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 in his way of working here and here and now it is up to his artists to speak! Next up is Rafa Sandoval, artist on Avengers: The Initiative and Ultimate Enemy!

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

RAFA SANDOVAL: As a child, around the age of 10 my parents bought me my first comic. Ever since then I have been interested in comics.

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

RS: After a time collecting comics I knew that I wanted to draw my own stories and then I decided to become an artist.

BF: Who are your artistic influences?

RS: Among others, Neal Adams, Alan Davis, Joe Quesada, Carlos Pacheco and Pascual Ferry...

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?

RS: I'm proud of all my work but especially Incredible Hercules and Avengers: The Initiative.

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

RS: Shon has been a great help for me, he works hard for me and to get me at Marvel. He is a great manager.

 BF: How do you feel you’ve grown as an artist since you first started working in comics?

RS: I learned so much and every day more. This is one of many good things about this job and I hope to continue to grow as an artist.

BF: What are you working on now,  and where can people see your work next?

RS: Right now I'm in the TPB-collection Avengers: The Initiative, in particular Avengers: The Initiative #31. After that…a fantastic Bendis project awaits! Namely Marvel's Ultimate Enemy, where Roger Bonet (see first Space Goat Artist interview) is inking over my pencils!

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.