Hi all,

sorry it’s been so long. Things have been picking up and just wanted to drop an updated for you all.

1st I am part of a new kickstarter projected titled TALES FROM THE CRYPTIC CLOSET, there are only a few days left and we about 70% percent funded. This horror comics, fashioned after EC Comics, Tales of the Crypt, and others features some heavy hitters such as Bill Halliar, Adam Farster, Anthony Cleveland, Vinny Malave, Lisa Jones, Joshua Hull, Jorge Garza, and TNA Impact / Lucha Underground star Killer Kross. You can back the project here:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1590707395/tales-from-the-cryptic-closet

2nd I will be making my return to Marvel Premier Sketch Cards by upper deck. These cards are set for a release date of August 28,2019. Make sure to pick these up at your local comic book store or hobby store. There will be a few single, triple panels, four panels, and 5×7 cards in the set from me.

3rd this Wednesday I will be at Creative Comics in Griffith, IN to promote the TALES FROM THE CRYPTIC CLOSET kickstarter and doing $10 black and sketches for charity from 10-6.

4th This weekend August 2-4th I will be at Flashback Weekend in Rosemount, IL with an exclusive Freddy VS Ash print. The print is a limited run of 5 and will be hand numbered and signed. To see the print head on over to my instagram page artedeguerra.

5th August 22-25 I will be at FanExpo Toronto Canada at the Guerrilla Publishing booth. This is the very first time I will be in Canada, and really looking forward.

6th Gallery of Voices (an art gallery show of the original sketches from BOOK OF VOICES) will be Saturday October 5th at Sub Station No. 9 (Southshore Arts) in Hammond, IN.

Thanks. -Julio

As seen in the previous post I will be on the creative team for the upcoming Tales of the Cryptic Closet. Guerrilla Publishing will be launching a kickstarter for this project on Friday July 12, 2019. This horror anthology will feature:

Anthony Cleveland (Alterna, Madcave)
Ashley Esper (Skulls & Sketches, The Lab)
J Adam Farster (Floor 13 Studios, Guerrilla Publishing, A&O Comics, The Lab)
Jorge Garza (Qezta Art)
Julio Guerra (Marvel, Aftershock , Pro Wrestling Tees,Guerrilla Publishing, The Lab)
Bill Halliar (Professional Storyboard artist, Devil’s Due, Archaia, Moonstone, Northstar, Sterling, SLG, The Lab)
Joshua Hull
Lisa Jones (Red Guerrilla Entertainment, The Lab)
Vinny Malave(The Cryptic Closet, Pro Wrestling Tees)
Ben Miller (Guerrilla, A&O Comics, The Lab, Enjoy Comics) featuring a forward from Lucha Underground /TNA Impact Wrestler Killer Kross

I will be returning to Upper Deck for the Marvel Premiere 2019 set. My sketch cards will be randomly inserted packs of the cards. Some of you might remember I was part of the 2017 set.

TFTCCKICKVIDEO_2 from Julio A. Guerra on Vimeo.

Hi all,

this is a very much needed update. It’s been too long and so much as been going on. Working on new projects, new items are available, and new dates to add. Let’s get to it.

New projects:

I have been working on art for the two stories that Ben Miller and I will be putting in the Cryptic Closet/ Guerrilla Publishing Collaboration “Tales From The Cryptic Closet”.  Also, working on writing The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag #5.

New dates:

April 26 A Night with the Artists at the Hub Hammond,IN

April 27 MAPLD FANFEST Matteson,IL I will be at the Guerrilla Publishing booth with Ben Miller

May 4 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Creative Comics Griffith,IN

June 1-2 Comic Con Revolution Chicago I will be at the Guerrilla Publishing booth with Ben Miller

June 28-30 Wisconsin Comic Con I will be at the Guerrilla Publishing booth with Ben Miller

New items for sale:

The shirts below have just been released and available for order online. Click on the picture to purchase.

Deathbag Baseball Tee via Guerrilla Publishing.

Crazzy Steve “Clockwork Crazzy” tee via Pro Wrestling Tees.

I was honored to collaborate with former TNA pro wrestler Crazzy Steve on a new tee shirt design. This design was is a tribute to Greg Capullo’s Batman #39 Death of the Family cover. You can purchase your tee by clicking the picture below. Or visit Pro Wrestling Tees in Chicago,IL.

Book of Voices is now available online at http://guerrillapublishinggroup.com and at convention appearances.

First con appearance of the year is NWI Comic Con. Saturday February 23 at the Halls of St. George in Schererville,IN.

Also you can now buy the Current Legend tee from Pro Wrestling Tees. Current Legend, is a design I created for Shane “Hurricane” Helms.  You can purchase your tee by clicking the picture.

“God Save The Bean” is now officially on sale at Fluid Coffee bar (159 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN). “God Save The Bean” is a collaboration with Fluid Coffee Bar and I.

Saturday Feb 2, 2019 I will be at First Aid Comics (1617 East 55th St. Chicago,IL) with Guerrilla Publishing to promote all of the titles under this new company. Titles include Botched, The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag, Book of Voices, and others. This in-store signing will take place from 1pm-3:30pm.

Writer Ben Miller and I (Guerrilla Publishing) will be teaming up with The Cryptic Closet for a collaboration by both companies titled Tales of the Cryptic Closet. This will be a horror anthology featuring Ben Miller, Vinny Malave, Anthony Cleveland, Ashley Esper, Jorge Garza, Josh Hull, and myself. The release is set for October 31,2019.

Con and In-Store Dates have been updated. Make sure to come back and check out the dates page for more updates on this.

Feb 2nd: First Aid Comics (1617 East 55th St. Chicago,IL)

Feb 23rd: NWI Comic Con More Info Here

April 27th: MAPLD FanFest More Info Here

Sept. 21st: Galaxy Expo More Info Here

Commissions for NWI Cancer Kids

I will be at Creative Comics Griffith,IN, doing on the spot commissions for $20. All proceeds will go to Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation. Last year, Creative Comics and I were able to raise $200. The goal for this year is to match and pass that. Creative Comics will also be holding their 28 hour sale during this. So make sure to come out get a piece of original art, give to a great cause, and support your local comic shop.

Commissions: Are first come first serve. Only one character per blank cover comic. Head shots only no full body commissions due to time limit.

Fluid Coffee Bar Collab

I will be teaming up with Fluid Coffee Bar (Valpo,IN) for a new coffee bag label. The coffee will be available in January 2019 online and at Fluid Coffee Bar in Valpo,In. Stay tuned for more.

Nerds After Dark

Monday, December 10 at 9pm I will be a special guest on Nerds After Dark. You can tune in if you are in the Northwest Indiana region at 103.1 FM or stream it across the globe at http://wvlp.org/?fbclid=IwAR34mMGlGRjbyIaYNlOqspASXQE3R90LmsR57CWQCkHwHWD1ere5KhdXzqI

Unlocked!!!

With 9 days left on the Kickstarter for Book of Voices we have unlocked the first stretch goal. You can pre-order your copy at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/128550396/book-of-voices/posts/2363552