NEWS WATCH: Introducing Valiant's Virtual Portfolio Reviews

By Guest Author

on July 2, 2020

Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce its Virtual Portfolio Review program to nurture aspiring comic book creators, help them grow, and find new voices to work with on future projects.

In lieu of open-call portfolio review sessions at conventions, the award-winning publisher will offer digital one-on-one portfolio reviews for aspiring interior artists, cover artists, colorists, and letterers.

These virtual one-on-one sessions will take place with senior editors Heather Antos (QUANTUM & WOODY, X-O MANOWAR) or Lysa Hawkins (RAI, BLOODSHOT) and will run for approximately ten minutes. Please read the below information very carefully for submission details, deadlines, and suggestions.

Dates of Digital Portfolio Reviews

Thursday, July 9th from 12pm-2pm EST
Friday, July 10th from 12pm-2pm EST

How to Submit

Email your submission to PortfolioReview@valiantentertainment.com
Subject line: Name, Discipline, Available Date
Subject line example: Ray Garrison, Cover Artist, July 9th & 10th
Please note: Submissions should be a single PDF document with an information page in the back that includes your name, a link to your online portfolio, and your contact information.

Submission Deadline

For July 9th Session: Wednesday, July 8th at 12pm EST
For July 10th Session: Thursday, July 9th at 12pm EST
Those selected will be notified by Wednesday, July 8th, and Thursday, July 9th, no later than 10pm EST.

Submission Suggestions

Interior artists: Feature action beats and talking heads.
Letterers: Include a variety of genres and SFX.
Colorists: Present covers and interiors.
All submitters: Include no more than 15 pages of materials.

“With convention season on pause due to the pandemic, it’s been important to us at Valiant to continue the outreach with both fans and creators alike that we would normally be able to do in person – and that includes one-on-one portfolio reviews with up-and-coming talent,” stated Heather. “Furthermore, we recognize that not every creator out there has the means or ability to travel to conventions, and it’s important to us to be as accessible as possible to those creators looking to get their feet in the door.“

Please remember to review all of the above information carefully before sending your submission. 10 people will be selected for each day of portfolio reviews. Valiant’s senior editors look forward to reviewing your work!