mikemayhew

I did full color art on STAR WARS #15, written by Jason Aaron.  The issue expands the story of young Luke Skywalker and his life on Tatoonie, under the watchful eye of "Old Ben".

Posting a lot to TUMBLR lately.  Putting up oldies, new stuff, and stuff that influences me.

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Doing a ton of cover paintings these days for Dynamite and Marvel, and getting ready to announce my next big interior project in a few weeks!  Stay tuned.

The wait is over!  This Wednesday you can finally see George Lucas' THE STAR WARS brought to life! 

 

In 1974 George Lucas wrote a screenplay called THE STAR WARS.  It proved to be too much for a movie production at the time.  But, it all starts here!  This is the story that inspired George to create ILM.  This is the story that spawned Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, but presented them in wildly different ways.  This is the original mind blowing, genre bending space opera that led to a revolution in cinema, science-fiction, and storytelling.

 

THE STAR WARS is an eight issue mini adapted by Jonathan Rinzler, with art by me, colors by Rain Beredo, and lettering by Michael Heisler from Dark Horse Comics. 

I believe there will be a digital version available for purchase/download.

I'm almost done with #4, and I can assure you each issue is better than the last.  Each issue has new and different environments, expanding the scope of this universe.  Each issue has more intense and emotional character developments.  Each issue has more action than the last!

Be sure to get to your comic store on Wednesday.  I don't want to hex it, but I have a feeling this one is going to sell out very quickly.  I truly believe people have no idea what they are in for, and when they can finally read the issue, they'll be begging for more!

Or, get the digital version here:

 

digital.darkhorse.com/profile/…

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this!  And, tell a friend!

Mike

 

There is a great article and interview with me in the July 2013 IMAGINE FX #97 magazine that went on sale May 24th.  

The issue focuses on comic art, and has super tutorials from Ryan Sook and Adi Granov.

My article is about 4 or 5 pages long and features dozens of images of art from through the years.  I give an in-depth discussion about what drove me to comics and art, how I got into the business, right up to tackling my latest project, Dark Horse Comic's THE STAR WARS.

It's on newstands now!  You can order the print and digital version (I checked out the digital and liked it) here:

beta.imaginefx.com/shop/magazi…

Thanks!

Mike

I'm thrilled to announce my latest project.  Coming this September from Dark Horse Comics, THE STAR WARS #1, the first of eight issues that adapt George Lucas 1974 screenplay "THE STAR WARS".  

I saw STAR WARS in 1977 when I was seven years old, and it was probably the most formative experience of my childhood.  To draw a story written entirely by George Lucas, is a dream come true for me.  I still can't believe it!

The '74 draft is completely different from the original STAR WARS film, but has similar moments from all six of the SW films.  It's an amazing story, with more action, more drama, and more everything than the first film.  This screenplay would have been impossible to film back then,  which is in large part the reason for the revision to the story.  

The first preview page is in my gallery that introduces the main hero, Annikin Starkiller, the son of one of the last surviving Jedi.  

I look forward to sharing more art and updates with you!

Be sure to spread the word about this project!  And, express your interest to your retailer!  I'll let you know when the book is in the PREVIEWS catalog and available for pre-order.

Thanks!