Are you an aspiring comic book writer and illustrator? If so, check this out–MTV Geek is teaming up with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment to host a contest to find the writer and illustrator for Stan Lee’s new comic series, “The Seekers.”
Starting August 1, aspiring writers and illustrators will be able to send in their samples and the viewing public will be able to vote for the favorites. The top-voted illustrator and writer will be the new team behind the comic book.
Here’s the official rundown:
Comic legend and POW! Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer Stan Lee and MTV Geek’s Tom Akel will announce the creative concept behind the forthcoming comic, “The Seekers” as well as a first-of-its-kind contest where one illustrator and one writer will be selected to helm the series under direction of Lee.
“The Seekers is the story of an ancient people who have been planted on Earth and little by little start to arise. What the human race is not aware of is that their purpose is to destroy the planet thereby eliminating all of mankind! But before you get too depressed, there are a few heroes who will be doing their best to save humanity. And we’re gonna give the most talented artist and writer we can find a chance to write and illustrate The Seekers comic book!” said creator Stan Lee.
Beginning August 1, aspiring illustrators and writers will be able to submit their artwork and/or writing sample via a nomination page on MTV.com. In late August, MTV Geek’s editorial team will narrow the pool down to 20 and feature their work on the site. Visitors will then vote for their favorite and the five most popular artists and writers will move on to the final round. These 10 finalists will have their work seen by Stan Lee and MTV. Finally, at New York Comic Con in October, Stan Lee will select one writer and one illustrator he’s selected to work alongside of him to launch the comic.
What do you think about this? Are you going to enter? Sound off below.
