Jamal Igle
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Awards | 2011 Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comic Art |
Jamal Yaseem Igle[2] is an American comic book artist, editor, art director, marketing executive and animation storyboard artist. The creator of the comic book series Molly Danger he is also known for his pencilling, inking and coloring work on books such as Supergirl, The Ray, and Firestorm
Career
Igle decided he wanted to be a professional comic book artist at the age of 14.
Igle has worked on several projects outside of the
In December 2005, Jamal signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics, which was publicly announced on January 10, 2006. As part of the contract's announcement, DC Editor Steve Wacker described Jamal as a "triple threat," stating "Jamal has the best combination in an artist: he's scary talented, super reliable, and one of the nicest guys in the business."[9] Igle was also honored at the 40th Anniversary edition of Comic Con international: San Diego with the Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comic Art.[10]
Igle was the artist on the
On January 2, 2012, Igle announced the end of his DC Comics exclusive contract on his personal blog.[12]
In November 2013, Igle began working at Action Lab Comics,[13] serving as Co-Director of Marketing and Press Relations until March 2015, when was promoted to Vice President of Marketing.[14] He announced he was leaving the company in October 2016, and was working on the next installment of Molly Danger, which would remain part of that publisher's imprint for younger readers.[13]
Other work
In July 2006, Jamal joined the staff of the Art Students League of New York.[15][16]
In 2022, Igle joined the staff of the School of Visual Arts, as an instructor in the BFA Comics department,[17] beginning with that year's Fall semester.[18]
Art style
Regarding the influences on his art style, Igle has stated:
"Well, that's hard to say because they are so varied. I'm not only a comics fan but a fan of fine art, film, television, and theater so my influences include Steve Rude, Al Williamson, Alan Davis, Brian Bolland, Dave Stevens, Mark Shultz, Joseph Clemet Cole, Louise Gordon, Sam Raimi, Tim Burton, Audu Paden and the list keeps growing. I'm influenced by everyone I see and talk to. I'm a student of the world and I learn and grow everyday.[19]
Personal life
Igle and his wife Karine have a daughter named Catherine.[2] As of November 2012, they live in Brooklyn.[20]
Bibliography
Crusade
- Shi: The Way of the Warrior #8 (1996)
- Shi: Kaidan #1
- Atomik Angels #1
- Tomoe/Witchblade: Fire Sermon (1996)
Dark Horse Comics
- The Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy six issue series (2014)
- Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine #1–3 (with Scott Snyder, reprint of Comixology digital series, 2024)
Dark Angel
- Race against Time #1-3
- Blackjack: Blood and Honor
DC
- Action Comics #900 (among other artists) (2011)
- Countdown to Final Crisis #21, 4 (2007–08)
- Countdown: Search for Ray Palmer, miniseries, #1 (2007)
- Famous first: Green Lantern (2002)
- Dr. Sivana) (2001)
- Green Lantern, vol. 3, #52 (among other artists) (1994); #146, 157, 174, Secret Files #3 (2002–04)
- Green Lantern Corps #18 (2007)
- Impulse #58 (along with Grey) (2000)
- Kobalt #7 (1994)[21]
- Martian Manhunter #36 (2001)
- Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman #11 (2015)
- Supergirl, vol. 3, #71 (2002)
- Supergirl, vol. 4, #34-40, 42-46, 50-59 (2008–11)
- Superman # 713-714 (2011)
- Superman: War of the Supermen, miniseries, #1 (2010)
- Firestorm, vol. 3, #8-10,12-21,23-32 (2004–06)
- Nightwing #129-131, 133-134 (2007)
- Teen Titans vol. 5, # 52, 55 (2007–08)
- Tangent: Superman's Reign, miniseries, #2-6 (2008)
- The RayMiniseries, #1-4 (2011–2012)
- Wonder Woman: Our Worlds at War (among other artists) (2001)
- World's Finest, miniseries,(Supergirl & Batgirl) #3 (2009)
- Zatanna #11, 13-15 (2011)
Marvel
- Shi: Blind Faith (1997)
- New Warriors, vol. 2, #7-10 (2000)
- Iron Fist and Wolverine, miniseries, #1-4 (2000–01)
- Iron Man, vol. 3, #44 (along with Keron Grant; 2001[22])
- Marvel Age Spider-Man #14
Other publishers
- G.I. Joe #8, 10
- Noble Causes #2 (Image, 2002)
- Trinity Angels #10-11 (along with other artists) (Acclaim, 1998)
- Venture, miniseries, #1-4 (Image, 2003)
- Gateway Legends #2 (Originally penciled in 1996 for Living Legends Entertainment) (Gateway Comics, 2012)
- KISS #1-2, covers for issues 5 and 6 (IDW publishing, 2012)
- Molly Danger: Book One (Action Lab Entertainment, 2013)
- BLACK 1-6 (Black Mask Studios, 2017)
- The Wrong Earth, #1-6 (Ahoy Comics, 2018)
- The Wrong Earth: Night and Day ,#1-6 (Ahoy Comics, 2020)
- The Wrong Earth: Dead Ringers ,#1-5 (Ahoy Comics, 2024)
References
- ^ "Talent Directory: Jamal Igle". DC Comics. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Biography". jamaligle.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Pepose, David. "Artist's Alley 12: Jamal Igle From Art School to ZATANNA". Newsarama. March 16, 2011
- ^ "MULTIVERSO DC: Exclusive interview with Jamal Igle" Archived 2010-10-13 at the Wayback Machine. Titans Tower. March 2008
- ^ Asensi, Raul. "Interview With Jamal Igle Multifaceted Artist". Comic Years. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Geeks Unite Podcast Episode 5". Archived from the original on 2011-05-21. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ Geeks Unite! Episode 35: Political Discussion Archived 2008-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Additions to the Comic Book Team!" Perry Rhodan. February 21, 2003
- ^ Dallas, Keith. "Firestorm Artist Jamal Igle Signs Exclusive Contract with DC Comics". Comics Bulletin. January 10, 2006
- San Diego Comic-Con International. July 24, 2011
- Johnston, Rich (September 17, 2011). "DC Relaunch: The Ray #1 by Palmiotti, Gray and Igle". Bleeding Cool. Archivedfrom the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Igle, Jamal (January 2, 2012). "The Future Is.... Now". The Official Jamal Igle Blog. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2023 – via Blogger.
- ^ Comics Beat. Archivedfrom the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Vito Delsante Joins Action Lab Entertainment. Igle Gets Promoted". March 10, 2015. Archived from the original on December 10, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "The Comic Book in Popular Culture Conference" Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine. Bowling Green State University. October 25, 2008
- Wizard World. accessed August 2, 2011.
- ^ "Jamal Yaseem Igle: Illustrator, cartoonist, writer". School of Visual Arts. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Igle, Jamal (May 31, 2022). "(Untitled)". Jamal Yaseem Igle's Official Bird App Account. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Contino, Jennifer M. "E-I-E-I-Igle". sequentialtart.com. accessed August 2, 2011.
- ^ Igle, Jamal (November 1, 2012). "Halloween 2012 and the aftermath of Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy". The Official Jamal Igle Blog. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Blogger.
- ^ Kobalt 7, Volume 1, Issue 7 Archived 2007-08-08 at the Wayback Machine. The Milestone Rave. accessed August 2, 2011.
- ^ Cornwell, Jason. Iron Man #44. "Line of Fire Reviews". Silver Bullet Comics. accessed August 2, 2011.
External links
- JamalIgle.com Jamal Igle official website.
- Jamal Igle at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Comic Geek Speak Comic Geek Interview with Jamal Igle at the 2006 New York Comic-con
- Comic Geek Speak Interview May 2006 With Jamal Igle
- Where Monsters Dwell interview
- The Comics Journal “I Spent Seven Years in the Belly of the Beast”: An Interview with Jamal Igle