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CREATORS AND CONTRIBUTORS MICHAEL KINGSTON
Credits: Writer/Creator: Headlocked: WOA, Headlocked: The Tryout 1-3, Headlocked Issue #0 |
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self taught writer/creator and a lifelong wrestling fan, Mike decided
to meld his two loves into Headlocked. Mike’s also done work on
two horror licenses and has another horror project in the works. In
his spare time, Mike is also an opinionated wrestling blogger for the
Fighting Geek. JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER
In addition to being a Hall of Fame wrestler, he is also an extremely talented artist. In 2008, Lawler’s painted cover to Headlocked: The Tryout #1 became his first published comic book art. Since then he’s done covers for Zorro, Green Hornet, Batman and Robin, and WWE Heroes. In 2009, he signed on to be the regular cover artist for the Headlocked series. ( Visit KingLawler.com ) Credits: Cover: Headlocked: The Tryout #1, Headlocked: A Single Step TPB |
From his wars in Memphis, his legendary feud with Andy Kaufmann, to
his time as the voice of WWE Raw, WWE Hall of Famer Lawler has been
a legend in the sport of pro-wrestling for over three decades.JASON ARTHUR
( Click To Visit Jason's Website ) Credits: Letterer: Headlocked: WOA, Headlocked: The Tryout 1-3, Headlocked Issue #0 |
A professional letterer with credits from Dark Horse, Image, Devil's
Due, and Top Cow (among others) Jason has been working in the field
of comics in one capacity or another over the last 15 years.JESSICA GRAVEL
( Click To Visit Jessica's Website ) Credits: Colorist: Headlocked: WOA, Headlocked: The Tryout 1-3, Headlocked Issue #0 |
Born in Beauport, Quebec, graduated from College of Outaouais with a
Fine Arts diploma, and University of Quebec in Outaouais with a Bachelor's
Degree in Arts and Design, or more specifically in the Graphic Novelist
Program. Headlocked is Jess' first US published work. SCOTT LOST
( Click To Visit Scott's Website ) Credits: Headlocked: A Single Step: Johnny Wrestling pin-up (pencils) |
A 10 year fixture on the SoCal wrestling scene, Scott Lost has held
numerous titles, wrestled around the world, & was co-holder of the
PWG tag team championship 5 different times. In July of '10, Lost wrestled
his final match, losing to long-time rival Scorpio Sky. These days,
Scott can be found working on his very own top-secret creator-owned
comic book project & posting sketches on Twitter. His first published
comic book art was a Johnny Wrestling pin-up that was included in the
Headlocked: A Single Step TPBVINNIE TARTAMELLA
( Click To Visit Vinnie's Website ) Credits: WFW Superstars Pinup, Johnny Wrestling Pinup |
A self taught freelance artist, Vinnie has done numerous covers including
Hack/Slash for Image and Bluewaters’s Female Force line. He’s
also done work for Diamond Select, Toybiz, Bowen Designs, and was the
lead designer for McFarlane Toys. His work has been featured on MSNBC,
CNN, NBC, Larry King, Regis, and The View. RANDY VALIENTE
( Click To Visit Randy's Website ) Credits: Penciler: Headlocked: WOA, Headlocked: The Tryout 1-3, Headlocked Issue #0 |
Randy Valiente is a prolific and established artist and one of the most
active advocates for support and recognition for Philippine komiks in
the country. He has worked as a game developer, character designer,
and graphic artist. At the age of 14, Randy Valiente started as a comics
illustrator in 1988 and became a full-time writer/novelist in 1995.GARY YAP
Gary currently runs Art Over Life Studios and continues to work on projects, including Ultraviole(n)t and EPIC WAR. Credits: Headlocked: A Single Step: Johnny Wrestling pin-up (inks) |
Gary
Yap began his professional career in comics, including titles for DC
Comics. In 1997 he moved into animation, earning two Emmy nominations
for his work on King of the Hill and The Simpsons. In 2002, he started
the controversial EPIC WAR wrestling promotion in Southern California
in an attempt to redefine the perception and presentation of independent
wrestling.