• Real Name: Matthew Spatola
• Gender: Male
• Age: 39
• Location: Mount Joy, Pennsylvania (United States)

• Joined: Dec 12th, 2006
• Last Visit: Jul 2nd, 2008

User Tags: blogger, creator, editor, rival outfit studios, ronin studios, self-publisher, the venger, war of the independents, writer

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The Venger: Dead Man Rising #2 PREVIEW 

This is the preliminary cover design by issue 1 artist Jason Ossman. Also is a preview of the first five unfinished interior pages by Tim Baskin. Tim is doing the complete artwork for the issue: pencils, inks and washes.

The Venger: Dead Man Rising #1 

Here is the cover of issue 1 along with the first 5 pages. It features artwork by Jason Ossman and grayscaling by John West.

The Venger: Dead Man Rising TRAILER  

This is a trailer for The Venger: Dead Man Rising #1 that was created by Grant Chastain and features music by Hans Zimmer of 'Batman Begins' fame.

[ Posted by MHcomics on Mar 23rd, 2008 12:14 PM ]...

Matt, recently ordered The Venger from comixpress and really liked it. Keep me posted on anything Venger related.

[ Posted by Capo on Jun 13th, 2007 5:43 AM ]...

Thanks 4 adding - but terrific as your Venger preview is, it has got to go. Into my favourites, that is ^_^

1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 13th, 2007 7:17 PM ]

[ Posted by MattSpatola on Jun 13th, 2007 7:17 PM ]... Wow, you almost got me there...thanks for the comment.

[ Posted by Pandayboss on May 7th, 2007 11:14 PM ]...

Cool trailer Matt! Go Venger go!

[ Posted by jl1 on Apr 12th, 2007 12:04 AM ]...

Hey Matt!

Venger is terrific! LOVE THE TRAILER! Great work and thanks for the add!

Jose

[ Posted by CookBrosComics on Apr 3rd, 2007 6:01 PM ]...

Terrific work on The Venger! Great job too on getting into "War of the Independants" which looks really cool. Hey thanks for the add!

--Shawn
http://www.cookbroscomics.com

[ Posted by Outlaws_Tales on Apr 1st, 2007 10:57 AM ]...

Hey Matt

Many Thanks for adding me, you got some nice work there

Cheers
Jay

[ Posted by PierreVilleneuve on Mar 28th, 2007 8:25 PM ]...

Thanks for adding me.

Love your work.

[ Posted by alessio_nocerino on Mar 25th, 2007 1:07 PM ]...

Thanks for the add Matthew, nice to meet you,;)!!!
Alessio

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alessionoce/

[ Posted by RudyVasquez on Mar 24th, 2007 4:25 PM ]...

Just faved your Gallery man. I hope all is well with you!

3 Replies [ Latest posted on March 24th, 2007 8:52 PM ]

	[ Posted by MattSpatola on Mar 24th, 2007 4:45 PM ]... Thanks Rudy! Everything is cool, sure you are doing ok. What about a Black Mercy pin-up when you have the time?
	[ Posted by RudyVasquez on Mar 24th, 2007 6:00 PM ]... Argh! Did I ever send you that Venger high Res? Is it cool if the Black Mercy pin-up is in Pencil? It would save me time. I'm super busy.
	[ Posted by MattSpatola on Mar 24th, 2007 8:52 PM ]... Yes and yes!

[ Posted by flameape on Mar 23rd, 2007 6:36 PM ]...

terrific work!! thanks for adding me.

[ Posted by caanan02 on Mar 22nd, 2007 1:42 PM ]...

I the cover with him(Venger) standing on a ledge. Excellent WOrk!

[ Posted by comics_corral on Mar 19th, 2007 1:26 AM ]...

Thanks for the add!

Looks like a great comic!

Hoss
Owner - The Comics Corral
http://www.comicscorral.com

[ Posted by lucyfidelis on Mar 16th, 2007 10:52 PM ]...

Hi there

Thx a lot for add!
I very liked The Venger: Dead Man Rising #2 PREVIEW, the cover great!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 17th, 2007 10:06 AM ]

[ Posted by MattSpatola on Mar 17th, 2007 10:06 AM ]... Great, thanks for that!

[ Posted by portalcomics on Mar 8th, 2007 6:06 PM ]...

great cover!!

[ Posted by charlessoule on Mar 3rd, 2007 10:07 PM ]...

Thanks for the add - LOVE that cover image.

[ Posted by MikeWilliams on Feb 19th, 2007 5:50 PM ]...

Thanks for the add, buddy and it's good to see that VENGER is moving right along. Drop by and spread some love when you can.

[ Posted by Anomaly_Publishing on Feb 5th, 2007 3:11 PM ]...

Thanks for adding us. It is appreciated.

Rich
anomalypublishing.com

[ Posted by Original_tea on Jan 23rd, 2007 8:43 PM ]...

Just put my socks back on... "Venger" knocked them off. Yeah.. corny, but Venger's really looking to be a great strip! Thanks for the look!

[ Posted by AaronThomasNelson on Jan 22nd, 2007 7:40 PM ]...

Hey Matt,

Thanks for the add. I've been watching your success with Venger with great interest. :)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 23rd, 2007 10:48 AM ]

[ Posted by MattSpatola on Jan 23rd, 2007 10:48 AM ]... Thnaks alot! I really appreciate any support!

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