Creator
ResidenceLeon Guanajuato Mexico
Skills
Web developer, illustrator and cartoonist
Favourite movie
Predator
Favourite genre of music
Electro, House.
Favourite artist
Alex Rose
Contact Rolando Aguilera at: jose.luis.gonzalez@studiocomix.com
Jose Luis Gonzalez
Creator
ResidenceLeon Guanajuato Mexico
Skills
Web developer, illustrator and cartoonist
Favourite movie
Predator
Favourite genre of music
Electro, House.
Favourite artist
Alex Rose
Contact Rolando Aguilera at: jose.luis.gonzalez@studiocomix.com
Vince Thompson
Residence:
Niagara Falls, Canada
Skills:
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Favourite movie:
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Favourite genre of music:
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Favourite artist:
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Contact Vince Thompson at: vince.thopson@studiocomix.com
Jonathan Rampante
Creator
Residence
Victoria, Tamaulipas, México.
Skillsartist and graphic artist, so-called movie director, story maker and a huge food fan, hardcore Hot Weels collector and speeding fan!
Favourite movie
El mil usos.
Favourite genre of music
Reggeton
Favourite artist: Christian Castro
Contact Jonathan Rampante at: jonathan.rampante@studiocomix.com
Writer
Residence
Victoria, Tamaulipas, México.
Skills
Speech writer, script writer,
Favourite movie
Rolando is a hardcore cinephile. His favourite Canadian pictures are Bon Cop, Bad cop, Ginger snaps, The Barbarian Invasions, Ryan and Barney's Version.
Favourite genre of music
Jazz
Favourite artist :
Right now is rediscovering Art Spiegelman
Ariel Valenzuela
Creator
Residence:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Studiocomix Comic Book Artist
Contact Ariel Valenzela at:
ariel.valenzuela@studiocomix.com
Ignacio Garcia
Residence:
Leon Guanajuato, Mexico
Skills:Graphic Designer, Illustrator, And comic book creator.
Favourite movie:
Zatoichi
(¨beat¨takeshi kitano) // A Clockwork Orange
Favourite genre of music:
alternative rock // british rock
Favourite artist:
Thomas Edward Yorke
Create independent comic since 2000 as a part of the mixomattosis comics team, he won a couple of contests as a zine Creator, and collaborated in magazines like "mundo del Arte" and "inquietud nueva", in 2010 participated in a exhibition as part of the Mexican revolution and independence with a Zine named "Alvino el Manco Garcia ¨ a local hero of the independence of Mexico, he had created several mascots for different companies and agencies like "EDUCAFIN", "Caja polular Alianza", "nopalitos Valtierrilla", "ozone", Acumuladores LTH" among others. In 2012 begins the title Perdu Cirque along with Alfonso Espinos and Hector Mendiola.
Contact Ignacio Garcia at: ignacio.garcia@studiocomix.com
Pablo Torres Violante
WriterResidence:
Ciudad Victora, Mexico
Skills:
Be a prolific writer almost all day long, be the best defence in a soccer team.
Favourite movie:
The Fountain, PI & Dark Night Returns
Favourite genre of music:
Grunge
Favorite artist:
Hugh Jackman and Natalie Portman (mami!)
Formal writer since 2004 and so far he has written 4 short indie films, this films can be seen on line, also in his development as as writer he has 5 stories and one of them was selected to be published by a book from Mexico DF, and the rest published in various Virtual magazines, he has participated in numerous web comics and blogs as a writer and columnist.
In his recent achievement he is the film critic and hots of the on line show "Mundo films" via VGA.TV
In 2012 develops along Miguel Mar, Hurricane a detective comic based in the story of Martuk a policeman-detective in the search of the culpable of a terrible murder that will change the path of the whole city. in collaboration with Alfonso Espinos, Miguel has become more confident in the development of his artists skills.
Contact Pablo Torres Violante at: pablo.violante@studiocomix.com
Miguel Mar
Comic Book Artist
Residence:
Tampico, Mexico
Skills:
Drink a whole barrel of Heineken and keep the walk straight and never bang into the walls so called the "lord of the beers"
Favourite movie:
Clerks & Mad Max.
Favourite genre of music:
Rock & heavy Metal.
Favourite artist:
Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Robert de Niro, Denzel Washintong and Jim Carrey.
Comic book artist he has participated in numerous events related to the comic book and graphic novel, his main target is in the freelance field as an illustrator and graphic designer, he also enjoy painting and writing, his most important achievements are his participation with the magazines "Mundo Perro", "Desde la tercera cuerda", "Revista Cuass" and "Ojo de Pez".
As a writer has participated in "antologias", "Perros Melancolicos" & "El tren de la melancolia" published by La Cofradia de los Coyotes, and cover artist and colourist for "Twelve comics" from NJ his passion for the collective of the art is also another achievement.
In 2012 develops along Pablo Violante Hurricane a detective comic based in the story of Martuk a policeman-detective in the search of the culpable of a terrible murder that will change the path of the whole city. in collaboration with Alfonso Espinos, Miguel has become more confident in the development of his artists skills.
Contact Miguel Mar at: miguel.mar@studiocomix.com
Michael Jordan
Co-Editor
Residence:
Kitchener Ontario, Canada
Skills:
Out of box thinking, both creating & solving problems, real life experience, superhero training; plan, execute, repeat, right down to the accessories, reading & writing comprehension and barbecue expert.
Favourite Movie:
Frank Miller's 300, Rockstar & Gladiator
Favourite Genre of Music:
80’s Hair Metal, Latin R&B and Country Rock
Favourite Artist:
Mark Wahlberg, Skid Row new & old version and Alfonso Espinos (he’s a cool guy)
Michael Jordan joins Studiocomix team and bringing his knowledge in the matter, also taking care of the marketing and public relations department he supports directly as a co-editor in all studiocomix publications.
Contact Michael Jordan at: michael.jordan@studiocomix.com
Studiocomix
STUDIOCOMIX PRESS Studiocomix Press was created in 1999 in order to find a closer bond of participation and communication within the Mexican comic Book creators.
Back on 2001 and after two years of gathering material from independent authors, the studiocomix board organized the "Camelot Awards" to recognize the best of the Mexican Indie Comic Culture, bringing together figures such as Francisco Jiménez Editor of Vid and cartoonist Sixto Valencia artist of Memin, the same year Studiocomix Press is consolidated as an indie press with the sole purpose to entertain, the first and only title published at the time was The Night Spike a super hero comedy featuring the daily lives of Spike and Bell living in a world of wacky situations.
The main characters Puatman (Spike) and Cascabell (Bell) will lead you to the most crazy adventures in their daily basis through Steel City and carry on the constant battle against their archenemy Dr. Vex.
In the following years Studiocomix Press publications were presented in the forums and conventions dedicated to comic books around the country, after 6 printed numbers and a stage of re adjustment Studiocomix Press returns in 2006 with the The Night Spike, with new adventures and new super villains.
In 2008 Studiocomix Press recruits their second project called All Jack City, under the creation of Carlos Bernal, the story of characters from the past who fought the most incredible adventures to save not only but themselves. All Jack City, a comic book in retrospective.
For 2009 the continuity of publishing the titles was a key to participate in presentations, exhibitions around Mexico and Canada including shows like Comicon, Fan Expo Canada, La Mole ComicCon and much more, another achievement is the nomination for the Joe Shuster Awards in 2009.
Already in 2010 Studiocomix Press develop their third project called 2010, under the authorship of Jorge Alberto Robles and Alfonso Espinos, which is the story of a parent in an apocalyptic future where the main purpose is to survive at any cost, futuristic science fiction story that leaves you enthralled with each page.
By the end of the year and in the look to expand to a different audiences Studiocomix Press recruit and publish The Six Faces Of a Dice under the writing authorship of Juan Sepulveda and and art of various creators, the main focus of the six faces of a dice is to demonstrate 6 different aspects of the human being and their reaction when something unexpected happens, thrilling, unique, but intense in every issue.
At the last semester of 2012 two more projects are added to the Studiocomix Press titles Perdu Cirque and amazing story never told about the most bizarre monsters ever known, creation of Ignacio Garcia and Alfonso Espinos and detective story named Hurricane created by Pablo Torres Violante and illustrated bu Miguel Mar.
If you want to get to know more about our history or for any interviews please direct your message to contact@studiocomix.com
Alfonso Espinos
Chief EditorResidence:
Kitchener Ontario, Canada
Skills:
High levels of customer service training, business writing and management, writer and artist of The Night Spike, video and audio specialist, media resources and editing.
Favourite movie:
Trainspotting & Across the Universe.
Favourite genre of music:
Techno, Lounge and a small Portion of POP
Favourite artist:
Bruce Willis (yipikaiyee...)
Canadian Creative Director, Chief Editor and illustrator, at a young age he develop strong interest in the sequential art better known as comic books (also known as Historietas), this hobby support his imagination, creativity and opportunities so in 1996 and at a young age Alfonso begins printing his graphic work in local newspapers and magazines, this same year become part of the creative team of Lulu Comics, this small publisher give him the chance to present his own creations such as "Vardoger" "Super John" and " The Night Spike"
In the following years he presented his artwork in various comic book events and participate as freelance for magazines such as "La Pinga" , "Crónica Policíaca", "Info-lleto" and "Vida Latina".
He also become founder of Small Press's such as A.C. Comics and Fanzine Comics, but wasn't until 2001 when he funds Studiocomix Press where he has become the project's chief editor and manager.
Since then he keeps publishing The Night Spike an ongoing series featuring two super heroes with really bad luck, he has provided lectures regarding the comic book story an develop for various universities like UCI, UAM and CNEPT as well rotary clubs, in the last few years he has participated as an exhibitor in events like ComiCon and Fan Expo Canada, and organized the Cambridge Comic Arts Festival in conjunction with the Cambridge Libraries and Galleries.
As part of his personal achievements in 2008 wins the "Cobachaward" for Character of the year and in 2009 was nominated for the "Joe Shuster Awards"in the category of Independent Canadian Comic, for 2010 he was invited to participate in the creation of the Stan Lee Foundation Logo.
Currently he lives in Kitchener Waterloo where he manages Studiocomix Press.
Contact Alfonso Espinos at: alfonso.espinos@studiocomix.com
or at: chief.editor@studiocomix.com
Carlos Bernal
CreatorResidence:
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Skills:
Spend a lot of money in memorabilia
Favourite movie:
Charley and the chocolate factory
Favourite genre of music:
Bizarre
Favourite artist:
Chabelo
Illustrator, cartoonist and creative, at his young age he achieve the creation of the Webcomic Cacha City, this work help him to present his artistic skills in Editorial Vanguardia, and get actively involved in the second anthology of the WEE (Association of Spanish-speaking) Web-published located in Spain and distributed throughout the network, He currently participates with Studiocomix Press with his own project called All Jack City.
Contact Carlos Ramirez Bernal at: carlos.bernal@studiocomix.com
Jorge Alberto "Yorcho" Robles
CreatorResidence:
Gomez Palacios Durango, Mexico
Skills:
Awesome control of the pencil and tablet, writer and illustrator.
Favourite movie:
Inception, Matrix and Frank Miller's 300
Favourite genre of music:
Rock
Favourite artist:
Clint Eastwood
Illustrator and graphic designer, in his most recent work includes the Web comic "Cigarette Burns" participated in "ALG: Cotton" comic about basketball players of Laguna region, has recently worked in agencies such as 4G, Black Boy and Bravo advertising as a designer and illustrator.
Currently, he joined Studiocomix team writing and illustrating the comic 2010 with high content of science fiction.
Contact Jorge Alberto Robles at: jorge.robles@studiocomix.com
Juan Sepulveda Sanchis
Residence:
Valencia, Spain
Skills:
Super active and creative
Favourite movie:
Lost!! It's not a move, but this Tv series Rock!
Favourite genre of music:
Rock Pop
Favourite artist:
Not a specific one!
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from the University of Valencia. MA in Spanish literature from the University Complutense of Madrid. He has worked in various technology companies during the past five years. At present, in a more scientific area, he works as researcher in a European project. Despite his technical background he has combined his work with creative writing and now we have his first publication released. "The six faces of a dice" is a comic adaptation of a set of intriguing stories that he originally wrote as a short stories book.
contact Juan Sepulveda Sanchis at: juan.sepulveda@studiocomix.com
