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AUBURN — A comic book workshop will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 10 and 17, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., under the guidance of local artist Mike Jordan, who will be returning to present the two-part event.
On both days, Jordan, the creator of the online comic “Parverian Tales,” will be offering the chance for qualified teens at the library to be part of the staff writing and illustrating the next “APL Presents” comic book.
Teens will learn how to script, draw, letter and ink their own page(s) with their own character; all equipment to do so will be provided. In the end, teens will receive a copy of the book they helped create, and there will be a mini premiere party with prizes.
Teens wishing to participate should note the following requirements:
* Before the show, prospective staff members need to create a character sheet. A clear, full-body drawing of their character from the front and side with any specific (small or intricate) details shown larger off to the side.
* The character name and abilities should be listed out (on the front, or if no room, the back is fine), as well as drawing any special effects necessary to represent their powers. A back story and origin is suggested but isn’t a requirement.
* Characters cannot be borrowed from any other existing character other than their own, and cannot even closely resemble an existing character by anyone else. Any of their own characters are fine, even if reprising their past characters from previous issues.
* Teens having difficulty coming up with a character should draw themselves as whatever they like to draw. For example, if someone likes to draw horses, cars, etc., they should draw themselves as they might appear as a horse, or a car, etc.
* Teens must be available for both sessions.
To see what some of the past staff members have produced, or to read Jordan’s comic, visit his website at www.bigredapress.com.
For more information, contact Donna Wallace at 207-333-6640, ext. 4. Registration is required and may be done either via phone or visiting the events page of the library’s website — www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
