The official website of Jason T. Kruse
Comicon 2010 Info!
Jul 18th
Well folks, it’s that time of year again: Connnnnnnnnnn! So, I thought I’d pass along my information for those of you attending. Please come by and visit. I’ll have a bunch of stuff on sale:
Artist’s Alley, table EE-22
Signing at the Kizoic Booth:
Thurs, July 22: 5pm-7pm
Fri, July 23: 12pm-2pm
Sat, July 24: 3pm-5pm
Sun, July 25: 1pm-3pm
Also, don’t miss the two panels I’ll be doing. I’ll be on the Kizoic Panel on Thursday, July 22nd from 1pm to 2pm in Room 9. In addition, Rob Worley and I will be doing a Comic-Con How-To Session on Saturday, July 24th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in Room 18.
So, stop on by! Hope to see everyone there!
Scratch9 Issue 2 Preview Pages are up!
Jun 30th
Hi out there folks! New previews from my latest project, “Scratch9“, issue 2 have been posted. Check ‘em out and let me know what you think! Hope you like ‘em!
Scratch9, Issue 2 preview pages
Announcing “Scratch 9″
May 24th
Well, folks, it’s been far, far too long since I’ve posted here and I apologize for that but I’m so excited because my latest project, “Scratch 9″, has finally been announced and previewed! It’s written by the uber-talented Rob Worley and illustrated by yours truly with covers by the unbelievably great artist, Mike Kunkel. The book follows the adventures of the adorable cat, “Scratch”, who, after running away from home gets caught up in an experiment that enables him to call on any one of his other 8 lives to help him. I hope you all enjoy reading it when it arrives on shelves this August!
And the first review is even up!
Comic Book Waiting Room Review
LAST WEEK TO VOTE FOR THE HARVEY AWARDS!!!
Aug 26th
Hi Everyone,
So as some of you know, I’m up for Best Artist and Best Graphic Album, The World of Quest: Volume 2, in the upcoming Harvey Awards which are given out at Baltimore Comic-con in October. This is the last week to get your vote in so I thought I’d send out a reminder to all my friends in the field. If you like my work then I hope I’ll get your vote. I’d really, really appreciate it. I’m up against very stiff competition.
Here’s a simple walk-through for everybody. It only takes a few seconds to fill out and send off the form:
STEP ONE: GO HERE: http://www.harveyawards.org/ that’s the link.
STEP TWO: Download the .txt file. http://www.harveyawards.org/..2009ballot/Harvey_2009_final_..ballot.txt
STEP THREE: Check your picks with an X and choose, Jason Kruse, World of Quest, Yen Press for Best Artist and then “World of Quest: Vol. 2″ for the Best Graphic Album, Original for 2009.
STEP FOUR: Save the document·
STEP FIVE: Attach the document or copy and past the text into the body and e-mail it to this address: harveyballots@hotmail.com
STEP SIX (OPTIONAL but much appreciated): Feel free to forward this to anyone else you know in the industry to vote too:)
Remember, you have to be published or in the comics industry to vote. Thanks for your support!
Jason
Going to Comicon!
Jul 14th
Well, it’s that time of year again–Comicon! As usual, I’ll be in Artist’s Alley, table EE-10 (eaten:) I’ll have both volumes of “Quest” on sale there plus original artwork and possibly prints for sale. I’ll also be taking commissions if anyone’s interested. Stop on by and say hello. Oh, and I’ll be doing a “how to” at 2pm on Thursday in Room 18. Hope to see ya!
Jason
World of Quest nominated for TWO HARVEY AWARDS!!!
Jun 30th
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:
Please feel free to vote for the book n’ me:)
Thanks so much to those people who nominated me! It means a lot!
Jason
The Reviews Are In!
May 22nd
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:
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
Some recent Volume 1 reviews I found:)
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!
WORLD OF QUEST TP VOL 02 ON STANDS NOW!
Aug 26th
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:
• 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!
Aug 26th
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)
Comicon ’08 n’ Me
Jul 22nd
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
