mzjoe
Writer, artist, publisher of Megazeen, an offbeat Christian anthology zine. Most recent book was the MEGAZEEN of HORROR, our twelfth regular issue. http://www.megazeenonline.comBest known lately for comics where eyes get gauged out. Other credits include the Comics Jam War, Hero TV, Cross Press Comics, Johnny Crouton, How NOT to Make a Christian Comic, Colossians and other covers n stuff. The icon above is a partial cover for Colossians, which is kind of a Christian space opera that I've been slowly working on since I was about 13 and is darn near complete at long last. In the meantime, the shorts I do in Megazeen keep me plenty busy. I'm mainly about discipling artists to use their gifts for God, and giving them a forum (Megazeen) where they can see print. We've seen some amazing talent emerge from that little book, some of which have gone on to professional level work. We now have artists from all over the world contribute to the book on a quarterly basis. Megazeen is NOT your traditional Christian comic by a long shot. We're not preachy and hardly reverant. We push entertainment and edge, knowing that a message will fall flat if we can't present it in a new way. Little gospel here, little fart joke there, you get the drift. Personally, I don't make my bread and butter doing this. I have a "real" job that pays the bills, so this just stays fun. Oh, and I also help distribute Christian comics by other creators, as well as host a forum, gallery and chat room at http://www.christiancomics.net
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mzjoe's Comic Galleries
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Megazeen Cover Gallery
These are the amazing covers of Megazeen. I have yet to do a cover myself, since we've got all these great artists doing them for us.
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Johnny Crouton
Some pages from Megazeen with Johnny Crouton and Hairball
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[ Posted by Apostle13 on Jan 2nd, 2008 10:19 AM ]...
I thought that Manx Character looked Familiar and there she is on Comicspace. Now which one of those fellows is Blam? This Colossians book sounds really good. I can't wait to see some pics. |
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[ Posted by Al_Nickerson on Jul 7th, 2007 8:10 PM ]...
There are other Christian creators in comics other than Terry Moore, John Gallagher, Scott McDaniel, and myself? There may still be hope for this industry. :) |
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[ Posted by twistedcomix on Mar 26th, 2007 7:52 PM ]...
thanks for showing my crummy doodles in megazeen, joe.
you rock. |
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[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Mar 5th, 2007 4:49 PM ]...
yo brother. how have u been? man, I really hope I can meet the deadline for the superhero issue. It's still April right? I dont mean to be pesterous, but is there a certain day in April? Thanks bro, I appreciate it. |
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[ Posted by DecemberSun on Feb 26th, 2007 10:42 AM ]...
Johnny Crouton is very funny stuff! |
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[ Posted by Apostle13 on Feb 18th, 2007 11:08 PM ]...
Thanks for including me, Joe. Always like making new friends. Does'nt hurt to network either. :) |
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[ Posted by markmelton on Feb 11th, 2007 1:07 PM ]...
i like joey. |
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[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Feb 8th, 2007 1:09 AM ]...
yo joe, im dillegently trying to shuffle skool and my short manuscript for the megazeen's superhero issue. the deadline is still april, right? quick dumb question: do most contributers(if not all of them) copyright their characters? so should i? thanks man, I see God's Will in your Mag. Take care. |
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[ Posted by slembot on Feb 7th, 2007 5:22 PM ]...
MZJoe in da house! |
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[ Posted by the_intergalactic_redeemer on Jan 29th, 2007 10:41 PM ]...
Joe! o man! u have no idea! I am a comic fanantic and devout Christian. and one day 6 months ago while looking for publishers online i found the megazeen and it completely changed my perspective. ur business is inspiring. i plan to submit to the superhero issue coming up. man keep up the great work! God hates cheese... Amen! |
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[ Posted by Original_tea on Jan 27th, 2007 7:21 PM ]...
Yo Joe! Thanks for the invite! Megazeen's looking better than ever.. I'm so glad to see it back in action! I am really excited to see the 'failure' issue. |
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[ Posted by vertical_hold_animation on Jan 15th, 2007 1:30 AM ]...
Thanks, man. Blessings to you. |
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[ Posted by JimSalicrup on Jan 9th, 2007 9:12 AM ]...
As a ComicSpace friend, may I ask you to help support the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art ([url]www.moccany.org[/url])? Become a member today! Thanks. |
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[ Posted by KingTractorPress on Dec 31st, 2006 11:18 AM ]...
thanks 4 the add |
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[ Posted by EricaWell on Dec 29th, 2006 11:41 AM ]...
Joe --
MZ 10 and 12 look GREAT! Chris and I love the new format. Can't wait for the one-pagers issue ...!! |
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[ Posted by kingdom on Dec 27th, 2006 9:13 AM ]...
I knew I'd find you here! Thanks for the add, Joe!
Tony Snipes- |
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[ Posted by Hisart on Dec 26th, 2006 11:01 PM ]...
Go Joe!
Thanks for the add!
Megazeen rocks! |
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[ Posted by joelchua on Dec 21st, 2006 10:48 PM ]...
Christian comics without the cheese. Fascinating. A great way to put it.
Mmmm cheese. I'll eat all the cheese Christian comics has to offer if the beef's in the art & story!
All the best to you Joe!
www.joelchua.com |
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[ Posted by Sareena27 on Dec 18th, 2006 8:08 PM ]...
Yay for Megazine getting Bronze and Ben Avery getting Gold!
FYI the team that took silver came from the local comic shop here in Fredericton! |
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[ Posted by whitey on Dec 15th, 2006 10:07 PM ]...
Hi. Good to see someone using their talents for God. Keep it up. |
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