Our first tale is set on earth, in Morocco to be exact. It's a science fiction adventure story set some 1,000 years in the future, so there are quite a few aliens about. We don't have a super-nerdy series bible or fancy codex that catalogs all the different species of alien yet, but we might some day... if I get terribly, terribly bored. In the designs below, Shof wanted to explore alien designs that seemed familiar, but different, and have fun in the process. Here's what he came up with.

ComicsShobo CokerFebruary 1, 2014Behind the Scenes, Outcasts of Jupiter

About Denarii

The group didn't know much about his background before he joined, but Denarii quickly gained their respect, thanks in no small part to his incredible physical abilities.

Powerful and ruthlessly efficient, all wired energy and tension, Denarii is gifted with absolute fearlessness and the unique ability to infiltrate just about any structure with extreme efficiency.

ComicsShobo CokerJanuary 23, 2014Behind the Scenes, Outcasts of Jupiter

About Sulesh

Sulesh is a member of the ancient Jovian race. Beyond that fact and a few personality traits, I honestly have little idea who Sulesh is right now. The truth is we'll have to find out together, as the books progress. In the meantime, I'll share as much as I do know.

Comics, StatuesShobo CokerJanuary 17, 2014Behind the Scenes, Outcasts of Jupiter

How The Jonahverse Began

I came up with the idea for a spacefaring African comic book hero named Jupiter Jonah in my final year of college. Jonah was heavily influenced by the likes of Flash Gordon, Tarzan, and John Carter of Mars. He would embark on a series of amazing adventures, meeting friends, foes and incredible alien beings in a pan-galactic journey across the stars. At least, that was the plan. I got a job out of college, life took over, and Jonah was put on the back burner.

ComicsShobo CokerJanuary 8, 2014Behind the Scenes, Layouts, Outcasts of Jupiter

The Making of - Streets of Kebbah

Kebbah is the main district in the City of the Seven Faces, where our story is set. Streets of Kebbah wasn't the first piece of art Shof created for Tales from the Jonahverse #1, but it was the first complete tone piece. Most of the art he'd done prior involved alien and vehicle designs, as well as character sketches. This piece was intended to bring all those elements together and make sure they worked in context.

ComicsShobo CokerJanuary 2, 2014Behind the Scenes, Outcasts of Jupiter

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