Omar Morales on comic books and writing

Omar Morales on comic books and writing

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Lessons I've learned directly from renowned comic book pros
I’ve been fortunate enough to have access to the likes of Waid, Snyder, DeConnick, Chaykin, Illidge, and more -- here are some insights from my…
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Free Mandalorian Comic Book
I wrote and produced this Star Wars fan fiction - released in Oct. 2020.
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My paranormal-adjacent life experiences...
... and how they impact my comic book writing.
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Major Thomás: Reflections on Latinx Futurism
A wonderful essay by Professor Frederick Luis Aldama at UT-Austin
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Today is launch day for Major Thomás 🚀
Many thanks to all who support me and this project
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The Major Thomás press release + video trailer
Press release by Superfan Productions and Amazon corporate PR
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My experience making a Metroid fan-fiction SciFi comic
One of the most rewarding and liberating projects I've ever made
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Filth & Grammar - lessons from legendary editor Shelly Bond
A Zoom class based on the handbook of the same killer name ☠
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LA Strong: my first time writing blind
Creating with zero input on art -- an incredible new sensation
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Blue Beetle: a synthwave superhero film fused with Mexican spice
Its cultural touchstones and lessons landed at just the right time in my own comics journey as a brown man finding his way
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Negative Space Comics is building a truly inclusive community for all creators
A new writing competition that is evolving and built to last with incredible core values
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Even more lessons learned from editor Shelly Bond
More filth, more grammar...and more red editor's marks!
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