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{{Infobox crew | {{Infobox crew | ||
| Name= | | Name=JG Roshell | ||
| sort=Roshell, | | sort=Roshell, JG | ||
| AKA= | | AKA=John Roshell<br>Mr. Fontastic | ||
| Image= | | Image=Jgroshell_200x250.jpg | ||
| ImageCaption= | | ImageCaption= | ||
| DOB=5 April 1970 | | DOB=5 April 1970 | ||
| DOD= | | DOD= | ||
| birthplace= | | birthplace=California, USA | ||
| gender=male | | gender=male | ||
| title=Letterer | | title=Letterer and designer | ||
| website=http://www.comicraft.com/ | | website=http://www.comicraft.com/ | ||
| imdb_id= | | imdb_id= | ||
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==About== | ==About== | ||
JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of ''Astro City''. Some of his other work can be seen in ''KISS: Psycho Circus'', ''Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones'', ''The Sentry'', ''Wolverine: Origin'', [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Tim Sale]]'s ''Hulk: Gray'', ''Danger Girl'', ''Southland Tales'', and ''Elephantmen | JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of ''Astro City''. Some of his other work can be seen in ''KISS: Psycho Circus'', ''Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones'', ''The Sentry'', ''Wolverine: Origin'', [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Tim Sale]]'s ''[[The Hulk|Hulk]]: Gray'', ''Danger Girl'', ''Southland Tales'', and ''Elephantmen''. | ||
In addition to lettering, JG has also created hundreds of fonts and typefaces. He is considered a pioneer in the use of the computer to letter comics. Additionally, he designs logos, trade paperback/hardcover collections (including the ''Heroes'' [[graphic novel collection]]), and creates and maintains the Active Images Network of websites. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Comicraft was brought on to do ''[[Heroes]]'' work because John Roshell of [[Comicraft]] knows two producers: [[Jeph Loeb]] is a professional client, and [[Jesse Alexander]] is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html] | * Comicraft was brought on to do ''[[Heroes]]'' work because John Roshell of [[Comicraft]] knows two producers: [[Jeph Loeb]] is a professional client, and [[Jesse Alexander]] is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html] | ||
* JG helped create | * JG helped create [[9thwonders.com]]. | ||
* In 2008, JG was [[awards|nominated]] for an Eisner Award for his work on the ''Heroes'' [[graphic novel collection]]. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.comicraft.com/ Comicraft] | * [http://www.comicraft.com/ Comicraft] | ||
* [http://www.activeimages.com Active Images Network] | |||
* [http://www.imagecomics.com/ Image Comics] | * [http://www.imagecomics.com/ Image Comics] | ||
* [http://www.comicbookfonts.com/heroes Heroes fonts by Comicraft] | |||
* [http://www.myfonts.com/browse/person/roshell/john/ John Roshell's fonts at MyFonts.com] | |||
* [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html Interview with John "JG" Roshell] about lettering ''Heroes'' comics, 5/2007 | * [http://www.balloontales.com/interviews/heroes/index.html Interview with John "JG" Roshell] about lettering ''Heroes'' comics, 5/2007 | ||
* [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/07/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell.php Interview with JG Roshell] at | * Interview with JG Roshell at [[9thwonders.com]], 7/26/2007: [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/07/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell.php Part 1] • [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/08/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell_pa_1.php Part 2] • [http://blog.9thwonders.com/modblog/2007/08/a_chat_with_john_jg_roshell_pa_2.php Part 3] | ||
* [[Interview:JG Roshell|Interview with JG Roshell]] at Heroes Wiki, 6/21/2008 | |||
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[[Category:Graphic Novel Crew]] | [[Category:Graphic Novel Crew]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 7 December 2009
| JG Roshell | |
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| About | |
| Also known as | John Roshell Mr. Fontastic |
| Title | Letterer and designer |
| Date of birth | 5 April 1970 |
| Origin | California, USA |
| Gender |  |
| Website | |
| comicbookdb profile | |
JG Roshell, of Comicraft, is a comic book letterer.
About
JG Roshell has lettered a number of graphic novels, most notably numerous issues of Astro City. Some of his other work can be seen in KISS: Psycho Circus, Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones, The Sentry, Wolverine: Origin, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Hulk: Gray, Danger Girl, Southland Tales, and Elephantmen.
In addition to lettering, JG has also created hundreds of fonts and typefaces. He is considered a pioneer in the use of the computer to letter comics. Additionally, he designs logos, trade paperback/hardcover collections (including the Heroes graphic novel collection), and creates and maintains the Active Images Network of websites.
Trivia
- Comicraft was brought on to do Heroes work because John Roshell of Comicraft knows two producers: Jeph Loeb is a professional client, and Jesse Alexander is a personal friend. In fact, Jeph and Jesse argued over whose "guy" would be better for the job, until they realized that they were talking about the same guy. [1]
- JG helped create 9thwonders.com.
- In 2008, JG was nominated for an Eisner Award for his work on the Heroes graphic novel collection.
External Links
- Comicraft
- Active Images Network
- Image Comics
- Heroes fonts by Comicraft
- John Roshell's fonts at MyFonts.com
- Interview with John "JG" Roshell about lettering Heroes comics, 5/2007
- Interview with JG Roshell at 9thwonders.com, 7/26/2007: Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3
- Interview with JG Roshell at Heroes Wiki, 6/21/2008
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| Other GN Crew |
Jim Campbell • Gene Ha • Jim Lee • Greg Porretta • Nanci Quesada • JG Roshell • Alex Ross • Tim Sale • Dave Stewart | ||||
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See Also: Series Crew • Reborn Crew • Graphic Novel Artists • Graphic Novel Colorists • Graphic Novel Writers • Webisodes Crew • Evolutions Crew • Countdown Crew • Cast | |||||