Learn to Draw With Jay Piscopo

What:  Learn to Draw With Jay Piscopo

When:  Mondays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where:  Firehouse Arts, Yarmouth, Maine (map)

CARTOONING AND COMIC BOOK ART w/Jay Piscopo 

Age: 8-18  

Students will learn essential drawing techniques and work on creating basic story structures to develop unique characters and individual comics. Each week Jay will share professional drawing secrets to guide students in the art of storytelling, character development and design. Keeping a sketchbook will be encouraged.

Winter Program #: JP15W   

Spring Program #: JP15S  

Fee: $120

Three Ways to Register: 

1.

Go to this link and enter the program code in the search box:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/yarmouthcommunitysvcs/Home

Winter Program #: JP15W   

Spring Program #: JP15S 

2.

Call:  207-846-2406

3.

Walk ins are also welcome

Sea Ghost Action Figure - In Stores Now

The aquatic superhero everyone loves has come to life!  The new Sea Ghost action figure is now available in stores and can also be ordered directly through Nemo Publishing.  

Read reviews here and here.

Named “one of the coolest” superheroes of the seven seas by Robot 6, Sea Ghost was first seen in Jay Piscopo’s The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli.  He quickly became a fan favorite, appearing in his own comic book, Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine.  Now he’s available as an 8” action figure.  

Distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors (Diamond Code: JUL142068), this collectible "maker" action figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s.  This figure was designed by Jay Piscopo and handcrafted with assistance from Paul "Dr. Mego" Clarke.

This 8” figure is packaged in a sealed clam shell and features artwork by Sea Ghost creator Jay Piscopo.  It can be ordered through Diamond Comic Distributors (Diamond Code: JUL142068) or purchased directly through Nemo Publishing at http://captneli.shipyardshopping.com/index.html. 

Sea Ghost is an aquatic super hero with a long career fighting evil above and beneath the waves.  The character is an homage to golden age comic book superheroes.

Read full press release at this link.  

Review: Capt'n Eli - Vol. 3 - 4 out of 5 Stars

Richard Vasseur’s Review of

The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli - Volume 3 

NEW book! Coming in March 2015!

Read his full review (including Volumes 1 and 2) at this link.

4 out of 5 Stars

"This is a fast paced adventure that goes from the sea bottom to the planet surface to outer space. The main thing about this comic is that it is just plain fun to read." 

Title: The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli Vol. 3

Publisher: Nemo Publishing, LLC

Creator/Writer/Artist: Jay Piscopo

Price: $ 9.99 US

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Website: http://www.captneli.com/

Gorgeous illustrations of sea vessels and one huge robot make this a visual delight to behold. The robot is menacing.

Japan's special defence force is colorful team that uses energy to attack. The Photon Knights are like the Power Rangers. The illustrations are dynamic. Together they form Quasar Ace.

Torpedoman looks like a cool hero. He looks a lot like the Rocketeer. Also the Sea Ghost is illustrated in a simple designed suit that looks great. There are lots of great characters but they need to be explored more.

Capt'n Eli is not used at all at the start of this comic. He is the star and should have been used some.

Lord Hydro is the villain here and he has an army to do his bidding. It is a most impressive army.

The underwater sea creatures are wonderfully illustrated and have a realistic look. The technology has a futuristic appearance but also a underwater design to most of it.

Captain Eli gets some extra gear that amps up his combat abilities. Than that is amped up even more.

Ok super-heroes just keep coming out of the woodworks. There is no way you can keep track of them all. Even two Commander X's and Nemo.

This is a fast paced adventure that goes from the sea bottom to the planet surface to outer space. The main thing about this comic is that it is just plain fun to read.

The backup story is filled with tons of super-heroes as well. They battle a menace of the Galaxy Beast. Nice old style art.

Included in this comic are some gorgeously drawn pin-ups.

Read review online at this link.  

Pinup by Jeremy McHugh

Ask for the Capt'n Eli series at your local comic shop or order online at www.captneli.com!

The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli – Volume 3

Will be released in March 2015

Diamond Code: OCT141559

ISBN 978-0-9817132-2-9

The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli – Volume 2

Diamond Code: AUG084227

ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2

The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli - Volume 1

Diamond Code: JAN111270

ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5

New Black Bat Action Figure On Sale

Stand by for adventure!   Special Nemo Publishing action figure sale celebrates the release of the new Black Bat figure

PORTLAND, MAINE (December 31, 2014) –   Six years ago, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X.  Today, the Nemo collection has grown to include 14 action figures, including the new Black Bat and the exciting new Sea Ghost figure which will ship in January. 

In celebration of this popular action figure series and the release of the new Black Bat, Nemo Publishing announces a special online sale exclusively at www.captneli.com.  From now through Friday, February 16, all action figures (except for Sea Ghost) will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95).

These eight-inch collectible “maker” action figures are created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Creator Jay Piscopo worked with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection. 

The Black Bat action figure is a reworking of the classic 1939 hero and was designed by Jay Piscopo and assembled with the help of Paul Clarke.

Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series and has created numerous titles featuring spin off characters from this book including “The Sea Ghost” and “Commander X All-Star Special.”

“I'm huge fan of the Black Bat,” said Piscopo.  “He is an interesting character and has a fascinating place in pop culture history with Batman and Daredevil.  It's exciting to have him included on the Nemo Toys roster.  His look translates into the new Mego style extremely well. I’m looking forward to offering more pulp and golden age characters like him in the future.”

A video clip featuring the Commander X action figure collection can be viewed at this link.  

The Legend of the Black Bat:  When District Attorney Tony Quinn was blinded with acid by criminals, he thought his days of fighting crime were over.  After a successful operation to restore his sight, Tony retains his heightened senses and gains the ability to see in the dark.  He continues as a District Attorney while maintaining the ruse that he is still blind and adopts the identity of “The Black Bat” to punish criminals who have escaped justice.

On the web:
www.captneli.com

Sea Ghost Action Figure - Arrives January 2015

The all new Sea Ghost Action Figure is on its way to the Nemo Publishing warehouse and will ship in January 2015.

Keep your eye on this page for more information on how to order this figure in January (retail price $20) directly from Nemo Publishing.  And be sure to ask your favorite comic shop to order this for you (Diamond Code JUL142068). 

This 8" action figure looks absolutely fantastic and we can't wait to share it with you next month!  

This collectible maker action figure is based on the classic Mego style and has been handcrafted with the help of Paul "Doc Mego" Clarke.  

More about the Sea Ghost at this link.  This character was created by Jay Piscopo and first appeared in his "Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli" graphic novel series.  

SPECIAL NOTE FOR PRE-ORDERS:

If you preordered this figure, we will notify you in January when this figure ships.  Your credit card will not be charged until the time of shipment.  We appreciate your business!  

Nemo Publishing

www.captneli.com

Upcoming events
April 2015- Gardner School System ME - Middle and High School Visits
April 2015- Orono ME library and school visit

Are you coming out to the first Portland Comic Expo this Sunday? It's at 239 Park Ave in Portland and entrance is just $5.Jay's Kid's Cartooning class will be at 10:30, and Iron Cartoonist will be at 1:30. Come get the new Black Bat figure!