Kruse

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

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

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!