Marvin Perry Mann
Upcoming Work:
Ba'al to be written and drawn by mpMann. Polytheism vs Monotheism in ancient Canaan.
The Blood Crazies to be written and drawn by mpMann with Josh Hechinger. A vampire romance.
Monks written by Patrick Tkazcynski and drawn by mpMann. Brothers Carvechhio and Trout of the Holy Inquistition investigate crime in 16th century Venezia.
The Last Hound of God written by Eric Palicki and drawn by mpMann. A werewolf fights on the side of the angels.
Punch MacBolt and the Pirate Lovers written by mpMann and drawn by Vincent Stevens. A sci-fi romp.
Completed Projects:
Short Stories:
Them What Comes Written and illustrated by mpMann. Appearing in Outlaw Territory, Image Comics, Fall 2008. A 240 page anthology of western tales, thirty complete eight page stories. Argus Mint and his wife Suelie face desperate men in an abandoned silver town.
Smoke Break and Double Cross at the Double Down written by Dara Naraghi and illustrated by mpMann. Published as part of Lifelike by IDW, January 2008.
Graphic Novels:
The Grave Doug Freshley writer: Josh Hechinger artist: mpMann OGN. A dead cowboy and an eight year old seek revenge while headed for a showdown with the Grim Reaper. Five issues published by Archaia Studios Press beginning April, 2008, with hardback collection following.
Some New Kind of Slaughter: or Lost in the Flood (and How We Found Home Again: Diluvian Myths from Around the World. Written by A. David Lewis and mpMann with art by mpMann OGN. Flood myths from around the world are interwoven into a complex meditation on faith and family, doubt and duty, the interconnectedness of story, and humanity as steward of the world. Four issues published by Archaia Studios Press beginning December, 2007, with hardback collection following.
Inanna's Tears writer: Rob Vollmar artist: mpMann OGN A political tragedy set in ancient Sumer. Saw serialization at ModernTales.com Strip Lounge from January through May, 2007. A five issue, bi-monthly comic
starts in August, 2007 followed by a hardcover collection from Archaia Studios Press.
The Lone and Level Sands Written by A. David Lewis with art by mpMann. Published by Caption Box, March 2005.
Hard Bound Second Edition published by Archaia Studios Press with color by Jennifer Rodgers, December 2005.
Winner of the Howard Eugene Day Memorial Prize for 2006 at SPACE.
Honorable Mention as Best Graphic Novel of the Year by ForeWord Magazine at Book Expo America.
Nominated for a Glyph Award as Best Reprint Graphic Novel at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, 2006.
Nominated for three Harvey Awards, 2006, including Best Original Graphic Novel.
Nominated for YALSA's List of Best Graphic Novels for Teens, 2006.
An Italian translation is available in 2007.
Web Comics:
Inanna's Tears written by Rob Vollmar. Serialized at ModernTales StripLonge from January thru May, 2007.
Smoke Break, written by Dara Naraghi, Published as part of Lifelike at Komikwerks.com, 2006.
Double Cross at the Double Down, written by Dara Naraghi, Published as part of Lifelike at Komikwerks.com, 2005.
Arcana Jayne: Hair of the Dog Webcomic published by Girlamatic.com Written by Lisa Renee Jonte' 2003, 2004
Mini-Comics
The Tethered 64 page graphic novel self-published as a mini-comic. Written by Steven W. Kendricks 2003
Juliette Loves To **** self published mini-comic.2003
HXH: Almost Silent self-published mini-comic. 2003
Smut Peddler Issues 1, 2, &3 Saucy Goose Press 2003, 2004, 2005
The Girly Comic #2 and #3 Factor Fiction Press 2003, 2004
Animation:
Playspace Demo Animation Modeling and animation for a 3 minute film demonstrating gameplay for a proposed 3d video game. 2004
Book Illustration:
Pause and Effect: The Art of Interactive Narrative by Mark Stephen Meadows. I contributed a 240pp silent comic strip
and two flipbook animations that tell the story of St. Elmo in a strange world of his own making. Executed in 3dsmax. 2003
Work for Hire Comics:
The Trouble With Girls, Ape City, Flesh Gordon, Lizard Lady, Real Girls, Child's Play II, TAP
I was an artist on over 35 comics for various publishers. 1989 through 1994
Work History
Wings ePress. Assistant Art Director, Dec 2003 through Dec 2006. I have produced over 80 covers for this online POD publisher.
Hanna-Barbera. Animation Lay-out Artist on Saturday morning cartoon series. 1978.
Education:
3D Arts Certificate. SFSU- Multimedia Studies Program. Course of study in 3D animation and modeling.
Recipient of the Robert Bell Outstanding Achievement Award. 1999 to 2002
A.S. in Wood Technology. Laney College. Course of study in cabinetwork and furnituremaking. 1995 to 1997
Undergraduate education. Indiana University 1972-3, UCLA 1973-4, Saddleback Community College 1976-8, CSU Long Beach 1978-9. Traditional art instruction.