New Website is up and running. Click this link ----> www.waldenwong.com This site will also continue to stay up.
New Blogging location... http://waldenwong.blogspot.com
Still in the procee of revampming this website. Creeper #6 is already out. The Next # 6 is also out. More recent releases are Aquaman #50 and Dc Comics' 52 week 50. All inked my Walden.
Creeper #3 and The Next #5 are in stores! After Creeper #3, I'll be skipping to Creeper # 6. Issue 4 and 5 of Creeper is done by a different art team. Also in stores is Wizard # 182 in which I inked page 52-53 for the article titled, "Bad Guys Wear Pink." Except Wizard forgot to credit my name as the inker..
The Next #3 and #4 as well as Flash #4 are in stores! Check them out!
Just got a comp copy of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up :Ultimate Collection tradepaperback today. Something I did years ago where I inked Terry Moore's (Strangers in Paradise) pencils over a Spider-Man/Black Widow story. Should be in stores now.
Creeper #2 was released last week. The Flash #4 should be released this week.
Creeper #1 is out. As well as The Next #2. And here's a Creeper interview that I did.
Flash #2 is out. It was released last week. And Creeper #1 will be out in a couple of weeks. .
The Next #1 (of 6) will be out next week! I'll be attending Comic Con in San Diego from July 20-23.
Brave New World is out! 80 page comic all for just a buck! Six different stories with my part being the Creeper story. Complete work on Flash #2. Big surprise story in this issue.
Two trade paperbacks that I helped out on... Superman: Doomsday and Superman: Our worlds at War. They're out now and they're nice big thick trade paperback books. I was very impressed with it when I got my comp copies. They're almost $25 a pop.
I haven't updated here for a while. As I said before, I'm currently working on a 6-issue mini series for DC called THE CREEPER/ And here's something about it even if it doen't sport my name as the inker....
Creeper (six issues, August)
w/a: Steve Niles/Justiniano. Didio: “It’s Jack Ryder, but it’s Ryder through the eyes of Steve Niles and Justiniano. You’ve got something that really plants a new corner. Not only does it put a little air of mystery and horror into the Creeper, which I think he needs to have, but it also plays upon some of the pop culture aspects of the DC Universe, as Jack Ryder is a television personality. How does the world of heroes affect the media? That’s one of the thing that we’re going to be looking in that series.”
At the same time, I'm also working on a 6-issue mini series called THE NEXT. Here's the solciation for that series...
THE NEXT #1
Written by Tad Williams, Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
Acclaimed fantasy novelist Tad Williams (Tailchaser's Song, Shadowmarch) takes the DCU to the next level in a miniseries featuring art by Dietrich Smith (AQUAMAN, OUTSIDERS) & Walden Wong (DAY OF VENGEANCE)! Meet "The Next," a group of super-powered individuals who bring chaos - and a new super-villain - with them when they cross over from another dimension! On sale July 12 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
There you have it! Also, a couple of months back, there were some JLU digest sized books that were released. Digest meaning books that about the same size like those Japanese Manga comics you see these days at book stores. JLU Digest Issue #2 which collected JLU # 6-10 of the regular series and JLU Digest issue #3 which collected JLU # 11-15 of the regular series. Cool stuff!
Finished working on a 11 page short story for DC Comic's Brave New World. 11 pages of the Creeper. Now I'm currently working on a new title called "The Creeper" for DC Comics..
I'll be attending Wonder Con from February 10-12. Workwise, I'm woking on some stuff for DC. Can't say what it is because it's not announced yet. BIt's some really exciting stuff. So exciting that I don't want to leave my drawing tabel when I'm inking them.
The Crisis Special Day of Vengence is in stores now! This one has a lot of characters. Over 60 the last time I counted.
The Day of Vengence Trade Paper Back was released a few weeeks ago. Look for it in Stores. I've completed work on the Day of Vengence Infinite Crisis Special a couple of weeks ago. It's over 39 pages! A big book and if you like the mini series, you're definately going to like this Special. Lots of detail and I was able to ink a two seperate syles.
JLU #15 in stores now! It came out a couple of week ago. And Hawkman #46 is out too! In other news... The PULSE has conducted an interview with me and you can read it here.
JLU #14 in stores now!
Day of Vengence #7 and Human Race #7 are in stores now! Get 'em both!
Complete work on JLU #15.
Added a Supergirl Pin-Up commissions piece that I inked over Carlo Barberi at the INK-WORKS section.
JLU #13 in stores now! Go get 'em!
I've been so busy these past few months that I haven't had much time to uploadi images to the website. Finished working on the Day of Vengence series and decided to upload some good looking pages. I added an additional link to the INK-WORKS section where you can see a bunch of my more recent work. You can also check out those newer images by click HERE.
Day of Vengence #5 is out in stores now!
Complete work on JLU #14 a few days ago. Human Race #6 is out in stores now!
Helped out on Hawkman #46 last week. JLU #12 in stores now!
Completed work on Day of Vengence #5.
Day of Vengence # 4 and Human Race #5. In stores now! Go get 'em!
Complete work on JLU #13 a few weeks ago. I'll be attending Comic Con International in San Diego from July 14-17.
JLU #11 in stores now!
Completed work on Day Of Vengence #4. There's a double pages pread in there that's really cool. You'll know what I'm talking about when you see it after it's published.
More news about Day of Vengence. Except this time, it's about issue #2...
DC COMICS GOES BACK TO PRESS ON SOLD OUT DAY OF VENGEANCE #2
The excitement over the Spectre' s return continues to build as DAY OF VENGEANCE #2 has sold out at DC Comics two days after arriving in stores on May 25. Now, DC rushes this issue back to press for a new printing featuring the original cover art by Walter Simonson with a new color scheme.
" It seems we had too much vengeance to fit into one printing," says writer Bill Willingham. " Seriously, I'd like to thank DC for their determination to keep printing until every reader who wants a copy of any issue of DAY OF VENGEANCE can get one."
" We're happy to go back to press on this issue to help retailers meet reader demand," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP Sales. " Retailers should get their orders in as quickly as possible to make sure they don' t miss out."
In other news.... From Marvel, there's a "Ultimate Advantures" Trade Paperback that's being released this week. I only did issue #4 of that 6 issue miniseries about 4 years ago. . That mini-series is collect into this Trade Paperback and it's now being released.
Completed work on JLU #12. And here's a little bit of news about Day of Vengence #1...
SOLD-OUT DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 RETURNS IN NEW THIRD PRINTING
The spirit of vengeance continues to rein over the DCU as the DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Second Printing has sold out at DC Comics on its in-store date of May 25. DC is rushing this issue back to press for a new printing featuring a special of the original cover by Walter Simonson in black and white with green highlights. DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Third Printing reprints the story by Bill Willingham with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong. This new printing is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 22.
"I'd like to personally thank each reader who made going back to a third printing with DAY OF VENGEANCE a necessity, says Willingham. But since I can't do that, I hope you'll forgive my thanking you collectively here. DAY OF VENGEANCE is a work of love good premise, wonderful artists, terrific cast of characters, and lots of room for fun and adventure. And there are many surprises to come, so I hope you'll stay with us for the entire 6-issue ride. Who knew one little ghost could get so cranky?"
And in other stuff I've done, here's some articles I wrote about toys.
Animerica April '05 issue - Jet's Guid Suit review - page 82
Animerica May '05 issue - Teen Titans T-Booster review - page 82
Animerica June '05 issue - This Is A Collection To Die For - page 79
This last article was a lot of fun to write, because I wrote about me! Not only did I write about toys, I wrote about what I like to collect, wrote about me being a comic book artist working on JLU, and also included lots of pictures of my toy collection.
A few comics I worked on are out. Day of Vengence #2, Human Race #2, and JLU # 10. All in stores now! Added to the INK-WORKS section. A Young Justice double page spread over Todd Naucks' pencilswith lost of characters.
Justice League Unlimited: United They Stand vol. 1 is out this week. This Tradepaperback collection of JLU #1 thru #5. It's digest sized.
JLU #9 is coming out this week!
Here's a little press release from DC Comics...
THE SPECTRE RETURNS IN NEW PRINTING OF SOLD-OUT DAY OF VENGEANCE #1!
April 26th, 2005 -
The Spectre returns to the DCU in DAY OF VENGEANCE #1, which sold out at DC Comics over a week before arriving in stores on April 27.
Now, DC sends this issue back to press for a new printing featuring a powerful new color cover by Walter Simonson!
DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Second Printing reprints the story by Bill Willingham with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong. This new printing is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 25.
"This is wonderful news, but also a bit worrisome," says Willingham. "I've just started writing the sixth and final issue of DAY OF VENGEANCE, and now the pressure's doubly on to make this end with a bang. I don't like to brag, but DAY OF VENGEANCE is a series that should come with safety belts — it's going to be a wild ride. The entire magic corner of the DC Universe is going to be turned over, crunched, munched and whacked upside the head a few times."
And... I've also been told that it's #1 in the country right now! Cool beans!
Completed work on JLU #11. Got Comps for Day Of Vengence #1. Looks real good!!! Should be out in stores this week. Check it out!
Just got my comp copies of Human Race #2. So it should be coming out soon. Finished working on Day of Vengence #2. I inked 15 pages of it. For #3, it's going to be done by another team of artist to help with the deadlines. Then it's back to us with #4.
By the time you read this, Human Race #1 and JLU #8 is on sale now! Check it out! Added to the INK-WORKS section. A Superboy double page spread over Anthony William's pencils.
Completed work on JLU #10. Lots of cool characters with this one! Human Race #1 is coming out soon! Get ready for it!
Completed work on Day of Vengence #1. Wow... That first issue is really sweet! The more I learn about this series, the more exciting it gets.
Completed work on JUL #9. Flash # 219 is in stores now. I inked about half that book. I'll be attending Wonder Con from Feb, 18-20.
A few things... JLU #6 is out in newstands now. And for those who ordered the FLASH #1/2 through WIZARD, it's out and it looks really good! Very pleased with how it turned out. I got to ink the cover to JLU #8, which is my first cover for that series. And in this months Previews (February 2005), there a listing for another mini-series I'm working on...
DAY OF VENGEANCE #1
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Walter Simonson.
Spinning out of the events of March's DC Countdown, a reality-bending 6-issue miniseries. Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he finds himself aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress! Together, they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...The Spectre!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 20 Edited by Joey Cavalieri
Based on what I've already worked on, this is gonna be a high profile book! So tell your comic book stores to reserve a copy for you..
Added to the INK-WORKS section. A while back when I worked on JLA/Witchblade, there was a "ghost penciller". A "ghost penciller" is someone who helps out on pencilling pages without getting credit for their work when the book is published. I believe there were 2 or 3 pages this "ghost penciller" did. So if you didn't know then, you'll know now... uploaded a JLA/ Witchblade double page spread that I inked over Dave Finch's ghost pencils a while back. And it's an image of Wonder Woman with Superman, no less! Enjoy.
JLU #5 is out in newstands now. Finished working on JLU #8. Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a War Secret files double page spread that I inked over Yvel Guichet's pencils a while back for DC Comics. For those who are interested in some of my other stuff besides Inking, I've done some (toy, action figures, and product) reviews for ANIMERICA Magazine. You can get these magazines where magazines are sold. So here's the breakdown of what I've wrote about so far....
Animerica October '04 issue - Inuyasha Convention Exclusive figure review - page 82.
Animerica November '04 issue - Dead Leaves Kubricks Review & Anime Linkin Park review - page 79
Animerica December '04 issue - Plug Girls (or) Neon Genesis Evangelion Wonder Showcase review - page 90
Animerica January '05 issue - Street Fighters series 1 action figure review - page 79
And if you're wondering how I got this gig... I did some art for the magazine and read one of their issues. I noticed that they review a lot of products, but not much toys or action figures, which I had an interest in. So when I asked them about it, they asked me if I would be interested and here we are now. No difference than me writing about toys or action figures in my own website's forum, except I just write about Anime related items they give me or stuff I think they would be interested in publishing.
Inked the cover for JLU #8 last week. Helped out on six pages of FLASH #219 which features art by Justiniano, the same penciller who I've inked over The Human Race. Human Race took almost three years in the making because of the intense details. And that's just the inking aspect of it! Speaking of which...in this months issue of Previews (January 2005), The Human Race is solicited! Here's the description...
THE HUMAN RACE #1
Written by Ben Raab. Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong. Cover by Justiniano.
A new 7-issue miniseries written by Ben Raab (GREEN LANTERN, GREEN ARROW) with mind-blowing art by Justiniano (BEAST BOY, Chastity) & Walden Wong (JLA)! The super-powered fraternity of Delta Chi Delta is charged with a mission: to protect the genetic code of the human race from any outside interference. But when a young man's entire hometown is invaded by an alien force, the threat of a global mutation compels him to join the group - especially when he manifests strange powers of his own!
On sale March 16 - 1 of 7 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
Ask your comic stores to order copies. This is one of the MOST intense projects I've ever worked on. I've used ever inking technique that I know with this series. And from an Inking standpoint, you wouldn't believe how much textures are in there. You won't be dissapointed.
In Wizard # 159 (in stores now), there's a coupon offer for a Flash # 1/2 I mentioned a while back. I inked half that issue over Justiniano's pencils. The same penciller I've worked with on the 7 issue mini-series called the Human Race that will be out in 2005.
JLU #4 is out in newstands now. Finished working on JLU #6. Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a JLA/Witchblade crossover double page spread that I inked over Mark Pajarillo's pencils a while back.
Got a copy of The DC Comics Encyclopedia. This book has a lot of art by various artist, including me. Nice book. Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a Wolverine double page spread that I inked over Walter McDaniel's pencils a while back.
Finished The Human Race #7. The last issue of that series. Over 2 years in the making. Why so long? You'll find out why on March 2005. Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a Man of Steel double page spread that I inked over John Lucas's pencils a while back.
JLU #3 is in comic books stores now.
Finished JLU #5. This issue features The Blue Beetle! Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a More Than Mortal double page spread that I inked over Steve Firchow's pencils a while back.
The Flash #1/2 Limited Edition Comic Book Offer will be available in Wizard #159, which will be on sale Nov.24. Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a JLA double page spread that I inked over Mark Pajarillo's pencils a while back. Inked a "Captain Gravity" pin-up for Penny Farthing Press which I turned in yesterday.
Turned in my half of Flash #1/2 last week. This is my third #1/2 project that I have worked on which is exclusive to Wizard Magazine.
Added to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a Iron Man double page spread that I inked over Dan Panosian's pencils a while back.
Here's something different.... One of my hobbies includes collecting action figures. With that said, check out mt first toy review with the monthly publication, Animerica Magazine. It's in vol. 12, no. 10 in newstands now. That issue has a "Flame of Recca" image on the cover with a yellow background. I wrote about a Comic Con Convention Exclusive action figure.
There's going to be an art show in San Francisco called Art Mac[k] on October 8 from 10pm-1am. They're going to be displaying some of my art along with various works from other artists. So if you're going to be in the area at that time, drop by and say hi.
Finished JLU #4. Added a image to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a Excalibur double page spread that I inked over Pablo Romandi's pencils a while ago. Lots of details on this one..
Added a image to the INK-WORKS section. Uploaded a Deadpool double page spread that I inked over Pete Woods' pencils.
Haven't added much images to the INK-WORKS section for a while. Over the next several weeks, I'll be adding more images to that section. Today, I've uploaded a Captain America double page spread that I did a long while back. It's a nice page over Dan Jergens pencils.
Uploaded 2 black & white pages of Justice League Unlimited #1 at the INK-WORKS section. I listed one of them as Justice League Unlimited and the other one as J.L.U.
Working on finishing the last issue of The Human Race (#7) for DC Comics. Halfway there because this issue has more work in it then the previous six. Got my comp copies of JLU #1 a few days ago. Looks great! It should be out in newstands the first week of September. Check it out!.
Completed and turned in the last few pages for JLU (Justice League Unlimited) #3 today. Issue 2 is done by another team of artist to help put us further ahead. JLU is great! Each issue features many different characters. So it's a lot of fun to work on. The art on it the nice too! If you guys like the JLU cartoon show, you'll definately like the comic!
Back from Comic Con and here's the scoop. My scoop! Was there for all four days. Turnout was huge. More people that years past. Got to meet up with old friends as well as new ones. Joked with Joe Quesada (Marvel Editor in Chief) for a bit and told him I haven't worked with Marvel in years and that they didn't love me anymore. Also talked to C.B. Cebulski (Marvel Editor) to see how he was doing and he congratulated me on my works with other comic companies. Also caught up with friends like pencillers... Kaare Andrews, Andy Parks, Dietrich Smith, Marat Mychaels, Mike Millar, Gregg Schiegle, and Patrick Blane. Inkers.... Andy Owens, Norm Rapmund, and Danny Miki. Artist and Editor Courtney Huddelson of Penny Farthing Press. And self publishing artist and writers....Mark Bourne and Derek Kirk Kim (who shouldn't count because we both teach at the same University... but I figure I put his name in since I saw him at the con). Most if these chats were brief because everybody seems to be busy at the con running around with something to do, including myself. Meet new people like Tad Williams (who's writing one of the DC projects I'm working on) and Derek McCaw (Editor-In-Chief of fanboyplanet.com). I've also meet a lot more people, So if I forget anyone, forgive me. Creative Light Entertainment threw a dinner party for people who were involved with the movie, "Comic Book the Movie." Mark Teague ( Art Director/Artist of Creative Light Entertainment and also the star actor on the movie "Superguy." [ which I also did some art for ] ) invited me to that party. Most of them were movie and television people. Among them were Mark Hammell (actor on Star Wars who I've also been introduced to earlier that day by Mark Teague in a private meeting room), Chase Masterson (actor on Star Trek Deep Space Nine), Phil Lamar (actor on Mad TV), and a handful of other actors and voice actors whom I had no idea who they were. I've been told that Stan Lee was suppose to be there, but he cancelled last minute. Anyway, I was introduced to Mark Hammill and Chase Masterson. And the both of them were familiar with my work for the movies and complemented me on them. The both of them were also kind enough to pose for pictures with me. Mark Hammill even gave me an autograph on a Luke Skywalker statue that I coincidentally bought the same day that I had with me. But it doesn't end there... I was able to get Pete Woods (Penciller previous on Robin and currently on Detective) and his wife Rebecca to step away from their busy schedules to grab lunch. Pete told me that Matt Idelson (DC Comics Editor) was looking for me. Again, we didn't see each other. We always seems to miss each other year after year. One of these days... when I find Matt at another convention, were going to sit down and chat! Pete also told me a bit of news on his side, but you guys will have to wait until DC announces it. But it'll be something really cool! I also hung around at the DC booth to see if I can find any more friends to catch up with. I Saw Joey Cavalieri (DC Comics Editor) for a split second and when I went to look for him, he was gone. But at least I got to talk to him for a little bit a day earlier when he was going somewhere with Howard Chaykin. He wanted me to meet him at the DC booth later on. But with a convention that size, it's always hard to coordinate meetings. Also was able to talk to Eddie Berganza (DC Comics Editor) for a while about our current project together, Justice League Unlimited (Or JLU for short). When I was at the DC Booth, I also had the pleasure to meet Thomas Jane (actor on Punisher). He seems to be a nice guy. I asked for a picture and then I told him he did a great job on the Movie "Punisher." I also hung around the Viz and Animerica booth as well because I had so many friends working there. The Convention was fun. Had a great time!
I'll be attending Comic Con International in San Diego on July 22-25
As i'm finishing up the last issue of The Human Race, it'll free up time for me to work on other new projects. One of the projects that I just completed is the premiere issue of "Justice League Unlimited" for DC Comic's Kids line. Based on the animated cartoon of the same name. In the beginning of my career, one of the first projects I've done is JLA (Justice League of America). Now i'm working on Justice League Unlimited. It great to work on a book again with so many iconic characters. As soon as this comes out, I'll let you know.
Superguy: Behind theCape is another movie that I did some work for in the past. I've been told that the DVD has been released a few weeks ago. Some of the work I've done includes mock comic book covers, animated sequences, and comic book pages that were used in the movie. It's a fun movie to watch. Check it out if you can. I recommend it. For those of you who are into Manga and Anime, I've done some spot illustration work for a magazine called Animerica. I did a few "Ninja Icons" for them which will be used constantly in their magazines. I've also done some design work for another magazine called Shonen Jump. Check out both magazines!
Turned in the last few pages for The Human Race #6 to DC Comics today. Now currently working on the final issue of the mini series. This issue has more details than any of the previous. Were going to end this series with a bang!
One of the projects I worked on, Superman: Red Son, is nominate for a 2004 Eisner Award.... for the catagory, Best Limited Series. It's kinda cool to have one of my projects that I worked on get nominated. Feels nice!
Creative Light Entertainment finally sent me a DVD to Comic Book the Movie. This is the movie that I did some art and inks for. It turned out better than I expected. For the most part, they used the majority of my work. They even had my art on the DVDs itself. They also created a art section for the DVD, in the special features section, where you can see my work. Tured out better than I expected. Check it out when you can. It's an entertaining movie if you're a fan of comic books and especially if you're someone who's been to comic book conventions.
Finish more than the first half of Human Race #6. Just six more pages to go before #6 is complete. Once that's done, I'll be working on the final issue #7. From what I've heard, this book will be coming out somewhere between October 2004 thru March 2005. Still not definate on these dates yet, But I'll let you know when I hear something more concrete. For the past year or so, I've been working with Joey Cavalieri (Editor at DC Comics). He's offered me two projects that kept me very busy.,,, "The Human Race" and "The 7th Helper". The Human Race is one of the most detailed work I've ever done. At the same time, Joey offered me to work on The 7th Helper. But at this moment, The 7th Helper is place on hold until further notice. So instead of taking on more books with more Editors and publishers (and with the possibility of sacraficing quailty over quanitity), I decided on my own to work with Joey exclusively. Joey's a great Editor and friend. And he's kept me busy with all these projects. That's why you haven't seen anything published with my name on it for the past year or so. It's because I'm working on these two projects. From the looks of it, The Human Race will be completed first and once this see print, you'll understand why I was so dedicated to this project. It'll be worth the wait.
I'll be attending Wonder Con in San Francisco. I don't have a booth nor will I be in Artist alley. I'll be walking around buying stuff. so if you see me, feel free to stop me and say Hi! I'm still currently inking Human Race. From what I've heard, it'll be a 7 issue mini series now. I'm working on issue 6 now. A magazine contacted me to so some spot illustrations for them. Everything is still in the works. When I get the green light, I'll let you guys know which magazine it is.
I should mention that I don't sell any of my original art. Only way anybody can buy art inked by me is through the pencillers. Occassionaly, I would give some out as gifts. Just thought I mention this because people are contacting me asking about original art.
Turned in issue #5 of The Human Race for DC Comics. Updated the checklist section to reflect that. Regestered for the domain name www.waldenwong.com Starting fresh with this ramblings section.