Christian Comic Arts Society

A Network of Christian Fellowship for Comics Fans, Pros, and Amateurs

The CCAS has provided opportunities for fellowship and mentoring among Christian comic book professionals and enthusiasts for over 20 years.

If you are new to the CCAS, how about introducing yourself over on the Forum? Come on in and join in!

Post your Introduction, you latest Blog story, Photos of your artwork (remember not to post anything objectionable.) Start or join a Group or post a question in Forums.


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Members

  • Christopher Haupt
  • Ryan Negus
  • Donald Ensign
  • Scott A. Shuford
  • Rachel Schieferdecker
  • Melchizedek Todd
  • Sean Young
  • Jennifer Lusong
  • Adam Ianbarry
  • 2WU Studios
  • Buzz Dixon
  • Julio Molina-Muscara
  • Tony
  • Brien Sparling
  • Jeff Slemons
  • Titus Pannell

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Comics News from HollywoodJesus.com

Justice League

Darkseid has arrived which means it's time for the various super heroes of the Justice League to figure out how to work together.

Aquaman

Aquaman finds himself in quite the predicament; lost in a desert. That's not good for a guy used to being near a whole lot of water.

Captain America

Road to Reborn is the quiet before the storm, strictly there to set up the action of the Reborn story.

Siege

In four issues, Siege was a roller coaster of super-hero action.

Witchblade

One of the things that I like from Witchblade, in fact from Top Cow itself, is the supernatural aspect.

Newsfeed from Animax35

Whitestone Plans Fall Launch

An idea conceived 33 years ago by animator Mike Joens of Whitestone Media is now being realized through the launch of a new animated series about a "cartoon theologian." The Theo series will be "dedicated to teaching children God’s Word through a pulpit of cartoon animation" using "high quality animated stories that entertain, educate, and inspire." The first 3-episode DVD is entitled God's Love and has a 13 September street date. Video curriculum of this animated kid's property is being released now to ...

New Advert by Aussie Animators

Australian animator Phil Watson of One Whale and former DisneyToon Studios employee Matt Baker have collaborated on a new cartoon promoting the Christian Super Superannuation fund. Christian Super is a not-for-profit Industry Fund, based in the Sydney area, that applies "Christian stewardship principles to retirement savings" and "invests all assets with a Christian ethical focus." All their staff members are committed Christians. Watson and Baker were both presenters at ...

Characters Help Kids with Missions, Asian Culture

The Caravan website is a free resource to develop children's interest in Jesus, missions and Asian culture. The Caravan's 16 characters teach truths from the Bible and "expand kids’ views of how Christianity is vastly different from all world religions." Currently the site contains one downloadable animation in which the characters sing the Parable of the Sower in the Hindi language. The site developers report that they "are working on some more" animations and will also have ...

Animated Film in Theaters, on DVD

A "laugh-filled, heart-warming" 3D animated Christian tale The Lion of Judah will premiere on 3 June in theaters across the USA. The Lion of Judah is a "re-imagining" of the story of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection as seen through the eyes of a cast of stable animals. The main character is a lamb named Judah who has been selected as the sacrifice for the Passover feast. This forces his stablemates to "leave their cozy barn, embarking on an action-packed series of ...

Super Vision for SuperBook - UPDATE

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Virginia USA, is launching "a massive media campaign to bring the Bible back into the lives and hearts of children in America and around the world through the new SuperBook." The 3D animation series, created by CBN's team of Emmy-winning writers and directors, "will be broadcast worldwide, reaching the next generation with the truth of God’s Word." CBN is encouraging people to ...
 

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SERENITY Model Sheets

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Sven Jacobs

Buzz... Competition... 6 Replies

Buzz, for whatever reason you seem like someone people respect here, and you have some notoreity. You should start creating a stir in this little community by proffering a challenge for next month. The way to build community, even a Christian Comic…Continue

Started by Sven Jacobs in CHALLENGE ARENA. Last reply by Christopher Haupt 30 minutes ago.

Buzz Dixon

CCAS Art Challenge: SERENITY Vs The Ten Commandments

At long last I’m following up on Sven Jacob’s …Continue

Started by Buzz Dixon in CHALLENGE ARENA 15 hours ago.

2WU Studios

2WU 5 Replies

I am currently trying to start working on two Christian comic projects along with a line of Christian t-shirts. I am looking for pencillers, inkers, colorists, and letters to collaborate with. Any one interested can reach me at…Continue

Started by 2WU Studios in GENERAL/MISC. Last reply by Melchizedek Todd 17 hours ago.

Burgh Man

Burgh Man----Pittsburgh's Original Hero--- needs your Help 9 Replies

Comic Book artist wanted for amazing venture. Please visit www.BurghMan.com Call me at 412-628-4766 to discuss the vision God has given me. I am an addictions professional and use my talents to help set people…Continue

Started by Burgh Man in INTRODUCTIONS. Last reply by Melchizedek Todd 17 hours ago.

Buzz Dixon

SAVAGE ANGELS -- Update #2 1 Reply

Step one was determining who my characters were, which also meant determining when they lived.I wanted them to be readily identifiable to my target audience (i.e., North American readers).  I have no problems re historical fiction, but I wanted my…Continue

Started by Buzz Dixon in STORYTELLING/WRITING. Last reply by Martin Murtonen 21 hours ago.

Rachel Schieferdecker

Need some guidance 24 Replies

I am trying to figure out what to do with my gift of drawing I am not skilled at making comics but I am great at making characters and stories for them. I guess I just need someone who knows God's will for their gift to give me guidance. I would…Continue

Started by Rachel Schieferdecker in INTRODUCTIONS. Last reply by Rachel Schieferdecker yesterday.

Blog Posts

David Duarte

New project idea: False Preachers

Posted by David Duarte on January 30, 2012 at 12:17pm 4 Comments

My artwork has gotten a lot of attention lately (mostly DeviantArt) with the messages I have put in. Mostly positive. So lately I've been thinking of going into a new project: exposing False Teachers/Preachers, founders of cults, con men/women,…

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Matt Yocum

Online comics

Posted by Matt Yocum on January 29, 2012 at 1:12pm 1 Comment

Greetings to all.  I'm curious if anyone out there has had experience publishing their independent comics online at graphicly.com, and if so, how it went.  I read a few comics from their site and I'm really impressed with their interface and the…

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Burgh Man

Americans have been Head Jacked www.HeadJacked.com

Posted by Burgh Man on January 29, 2012 at 8:16am 1 Comment

Burgh Man asks for help and gets replies that he uses a satanic symbol. Are you kidding me? Is this really a Christian site. I have helped people out of Satanic bondages from, drugs, alcohol, sex addiction, gambling and other bondages for over 25…

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Burgh Man

Comic Book Artist Wanted

Posted by Burgh Man on January 28, 2012 at 9:44am 0 Comments

Comic Book artist wanted for amazing venture. Please visit www.BurghMan.com Call me at 412-628-4766 to discuss the vision God has given me. I am an addictions professional and use my talents to help set…

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Martin Murtonen

Dear Artist: Draw the whole character top to bottom...

Posted by Martin Murtonen on January 27, 2012 at 2:40pm 3 Comments

...full front shot at least once in your comic.

I have made a discovery - attempting to draw other peoples characters for pin-ups or for contests, or just for fun:

Artists, for some reason, don't draw their entire…

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Martin Murtonen

IF going digital - consider what Graphic.ly can offer...

Posted by Martin Murtonen on January 27, 2012 at 9:48am 0 Comments

Read this on Bleeding Cool where he lists three things in the digital space. Take a look if interested. Only done a cursory look, but it could be interesting.…

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Martin Murtonen

Art Think 8: To loosen up - an exercise

Posted by Martin Murtonen on January 25, 2012 at 6:48pm 0 Comments

Something you can try, if you get stuck, is to just use one core shape for every aspect of your character.

E.g. Can you make a lion completely out of squares and rectagles

How about a hippo out of triangles? A bear out of…

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Martin Murtonen

Art Think 7: Acting in comics, and more regarding colors...

Posted by Martin Murtonen on January 23, 2012 at 4:52pm 0 Comments

Acting In Comics

One of the easiest (and paradoxically most difficult) thing to do in comics to create life in your characters is to make them ACT! ALWAYS put an expression on their face - an action, or make their body…

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Dan Lawlis

Promote your comic book on Facebook!

Posted by Dan Lawlis on January 22, 2012 at 12:17pm 0 Comments

I just created a Facebook page to promote your Christian comic book. This is your page! Please join it. I've provided a link back to CCAS as well.…

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CCAS at Comic-Con

The 'Spirituality in Comics' Panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2011

In comics, movies, and even Broadway musicals like “The Book Of Mormon”, spiritual themed work seems to be unexpectedly coming from the least religious of sources.

Panelists including SERGIO CARIELLO (The Action Bible), RUSSELL DALTON (Marvelous Myths: Marvel Superheroes and Everyday Faith), BUZZ DIXON (Serenity/Hits & Misses), and MIKE SHIELDS (Blue Blazes) discuss how a new generation of comics and pop culture are exploring timeless truths and also address the question “Is Mass Media Our New Church?”

Welcome to the Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) Online Network!

Did you know that CCAS has monthly meetings in the Los Angeles area? Contact Eric Jansen for more info!

 

Also, members of CCAS have produced the APAzine ALPHA-OMEGA for over 25 years!  We have about five openings right now!  Contact Eric Jansen for more info!  (This is a 30-member active-participation-only photocopied magazine for Christian writers and artists who submit a "trib" every other month for fun, fellowship, and critiques by other members.  Between postage and your photocopying costs, you might pay anywhere from $5 to $25 per issue.)

 

Your current Board of Directors includes Eric Jansen (Secretary,)  and Kevin Yong (Treasurer.)  Both have served as President of the L.A. CCAS chapter.  Kevin is also the Assistant Central Mailer for ALPHA-OMEGA.  Also on the Board are Scott A. Shuford (Vice President) and Geoff Strout (Webmaster.)

CCAS OFFICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

Welcome to the CCAS Social Network!

Please note that the Moderators use the following guidelines when reviewing submissions to the site, and do their best to use discretion and insight when applying these guidelines to specific situations. These guidelines are not meant as a legalistic set of rules, and each site member is to be held accountable solely on the basis of their own postings.

CCAS is committed to unity within the church body. Discussions of theology and denominational differences may be allowed, but forum members are discouraged from proselytizing for their particular denominational doctrines within the forum. Please use private correspondence for that type of discussion.

CCAS is committed to respect. Forum members are encouraged to address the issues under discussion and not to resort to any denigrating characterizations of the person, regardless of how mild you deem your comments to be.

CCAS is committed to building up others. Members are encouraged not to make negative inferences (i.e., presumptions about other members’ remarks), especially when such inferences have no clear objective basis.

Please note that this site is for the members and associates of the Christian Comic Arts Society, and thus basic Christian principles are expected in our interaction here. This includes consideration for the feelings and conscience of other members. Likewise, obscene/profane language, pornographic content, and libel are strictly prohibited.

Most importantly, please remember the words of Christ: "By this the world shall know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)

If there are any concerns or suggestions regarding these guidelines, please bring them up to a Moderator. Thank you, and God bless!

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Newsfeed from Christian Comics International (CCI)

Kingstone to Release More Comics, GNs

Publishers Weekly (PW) covered the Kingstone Media Group's faith-based comics and graphic novels once again in an article in their 21 June issue. PW reports that the for-profit company will be releasing a number of periodical comics and up to 12 Graphic Novels by the end of 2011 through its Kingstone Comics line, the frontrunner among its comics imprints. The imprint is carried at 60 Parable Christian Store locations and 33 Mardel Christian and Education locations, as well as churches and independent Christian bookstores. Its main distributor is ...

Second SoCam Now Underway

The latest School of Cartooning & Animation for Missions (SoCam) has begun in Chiang Mai, Thailand. According to School Leader Dave Hudson, three of the students – from Germany, Ukraine, and Korea – have arrived, and two more are still trying to get there from Africa. The SoCam is a six-month, second-level YWAM school devoted to training students in using comics, cartoons, and animated media to communicate the Gospel in culturally relevant ways. The SoCam is a project of ...

'70s Classic Coming in Hardcover

For the first time since it was originally published in 1975, DC Comics will be reprinting their comics adaptation The Most Spectacular Stories Ever Told... From The Bible. Originally published as a large tabloid-sized comic, the new release will be a 64-page, full color, hardcover edition. The comic features "the earliest chapters of the book of Genesis, including the stories of The Garden of Eden, the Flood, and Sodom and Gomorrah." Although several major comics creators contributed to the writing and illustrating, this adaptation is often most remembered for ...

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