JUST BEYOND
CARTOON NETWORK SPECIALS
BOOM! Studios had annual specials for Adventure Time, Amazing World of Gumball, Regular Show, and Steven Universe. Aside from the general responsibilities outlined, Michael was personally responsible for the below shorts. He worked on:
Adventure Time: BMO Bonanza #1 (2018 Special)
Adventure Time SDCC 2018 HC Zine
Amazing World of Gumball 2018 Grab Bag #1
Regular Show 2018 Special #1
Steven Universe: Fusion Frenzy #1 (2018 Special)
Responsibilities:
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Source and hire creative talent for shorts.
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Pitch and script review.
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Art direction for interior and covers from thumbnails to line art to colors.
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Oversee lettering.
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Manage approvals with Cartoon Network from pitch to full build.
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Copy-Editing.
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Proofreading.
AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL 2018 GRAB BAG #1
With the exception of the cover, Michael hired and edited every creator and their short from pitch to finals for the Amazing World of Gumball 2018 Grab Bag #1, with shorts from the following creators:
"The Bike"
Written & Illustrated by Mac Pryor
"The Host"
Written & Illustrated by Julieta Colas
"The Hauntening"
Written & Illustrated by Rachel Matile
"Science Fair Shenanigans"
Written & Illustrated by Amanda Castillo
"BFFS"
Script by Luke Humphris
Illustrated by Kelly Bastow
"The Trick"
Written & Illustrated by Lorn Waterfield
"FO:MO"
Written & Illustrated by Xanthe Bouma
"Grand Mummy's Curse"
Written & Illustrated by Shivana Sookdeo
STEVEN UNIVERSE: FUSION FRENZY #1 (2018 Special)
Michael hired and edited the following creators and their shorts for Steven Universe: Fusion Frenzy #1 (2018 Special), following the prompt to focus on a Fusion character:
"The Gauntlet"
Written by Neon Yang
Illustrated by Doki Rosi
Letters by DC Hopkins
"The Art of Friendship"
Written by Steve Foxe
Illustrated by Xiao Tong Kong
Colors by Cristina Rose Chua
Letters by DC Hopkins
"Winging It"
Written by Nicole Andelfinger
Illustrated by Mollie Rose
Colors by Jamie Loughran
Letters by Mike Fiorentino