Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted December 10, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted December 10, 2014 Latest Guest Announcement - Kevin Eastman Attending: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Autograph Price: £15 Photoshoot Price: £15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Writer A limited edition Sketchbook of his work including a brand new show exclusive cover will also be available to buy - details to follow in the new year Kevin Eastman Bio: Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age copying children’s books and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self publishing creators Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode, and Dave Sim, all of his early work focused more on Science Fiction influences than traditional Superhero style comics. In 1982, while trying to sell some of his illustrations to local fanzines, he met Peter Laird in Northampton, Massachusetts and the partnership studio; Mirage Studios was formed. Less than a year later in the middle of a late night jam session, Eastman doodled a new character he dubbed a “Ninja Turtle” to make Laird laugh—several sketches a final drawing of four characters later “Eastman and Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” had officially entered the universe! Self published in May of 1984 the first issue sold out of its 3000 copies overnight and quickly became a fan favorite. Catching the eye of Merchandising Agents and Hollywood Producers, Eastman and Laird maintained full control of their creations while guiding them through Toy Licensing, TV Series adaptation, as well as Feature Film exploitation, and by 1989 the TMNT’s were number one in all three categories. Thanks to “THE BEST FANS ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!” according to Eastman, after 30 amazing years the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles STILL continue to find their way into the hearts and imaginations of kids, large and small. In between TMNT projects, Eastman found time to establish the “Words and Pictures Museum of Cartoon Art”, created an artist friendly publishing company, “Tundra Publishing” where projects like “The Crow” “From Hell” and “American Splendor” first flourished, as well as purchased world renowned “Heavy Metal Magazine.” Currently spending most of his creative time working on a new TMNT series with IDW Publishing,. Eastman resides in San Diego with wife, Courtney (aka First Lady of the Turtles), son Shane, as well as a few insane Dachshunds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlafrate Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 One of my childhood heroes thanks SM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDaniel Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 One of the best announcements that could be made IMO. Here's hoping for Laird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 One of the best announcements that could be made IMO. Here's hoping for Laird Yes we need Eastman and Laird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead1987 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That is incredible next july is going to be crazy really cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebirdspartan Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Cowabunga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only_jay Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Was a fan of the cartoon Turtles show when I was younger not been into much since but sounds like a cool guest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorrjess Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 What a great guest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty2015 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 So excited!!! I'm a MASSIVE turtle fan and have been since the age of 12. (I'm well into my 30s now) I have a comic that's been signed by the cast of the movie, so he will be a great addition to that. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elloello Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaelsan Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 This is the best news ever!! I've been a Dutch TMNT fan for 27 years now, and meeting the maker(s) is high on my list!Many thanks Showmasters!!My TMNT autograph collection (biggest in the world)http://members.ziggo.nl/rutgergret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptenbob Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm so excited about this announcement that this is my first post in over six years, and I'm spending it saying COWA-FREAKIN'-BUNGA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanters4 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The sketch book sounds awesome, be intersting to see how much it will be. Wil definitely be buying one if i can afford to after my BTTF spending spree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanters4 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Showmasters, is there any more information on the sketch book yet? I'm really hoping to be able to get one 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFusion Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Gonna bring my TMNT: Ultimate Visual History book for him to sign. That'll be good! Edited April 23, 2015 by MrFusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerl Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Still no word on the sketchbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanters4 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Still no word on the sketchbook? A rough price would be nice to know :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerl Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Still no word on the sketchbook? A rough price would be nice to know :-) Mhmm! Would be nice to be able to budget for it rather than be surprised by the price on the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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