Argo 5 # 7 now available at: [link]
Writer: Dan Sehn, Art: TG Sangalang, Colors: Miguel Marques, Cover: MC Wyman, Cover Colors: Giuseppe Pica, Pin-Ups: Mitch Byrd, Franchesco!, Jay Hernandez, Gabrielle Dill Sr., Rodrigo Rosa De Souza, Brad Green, Mark McKenna and Jason Baroody

Argo 5 # 0 review on the Zone 4 Podcast! Favorable commentary for Argo Comics artists Arley Tucker and Alex Garcia, / colorists Ross Campbell and Giuseppe Pica / and writer Dan Sehn! Here's a link if anyone wants to check it out (review is about 5 min into the episode
[link]

And the winner is... Envoy! Congratulations to on his winning entry and Envoy will now co-star in an upcoming issue of Argo 5!

But wait... there's more! We were so impressed with our other six finalist and wanted to thank them for their participation so the other six finalist will have a cameo appearance in that same issue! So congrats also to and Nigel Flood!

Stay tuned to Argo Comics' deviantART page and our Facebook page for production updates on the issue and it's eventual inclusion to our online catalog: //indyplanet.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=4417 and digital download catalog: [link]

Again, we would like to express our thanks to all who entered, voted, or simply watched and enjoyed and look forward to bringing you more fun and excitement with Argo Comics!

And our 7th finalist is... Empress, Mother Earth's Handmaiden! Many thanks to all the participants and all the entries that made the voting round should be proud of doing so against such stiff competition.

Voting was hot and heavy for a while there but in the end The Empress squeeked out a win to become the 7th finalist. We'll now be turning it over to the judges to choose the overall winner from our 7 finalist. In no particular order our 7 finalist are:

1) The Fugitives
2) Morgalla
3) Soviet Superwoman
4) The Celtic Clan
5) Envoy
6) Sifao
7) Empress, Mother Earth's Handmaiden


Please review the previous Journal entries if you need a referesher on the details of the contest. Questions have surfaced about how many winners will be chosen. As previously stated there is one (we may have something cooked up for the finalist though). Unfortunately we can't advance the story of Argo 5 story monthly guest stars so it's a one shot deal as of right now. Holding another contest such as this will most likey be dependant on the sales of the issue (a dip in our numbers will indicate that readers are not interested in featured guest stars).

Another point that further clarification was asked about: Argo Comics will hold all rights to the issue of Argo 5 that the character(s) appears in but you retain all the rights and ownership of your character(s). Argo Comics will be allowed to reprint and promote the issue in any format but we would not use the character(s) in future stories without the expressed consent of the character's owner.

There was another point, mentioned in the topic thread, that I think is worth repeating here. Everyone has to keep in mind that the contest is about guest starring in an issue of Argo 5. That is to say, that it is not necesarily the best concept winning this contest but rather the best concept to guest star in Argo 5. Obviously, entries who had not read the Argo Comics stories were at a big disadvantage as they would not know if their characters would work well with Argo 5 or if their characters were too similar in personality or powers so as to be repetitive of Argo 5 members (or other characters who have already appeared in Sorority of Power or the Argo Comics Anthology). I would venture to say that practically all the entries were "comicbook quality" and it's the excecution that works or doesn't. Again, the last place entry may have the potential to become the most successful comic of the bunch but in the judges opinion, would not work well as a guest star in Argo 5.

Best of luck to all the finalist!

September 28, 2012 Update: Hey All, Judges scores are all in, so while I tabulate the scores, I thought I would share a bit of Facebook exclusive content on one judge's Round 1 scores as that was requested from a participant. Again, the contest is not for the best comicbook idea but rather for the best Argo 5 guest star. You can check that out here: [link]

Thanks to all the participants for all the great entries and for all the great commentary from the DA community!

Thanks again to our participants as we now have our top 6 (there was a tie for 6th). The judging was a bit varied with most of the entries making different judges top 15. In no particular order our 6 finalist so far are:

1) The Fugitives
2) Morgalla
3) Soviet Superwoman
4) The Celtic Clan
5) Envoy
6) Sifao

With Rounds 1, 2  and the the judging portion of Round 3 complete, we now move into the voting stage where YOU decide our 7th finalist (as there was a tie for 6th). I have worked out the details for the top 7 to have a prize option. I'll contact the top 7 at the conclusion of the contest with details. Here's how this stage works. You have 2 ways to vote:

1) Voting in the Deviantart poll below on this page.

2) Facebook vote: I have posted the 10 Challenge Round Finalist Here: [link] Simply like the Argo Comics Facebook Page (the tab to the right, under the Argo Comics banner), then hit like on the entry you are voting for. Votes that do not like the page will be disqualified. We'll be adding some exclusive contest extras on the FB page!

Deadline for voting: September 15, 2012. As with many entertainment media contest, you can show support by voting with both methods (no text voting for this one though).

After the voting we will head to Round 4 where the Argo Comics staff (seperate from the judging panel) will vote on the ultimate winner!

Please review the previous Journal entries if you need a referesher on the details of the contest. Questions have surfaced about how many winners will be chosen. As previously stated there is one (we may have something cooked up for the finalist though). Unfortunately we can't advance the story of Argo 5 story monthly guest stars so it's a one shot deal as of right now. Holding another contest such as this will most likey be dependant on the sales of the issue (a dip in our numbers will indicate that readers are not interested in featured guest stars).

Another point that further clarification was asked about: Argo Comics will hold all rights to the issue of Argo 5 that the character(s) appears in but you retain all the rights and ownership of your character(s). Argo Comics will be allowed to reprint and promote the issue in any format but we would not use the character(s) in future stories without the expressed consent of the character's owner.

Best of luck to all the finalist!

Thanks to all the participants for all the great entries and for all the great commentary from the DA community!

With Rounds 1 and 2 complete we now move into the judging portion of Round 3 to be followed by the poll where YOU decide our 6th finalist. Here's a recap of the next two rounds.

Round 3) Fifteen finalist will be chosen by a panel of judges. A top 5 will be determined by the judges and the other 10 will go head to head in deviantART and Facebook polls to determine a 6th finalist. <Deadline for voting: September 15, 2012>

Round 4) The Argo Comics staff (seperate from the judging panel) will vote on the ultimate winner!

Please review the previous Journal entry if you need a referesher on the details of the contest. Questions have surfaced about how many winners will be chosen. As previously stated there is one (we may have something cooked up for the finalist though). Unfortunately we can't advance the story of Argo 5 story monthly guest stars so it's a one shot deal as of right now. Holding another contest such as this will most likey be dependant on the sales of the issue (a dip in our numbers will indicate that readers are not interested in featured guest stars).

Another point that furtherr clarification was asked about: Argo Comics will hold all rights to the issue of Argo 5 that the character(s) appears in but you retain all the rights and ownership of your character(s). Argo Comics will be allowed to reprint and promote the issue in any format but we would not use the character(s) in future stories without the expressed consent of the character's owner.

Best of luck to all the entries

Plenty of people on deviantART seem to have original characters and this contest is for you! Enter your character or super-team and one lucky winner will have their character(s) guest star in an upcoming issue of Argo 5. You will retain your copyright to the character(s) (actually enforce it as it will be in a dated print publication) and your name as the copyright holder will appear in the indicia on the inside front cover of the comic. You retain all rights and ownership of your character(s).

How does the contest work:

Round 1) Create or choose a previous deviantART entry in your gallery along with a description of personality and abilities of the character(s).

Round 2) Message us a link to your entry and we will create an entry in the "Get Published Contest" folder. <Deadline: August 1, 2012>  
Feel free to campaign or have others do so in the thread of your entry as consumer opinion can possibly come into play for Round 3.

Round 3) Fifteen finalist will be chosen by a panel of judges. A top 5 will be determined by the judges and the other 10 will go head to head in deviantART and Facebook polls to determine a 6th finalist. <Deadline for voting: September 15, 2012>

Round 4) The Argo Comics staff (seperate from the judging panel) will vote on the ultimate winner!

THIS IS NOT AN ART CONTEST. You are not required to draw your character or create new art. As long as it is your original character, it can be a past commission from another artist. Judges will be instructed to judge primarily on the character rather than the art as the artist will most likely not be drawing the issue.

We can not accept entries with story or plot ideas as we can not be held responsible for us publishing stories similar to your ideas in the future. One entry per Deviant ID so just pick the one you might feel best fits in with the characters and flavor of Argo 5 ( issues available here: [link] ). Creator teams (maximum 3 people) can have one entry per each different deviantART ID. Again, entries will appear in the "Get Published Contest" folder  and not in the"Featured" gallery to avoid ownership confusion to viewers of the gallery.

By participating, entries acknowledge the following: The creative team and production of this issue of Argo 5 will be determined by Argo Comics.  Winning creator(s) can apply to take part in the creation of the issue (writers, artists, colorist) but editorial control remains with Argo Comics. Argo Comics retains all rights to the issue and to reprint the issue in trade, digital and all formats. The issue will be available through Indy Planet and the winner will recieve 5 complimentary copies. No further remuneration is required from participation in the contest and in publication.  

We look forward to seeing your masked men of mystery, your wonderous women, your amazing heroes, your team-supremes, your... creations!

Argo Comics Updates posted regularly at:

[link]

Just hit the "like" button over there to keep up with what's new in the Argo Comics Universe!

I was interviewed on the Zone 4 podcast. I had a great time with Ron, Brant, and Gordon shooting the breeze about Argo Comics and creating comics in general. Gave some love to some indie comics and creators (as no one needs me to tell them to go out and buy the new 52... they're doing that already). Here's the link to listen:

[link]

I'm also gearing up for the NY Comic Marketplace which will feature among it's guest, Stan Lee! It's on March 31 at the Pennsylvania Hotel from 10am to 6pm. Please come down (or up as the case may be) and stop by the Argo Comics table to say hi.

Best,

Dan

Well, the final scorecards are all in and we're happy to announce the results! With so many great entries Argo Comics artist and Argo Comics contributing writer were added to the judging panel in the interests of fairness. Thanks to all the judges for their hard work and now onto the results!

In first place we had with entry #8, his fun and sexy Sorority of Power piece [link]

In second place was Alex Garcia's entry # 3 [link] with a strong layout of those stunning Sorority of Power gals again.

Third place was a tie between marvelously muscular Gladiatra as entry #20 [link] and the killer colors and composition of entry #8 [link] Both will receive third place prizes leaving an extra prize spot for the rest of the pack!

Fourth place was the other breath taking Sorority of Power piece from the uber-talented Alex Garcia entry #16 [link]

Fifth place winners were the superb Argo 5 piece by entry #7 [link] , the dynamic Argo 5 art of entry #1 [link] and the wall shattering beauty of entry #2 [link]

Congratulations to all of the participants for the high level of art submitted! We are grateful for your participation and enjoyed seeing your amazing talents.  We hope all the artists involved had a lot of fun with the Argo Comics characters.

Prize winners really had to bring it to compete in this field and will be contacted shortly.

Thanks to all and Happy New Year! Keep an eye on Argo Comics in 2012!

Just a quick note to thank all the artist involved for their fantastic entries! Judging is underway so as the scores are tabulated everyone can go to the 2011 Art Contest folder in the gallery to see all 20 entries and voice their opinions

I'll journal the results when all the scores are tabulated and notify the prize receivers (I won't say winners as there's a lot of great talent here making you all winners for sharing the efforts of your craft with the world).

Here's what's up for grabs:

1st place: ---> $200
2nd place: ---> $100
3rd place: ---> $75
4th place: ---> $50
5th place: ---> 3 month DA subscription (Three 5th place winners will be awarded!)

All winners also get a copy of Argo 5 # 1 and 1st place entry will appear as a pin-up in an upcoming Argo Comics issue! (other entries will be considered for this as well)

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20, 2011

Here are the rules:

*Create a piece of art featuring any Argo Comics character/s. (Argo 5 or Sorority of Power). See the "Character Reference" folder in my Deviant Gallery:  [link]

Draw/ Paint/ Sculpt/ Digitally create etc. your favorite character (or characters) from Argo Comics! The entries will be judged by myself, Franchesco! (Comics Pro and Argo Comics cover and pin-up artist), Miguel Marques (Argo Comics colorist), Johnny Barlanti (Argo Comics contributing artist and School of Visual Arts graduate), and  Paul Carawana  (editorial contributor of Argo Comics).

Upon completion "note" me a link to your high resolution image and give a link back to this contest page in your post under the image in your gallery.

**Collaborations are allowed. Should the collaboration team win, they will have to decide (or split) amongst themselves whatever prize they won. Prize will be Paypaled to the e-mail provided by the Deviant submitting the entry. Multiple entries are allowed but are to be judged as separate entries.

***Clarification: Please note that none of the illustrations you see in my featured gallery are currently included in the contest... all contest entries will have their own folder.

**** Prize Donation: If anyone would like to donate additional prizes please feel free to note me.

Please feel free to pass along this journal to anyone who may be interested, or repost this in your own journal.

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

I was preparing for a con when I uploaded the cover for Argo 5 # 3 and I didn't have time to do Deviant ART links so I thought I would do that below. Once again, it's available here:

[link]

Writers: Dan Sehn , Rich Bernatovech , Kevin McVeigh, and Justin Leach

Artists: Bill Maus , Scott Jones , Luciano Vecchio , Arley Tucker , Kevin McVeigh and Jean Sinclair Colors: Giuseppe Pica, Miguel Marques, and Luciano Vecchio Cover: Brad Green

Pin-ups by Mike McKone (Avengers Academy), Kevin Maguire (Justice League, Defenders), Bill Maus (Nira X), Franchesco! (She-Dragon, Green Lantern) , Ben Dunn (Ninja High School) ,  Rich Bernatovech   and more!! This issue dedicated to the late great Pat Carlucci (with a pin-up by Pat as well).

As you can see, we have quite a gathering of pin-up talent and I'll be journaling here soon with information on an art contest with prizes and a chance to be published in such esteemed company!

Argo 5 # 2 is available here:

[link]

Written by Dan Sehn . Art by Rafael Dantas Gomes . Colors by Giuseppe Pica. Cover by Franchesco! Pin-ups by Terry Dodson (X-Men) , Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), Gene Ha (Top Ten), Todd Nauck (Spider-Man) , Bill Willingham (Fables), Sean Chen (X-Men), Andy MacDonald (Terminator), Louis Small Jr. (Vampirella), Shelby Robertson (Latex Alice), Tim Tyler (Engine), Ray-Anthony Height (Icons) , Dave Devries (Monster Engine), Kasim Earl and Mary Regina Alacoque. Pin-up colors by Miguel Marques and Dead Dog .

Full Color
Page Count: 36

This issue looks into the origin of Kasira the genie as well as the ongoing mess that is Chain Reaction's love life. Guest starring Thunderlord and Avatar from Argo Comics Anthology # 1 and introducing the foxy feline known as Tigre Roja!

Earth's premiere megahero team, Argo 5, take on threats from intergalactic to mystical to the greatest challenge of them all... social relationships. Can these megaheroes defend the earth and still handle the drama of social interaction? Megahero action meets slice of life reality!

Argo 5 # 2 TM and © Dan Sehn.. All rights reserved.

Hey all! I will be in Artist Alley table 947 at BIG APPLE COMIC CON October 1, 2, & 3 FRI-SAT-SUN Penn Plaza Manhattan. Costumed appearance by Figure Pro Tennille Ray (Saturday only).

It will be the convention debut of Argo 5 # 2! I'll be sketching as well so please feel free to stop on by and say hi!

For more details visit… [link]

Argo 5 # 2 is available here:

[link]

Written by Dan Sehn . Art by Rafael Dantas Gomes . Colors by Giuseppe Pica. Cover by Franchesco! Pin-ups by Terry Dodson (X-Men) , Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), Gene Ha (Top Ten), Todd Nauck (Spider-Man) , Bill Willingham (Fables), Sean Chen (X-Men), Andy MacDonald (Terminator), Louis Small Jr. (Vampirella), Shelby Robertson (Latex Alice), Tim Tyler (Engine), Ray-Anthony Height (Icons) , Dave Devries (Monster Engine), Kasim Earl and Mary Regina Alacoque. Pin-up colors by Miguel Marques and Dead Dog .

Full Color
Page Count: 36

This issue looks into the origin of Kasira the genie as well as the ongoing mess that is Chain Reaction's love life. Guest starring Thunderlord and Avatar from Argo Comics Anthology # 1 and introducing the foxy feline known as Tigre Roja!

Earth's premiere megahero team, Argo 5, take on threats from intergalactic to mystical to the greatest challenge of them all... social relationships. Can these megaheroes defend the earth and still handle the drama of social interaction? Megahero action meets slice of life reality!

Argo 5 # 2 TM and © Dan Sehn.. All rights reserved.

It is fitting that the 4th of July is the date to announce the teaming up of some of the brightest stars in the Independent publishing field.  What better day than the 4th of July to declare your independence and join the Deviation Nation!

DeviAtion NATION is the coming together of 6 (soon to be 7) different comic Universes and has been months in the making.

Forming DeviAtion NATION is in alphabetical order:

Argo Comics Home of Argo 5 and the Sorority of Power

Elite Home of Elite

King Comics (formerly part of Capitol Comics) Home of Blue Jaye, Oath, Green Zap, Forecast, and Apex

Red Handed Studios Home of Dyna-Girl and Fallen Justice

REvolution-neXt (Fomerly X-C***kz) Home of Blood and Jade, Heatwave, Turbulence, VR, Syphon, Phade, and X-Treem

and last but not least-

Shockwave Comics Home to Legend and MAJESTIC-XII


Comics already available from Deviation NATION:

From Argo Comics

Argo 5 # 1: [link]

Argo Comics Anthology #1: [link]

Argo Comics Anthology #2 : [link]

Argo Comics Anthology #3: [link]

From Red Handed Studios

Fallen Justice #1: [link]

Fallen Justice #2: [link]

Fallen Justice #3: [link]

Fallen Justice #4: [link]

Fallen Justice #5: [link]

Fallen Justice #6: [link]

Fallen Justice #7: [link]

Dyna-Girl website: [link]

From Shockwave Comics

MAJESTIC-XII:Top-Secret/For Majic Eyes Only #1: [link]


COMING SOON:


REvolution-neXt #1, Starring: Blood and Jade, HeatWave, Turbulence, and X-Treem (Late 2010)

Dyna-Girl #1 (mid-2010)

Argo 5 #2 (August 2010)

MAJESTIC-XII #2 (Late September 2010)

Argo 5 # 3 (October 2010)

VR #1 ( late 2010)

BlueJaye (late 2010-Early 2011)

Tales of Power starring Apex and Oath ( early 2011)

DeViation NATION Website ( Coming soon!)


Our DA group page is here:


The Revolution begins......NOW!

Argo Comics was a big hit at the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con! I posted a bit of a con review at [link] with pics from the show including costumes. Thanks to all who came by to pick up comics, sketches or just  to chat! Great to see , , and at the show. Things are in the works on the printed page side of things with these 3 of these highly talented individuals but I'll post some new art for you web fans tonight as well. I printed up a sketchbook for the show and I had a few copies left so I'll offer them here to my Deviant pals. Its called SEHNSATIONAL!: The Art Of Dan Sehn and I'll post the cover that features Quantama (from the Paladins story in Argo Comics Anthology # 2). To order a copy of the sketchbook you can Paypal my e-mail address of argocomics@optonline.net $10 (free shipping... no penalty for missing Wizard Philly, lol... great show to get to if you can though!) and include "SEHNSATIONAL! sketchbook" in the Paypal comments.

I will be appearing at Wizard World Philadelphia. I have exhibited there before and it's always a phenomenal show! ...  

[link]

I'll have the full line of Argo Comics available and will be available for sketch commissions.

Hey Gang,

Just wanting to send out the word on a new group on DeviantArt created by the mega-talented Michael Watson called Studio-for-Hire.

It is a studio that can create your comic from beginning to end. From writing, pencilling, inking, coloring, lettering, and even logo design. They have rounded up a group of phenomenal talent and the prices they have set are a great deal!

I have seen a lot of promotional covers here on DA with no actual book so this is your ticket to make that dream a reality!

Once your pages are completed I'll recommend Indy Planet www.indyplanet.com for printing and then you'll be all set to take the comic world by storm!

Check out Studio-for-Hire here:

Hey all, Argo Comics Anthology # 3 is now available at [link]

Written by Dan Sehn. Art by Ibraim Roberson (X-Force, Green Lantern Corps), Felix Novara Adrian, and Dan Richards. Colors by Miguel Marques and Dead Dog.

Pin-ups by Bill Maus (Nira X), Brad Green (Argo 5), Tim Vigil (Faust), Andy Macdonald (Terminator), John Hebert (X-Men), Louis Small Jr. (Vampirella), Shelby Robertson (Latex Alice), Denny Finke (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Chris Dibari (Starship Troopers), TG Sangalang (aka TGK), Mitch Ballard, Greg Nichols, Johnny Barlanti, and Tom Burgos.

Standard Comic
Full Color
Page Count: 48

Canadians, Americans, Mexicans, and Central Americans unite as we ask the question, "Are demons unfairly treated?". Find out as we meet the super-team known as Team North America. We also introduce the Death Squad as they attempt to put a halt to the deadly super-villain sport called "Ultimate Massacre". Lastly, join the Havoc Patrol on their time traveling adventure in part 2 of "Tall Tales". All this plus pin-ups by industry pros and upcoming superstar artists of tomorrow! 24 pages of great stories! 24 pages of hot pin-ups! This issue is a comic and a pin-up book all rolled into one!