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BobAlmond


  • Joined: Nov 18th, 2007
  • Last Visit: May 15th, 2008

User Tags: comic books, commissions, creator, illustrator, inker, marvel, original art, prints, professional, sketch magazine columnist

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After graduating with a BFA at Umass: Dartmouth (then SMU) in 1990, I entered the world of comics two years later debuting at Marvel Comics as an inker on WARLOCK & THE INFINITY WATCH with Jim Starlin & Angel Medina for over two years. I produced ten years of consecutive work there on such titles as SILVER SURFER, NOVA, COSMIC POWERS, STARMASTERS, ULTRA-GIRL, STAR TREK: DS9, HEROES (911 charity book), the Marvel-owned Malibu Comics like FOXFIRE and SIREN, and the critically-acclaimed, three-year run on BLACK PANTHER with Priest & Sal Velluto for which I won an Ooks award and 2 Squiddies awards for 'best inker'. Over the years I've also contributed to other publishers such as Acclaim Comics (BLOODSHOT), Penny-Farthing Press (DECOY, CAPTAIN GRAVITY & THE POWER OF THE VRIL), Wildstorm (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Harris Comics (VAMPIRELLA: REVELATIONS), DC ( JSA, AQUAMAN, BATMAN CHRONICLES, JLA 80-PAGE GIANT), and lately for Valiant Entertainment (HARBINGER: THE BEGINNING), and on the new A First Salvo line-up (DANGER'S DOZEN, SAGA SIX). I recently returned to Marvel to ink the ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST-QUASAR series with Christos Gage & Mike Lilly. I also write a column for SKETCH magazine, "Inkblots", and in 2008 founded The Inkwell Awards to show appreciation and recognition to the artists and craft of comic book inking.

Please contact me if you'd like a commission inked at bob@almondink.com


The Inkwell Awards logo (c) & TM 2008 Dan Panosian



2008 convention appearances:
*Pittsburgh Comicon (April 25-27)
*FCBD at That's Entertainment in Fitchberg, MA (May 3)
*Granitecon, Manchester, NH, May 18



Some of my influences & inspirations include: George Perez, John Byrne, Bernie Wrightson, Terry Austin, Michael Golden, Joe Rubenstein, Bob Layton, Neal Adams, Mark Farmer, Sal Velluto, Klaus Janson, Jim Starlin, Gene Day, Frank Miller, Carlos Pacheco, Jim Steranko, Mike Perkins, Howard Chaykin, early Bill Sienkiewicz, Tom Raney, Tom Palmer, Adam Hughes, Jack Kirby, Alex Ross, Chris Bachalo, Jeff Jones, EC artists, and others.

The Bob Almond Inkwell (my official website)
Serendipity art sales (my art rep)
From the Inkwell (Comixtreme forum)
Bob Almond Inkworks
BobAlmondInker (2 Bob Almond Yahoo mailing lists)
The Inkwell (inking mailing list I'm a long-time member of)
Avengers Assemble (Van Plexico's Avengers fan site where I'm a fellow 'Jarvis-head')
Appendix to the handbook of the Marvel Universe (site where I associate with handbook writers & am a fellow 'Master of the obscure')
The Comic Book Database (a partial credits list)
Wikipedia: Bob Almond
The Inkwell Awards

BobAlmond's Bulletins

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May 1st, 2008 11:36 AM Inkwell Award eBay auctions: WAVE TWO!
May 1st, 2008 11:31 AM Inkwell Awards roundtable interview at The Pulse!
Apr 24th, 2008 5:44 PM May 3rd FCBD signing!
Apr 23rd, 2008 12:27 AM More Inkwell Awards auctions! Secret Invasion sketch cover editions!
Apr 14th, 2008 8:40 AM Inkwell Awards eBay auctions
Apr 10th, 2008 11:57 AM CBR: TOP 100 COMIC BOOK RUNS #75-71 (Priest's Black Panther#73)
Apr 10th, 2008 9:35 AM Updated appearance schedule (Granitecon, May 18)
Apr 3rd, 2008 8:38 AM That's Entertainment QUASAR team signing ad
Mar 31st, 2008 1:49 PM THE INKWELL AWARDS GO LIVE APRIL 1ST! Please vote!
Mar 29th, 2008 3:54 PM Re: Inkwell Awards promo links updated
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[ Posted by MightyJoe on Apr 22nd, 2008 4:37 PM ]...

*Beautiful* work you do, Bob, not limited to the wonderful art you produce but also with regard to all you've done to get inkers the recognition they deserve with the Inkwell Awards.

Best,
Joe Zierman

1 Reply [ Latest posted on April 23rd, 2008 12:25 AM ]

Remove[ Posted by BobAlmond on Apr 23rd, 2008 12:25 AM ]...

Thanks kindly, Joe. That means a lot.
Sincerely,
Bob Almond

[ Posted by The_profeshenal on Apr 4th, 2008 7:13 PM ]...

Thanks for the add. It's much appreciated. Swing by the site check out the latest News and Interviews. Also check out the Message Boards and feel free to post something. [url]http://www.comicgeeknews.com[/url]

[ Posted by BobAlmond on Mar 31st, 2008 1:47 PM ]...

Just a reminder to all....the Inkwell Awards ballots go live tomorrow, Tuesday April 1st! So please bookmark the site and show some love & support to the cause by voting.

Thanks so very much!
Counting down...
Bob Almond
http://www.inkwellawards.com

[ Posted by jlugographics on Feb 22nd, 2008 2:34 PM ]...

I really enjoyed your column on inking, especially those great tips! I wouldn't have thought about half of those on my own. Thanks for sharing!

Javier

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 22nd, 2008 5:45 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by BobAlmond on Feb 22nd, 2008 5:45 PM ]...

Thanks a bunch, Javier! I don't often hear from subscribers of SKETCH in regards to my "Inkblots" column and I'm fairly new at the whole columnist thing so I sometimes wonder how boring or idiotic I sound...always great to hear that some of you dig the shop talk. I try to juggle shop talk with my career experiences, with some history, and some visual stuff (something I've been asked to try to focus on). I have several columns that have been written up in advance to cover the whole year, especially now with the Inkwell Awards topic and subsequent results a couple of issues later. I try to be eclectic...please LMK what you think!

Best,
Bob Almond

[ Posted by BobAlmond on Feb 12th, 2008 9:27 AM ]...

From my post at Newsarama re: the passing of color artist Steph Peru:
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=146444
Christ. I was still reeling from the passing of Steve Gerber last night and I wake up to this tragic news. I didn't know Steph well and only had limited email correspondence with him but he was truly kind and gracious. But I'm proud to say I collaborated with him during his all-too short career and for anyone who may've picked up the recent ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST VOL. 1 hc collection I think I can easily say that he did incredible, brilliant color work over what Mike Lilly and I rendered for the QUASAR series. We are certainly fortunate for our brief affiliation but I am sincerely crushed at witnessing this promising talent taken away so soon.

Bob Almond

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 12th, 2008 7:26 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by jlugographics on Feb 12th, 2008 7:26 PM ]...

Sad news, to hear of someone passing away so young. Very talented as well.

[ Posted by Beddy on Jan 4th, 2008 2:16 PM ]...

RE: 2008 convention appearances

Glad to see you are going to Pittsburgh again. I have a few of your inked works fromt he auctions

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 4th, 2008 7:41 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by BobAlmond on Jan 4th, 2008 7:41 PM ]...

Hi Beddy/Bob,

Thanks for the past support to help the PCC charity. I'll soon have another donation of art for them to post at their site and to later auction this year.

Best,
Bob Almond

[ Posted by pencilx on Jan 2nd, 2008 11:10 PM ]...

Heya' Bob!
Great to have you on Comic Space bro!
Hope you have lots of fun and success here!
-Pat

[ Posted by BruceBrown on Jan 1st, 2008 4:47 PM ]...

Wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and welcome to comicspace!

[ Posted by BobAlmond on Dec 30th, 2007 7:38 PM ]...

Thanks, everyone! Please have patience as I am just now entering the world of Comicspace and need to figure out what the hell I'm doing...my page will slowly be updated & finetuned over time.

Happy New Years!
Bob

[ Posted by MartineckArt on Dec 30th, 2007 6:18 PM ]...

Hey Bob!
Happy New Year.
WM

[ Posted by jimmyt on Dec 30th, 2007 6:02 PM ]...

BOB! Your lookin' good. HOpe you had a great Christmas buddy.

Jimmy

[ Posted by MikeWilliams on Dec 30th, 2007 4:56 PM ]...

Thanks much for the add! Don't be a stranger, man!

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