE WORLD OF QUEST, is in finer bookstores now and the TV series debuts in March!

ISBN-10: 0759524025
ISBN -13: 978-0759524026

Diamond Item Code: (SEP07 4082)

Well, it's been awhile since I updated the site but life's been pretty hectic. Anyway, I brought a case of 50 books to the San Diego Comicon two weeks ago and was sold out by midday Saturday!

Outside of the exhaustion, it was a great time and it was even better seeing all my old friends. I got a great reaction to both the book and the upcoming tv show so I wanted to say thanks to everyone for their support thus far.

Incidentally, I did an interview for ABC San Diego so if anyone has seen it and can tell me where to get a copy of it, please let me know.

More updates to come!

Big news everybody! I'm so psyched! Thanks to KOMIKWERKS and Shannon Eric Denton for getting this deal set up!

YEN PRESS AND KIDS' WB! TO LAUNCH NEW SERIES THIS FALL

Jason T. Kruse?s World of Quest Hits Bookshelves and Television Screens

NEW YORK, NY (June 4, 2007) ? Among its many efforts to publish across a wide spectrum of the graphic novel market, newly-established imprint Yen Press has announced the fall launch of The World of Quest (ages 9 up; 144 pg; $9.99). Scheduled for publication this November, the graphic novel series will also premiere as an animated series this fall on the Kids WB! block of The CW ? the No.1 rated Saturday morning kids' broadcast.

What started in 1995 by Jason T. Kruse as a weekly comic strip in his Ohio University student newspaper, ?The Post?, is now a double-threat to graphic novels and Saturday morning cartoons alike, once school is back in session. The adventures of a spoiled young prince who teams up with the planet?s greatest warrior to battle evil and save the world, is sure to be the perfect combination of action and comedy for the 9 and up set. And now, after the show is over, kids can continue the reading adventures of Prince Nestor and Quest in the land of Odyssia whenever they want.

To date, Kids? WB! has six of the top 10 rated shows among broadcast networks on Saturday mornings. The World of Quest is scheduled to air along with three other new adventure shows (Eon Kid, Magi-Nation and Will & Dewitt) and previous shows that have been picked up for another season (Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!, Tom and Jerry Tales, Legion of Super Heroes, The Batman).

Jason T. Kruse is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked on such films as ?Stuart Little?, ?Cats and Dogs?, and ?The Barnyard? and has also worked on creating animations and storyboards for the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Kruse currently works at Helixe Studio in Boston as an animator, and continues his consulting work on the animated series The World of Quest.

Yen Press is an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA dedicated to graphic novels for adults and young readers. Yen Press? focus is primarily on licensed manga, but will also publish across the wide spectrum of the graphic novel market, including, but not limited to: original manga publications, original American comics/graphic novels, webcomics, licensed adaptations, and children's graphic novels.

Hachette Book Group USA (HBG) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hachette Livre, and is comprised of the following publishing groups: Warner Books; Little, Brown and Company; FaithWords; Center Street; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; and HBG Digital Media.

Had a blast at the first ever Kids Comic Con! Thanks to all the parents, kids, librarians and teachers that stopped by. Here's a photo of Actionopolis publisher SHANNON ERIC DENTON (on the right) and myself at the event. Hope to see everyone again next year!

"If you were looking for a book to satisfy the action loving, booger joke laughing, magic/mystery fan in your family ?have you come to the right place!

I found the book creative and original."

-COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM: Scott Tingley

"The characters and creatures are unusual, the hero is somewhat less than heroic, and the story is presented with tongue planted firmly in cheek. There is a distinct sense of childlike whimsy to this comic, a playful feeling that anything goes as the creator's imagination practically bleeds onto the page.

The World of Quest remains a fun, whimsical, and entertaining graphic novel."

-BROKEN FRONTIER: Eric Lindberg

"SO CUTE AND SO GOOD

The book is a colorful, funny, and cute breath of fresh air.

Kruse sets a fast pace, filling the book with characters who interact very well with each other to maximum comedic results. It's an utterly charming book that grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. Even the chapters marked as "Interludes" are a lot of fun."

-COMIC BOOK RESOURCES--Augie De Blick

"What a read! I haven't been this intrigued and entertained by a fantasy comic since I read the first TP for Bone. I fell in love with that book, and now find myself falling all over again for the World of Quest.

Jason's illustrations match wonderfully with his dialogue and world. Toony maybe, but also expressive, entertaining, and well played.

Jason's humor with his dialogue is one of the high points in the series. He details motivation and emotion all while cracking wise at some of the silliness of the characters.

I loved this book. Priced right ? I would pick it up in a heart beat."

-SILVER BULLET COMICS: Luis Pagan

Quotes from some pros:

"I'm Scott Lobdell and I support this book!"--Two time Wizard Award? winning writer Scott Lobdell?

"'Conan the Barbarian' by way of 'Calvin and Hobbes'. Doesn't sound like it should work, does it? It does. Wonderfully. Do the comicbook market a favor and support this book." -- Keith Giffen, Eisner-Award Winning writer and artist

"Fun, imaginative, and frequently twisted, 'The World of Quest' smacks the traditional hero genre firmly in the jaw. Enjoy!" -- Tom Pugsley, writer and editor for Teen Titans, The Batman and Ben 10

"Quest Rocks! Fantastic Adventure. Beautiful artwork and writing! A must-read!" -- Tommy Castillo, artist on Detective Comics, Green Arrow and Evil Ernie

"...check it out. It's smart, funny, and definitely worth it... plus there's mucus, lots and lots of mucus!" -- Michael Ryan, artist on New X-Men, Excalibur, and Spider-Man

KIDS' WB! ON THE CW ADDS NEW ANIMATED
ACTION-ADVENTURE SERIES TO 2007-2008 LINEUP

Top-Rated Saturday Morning Kids Broadcast Network Bolsters Slate With "Eon Kid," "Magi-Nation," "World of Quest" and "Will & Dewitt"
to Complement New Spider-Man Series & Returning Warner Bros. Favorites

BURBANK, CA (MARCH 29, 2007) ? Kids' WB! on The CW, the No.1 rated Saturday morning kids broadcast slate, will add five new animated series to its 2007-2008 lineup, it was announced today by Kids' WB! Senior Vice President and General Manager Betsy McGowen.

Adventure and comedy make perfect partners when a spoiled young prince is unevenly paired with a square-jawed hero to defeat evil and restore order to their kingdom in "World of Quest." When his parents are kidnapped by the nefarious Lord Spite, pampered Prince Nestor enlists the assistance of Quest, the planet's greatest warrior. Quest is the only hero with enough strength, skill and courage to wield the Shatter Soul Sword, which is the only weapon that can defeat Lord Spite. However, the Sword is missing ? and the prince, warrior and villain are all on a desperate mission to find it. Based on the Komikwerks graphic novel series by Jason Kruse, "World of Quest" is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment and premieres within the Kids' WB! lineup in Fall 2007.