May 19th and 20th, Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, CA starts and there is a lot to see and do. On May 8th it was announced that Joe Kubert, whose iconic art in comics has been inspiring young and old, an award and TWO scholarship programs!
"The Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award is designed to recognize outstanding comic book creators who exemplify both Joe Kubert’s artistic talent and his commitment to nurturing the comic book community. In addition, the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship is being established by Atomic Crush Events for first and second year students of The Kubert School, while the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project will help graduates begin their career."
The Kubert School (in Dover,NJ) will decide who receives the scholarship and project and the winner will be named at graduation this year. The scholarship will go into effect the next year, which gives the students time to apply. Atomic Crush Events, GeekChic Promotions, Storm King Comics and Superfan Promotions are matching the contributions received. And finally, the recipient will have their own table at Artist Ally at any Comic Con Revolution event for a year, printed banners, and a print run of their work. Oh, and of course help with their portfolio. What an amazing opportunity!
“With the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller and Jumpstart Project, Atomic Crush Events has not only shown their commitment to building and investing in future creators for our industry but ultimately their love for the medium and their drive to have it not only succeed but thrive,” said Andy Kubert. “Thank you so much for this endeavor.”
“Joe Kubert was an incredible talent and his impact on the industry both on and off the page really can’t be overstated,” said Atomic Crush Events Partner and Co-Founder Mike Scigliano. “This annual award and scholarship program will honor Joe’s legacy and help nurture the next generation of comic book creators.” The award will be presented annually at Comic Con Revolution Ontario.
“Mike Scigliano and Atomic Crush Events have come up with an amazing opportunity for our grads,” said Adam Kubert. “They really care about our industry and helping out young creators. I couldn't think of a better or more creative way to jumpstart a young artist's career than the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project. My Dad was the ultimate storyteller and I know the student that receives this award will work to be one as well."
Unfortunately, Mr. Kubert will not be able to enjoy this as he passed away in 2012. But it is certain that his family is extremely proud of what he has done to receive such an honor. Kubert was known for his war stories and work on Hawkman with DC.
“Mr. Kubert was often described as a war artist, but as he made clear in interviews and in his work, it was far more accurate to call him an antiwar artist. His distinctive visual style—raw, powerful and unstinting in emotional immediacy—was ideally suited to capturing the brutality of battle, and capture it he did, over more than a half-century.” New York Times, 2012
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