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Rob Liefeld Reminisces About Giving Folks Their Big Breaks

Published Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:00:53 -0500

Last updated Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:28:03 -0500

Part of the relaunch of Extreme Comics is a new Bloodstrike series. Rob Liefeld posted some images from the second issue to his Facebook page to showcase a new colorist named Anthony George. In doing so he also recalled how many other's he opened the door for.

One of the greatest feelings in comic books is giving someone their first big break. #Bloodstrike #2 marks the first published work by Anthony George. Previously, Anthony had done numerous samples over my work for fun and when I needed help out of a jam he answered the call with his submissions. Everyone needs a first break, it provides an opportunity to reach a wider professional audience. Anthony joins a long list of talents that I was fortunate enough to provide their big break, Andy Park, Marat Mychaels, Dan Fraga, Matt Horak, Jon Sibal, Danny Miki, Norm Rapmund, Adelso Corona, Eric Stephenson, Matt Hawkins, John Stinsman, Jacob Bear, Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker, Liquid Color and many, many more. It's a privilege to open the door for young talent and watch their careers expand, evolve and explode! Thanks Anthony!

Image Comics used to be the place you'd find the newest talent in the industry as the different studios (Wildstorm, Extreme, Top Cow, Shadowline) looked for the up-and-coming artists. But with the changes in the industry, artist and writers seem to be disposable and the events rule. Maybe the days of the break-out stars are behind us.