Gary Shipman
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Gary Lee Shipman is an American comic book illustrator and writer. He is father to three children.
, created the independently produced comic book series Pakkins' Land
, both plotting out the stories together and Gary scripting, lettering, penciling, and inking the illustrations for the series. Pakkins’ Land tells the adventuresome and engaging tale of Paul, a young boy who finds himself in a magical world filled with talking animals, mystery and excitement. Pakkins’ Land has been heralded for excellence by both critics and peers alike, accumulating an international following and numerous award nominations.
Certain characters in the Pakkins' Land stories are named after Shipman's children.
, and illustrated the first 3 issues of that series.
In 1997, he illustrated the cover of Issue # 19 of the comic series OZ, based on the books and characters of L. Frank Baum
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In 1998, he illustrated the cover of Parables & Proverbs ISBN 0-9665118-0-8 published by New Creation Publications.
In 2003, he illustrated Amazing True Life Stories Issue # 2: Spymaster for Crosswind Comics.
Biography
Shipman, with wife Rhoda ShipmanRhoda Shipman
Rhoda Shipman is an American comic book writer and mother to three children.-Biography:Shipman, with husband Gary Shipman, created the independently produced comic book series Pakkins' Land, writing and editing the series...
, created the independently produced comic book series Pakkins' Land
Pakkins' Land
Pakkins' Land is an epic all-ages fantasy story created by husband and wife team, Gary and Rhoda Shipman. Originating as a critically hailed comic book series, the story was written by the pair with Gary Shipman illustrating the series....
, both plotting out the stories together and Gary scripting, lettering, penciling, and inking the illustrations for the series. Pakkins’ Land tells the adventuresome and engaging tale of Paul, a young boy who finds himself in a magical world filled with talking animals, mystery and excitement. Pakkins’ Land has been heralded for excellence by both critics and peers alike, accumulating an international following and numerous award nominations.
Certain characters in the Pakkins' Land stories are named after Shipman's children.
Other works
Shipman's artistic talents can also be found elsewhere. In 1987, he co-created the superhero character Edge for Silverwolf ComicsSilverwolf Comics
Silverwolf Comics was a California-based American comic book publisher founded by Kris Silver in the mid-’80s with titles and characters created entirely by him...
, and illustrated the first 3 issues of that series.
In 1997, he illustrated the cover of Issue # 19 of the comic series OZ, based on the books and characters of L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
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In 1998, he illustrated the cover of Parables & Proverbs ISBN 0-9665118-0-8 published by New Creation Publications.
In 2003, he illustrated Amazing True Life Stories Issue # 2: Spymaster for Crosswind Comics.
Awards
- In 1997 Shipman was nominated for a Harvey Award in the "Best New Talent" category.
- In 1997 Shipman and his wife were nominated for the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer AwardRuss Manning AwardThe Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award is an American award presented to a comic book artist whose first professional work appeared within the previous two years. It was named after comic book artist Russ Manning...
. - In 1998 Shipman and his wife were nominated for an Eisner AwardEisner AwardThe Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, and sometimes referred to as the Oscar Awards of the Comics Industry, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books. The Eisner Awards were first conferred in 1988, created in response to the...
in the "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" category.