CBI3, oh when, oh when will it be?

[m_trembley]

Obviously News about this years Comic book idol isn't released. But can't hurt to ask when the goal date is going to be for it.
I'm sure more people than just me are interested to see that event get under way again. It was blast to watch last year.

Signed, a curious man.

Manny

[J. Torres]

We haven't begun planning yet, but we should be talking about things soon...

[m_trembley]

Thanks J. Looking forward to it.

[vetwoman01]

*bump*
Hi, I was wondering is there any new info about Comic Book Idol 3? Has a date been chosen yet?

-Nicole

[Brandon Hanvey]

I have not heard any word on if or when CBI3 will start.

[terrymelanconjr]

yes the natives are getting restless :p

[m_trembley]

Yes. Yes we are.
J.?
Oh, J.?

Where for art thou J.?

I think its mainly because we are coming up on 1 year from last years beginning of CBI2...

I have to say, last years was so much fun to watch. I am looking forward to a hopeful, CBI3.

JJJJJJJ.....?

:D

Manny

[J. Torres]

Howdy, all. We haven't had a chance to figure out the scheduling and such yet. It ain't easy setting up for this party ;)

I promise to get back to you as soon as I have something!

[m_trembley]

Thanks J.

We're just giving you guff!

When you go and organize such a swank event, people start expectin' stuff from you!!!

Like more, more MORE!

I'm sure I speak for all when I say, we look forward to whatever you have planned.

Manny

[vetwoman01]

Thank you, Brandon and J. I guess folks are busy with the summer crosss-over events.

-Nicole

[terrymelanconjr]

i think i speak for alot of people when i say that were all antsy because all the summer conventions are coming. i cant what for this party to get started! lots of fun, even for the people that arent selected.

[J. Torres]

I was hoping to do something similar to last year and have things lead into the summer convention season... but I think we got lucky with CBI2 :D

People are muy busy right now and it's hard to get folks to commit to stuff and organize what needs to be organized before we hit San Diego. CBI3 just may be a fall event this year. And our winner will get to go on a date with Jonah. You know, so we don't repeat ourselves.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I was hoping to do something similar to last year and have things lead into the summer convention season... but I think we got lucky with CBI2 :D

People are muy busy right now and it's hard to get folks to commit to stuff and organize what needs to be organized before we hit San Diego. CBI3 just may be a fall event this year. And our winner will get to go on a date with Jonah. You know, so we don't repeat ourselves.

Wow what a great prize. I hear Jonah is a really good kisser.

[m_trembley]

CBI3 just may be a fall event this year.

Well, I can understand how tough it would be to organize everything. It would truly be a bummer to not run this thing between now and Sandiego or even chicago Con which woulds give you almost an extra month. The knowledge that that was the grand prize, really made last years intense. It made the contest special. I would wager for the artists that it really made them want to make great stuff for the honor of going to Sandiego as CBI winner.(not that they wouldn't want to succed otherwise :) ) Is there anything we as fans or hopefuls can do to help you out J?

And our winner will get to go on a date with Jonah.
He's no San Diego Comicon, but I hear he's pretty hot!! Like Brittany Spears, or Justin Timberlake HOT!

[J. Torres]

Don't worry, we know the top prize has to be GOOD.

[m_trembley]

Cool!

Good luck with it!

Make those who compete work their collective butts off!!

[TroyCarlson]

I'd like to add my voice to everyone else's and say that I can't wait to get this started again! One of my favorite web events ever!!!

[Benjamin_tiesma]

hey guys...

remember me...Benjamin "honourable mentions" Tiesma?! lol. no? it's all good.

I was dissappointed to hear this years contest isn't leading up to a major convention. That prize seemed so...ideal. Like being belle of the ball (to those that followed this harrowing little contest that is).

I know I was really anxious to enter for sure this summer...don't know about fall though.

Regardless, this is a really great platform and idea for aspiring artists. For the sake of other great non-working, unseen comic book artist hopefuls, please don't let "fall" become "winter" and "winter" become "spring"...etc. ;)

Benjamin

[mgs]

oh man! you guys are getting me all pumped up for this one as well! :)

I really like to see what the contests, prizes and who the contestants will be!!

*anxiously awaits*

[lobocomics]

OK.... Let´s get this show started.... and those guys at Marvel, DC, and every other company should really back up this contest... because it´s great.

Orale cabrones..... que ya empiece el concurso.

[the_poet]

I second the motion that this be set up so that the winner gets to go to Wizard World Chicago. Whatever it takes to get this thing going, just do it! I can't wait to start voting.

[NightshadeTea]

Can't wait! Shoooo excited! X3 *explodes*

[m_trembley]

The masses are speaking!!!

Beware o' J. of the Torres, for the people may rise up and...and...well, we'll rise up and wish this were happening now. Yeah, thats what we'll do.

so. there.

[NightshadeTea]

Well, I actually don't mind waiting as I'm very, VERY busy right now, and will be for the next few weeks with school winding down and such....

Whatev, take yer time. All the more time for me to improve that much more. :D

Actually, I take that statement back! DO IT!!! DO IT NOOOWWW!!! Or else.... or else I'll go over there and tell you not to procrastinate... if I have the free will to get off my own lazy, yet busy, butt... P:

[vetwoman01]

Any new info J.? Is it written stone that the contest will start in the fall or at least after San Diego? Or is it still in the air?

-Nicole

[J. Torres]

The wheels are in motion:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=5421

More details (i.e. schedule, prizes, new twists) as we firm things up!

[Lonewalker]

Wow, this CBI3 sounds like a great contest. BTW, hi, new cajun in town.

I'm looking forward to this.

[Alejandro Diaz]

Hello I am new to ComicBookResources.com...

I had just discovered the comic book idol contest, it seens interesting I'm looking forward to it.

I wish to participate on this event.

[tckjr]

As some say i'll throw my name in there...raise my hand...put my butt on the line...ok well that really didn't fit but bottom line, i'm in and can't wait!

[smilemadeofsun]

I am brand new here, and I have never heard of this contest, but it sounds awesome, and I can't wait to be able to participate. Is there anything specific I need to do to be able to be a contestant?

[vetwoman01]

It's August now, J., any more news?? :D Fall's approaching. Can you hint who will be the judges?

-Nicole

[m_trembley]

In case people didn't know. It is almost the middle of Sept. ;)

Just anxious is all.

Hope your planning is going well J.

[pencilmachine]

wow its been a while since i have posted but im gettin anxious andlookin forward to this years competition.just wonderin when its gonna be.are we gonna be notified a couple weeks ahead of time to make sure we have our best stuff ready to look at to get in the competiton or does it work another way.

[ScottDMSimmons]

Just checking in on the topic.
Can't wait for this year's event!

--Scott

[pencilmachine]

i hope its gonna be this year even.its gettin kinda close to the holidays though but heres hopin.

[vetwoman01]

What's going on J.? Are you having some problems with CBI3?

-Nicole

[J. Torres]

It's just a timing thing. Jonah was away last month, I'm going away this week, one judge was suddenly unavailable until next month, and we're also waiting to hear from a sponsor... it's ain't easy synchronizing everyone's watches and finding 4-5 weeks when everyone involved can be around 24/7! But we're working on it :D

[vetwoman01]

Thanks, J.!! So I'm guessing CBI3 will be in November or December then.

-Nicole

[Spastic Minnow]

I don't see how it could happen before January unless the floor was opened to submissions now and got to judging very soon. Not many people (Judges or contestants) are going to want to be committed to CBI over the holidays.

Plus, January-February sounds like a great time to hold a contest like this.

[pencilmachine]

yeah that sounds logical.everyones gonna be doin other stuff and it will be hard to be committed to this as well.but hopefully we get a heads up as to when it will be just to know when to have our stuff ready.what do ya think j??????

[Brandon Hanvey]

My best advice would to be ready as soon as possible.

Choose about 8 to 10 pieces, and put them all on one easy to navigate page. You don't want to make it hard for the judges to view your work.

Make it a varsity of stuff: covers, pin-ups and sequential comics. But I would suggest featuring mostly sequential comics since that is the main part of the contest.

[DESTRO!]

Any new developments?

[Brandon Hanvey]

No new news yet. I'm betting there will be news sometime early 2006.

[SuperDooperPooperScooper]

Unless my comic miraculously gets picked up between now and then, I'm rockin' CBI this year. I hope January will at least show the submission phase.

Peace,
3'LL

[Mr.America]

I'm new to posting so could someone explain what exactly is Comic Book Idol. That would be very helpful. :D

[Brandon Hanvey]

Comic Book Idol is a contest that is held by CBR for artist to get a break into comics.

The last time it was held was in 2004. A new contest should start sometime in 2006.

You can check ou the 2004 contest at the CBI blog
http://cbi.comicbookresources.com/

[Mr.America]

Thanks so much.

[SuperDooperPooperScooper]

I'm waiting! I've got my 8-12 Pieces ready!

Whassup B*tches!

3'LL

[Brandon Hanvey]

It would be best to wait for an offical word from Jonah and/or J. Torres.

[SuperDooperPooperScooper]

It would be best to wait for an offical word from Jonah and/or J. Torres.


Well I'm ready anyway, even if the contest isn't.




That contest is a slacker. He needs to quit smokin' so much of the dope.

Peace,
3'LL

[m_trembley]

Hate to be a pesky boy...just curious if there was any word on CBI3?

We be coming up on the similar date the last CBI began.

Headin' into Con season.

It'd be a shame to not see it take place. That was great event 2 springs ago.

:)

[Brandon Hanvey]

No word from J. Torres or Jonah on when the next CBI will be.

[SuperDooperPooperScooper]

Dope smokin' slackers!

:evilsmile

3'LL

[Dreamer]

oh yeah, i'm up for this one. watching last years idol was great, being a spectator isn't the plan this time.

what's the word are we gettin' closer?

peac

[ScottDMSimmons]

oh yeah, i'm up for this one. watching last years idol was great, being a spectator isn't the plan this time. what's the word are we gettin' closer?

Actually, it's been two years since the last CBI (the entries were pouring in the same Memorial Day weekend when I proposed to my girlfriend). Hopefully we get one this year! It's a great contest!

Scott

[Gonzogoose]

Yeah, it's how Scott and I met, and now we're doing a book together!

What happened to that jam we started way back then, Scott?

[ScottDMSimmons]

Hi Brant,

You must be talking about the JLA versus JSA Jam. If memory serves me...

You had your Wildcat and then someone had Blue Beetle taken out by him. I had my Hourman and Martian Manhunter done. One of them was set to go up against a hero that was going to be drawn by Jason, who at that time ended up becoming a finalist in Comic Book Idol II.

I think it died right around there... I'm not sure why exactly, but maybe everyone was too engrossed with CBI (and the play-along) to be involved with the jam at that time. I thought Brandon was putting the artwork together for us to view as it was going along... so it'd be cool if he could find it somewhere.

Scott

[Brandon Hanvey]

Hi Brant,

You must be talking about the JLA versus JSA Jam. If memory serves me...

You had your Wildcat and then someone had Blue Beetle taken out by him. I had my Hourman and Martian Manhunter done. One of them was set to go up against a hero that was going to be drawn by Jason, who at that time ended up becoming a finalist in Comic Book Idol II.

I think it died right around there... I'm not sure why exactly, but maybe everyone was too engrossed with CBI (and the play-along) to be involved with the jam at that time. I thought Brandon was putting the artwork together for us to view as it was going along... so it'd be cool if he could find it somewhere.

Scott

It's still on my site.

http://thegeekout.com/images/oymjam.gif

[Dreamer]

Actually, it's been two years since the last CBI (the entries were pouring in the same Memorial Day weekend when I proposed to my girlfriend). Hopefully we get one this year! It's a great contest!

Scott
ah. that's why my life was so empty last year. but with all the organization you you had to do, i can see why it's still on the back burner. anyways thanks Scott..

peace out

[ScottDMSimmons]

It's still on my site.

http://thegeekout.com/images/oymjam.gif

Cool! Thanks, Brandon!

Looks great still, although my Hourman looks lonely without a fighting partner. Love your version of Snapper! The interaction between Wildcat and Blue Beetle works so well. Do you remember who drew everyone?

Scott

[Gonzogoose]

Awesome, Brandon! One of these days we gotta finish that thing.

I have no idea who drew everything. I did know who drew Blue Beetle (Sergio maybe?) but I don't remember now.