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==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]
* JG helped create {{link|9thwonders.com}}.
* JG helped create [[9thwonders.com]].
* In 2008, JG was [[awards|nominated]] for an Eisner Award for his work on the ''Heroes'' [[graphic novel collection]].
* In 2008, JG was [[awards|nominated]] for an Eisner Award for his work on the ''Heroes'' [[graphic novel collection]].



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JG Roshell
About
Also known as John Roshell
Mr. Fontastic
Title Letterer & Designer
Date of birth 5 April 1970
Origin California, USA
Gender Male
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.

In addition to lettering, JG has also created hundreds of fonts and typefaces. He is considered a pioneer in the use of the computer to letter comics. Additionally, he designs logos, trade paperback/hardcover collections (including the 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.
  • In 2008, JG was nominated for an Eisner Award for his work on the Heroes graphic novel collection.

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Jim CampbellGene HaJim LeeGreg PorrettaNanci QuesadaJG RoshellAlex RossTim SaleDave Stewart

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