The 'comic cock' interview

"Comic Cock" ?

This was my favorite (and funniest) interview of 2017. I've NEVER been asked about 'comic cock' before, and don't think I ever will be again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xkmtdG2uxU&feature=youtu.be
 
 *its the outtake in the last 10 seconds of the video* ,,,big props to Mike EL and the folks for adding this moment to the end !

RAID: ONE Sketch Edition

I'll be throwing a few sketches into the RAID ONE Anthology for those interested in original art from any of us at the RAID Studio.   This is available at the Raid Website!  

Details are as follows:

Just in time for the holidays we have the RAID.ONE Sketch Edition! Limited to 100 copies, each edition is signed by all the contributing creators of the anthology and also features an 9″ x 12″ bristol ‘tip in’ plate showcasing an original piece of artwork suitable for framing. Each ‘tip-in’ is an original piece of artwork by either Kalman Andrasofszky, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring, Irma Kniivila, Nimit Malavia, Francis Manapul, Ramon Perez, Gibson Quarter, Gabe Sapienza, Marcus To, Eric Vedder, Joe Vriens, Tri Vuong, or Tonci Zonjic.

As a BONUS a purchase of the RAID.ONE Sketch Edition also enters you in the GOLDEN TICKET draw for 1 of 4 RAID holiday swag bags, giving each individual a 1 in 25 winning chance! Along with the original purchase each of the 4 winners will receive a box cotnaining a variety of 7 signed RAID books, including but not limited to, Tale Of Sand, Jane, Joyride, The Flash Omnibus, The Organ Grinder, Cyborg 009, Conan Omnibus, Hawkeye TPB, Nova: Resurrection TPB, Spider-Man Learning to Crawl TPD, NIghtwing TPB, plus a variety of comic books, prints and stickers, AND if that wasn’t enough, each box will also contain an original page of art from a published Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, or BOOM book! All Golden Ticket swag shipped for FREE!
SALES OF THE SKETCH EDITION CLOSE DECEMBER 15, AND ON THE 18th A LIVE DRAW WILL BE HELD ON @THERAIDSTUDIO INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT FOR THE 4 GOLDEN TICKET SWAG BAGS!

Adventures in Science #1

The good folks at Dead Canary Comics  were kind enough to have me back to do some pages on their new book: Adventures in science, set to be released in early November 2017!

The 'official' word on this project is as follows:

Welcome to 10 wicked visions of mankind's frighteningly fantastical future! 

ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! is a neon-soaked, darkly comic, technicolor graphic anthology daring to tell the fates of imagined futures!
Dead Canary Comics have assembled a crack team of artistic architects to build worlds beyond imagining! These pioneering pencil prodigals have bled blood to bring you nightmare visions of a futuristic prison system, the next stage in warfare, the humdrum life of a single-women, and everything in between!
Each story is a self-contained 'what if', a pulpy adventuristic delight of scientific dreaming, a sideways glance at "what could be". Some stories are funny, some are serious, some are deep... all are guaranteed to entertain
These tales have been lovingly curated and compiled to make a fantastical, mind-blowing graphic novel by the team that brought you The Fitzroy Comic, Reddin, Last Driver and The Frogman Trilogy.

Matt Fitch wrote the story I drew, and here is a sneak peek:

Head on over to the Dead Canary Comics website to grab a copy!

Pod Cast interview on Speech bubble

Here is one of the most in depth interviews I've done in a long time. If you want to hear me talk about, RAID studio, Frank Quitely, beers and X-men, Undertow and many other topics...check this out! 
 
Today Aaron Broverman talks with comic artist Gibson Quarter of R.A.I.D. Studio. The co-creator of The Organ Grinder is a Belleville, Ontario native, and his deepest regret is selling all his early X-Men comics... for beer money 😱

Tune-in to his crazy story here: http://bit.ly/2wSOQWx

RAID: ONE out now!

This weekend I'll be attending FanExpo in Toronto for the launch of the RAID: ONE Anthology. 

I'm thrilled to have done some pages in this book, along with the other amazing artists (and studio mates!) here at The Raid Studio.

The story I drew was written by Anthony Falcone, and inked up by Ramon Perez!

RAID.ONE is volume one in annual stand-alone anthology series showcasing the talents of RAID. With stories by Taran Chadra, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring, Irma Kniivila, Nimit Malavia, Francis Manapul, Ramón K Pérez, Gibson Quarter, Gabe Sapienza, Marcus To, Eric Vedder, Joe Vriens, Tri Vuong, & Tonci Zonjic, with friends Jukie Chan, Daniel Macintyre, and Kyle James Smith. Featuring an enjoyable array of genres: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Humour, Adventure, and aimed at Teen+ audience, it is the RAID creative doing what they do best.

If you can make the show, you can always grab a copy at the RAID online shop.

Flash!

Auroraman - Summer Chill

I've done another cover for the Canadian hero Auroraman, and it's set to be released in and around Saskatchewan in the next week. This comic is to promote the Humboldt Summer Sizzler Comic Con sponsored by the City of Humboldt!

I'll be doing some Auroraman interior work and more covers in the future, and will be sure to share that info here when its set to be released. 

The Gillan designs and interiors are done by my pal, and former 'Ty Templeton Comic Book Bootcamp' Alumnus- Chris Yao!

ROM!

Spaceknights are supercool...here is my take on IDW's version of the character.

Free Comic Book Day - Gotham Central

This year for FCBD I'm appearing at Gotham Central Comics and collectibles in Mississauaga. 

(Gotham Comics is located at 1400 Aimco Blvd. Unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario ) 

On Saturday May 6th, I'll be there from 11:00 to 6:00. They have some great artists lined up, such as Jason Fabok, Ken Lasley, and RB white to name just a few.


Come by if you can make it...free comics, sketching and signing is what you can expect!

Calgary Expo Art book 2017

I'll be at the Calgary Expo again this year, in artist alley spot BMO G07

I'm also happy to be included in the 2017 art book, to support a worthy charity!

The show has asked artists to hold off on showing the entire image until the weekend of the show...but I'll be sure to put it on on my  instagram ( Gibson_Quarter ) the weekend the show starts in Calgary.

My original art will be donated and available for purchase in the auction at the end of the show!

See you at the show.  ;-)

Comic Cons - spring schedule

Emerald City Comic Con was a blast, and the launch of the new trade went very well!

Time now to list the next few shows that I'll be at this spring/early summer:

The Comic Book SyndiCon in Windsor -April 2nd
http://comicbooksyndicon.com/

The Sarnia Pop Culture show - April 9th
http://popculturesarnia.com/

Calgary Comic Expo - April 27th-30th
https://calgaryexpo.com/

Niagara Falls ComicCon - June 2-4
http://niagarafallscomiccon.com/

Hope to see some of you in person at these shows.

ORGAN GRINDER Trade Paperback Collection!

This year at the 2017 Emerald City Comic Con, 7th Wave comics will release The Organ Grinder Trade paperback.

This is super exciting for me, as its the first time that over 100 pages of my artwork will be available in the same book!

The book collects the Luke Donkersloot written Organ Grinder pages that appeared in the Undertow issues #1-6, plus all the covers and pin ups that have been published. Its kinda like an Omnibus edition for all things 'OG'! (and it also includes a NEW 16 page story with inks by Pat Davidson!)

The book will be available online after ECCC and I'll have copies available at my artist alley spot at shows I'm attending later this year. (Calgary Expo, Fan Expo, etc)

I'm also attending the Emerald City Comic Con for the launch, signing and sketching (defacing?) copies of the Book.  Come by the 7th Wave Comic's booth and say hello!

Auroraman #1 cover art

Here is the cover for the upcoming issue #1 and some details on "Saskatchewan's newest superhero" - Auroraman!

From the publisher's update on FB:

Well here we go as promised...the finished colours to the cover of issue #1! Art by Gibson Quarter and colours and layout by Donovan Yaciuk! These guys did an amazing job with this piece! There will be some minor adjustments to the layout/format but more or less this is it!! Remember this will be 64 pages and the kickstarter for it and the Axiom-man and Auroraman: Frozen Storm novel launches March 22nd!

2016 round up...

Here is the round up...

One  new comic that published this year -Undertow #6!

Sadly, my Captain Canuck didn't publish yet, but stay tuned for release details. I also have another comic
ready, but its still 'in the can' so to speak.

2 art books - Emerald City comic con and Calgary Expo

3 new prints, ( Spidey Gwen, Boba Fett, and the TMNT) and many commissions produced this year.


A big THANK YOU to all those who have helped and supported again...you all know who you are!!

Happy 2017 to all.