Broken Frontier

Some comic fans hardly realize what goes into producing a seemingly simple 22-page comic book. Often dismissed by the broad public as mere ‘floppies’, the production process behind the monthlies we all hold dear is a stressful one. So stressful, it’s even difficult for creators to focus on much beyond honing their craft. One may be the next Brian Bendis or Jim Lee, but being able to write or draw someone’s socks off, doesn’t mean you know how to sell your game.

That’s where Shon C. Bury comes in. As the man behind talent agency Space Goat Productions, he’s all about putting his creators in the best situation possible, allowing them to focus on what they do best: be creative.

Shon let us have some insights into his way of working here and here and now it's up to his artists to speak! Next up is Allan Jefferson, artist on War Machine!

BROKEN FRONTIER: When did you first get interested in comics?

ALLAN JEFFERSON: At 11 years old when I read an X-Men issue.

BF: How did you know you wanted to become an artist?

AJ: It’s a little hard to answer. I had a lot of factors that had some influence, but to make story short: when I was 14 I watched Akira with my brother.

BF: Who are your artistic influences?

AJ: Kevin Nowlan, Tim Bradstreet, José Luis Garcia Lopez, Stuart Immonen, Adam Hughes, Joshua Middleton, Alphonse Mucha, Shinkiro, Koji Morimoto, and myself? LOL

BF: Is there a specific piece, issue or run you’re most proud of? Like, if you want fans to go check out your work, what should they pick up?

AJ: I am still beginning. I have much to do yet. But I can say a splash page of an unpublished Teen Titans work.

BF: How has having Shon Bury as your talent agent helped your career?

AJ: A lot. Really a lot! My professionalism, my knowledge of the industry, contacts, more interest, more focus. I already worked with a lot of different things, but working with what you like and WANT is really different, teaches you a lot! This created the will to learn more and more. And I still have a lot to learn. It never stops.

BF: How did you first started working in comics?

AJ: I am finishing an issue of War Machine for Marvel, issue #9, and after [that] we will have issue #10 and after that we still do not know yet. Funny [thing] is that I always loved to draw super heroes, I always loved the fact to have someone out there helping people when needed. I love this character. This experience did teach me how to draw "iron men". [Note: this just in: Jefferson is working on Spartacus #4 for Devil's Due Production, based on the SyFy channel show of the same name.]

Space Goat Productions is currently searching for more pencilers to represent. If you think you have what it takes to work for Marvel and DC and are willing to work under exclusive representation, please contact Space Goat Productions.