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==About== |
==About== |
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JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of ''Astro City''. Some of his other work can be seen in ''KISS: Psycho Circus'', ''Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones'', ''The Sentry'', ''Wolverine: Origin'', [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Tim Sale]]'s ''Hulk: Gray'', ''Danger Girl'', ''Southland Tales'', and ''Elephantmen: The Pilot''. |
JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of ''Astro City''. Some of his other work can be seen in ''KISS: Psycho Circus'', ''Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones'', ''The Sentry'', ''Wolverine: Origin'', [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Tim Sale]]'s ''Hulk: Gray'', ''Danger Girl'', ''Southland Tales'', and ''Elephantmen: The Pilot''. |
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In addition to lettering, John has also created hundreds of fonts and typefaces. He is considered a pioneer in the use of the computer to letter comics. Additionally, John designs logos, trade paperback/hardcover collections (including ''Heroes'' [[graphic novel collection]]), and creates and maintains the Active Images Network of websites. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* Comicraft was brought on to do ''[[Heroes]]'' work because John Roshell of [[Comicraft]] knows two producers: [[Jeph Loeb]] is a professional client, and [[Jesse Alexander]] is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html] |
* Comicraft was brought on to do ''[[Heroes]]'' work because John Roshell of [[Comicraft]] knows two producers: [[Jeph Loeb]] is a professional client, and [[Jesse Alexander]] is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html] |
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* JG helped create {{link|9thwonders.com}}. |
* JG helped create {{link|9thwonders.com}} and still has a hand in its maintenance. |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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* [http://www.comicraft.com/ Comicraft] |
* [http://www.comicraft.com/ Comicraft] |
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* [http://www.imagecomics.com/ Image Comics] |
* [http://www.imagecomics.com/ Image Comics] |
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* [http://www.myfonts.com/browse/person/roshell/john/ John Roshell's fonts] |
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* [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html Interview with John "JG" Roshell] about lettering ''Heroes'' comics, 5/2007 |
* [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html Interview with John "JG" Roshell] about lettering ''Heroes'' comics, 5/2007 |
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* [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/07/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell.php Interview with JG Roshell] at {{link|9thwonders.com}}, 7/26/2007 |
* [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/07/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell.php Interview with JG Roshell] at {{link|9thwonders.com}}, 7/26/2007 |
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Revision as of 21:52, 26 May 2008
| John Roshell | |
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| File:John Roshell.jpg | |
| About | |
| Also known as | JG Roshell Mr. Fontastic |
| Title | Letterer |
| Date of birth | 5 April 1970 |
| Origin | Mountain View, CA, USA |
| Gender |  |
| Website | |
| comicbookdb profile | |
JG Roshell, of Comicraft, is a comic book letterer.
About
JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of Astro City. Some of his other work can be seen in KISS: Psycho Circus, Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones, The Sentry, Wolverine: Origin, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Hulk: Gray, Danger Girl, Southland Tales, and Elephantmen: The Pilot.
In addition to lettering, John has also created hundreds of fonts and typefaces. He is considered a pioneer in the use of the computer to letter comics. Additionally, John designs logos, trade paperback/hardcover collections (including Heroes graphic novel collection), and creates and maintains the Active Images Network of websites.
Trivia
- Comicraft was brought on to do Heroes work because John Roshell of Comicraft knows two producers: Jeph Loeb is a professional client, and Jesse Alexander is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [1]
- JG helped create 9thwonders.com and still has a hand in its maintenance.
External Links
- Comicraft
- Image Comics
- John Roshell's fonts
- Interview with John "JG" Roshell about lettering Heroes comics, 5/2007
- Interview with JG Roshell at 9thwonders.com, 7/26/2007
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| Other GN Crew |
Jim Campbell • Gene Ha • Jim Lee • Greg Porretta • Nanci Quesada • JG Roshell • Alex Ross • Tim Sale • Dave Stewart | ||||
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See Also: Series Crew • Reborn Crew • Graphic Novel Artists • Graphic Novel Colorists • Graphic Novel Writers • Webisodes Crew • Evolutions Crew • Countdown Crew • Cast | |||||