the official jarv thread

[saltares]

hello all,
i am trying to make contact with
mark steven johnson
to show some storyboard samples.
just hoping he hasn't gotten someone already.
heard he comes to this board from time to time.
i'd show you all something if i knew how to get
attachment on this thing.
thanks for any help.
javier saltares

[saltares]

thanks for the info.
javier saltares

[BIGGUN]

Man...
i take a week of vacation and Javier Saltares shows up here on the board...it figures. heh

and yes i agree w/ MarvelM...please post your work here if possible. loved your stint on the 90s book. i hope the folks at Marvel could include you on something to do w/ the movie though. whether it be doing the art for the movie adaptation (which would be a trip! maybe even get Tex in there too...), action figure designs, or some promotional artwork. maybe even do a special type of movie poster like what they did for the Punisher?
that would be nice....

[FlameHead]

Is this the real Saltares? I don't doubt you but, it's hard to trust anyone to be who they say they are on the net. Maybe it's somebody with the same name. I mean, I would think that he would have a better way to get in contact with MSJ than posting a question on a website forum.

Either way, I hope to see some of your work soon.

[saltares]

yeah it's me.

thanks for the comments btw.
i'll try and get the images up a soon as i can.
would like very much to share them with you
but i don't have a site to post them on yet.
again, thanks
javier saltares

[FlameHead]

Wow... This is crazy. I do apologize for doubting you. I just have to say thanks for the being part of the great team who brought Ghost Rider back to life.

I found this online... look familiar?

http://comicart.wilypueo.com/images/Saltares1.jpg

Just plain awesome!!!

Welcome to the hype and I hope we get to see some of that art soon.

[saltares]

let me know how and i'll do it today.
thanks
javier saltares

[FlameHead]

For that matter, you can email them to any of us Ghost Rider fans. I'm sure we'd cheerish them greatly... hehe. Actually, MM is the best one to trust them with. He has a great site that can host those pics for you... or even an entire page devoted to you and your work, if you wanted. I think I read him suggesting that earlier. Not tryin' to step on your toes double M.

I still can't believe that we're chatting with you Javier. Your work is truly amazing and definatly one of the reasons why the 2nd series was so damn good (better than the original in my opinion). You and your team captured the world of Ghost Rider perfectly. I love it!

... now, I have to wait patiently to see what you post, if you decide to post anything.

[saltares]

just sent stuff to mm.
yesterday. to be honest
i'm looking forward to your
responces on it. thanks again
for the inerest.
javier saltares

[saltares]

not at all.

that's why i sent them.
i would even consider it a favor.
thank you
javier saltares

[saltares]

cool!

jarv

[saltares]

thanks man.

it looks great.
thanks for the kind words too.
jarv

[saltares]

thanks man.

it looks great.
thanks for the kind words too.
jarv

[BIGGUN]

Wow Javier...that stuff is tight.
and I thought Bernie Wrightson's version of a trenchcoat GR was cool! heh...just put some spikes on the fore-arms and knuckles and its perfect. :)

If you dont mind would you mind answering some questions? i think you would be the one to ask these to.

1. is it true that the original concept for the 90s GR was that he was to be a sort of "supernatural Punisher"? where on occasion he would kill human villains if the Penance Stare wouldnt work....as opposed to where he continually said (in most of the 90s series) that he would never knowingly take a human life.

2. were there any preliminary or unused concept drawings of GR ...or did you already have the look of GR already laid out?

3. do you agree w/ the idea that GR could be made into a PG13 film? or do you think an R rating is the way to go.

[Hunter Rider]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!


Your work is off the chain Jarv:up:
Hope to see something similar to your work brought to life on the big screen.I actually really like the trenchcoat look and wouldn't mind seeing it in the film and the hellfire samurai swords !!!! there not traditional but damn do they look cool;)

[saltares]

hoestly, right now i'm looking for work.
such is the life of a freelancer.
i heard of marvel wanting to do more gr stuff and i'd love to be on it but we'll see.
no kidding, he was the most fun book i have ever worked on at marvel.
as for what we were doing with him? having fun! cool lone character out dispencing justice. what more could you ask for. the bike scenes were the most fun for me.
big fan of akira. btw, can't wait for the movie.
you guys rock.
javier saltares

[C. Lee]

That's nice work Javier.

[Hunter Rider]

hoestly, right now i'm looking for work.
such is the life of a freelancer.
i heard of marvel wanting to do more gr stuff and i'd love to be on it but we'll see.
no kidding, he was the most fun book i have ever worked on at marvel.
as for what we were doing with him? having fun! cool lone character out dispencing justice. what more could you ask for. the bike scenes were the most fun for me.
big fan of akira. btw, can't wait for the movie.
you guys rock.
javier saltares
Akira unfortunately is being directed by pitoff

[CAPoholic]

Those are amazing!!!

[BIGGUN]

man thats a cool pic!
its very avatar worthy :)

[Hunter Rider]

Are you hinting BIGGUN ?;)
More outstanding art Jarv..Well done:)

[BIGGUN]

Are you hinting BIGGUN ?;)
More outstanding art Jarv..Well done:)

Heh...i would do it BUT only if Javier gives me permission :D

[FlameHead]

Ahhh... why am I only getting back to this thread now? Damn that's nice work Javier. That facial shot is awesome!!

I have a question; Where did you get the idea to give him an oriental type look? The samurai sword and all is pretty damn cool and would make a nice addition to his chain assaults. Awesome work!

I hope we see more and I will you all the luck in the world in getting involved with Ghos t Rider again, in whatever fashion possilbe... either the movie or a new series. It always great to have passionate people work on something and you seem very passionate about this character. Anyone who has that much fun creating one, must.

[tamron]

Javier, you know Marvel will probably give GR a new monthly, or at the very least a LS when the GR movie hits. You should send this stuff over to the guys at Marvel, man! I'd love to see this kinda GR goodness monthly, and I think everyone here would agree!

[FlameHead]

I know I would. I can't see any reason why Javier would not have contacted Marvel by now. Of course, I know nothing of his personal life so I really have no room to talk. All I know is that his art is rockin' and I would love to see him as an addition to the new Ghost Rider mag.

Javier, seeing we're on the subject, have you been in contact with Marvel... or are you more interested in getting involved with the movie?

[saltares]

always tryin'.
yeah, i contact them from time to time.
i've sent them the work youv'e seen.
still waitin'.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Well, good luck with that! I hope you get that call soon. Not only would that be great for you but also for us. Then you could confirm that they're doing a new series for sure. hehe.

You would tell us right? You wouldn't keep it a secret now would you?...

[saltares]

You would tell us right? You wouldn't keep it a secret now would you?...

as long as they don't tell me absolutly not to.
other wise, their are always ways to pass along the good news.
(wink, wink. nod, nod. know what i mean?)
jarv

[saltares]

i got a thought all you fans
might be interested in.
anyone want to commision a
piece of original art?
finished ink-$40.00 a head shot. $150.00 full body. $250.00 two character shot.
painted- $100.00 a head shot. $250.00 full body. $400.00 two character shot.
(plus $5.00 for shipping and handling.)
just a thought. let me know and i'll figure out contacts if there is any interest.
thanks
jarv

[BIGGUN]

oooo....youve gained my interest dude :D
im getting into buying original art. im certainly interested.
what materials do you use for the paintings? do you use a canvas or i guess something smaller? how large is it?
i commisioned a friend of mine to paint this monster:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/BIGGUN2/DSC00209.jpg

the sucker is 60" x 28"! i swear the eyes follow you when you move around the room....heh

[saltares]

full figure stuff would be
typical comic board size. ( 11 x 17 )
head shots 1/2 ( 8 1/2 x 11 )
what do you think?
jarv

[tamron]

Since you're here, i'm curious, Javier what inspired that Ghost Rider redesign? It's very cool. I never would've thought of GR with sword, but it works. He's like part outlaw, part samurai or something.

[FlameHead]

Javier, I'm definatly interested in getting one of those orignals from you. I'll just have to wait until after Christmas to do so. Money is tight these days, as everyone knows. I'll let you know, okay.

[dk]

Javier,

If I were Mark Steven Johnson, you, Mike Ploog and Mark Texeira would all be involved in the Ghost Rider production in some way. Nothing against Berni Wrightson, Miles Teves, or any of the other talented artists who've contributed, but you three should've at least been called and offered the opportunity to come on-board.

Ploog, Saltares, Texeira - the Ghost Rider trifecta, IMO. The artists who've really contributed the most to the character over the years. To not have at least tracked you guys down and offered you work - just insane.

[FlameHead]

Insane indeed. Input of some kind on the design would have been quite logical. It's still in the very early stages yet though...

[saltares]

hey biggun,
can you e-mail me
on my private e-mail again?
my pc crashed and i lost it.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Jarv,
Ever get in touch with those production people? Ever hear back from Marvel? I'm dying to see you back on a Ghost Rider project...

I'm also curious about that original art you mentioned that you'd create for us. I have a few questions. Are these ones that you've created before or ones that you will create as we request them? Also, as for the payment, I'm Canadian and would have to do a little more to get the money to you. Would you like it in money order form or is a check in Canadian funds good enough? Of course, I will covert it the the correct American amount. I'm very intersted and would love to have an original piece of yours hangin' on my wall. Let me know... You can PM directly if you like.

Thanks!

[saltares]

hey flamehead,
no on the gr movie or marvel for that matter.
as for the other work, basically i am taking commisions
if your interested. just sent one to biggun, i think he's planning
on posting it so he can share it with you guys.
thanks for the interest btw.
jarv

[BIGGUN]

Got the painting! or should i say paintings?
Javier...dude...this piece is awesome! thanks for doing it...and i am planning on getting something else down the line too..heh
the picture is bigger than my scanner so for right now im gonna send MarvelMovies the pic that Javier sent me via email. my friend has a mucho grande scanner and can do the whole thing...will send that one later.
right now i just want you guys to see this thing....its so cool. i asked for a GR w/ trenchoat on a chopper and thats what i got!
so Javier gets 2 BIG thumbs up from BIGGUN..heh.
he even sent me this one as a bonus!:
http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/img/GR/Excl/tn_JS08.jpg

[BIGGUN]

oookay...MarvelMovies posted my painting on his site: http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/GRMain.html

but here is the pic....will update it later w/ a better scan hopefully after this weekend...

http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/img/GR/Excl/JS09.jpg

[FlameHead]

That pic is so damn sweet. I'm gonna have to send you a PM and get the ball rollin' for me. Saving money to move to Vancouver or not, I gotta get me one of those great peiece of work. I'll be in touch Saltares.

[saltares]

thank you guys.
appreciate it.
just let me know.
you can get me here.
jarv

[InVictus]

I'm glad to see new artwork from Mr. Saltares. I joined comics, and my favourite, Ghost Rider, right when he was drawing it. I always loved the anatomy of skulls, and he, along with Texeira, was one of the greatest specialist. And the way the orbits look.. damn, he could make Ghost changing expression by only changing prospective.
Or the body language/proportion, Ghost had weight, he was heavy, he moved like a golem/zombie/mechanical doll! It was amazing!
Excuse my OT, i just needed to manifest my admiration to this great artist.

[saltares]

what can i say but
thank you, thank you, thank you!
i think sometimes a freak thing happens
and a project and some artists come
together at the right time.
if anyone told me i could handle a
"horror" project i would have doubted
it big time. but i just feel in love with this
cool all power full monster who only wants to
do what we all wish we could. distribute alittle
long over due justice. "let's rock!"
i love it.
any way thanks again.
jarv

[hellfiremaster]

what can i say but
thank you, thank you, thank you!
i think sometimes a freak thing happens
and a project and some artists come
together at the right time.
if anyone told me i could handle a
"horror" project i would have doubted
it big time. but i just feel in love with this
cool all power full monster who only wants to
do what we all wish we could. distribute alittle
long over due justice. "let's rock!"
i love it.
any way thanks again.
jarv

Hey you do some fantastic work. On the other side of the spectrum, if you ever see the dope who turned GR manga late in the Ketch series, please give him an atomic wedgie for me. :)

[FlameHead]

Ahh, don't be so hard on the artists. Everyone has their talents and while you may not have liked it, it was still well done.... probably not as well as it would have been if our man here Saltares stayed... but good none the less.

Wedgies hurt man.

[saltares]

hi guys,
just thought i would poke in and say hi.
also wanted to do a plug for my new graphic novel
coming out through alias.
david's mighty men
i know it's a big departure from gr but i thought i would mention it just incase
any might be interested.
jarv

[BIGGUN]

cool!
will have to keep an eye out for it
when is the release date?

[FlameHead]

Of course we're intested! I'll look for it too.

[saltares]

hi guys,
know it's been a while.
have some possible good news but don't want to jump the gun
just yet. will let you know here first once i find out and am given
the ok. for those who believe, pray. otherwise, crossing fingers might be good too.
thanks
jarv

[InVictus]

*starts to pray*

[BIGGUN]

hi guys,
know it's been a while.
have some possible good news but don't want to jump the gun
just yet. will let you know here first once i find out and am given
the ok. for those who believe, pray. otherwise, crossing fingers might be good too.
thanks
jarv

I hope this is what i think it is....
im prayin' just the same though...heh

[FlameHead]

Thanks for the huge tease Javier! I'm so excited for the possibilites of this information... I wonder what it is. Hopefully it's what I hope it is.

I'll cross my fingers and toes for you.

[FlameHead]

I hear ya. Mucho money is gonna be needed...

I can't wait to hear back from Javier... I hope news is good.

[Zrthsgr]

oookay...MarvelMovies posted my painting on his site: http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/GRMain.html

but here is the pic....will update it later w/ a better scan hopefully after this weekend...

http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/img/GR/Excl/JS09.jpg

Thats an incredible pic!!!

[FlameHead]

Aye, it is. One of the best I've seen in a while... which makes me even more excited about the news that Javier has to share... which hopefully we'll hear back soon about. Right Javier? Right? hehe

[saltares]

hi guys,
can't really say much yet but it looks like things got better.
soon my friends, soon.
jarv out

[BIGGUN]

hi guys,
can't really say much yet but it looks like things got better.
soon my friends, soon.
jarv out


Ack...the suspense is killin us!
still keepin my fingers crossed...but please hurry up w/ the good news...my hands are cramping up! :D

[FlameHead]

Yah, your killin' us here Jarv!

BG, don't let your fingers cramp too much. Lots of Ghost Rider stuff to talk about yet. Hey Jarv, don't deprive this man of his Ghost Rider discussions... let us know soon.

[saltares]

hi guys,
don't mean to drive you nuts.
so let me just say for now, it's not ghost rider.............yet.
although he has been mentioned as a possible future project. ahem
(may have too much already.)
still waiting for permission to let you guys know.
man marvel has gotten tight lipped since i was last there.
oops, did that slip. oh well.
take care and stay tuned.
jarv

[AmerikazMostWanted]

hi guys,
don't mean to drive you nuts.
so let me just say for now, it's not ghost rider.............yet.
although he has been mentioned as a possible future project. ahem
(may have too much already.)
still waiting for permission to let you guys know.
man marvel has gotten tight lipped since i was last there.
oops, did that slip. oh well.
take care and stay tuned.
jarv
cool haha why is marvel tight lipped we will all know one day anyways

[Riding Ghost]

so let me just say for now, it's not ghost rider.............yet.
although he has been mentioned as a possible future project. ahem

jarv


Good to know you may be handling a future GR project, I can't think of anyone better to do it.
I'll be looking forward to whatever project your involved with in the meantime.

[BIGGUN]

this is definately great news Javier...
hope you get involved w/ Ghost Rider once again... :up:

[InVictus]

Great news! I can't wait to see again some of the best GR again!

[FlameHead]

Thansk for the update Jarv! It's good to hear a confirmation that Ghost Rider is being talked about more at Marvel. I hope that we'll see you on one of their projects in the future. Be sure to push the character to them and let them know we want an ongoing and not just a mini. I know at least 3 people that would subscribe... if that's enough to persuade them...hehe.

It's great that you back at Marvel. Can't wait to see what you'll be workin on!

[Abe]

if Javier was working on an on-going GR comic... man, that'd be SWEET!!!
Flamehead, add 4 people to your list, because I'm one of them! :)

[Abe]

if Javier was working on an on-going GR comic... man, that'd be SWEET!!!
Flamehead, add 4 people to your list, because I'm one of them! :)

[Riding Ghost]

Make that 5

[The Lumberjack]

Add a 6th.:)

[FlameHead]

So, what is Marvel wating for. Hire Javier on and get us that ongoing. 6 people should be enough...hehe.

[BIGGUN]

So, what is Marvel wating for. Hire Javier on and get us that ongoing. 6 people should be enough...hehe.

actually..it will probably end up being like 12. since i think each of us would get 2 copies. one sealed mint in a bag and the other to read :D

[FlameHead]

And then one to sleep with...

... I may have just ruined my credibility here. LOL.

[saltares]

hi to all,
still can't say anything, but just so you know, i am officially
working. just didn't want to leave you hanging. however, that's not why i am writing.
i just got the neatest package. it contains something i think you might be interested in. i finally got back my pages from the unpublished 94th issue of ghost rider and i am
looking to sell. i will work on a way to post so you can see them. some are inked, most aren't. just thought you might be interested.
what ya think?
jarv

[Abe]

hi jarv,
i'd be interested! i'm still in the process of sending you my copy of the 93rd issue. just a bit busy at the moment as i'm moving all my comics around.
but fingers crossed this weekend i'll be able to ship it to you for signing. still cool with that?
all the best,
abe.

[BIGGUN]

hi to all,
still can't say anything, but just so you know, i am officially
working. just didn't want to leave you hanging. however, that's not why i am writing.
i just got the neatest package. it contains something i think you might be interested in. i finally got back my pages from the unpublished 94th issue of ghost rider and i am
looking to sell. i will work on a way to post so you can see them. some are inked, most aren't. just thought you might be interested.
what ya think?
jarv


ooo...more orginal GR art by Javier...heh
im interested as well. would love to see them....will help give some of us sad old GR fans some closer over the final Ghost Rider comic that never was :(

[totalpackage59]

You can add me to the list.Please!!!!

[Uncanny Orb]

Is it the complete book or I should say is it all the art for the book? Imagine if someone took that and made the unofficial #94, even if it was B\W I'm sure the fans wouldn't care. Let us know how and when you will sell them.

[FlameHead]

hi to all,
still can't say anything, but just so you know, i am officially
working. just didn't want to leave you hanging. however, that's not why i am writing.
i just got the neatest package. it contains something i think you might be interested in. i finally got back my pages from the unpublished 94th issue of ghost rider and i am
looking to sell. i will work on a way to post so you can see them. some are inked, most aren't. just thought you might be interested.
what ya think?
jarv

Hey Jarv! Nice to hear from you again... even though were not aloud to know the news yet. Damn.

I'm definatly interested in getting some of that unpublished 94. Keep us updated on how you plan on selling them and the prices!

[InVictus]

Sorry for the OT, but i would like to know if Javier likes the movie Hellcycle, if e judge it "compatible" with his GR style of view (artistically talking).
Thanks!

[crystal_flame6]

I heard that they are releasing a new GR strand of comics this September. Just thought you might like to know.

[FlameHead]

I'm interested to know how Jarv feels about the designs too...

Crystal, you need to check out this thread I think; http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158429

We've been excited about the new mini series for a little while now. There's pics there if you haven't seen them.

[crystal_flame6]

Thanks, FH, for the thread.

[saltares]

hi all,
just wanted to answer a couple of questions for you.
1. about the bike, i think it looks cool.
chopper isn't the way i would go, but it's the classic
johnny bike. something about the long forks on a chopper
that looks fragile to me. but that's just me. that's why i changed
it for the danny bike. something more compact and tough looking.
hence, the modified rice burner. just looks like it could go through
a wall and take it.
2. still trying to get my pages up for all to see. working on it i promise.
jarv

[InVictus]

hi all,
just wanted to answer a couple of questions for you.
1. about the bike, i think it looks cool.
chopper isn't the way i would go, but it's the classic
johnny bike. something about the long forks on a chopper
that looks fragile to me. but that's just me. that's why i changed
it for the danny bike. something more compact and tough looking.
hence, the modified rice burner. just looks like it could go through
a wall and take it.


1)Those were exactly my same thoughts...they somewhat reinforced the fork though...
Thanks for the answer!
2)I can't wait:)

[FlameHead]

Hey Jarv! I can appreciate what your saying about the bike. As you may or may not have read, I'm a huge fan of the Ketch saga of Ghost Rider, most so than the Blaze. I really like the bike you used but, I didn't want to see something like that in the movie.... Not until Dan is the one who rides it, ya know?

Lookin' forward to those images. A lot of us (maybe none as bad as I) are dying to see the some of (or all) the story that was never told. Remember to let us know how we can purchase them from you, if you're still sellin'.

[crystal_flame6]

Dan and the street bike go together like Johnny and his chopper.

[Fettstyl]

1. about the bike, i think it looks cool.
chopper isn't the way i would go, but it's the classic
johnny bike. something about the long forks on a chopper
that looks fragile to me. but that's just me. that's why i changed
it for the danny bike. something more compact and tough looking.
hence, the modified rice burner. just looks like it could go through
a wall and take it.

Your right, of course, about the long forks not being as sturdy, but if the bike is made from supernatural otherworldly metals and brimstone and such, reinforced with hellfire, does the style of bike really matter in regards to sturdiness? Its gonna be unstoppable (and sturdy "as hell") regardless.
I think your very talented, I hope when/if they do an ongoing Ghost Rider title, with Blaze as the host, your involved with it. I just hope you don't have a problem doing the chopper style for it :)

[FlameHead]

We're ALL hopin' you're involved with anything Ghost Rider. Ongoing, mini... doesn't matter. Give us our Jarv!

[GhostRider71]

I like Jarv's style along with Mark Texeira in the Ghost Rider series. Is there any chance that you and Mark will be working on this new project?

[FlameHead]

I'm still just hoping to see Jarv in a book... Let's not ask for too much yet.

Go Jarv Go.

[saltares]

getting both close to being able to say something about what i am doing and posting my pages for sale. real close, really. just also wanted to say thank you to all you gr heads for your support and encouragement.
jarv
king gr head

[Mr Nick]

Nice to see you on the site, Javier! It's fantastic that guys like you and Mark Steven Johnson take the time to chat with the fans. I just wanted to say that it was largely because of your rendition of Ghost Rider that I got into the comic and the character. He just kind of jumped off the shelf at me, looking way cooler than all the other spandex-clad Captain Hero Man's.

The full page picture of him in Issue 1 bursting out of the scrap pile with Barbara in his arms totally captures his essence. I love that picture!

And unlike some of the later artists that worked on the series, you didn't draw him all pumped up like a steroid junkie and with squinty eye sockets (my pet hate). He was lean, scary and unstoppable. He was Halloween incarnate.

Just wondered, if no-one else has asked, how long did it take you to come up with your design for the Hellcycle? And what do you think of the movie version?

:D

[InVictus]

From the latest photos on set the forks look really though and wide imho...Actually i think they are really studied up. Jarv ones were large and flat(a line section I ), so they looked very though since the front wheel was really close to the bike and they were really visible for the most from sides. In a chopper the forks are and even looks fragile because they are visible and exposed from all sides except from the back. Then, a cross section(as chains) fork really looks even wider than it is, especially from 3/4 directions, the most probabile. I don't know if this effect is casual or not, but i think on screen it should really works so could look almost as tank like as Jarv ones..

[FlameHead]

getting both close to being able to say something about what i am doing and posting my pages for sale. real close, really. just also wanted to say thank you to all you gr heads for your support and encouragement.
jarv
king gr head

Thank us? No, no; thank you for giving us those years of awesomeness! Without the King GR Head, we'd never have become peasant GR heads.

I can't wait to see those pages... and to know what's on the go! Even if it's not a Ghost Rider project, I'm very interested to see any new work from you.

About IGR, I'll be updating it this week... couldn't do it this past weekend because I went to my cousin's for her first communion.. pretty cool, but took the whole weekend. Had to TiVo the Man-Thing movie on Sci-Fi and the "Animation Domination" block on Fox... check those out on Tuesday after the AP test I've been preparing like a mad cow for!

Updates will begin again Wednesday.. for sure!

Did you watch that Man-Thing movie yet MM? How was it?

Lookin forward to that update... as are many others I assume. It's hard to be busy off the computer eh? Actually having a life off the computer is strange...hehe.


Nice to see you on the site, Javier! It's fantastic that guys like you and Mark Steven Johnson take the time to chat with the fans. I just wanted to say that it was largely because of your rendition of Ghost Rider that I got into the comic and the character. He just kind of jumped off the shelf at me, looking way cooler than all the other spandex-clad Captain Hero Man's.

The full page picture of him in Issue 1 bursting out of the scrap pile with Barbara in his arms totally captures his essence. I love that picture!

And unlike some of the later artists that worked on the series, you didn't draw him all pumped up like a steroid junkie and with squinty eye sockets (my pet hate). He was lean, scary and unstoppable. He was Halloween incarnate.

Just wondered, if no-one else has asked, how long did it take you to come up with your design for the Hellcycle? And what do you think of the movie version?

:D

I love that picture your talking about too! What an image... want a refresh?

http://img125.echo.cx/img125/7044/saltares19as.jpg

[crystal_flame6]

This is kind fo a stupid question, but are you going to show up at some of the comic shops and sign the new GR comics when they come out?

[Doc D]

Hi everyone!
I'm new to this board and decided to join just because of this thread.
Man, this is so exciting. Javier Saltares is actually posting here. WOW!
I'm one of those oversea GR-fans and always loved the run when he was on the book. So what's the count for fans who want him back on the book, me included?

getting both close to being able to say something about what i am doing and posting my pages for sale. real close, really. just also wanted to say thank you to all you gr heads for your support and encouragement.
jarv
king gr head
Regarding that pages, I would like to know if you would also sell to me here in Germany? Do you use PayPal?
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[InVictus]

Welcome to the board, my fellow old lander :D
Was GR translated also in Germany as here in Italy?

[saltares]

hi guys,
working with a good friend right now
to create a site for me to display all sorts
of goodies.
jarv

[InVictus]

Awesome!With all the low level artwork around in the net it was really a disgrace that such a talent wasn't visible. I can't wait to see the result!:)

[Mr Nick]

I love that picture your talking about too! What an image... want a refresh?

http://img125.echo.cx/img125/7044/saltares19as.jpg


AH YEAHHHHH! That's what I'm talkin' about! Cheers, Flamehead!

:)

[Doc D]

Welcome to the board, my fellow old lander http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Was GR translated also in Germany as here in Italy?

Thanks http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
There are some German GR comics/stories but it's only a small percentage of the US-issues that were translated as far as I know. Since I collect US-comics I don't have a vast knowledge of the German stuff, I must confess.
But I have gathered quite a big collection of US-GR-issues (except the GR=Night Rider stuff).
Two years ago I went to Rome and have to say there were some very nice comic-editions but unfortunatly my Italian is limited to a few words so I had to leave them in the store.

[InVictus]

Now that i think about it, i should open a Topic in the comics forum about GR versions worldwide...

[crystal_flame6]

How many people besides me think that they (Marvel) should re-run the ghost rider comics? I am hoping that Marvel will release both strands (Johnny/GR and Dan/GR expecially Dan) as graphic novels. If any one can tell me if this is a serious possibility, Please do so.

[Mr Nick]

How many people besides me think that they (Marvel) should re-run the ghost rider comics? I am hoping that Marvel will release both strands (Johnny/GR and Dan/GR expecially Dan) as graphic novels. If any one can tell me if this is a serious possibility, Please do so.

I really hope so. I never read any of the Johnny Blaze comics; only the short-lived Spirits of Vengeance title which had him and GR fighting demons and villains together. If the movie's a big success, it'd make perfect sense for them to do that.

Fingers crossed, eh?

:up:

[crystal_flame6]

I am unfortunate to have never read any of the comics, that is one reason I hope that they will release the graphic novels because they have at least seven of the comics in one novel. I want the Dan/GR because from what I can figure he cares more about people and is not so much into killing the people, just giving them the penance stare. I hope that someone will be able to tell me if this is a serious possibility and I hope that they ask Jarv. to draw the comics since all the pics from the Dan/GR comics he has done are so awsome that I can hardly talk after I see them.

[Reaper]

I want the Dan/GR because from what I can figure he cares more about people and is not so much into killing the people, just giving them the penance stare.

such a good and kind gr you describe he sounds kinda sweet and cuddly.
like a teddybear
why he look so scary

[crystal_flame6]

I didn't say he was sweet and cuddly because he is kind of the opposite. He is just a lot nicer than the Blaze/GR and not as violent as him either.

[saltares]

hey marvelmovies,
noticed you site is back up.
would like to post more images if it is alright.
please let me know.
thanks
jarv

[crystal_flame6]

Jarv, would you please answer my question that I posted on the previous page
If we have a chance of getting the GR comics to come out in graphic novels (like what they did on the Punisher strand), and if so, which line, John or Dan (preferably Dan)?

[saltares]

hi crystal flame 6,
sorry about that.
as for your question, i really don't know.
that's totally up to marvel. i would think with the movie getting ready to come out
they will do plenty of gr reprints but who knows. i'm hoping they will reprint.
would be cool. sorry i couldn't be more helpful. thanks for the question though.
jarv

[crystal_flame6]

It is alright. I know that you are probably busy. I just hope that they get you to do them. I finaly noticed that all the Dan/GR art work in the marvel encyclopedia is yours and I was freaking out all night, because it is so cool that you actually talk to the fans. I think that you would be perfect for a re-print or re-issue of the comics (single or a graphic novel) since you did a real jaw dropping job on all the pictures I have seen. Maybe you can talk to Marvel and suggest the idea to them since I have no clue on how to and you rank higher on their totem pole than I do.

[FlameHead]

hey marvelmovies,
noticed you site is back up.
would like to post more images if it is alright.
please let me know.
thanks
jarv

Hmm... MM must have missed this as he's been busy with his site. I'll pm him for you... mainly because I really want to see those images. hehe.

I guess it's still 'mums the word' on your new project eh?

[InVictus]

Hmm.. from the last MSJ interview it seems that some GR authors/creator will probably make a cameo in the movie....i was wondering....

[FlameHead]

That is a very good possibility. I can't believe nobody's thought of that yet. Jarv will probably not tell us, even if it's true though.

[saltares]

hello guys,
as for the previous post,
sounds cool but it's the first i've heard of it.
no ones contacted me about it so even if it is
true, i guess i'm not on the list. so their fh, i shared.
also. i guess i can tell you what i am working on know
since it seems to be getting out there anyway.
( they told me it was supposed to be some kind of secret. )
i am working on the hom wolverine tie in with mark texeira.
( havin' a blast btw. )
till next time.
jarv

[Abe]

Oh boy! Now that sounds like a fun project! I can't wait to see it Jarvier as I'm sure it's going to be terrific.
All the best, and thanks for letting us know.
Abe.

[FlameHead]

Awesome news indeed Jarv. Thanks for letting us know. I have to admit that I am saddened to know that it's not a Ghost Rider project but I'm very happy that you're working with Marvel. Plus, wolvie is an awesome character.

Too bad they didn't contact you for a cameo of sorts Jarv. There's still a chance that we'll see your name in lights or something though. Who knows what Mark has planned.

[saltares]

to marvelmovies,
had a total systems crash. had to
do a total recovery which means i lost everything.
could you please send me the info again.
would like to send you something. hope you like.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Hey Jarv, when is your work expected to hit the shelves by the way?

MM, I completly forgot that you had left for Ireland. I was wondering where the heck you were for the past while.

The updated IGR looks fantastic by the way. I really like the new header and the flamebits section is a great addition. Nice work!

[saltares]

hi guys,
as for ff's question,
i believe it is supposed to come out
oct. through dec. not sure.
it's issues 33-35. that i know for sure.
jarv

[FlameHead]

So, twice the luck for you eh? Nice.

hi guys,
as for ff's question,
i believe it is supposed to come out
oct. through dec. not sure.
it's issues 33-35. that i know for sure.
jarv

Awesome, thanks Jarv. I'll keep an eye out for it.

[saltares]

hey all,
just got my good friend, marvel movies, to
post some never before gr iss. 94 pages on his site.
internapse.
go check it out.
jarv
ps. their will be more coming.

[BIGGUN]

hey all,
just got my good friend, marvel movies, to
post some never before gr iss. 94 pages on his site.
internapse.
go check it out.
jarv
ps. their will be more coming.


Very cool Jarv....
thanks alot for taking the time out and allowing MarvelM to post that art on his site. its nice to finally get some closure on that long missing issue...
Great artwork too... :up:

[Mr Nick]

Ohhhh, that was good! I can not wait to see the film!!! Loved the chain/anchor/car gag. I sure hope they use that. And to see him just stare the cops out as if to say, "Yeah? And what you gonna do, mortals?" Fab.

Cheers Jarv and MM.

:D

[FlameHead]

hey all,
just got my good friend, marvel movies, to
post some never before gr iss. 94 pages on his site.
internapse.
go check it out.
jarv
ps. their will be more coming.

Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for letting us finally see these long awaited images. It's really too bad they didn't publish them.

Didn't you say that you were going to sell some of those pages? Is that still in the works?

[InVictus]

I just watched the images, someone got to colour them!It is a shame they didn't get their way to us...

[saltares]

yep!,
selling them is the plan.
however, might wait for movie release time.
btw, i also have some gr vol.2 pages back.
bunch actually.
including some from iss. 1!
will work on getting them on line for you.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Awesome Jarv! I look forward to seeing them... although, I do have most of that comic run. I just started reading Dan Ketch's run actually and just finished issue 4 which (as you know) had GR facing Mr. Hyde. Now it's time for the first Punisher appearance with issues 5 and 6.

It truly is awesome to read the comic credits and see the name of a man we now chat with online. It's unreal. Thanks for bein' with us and sharing your love for the character further.

[saltares]

hello everyone.
coolest thing happened.
i thought i didn't have any more gr vol. 2
year one pages to sell. boy was i wrong.
turns out i have plenty.
a very nice and honest individual who was holding
them, named hans, returned them to me after
12 years!
along with a bunch of other stuff btw,
i am going to go through this to price and list.
then i will post them for your browsing pleasure.
i will try not to be to long.
promise
sincerely
javier saltares

[FlameHead]

Hey Jarv! Nice to hear from you again! It's been too long since you've popped by... and to bring such great news is fantastic. I'm really lookin' forward to seein' what you have and hopefully gettin' the chance to buy some. Huge fan and all.

Can't wait to see 'em!

[Mr Nick]

Ooooooo! Can't wait to see what you have, Jarv. Nice timing, with Christmas right around the corner.:)

[FlameHead]

And what a wonderful Christmas it would be with Jarv art in my stocking...

[Abe]

... or some jarv art framed and on my wall!

[NDX]

I really need to find some money. I've wanted an original for a while now.

[saltares]

hey guys,
hope all is well with everyone.
still working on getting the pages up
but thanks for the interest.
hoping to scan them in over the week end
then get them posted some where.
will let you all know as soon as it's done.
thanks again
javier saltares

[Mr Nick]

Coolness!

:D

[FlameHead]

Awesome Javier! I look forward to seein' what you have there and knowing where and how I can get my hands on a piece. It would be a brilliant addition to my GR collection. Imagine, original artwork from one of the best artists ever to touch GR. Big fan of yours, I am.

[FlameHead]

Bump in hopes that Javier will see this and soon let us know when and how to get the art...

[saltares]

hi guys,
sorry to take so long.
hoping marvel movies gets in touch and
see if we can post some of these pics for you guys.
jarv

[BIGGUN]

hi guys,
sorry to take so long.
hoping marvel movies gets in touch and
see if we can post some of these pics for you guys.
jarv

Hey Javier,
yeah both Flamehead and myself have been trying to get in touch w/ MM too....no luck :(
he has been updating his site though and he has posted here a few times so hes still around. have to guess its school which is keeping him so busy right now...hopefully when he gets his winter break he will have a chance to get in touch w/ you.

[FlameHead]

I hope he does get back soon. It's that much more quiet when he's not around.

Really lookin' forward to seein' the art Javier. Any hints on how it'll be available for purchase?.. if that's still happenin'.

[saltares]

hi fh,
yeah, that's still the plan.
i was hoping to post them on mm's site
for your viewing pleasure w/ prices included.
jarv

[Mr Nick]

Excellent! Can't wait to see them!

:D

[FlameHead]

Awesome Jarv. I can't wait until MM gets back here so that he can do that for ya. I'm gonna pm him again to see if he's read this yet...

[Mr Nick]

Hey dude. Nice to have you back. Just in time for the big reveal!

:)

[FlameHead]

Real nice to have you back.

Did you contact Javier yet about that Art?

[FlameHead]

Javier,

Hoping that you're still around but, if rumors are true, you're probably busy. If you are around, can you shed some light on this new project of yours?

Refering to this: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=217534

Oh, and did you get in contact with MM after?

[saltares]

hi fh,
still haven't heard from mm yet.
as for your first question... oops... wait a minute,
gotta go. one of my pages just caught fire.
damn it. third one this week.
jarv

[saltares]

hi fh,
still haven't heard from mm yet.
as for your first question... oops... wait a minute,
gotta go. one of my pages just caught fire.
damn it. third one this week.
jarv

[Uncanny Orb]

We won't tell anyone! Promise!:up:

[FlameHead]

hi fh,
still haven't heard from mm yet.
as for your first question... oops... wait a minute,
gotta go. one of my pages just caught fire.
damn it. third one this week.
jarv

Oh you sly little devil you!!!

I'll have to try and contact MM again. Surprised he hasn't seen this thread yet. He's been busy though.

... now PLEASE let us in. We're dyin' here.

[saltares]

hi guys,
just because ghost rider fans are the best.
the rumors are TRUE!
still in developement, buts it's pretty much a go.
believe me, i'm as excited as the rest of you.
jarv

[FlameHead]

There's no other fans like Ghost Rider fans!

Yee Haw!! Man, this cannot get any better. Can you let us know who the writer is?

[BIGGUN]

Congrats to you Jarvier and Tex for getting the gig!
you guys deserve to be included in the "re-birth" of GR....I would be rather pissed if you werent!
please keep us updated if possible...dying to know if this will be a continuation of the Ketch storyline or completely new (and hopefully far away from both Hammer Lane and this recent mini)

[NDX]

This is the absolute highlight of my day.
Seeing two on my earliest influences back with my favorite character is just too perfect. It just doesn't get any better.

Indeed, who is the writer? And can we expect some sort of developmental art for the series in the near future?

[Mr Nick]

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

:up: :D

[Uncanny Orb]

This is great news!

[InVictus]

*punches the air*
YESSSSSSS!!!

[Doc D]

I knew it, I knew it...it simply had to be true...

:ghost:

Let's all write emails to Marvel to let them know how we feel about this and that this project has to be done. They will not be allowed to cancel it :cool:

http://marvel.com/company/feedback.htm

[FlameHead]

Good idea Doc. I really want to have an ongoing that at least goes to 100 issues. Preferably one that actually goes on, and on, and on and on.

Congrats Javier! I'm so excited to finally get to see some more of your GR work. You and TEX are the reason why I fell for Ghost Rider in the first place. Now, look how obsessed I am. Sheesh. Mackie had something to do with it too of course. Speaking of which, would that be a treat for the new series. Can't see it happening though but, one can hope and maybe he wants to "fix" what happened to the 2nd series...

Javier, still lookin' forward to that artwork of yours that you have for sale as well. I'm sure you'll be able to sell them quickley with fans like us around.

[InVictus]

I knew it, I knew it...it simply had to be true...

:ghost:

Let's all write emails to Marvel to let them know how we feel about this and that this project has to be done. They will not be allowed to cancel it :cool:

http://marvel.com/company/feedback.htm

Excellent idea, just done it.

[FlameHead]

Me too. I hope they get thousands of them about the new series!

[saltares]

hey guys,
i mean it you are all the best.
that's all i wanted to say.
jarv

[FlameHead]

LoL. Thanks Javier. Very nice of you.

You're right though. There are no fans like GR fans. Even I can recognize that. It sure is refreshing to know you think so too.

Now get back to work on our new series!

hehe

[Doc D]

hey guys,
i mean it you are all the best.
that's all i wanted to say.
jarv

...and it's great that people like you keep contact with the fanbase, Jarv.
:)
This is highly appreciated, I tell you.

The possibilities that the internet offers still surprise me, otherwise, especially here in Europe, it would be hard to get in contact with any US-comic creators. For example, I always wondered how to get some of your original pages from the 90's GR-run. Hopefully you will give us more news about your announcement of selling some of your artwork soon.
Actually, just by chance I managed to buy one of the original pages here in Germany: the origin of Doghead-page (the accident: bus vs.dog/boy)...incl. a great Blackheart rising-panel! WOW!

Let me use this opportunity to say "Thanks!" for delivering so much funtime to all GR-fans.:up:

[FlameHead]

Just a little update on the art that Jarv has for sale. According to reliable sources, he's currently in the process of building a website to host the art. This should be ready in a couple of weeks.

For now, here are a couple of pieces that he'll have there.

http://img272.imageshack.us/img272/3156/185mk.jpg

http://img271.imageshack.us/img271/8262/204fi.jpg

[Mr Nick]

Ser-weeeeet!!

:D

[FlameHead]

Yeah, they're pretty awesome. I can't wait to see what others he has for sale. I'm really looking forward to this website of his.

[Doc D]

Hi Jarv,

what is it with the latest interview of Daniel Way saying Tex is doing the artwork?

You're still on that project, aren't you?
Are you going to ink?

Maybe you could give us some news here...

Thanks!

[saltares]

hello doc d,
yes, i am on board.
mark texeira is finishing over my
break downs. have already started the
project and am having a blast.
really can't say more than that.
we have a real hush, hush thing going
on with the plot. wish i could. really. daniel is taking gr
down a road i thought he should have gone a
long time ago. but i want to keep working on the book.
it's like the joke with a twist.
" i could tell you. but then they'ld have to kill ME! "
just a few more months guys. hang in there.
jarv

[theescapeclause]

daniel is taking gr
down a road i thought he should have gone a
long time ago.

I can't wait for this book.

[Doc D]

hello doc d,
yes, i am on board.
mark texeira is finishing over my
break downs. have already started the
project and am having a blast...
jarv

Hi Jarv,

thanks for answering so quickly.
It's a good thing to have you both back on the title...:ghost:

[the Firestarter]

cool news!!!

[FlameHead]

hello doc d,
yes, i am on board.
mark texeira is finishing over my
break downs. have already started the
project and am having a blast.
really can't say more than that.
we have a real hush, hush thing going
on with the plot. wish i could. really. daniel is taking gr
down a road i thought he should have gone a
long time ago. but i want to keep working on the book.
it's like the joke with a twist.
" i could tell you. but then they'ld have to kill ME! "
just a few more months guys. hang in there.
jarv

Very happy to hear that you're still on board Jarv. You have a lot of wisdom and experience to add to the character. From what I've read, Daniel seems to have some strong ideas and a definate determination to make the project work.

I'm so freakin' excited. Good luck with it!!

[FlameHead]

Jarv,

Just wanted to wish you luck with the release in a couple of days. I hope it has to go into a second print run (and 3rd) or something. I'm sure fans and non fans alike are going to eat this thing up. I mean, how could they not with the incredible art seen already.

We're pretty excited here as I'm sure you are as well. Again, congrats on getting the work and thanks for helping bring our boy back to the mainstream. I'm sure you'll all do him the justice he deserves.

2 days!

[kore4life95]

Hey jarv, dont mean to sound like another fan jumping on the nads, but really... in this dark corner of the net, you're a living legend. I cant really describe the feeling of seeing yor first post, so im not even gonna try to explain. From a true admirer, ill like to say thanks for stopping by and giving us some insight for the upcoming series, im sure Diamond comics is gonna be sold out of the first copy , but hey... It'll be just the fans thats has been knocking on Vengeance door for damn near 10yrs, so the next time you go into the office, tell the powers that be ( Marvel ) we said thanks.

[Abe]

I'll be waiting for the trade of the first story, not because I'm not interested in getting the book straight away (which i want to), i just want to read it all in one-go.
I'm also waiting for that recent mini to come out as a softcover trade.... hmmmm.

[saltares]

hey every body,
thanks for the kind words.
things are going well. on gr no.4 now.
came back from heroes con last weekend.
had a blast. the verdict is in. this gr thing is gonna be nuts!
it's getting me all excited. looking forward to your reactions.
take care and watch the roads.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Thanks for poppin' by Jarv! On number 4 now are ya? Too bad we have to wait 4 months to see what you probably have next to you right now. Grrr.

[FlameHead]

Javier, Bravo man. Bravo!

If you wanna see what people are sayin' a thread is started about it. Not sure if you seen it or not.

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242038

Again, congrats on a great start and I'm a little upset that I have to wait a month for the next. That's the worst thing about comics; the montly waits...

[Midnyte_Sun]

Thanks for stopping by man.

Im glad the worlds got a good buzz about the GR comic. I've already got my subscription.

:ghost:

[saltares]

hey,
thank you all.
no kidding. hope you enjoy the ride!
vrooom, vrooom!
jarv

[InVictus]

I was really impressed by the evolution of the art, just when i think that GR skull can't be displayed better, that the lighting/shadowing can't be sharper, more defined and solid, that the panels can't be more cinematic you two guys surpass yourselves.
Thanks, true hellfire burns again.

[BIGGUN]

hey,
thank you all.
no kidding. hope you enjoy the ride!
vrooom, vrooom!
jarv


Congrats on a superb 1st issue Jarv...you and Tex are a great combo.
reading that issue made me feel like it was 1991 all over again :D

[FlameHead]

It's too bad we couldn't rename this thread as the official Jarv thread or something...

Anyhoo, Jarv, we heard some rumblings about there being a plan for issue 94 of the 90's run and I'm wondering if you could (or are allowed to) shed some light on what that plan may be... or if it's even true.

[saltares]

thanks fh for the heads up.
honestly never thought about doing this.
as for your question, all i can say is marvel did ask
me for the pages back on issue no. 94.
if they're actually going to do it, your guess is as good as mine.
btw, just a shout out to all you gr heads. gr is doing well
and we're expecting graet things to happen.
thanks in large part to you fans. thanks again
jarv

[FlameHead]

LoL. I cracked when I seen this thread started. I only mentioned it cuz the other thread wasn't really open to all topics but, it sure is awesome that you check this place often enough to see the posts we make and you definitely deserve your own thread. Scratch that, you deserve a shrine or something. After all, you did help turn a lot of us (me included) on to Ghost Rider with your artwork.

Anyhoo, enough kissin' ass (though it is genuine. I mean everything I say) and on to replyin' about issue 94. Is that why you never got back to us about selling the artwork after? I've been waiting forever to try and get a piece of that work but, it looks like such things won't be possible now that Marvel gobbled it back up. Of course, now it looks like there is a possiblity that we'll get it anyway... if these 'plans' do indeed unfold.

Great things are already happening, as far as I see it. It sure is a great time to be a Ghost Rider fan. It makes the past 8 years of waiting for a new comic, movie and everything else worth it. It was tough but, persistance and patience pays off in the end.

We are the luckiest fans of all. I hope everyone realizes that. No other character has not only the director of the upcoming movie chatting here but also one of the best artists to ever touch our character as well. Its incredible.

Thanks for being here. It means more than you can ever know.

[Vartha]

lol for some reason I thought why would someone post about the Avenger's Jarvis in a GR movie thread? lol
I kid Jarv I kid, Glad to see another of the artists keeping in touch with the fans.

[BURNFOREVER]

I´ve read some rumors about the # 94 at Newsarama and even post it in these threads.
Coolest news ever.
But now an official word of Javier Saltares?!
Crazy, guys! Absolutelly.
Please, Mr.Saltares, try everything to do it.
Kidnap Stan The Man Lee if necessary!!! :)
Just kidding..., or not...
It was one of the saddest days of my entire life when GR was cancel on feb, 98. Worst, without an ending!
How disrespectful! Us, fans who follow the character for 93 months?
Damn Marvel at the time.
Just when Saltares would return to clean up the mess that the title art would become, they finish it, without any explanations.
Sad, very sad.
But, it´s the past. Quesada arrives and saves the House of Ideas.
We´re waiting with high hopes, Jarv. Do it!
It´s one of my dreams to know the fate of GR:NETHERLORD!
Wow...
One question: if the issue comes to life, Ivan Velez Jr. will be the writer?
It would be cool, because he starting the final saga. It would be fair.
Anyway, thanx a lot for posting and congrats for the awesome work.
:ghost: :up: :)

[FlameHead]

I forgot to mention, if you do happen to find out anything about #94 (perhaps even dig around, hehe) be sure to let us know. Inquiring minds wanna know...

[NDX]

Well, since this is an official thread now...

::falls to his knees and bows to the master::

I'M NOT WORTHY!

Umm... yeah, just had to do that.

As FA said, tell us if you find anything out about ish $94. Some of us have bugged Marvel for years about it.

Also, since you are on the inside at Marvel, do you know if they have a Comics in the Classroom type program? I couldn't find anything on the website.

[saltares]

hi guys,
hope all is well with all of you.
i will ask and see what's up with the missing issue.
if they let me, i'll get you up to speed, if not,
i'll let you know i can't say.
promise. hows that. fair enough?
jarv
till then, keep the engines in idle.

[Midnyte_Sun]

Jarv, thanks for stopping by again!

I was wondering if there is a possibility for you to draw one more picture of the Spirit of Vengeance with his old bike and costume for us fans of the series you made a legend. I would gladly buy it!

[str8raz0r]

Well, I certainly have to drop in and give my Jarv fanboy shoutout here!

Let me just say, Mr. Saltaires, that you and tex have certainly outdone yourselves with the art on the new ongoing. You've both matured greatly as artists since you first brought GR back in the early nineties, and I think that the new stuff is your greatest work ever.

I think publishing #94 will be a very diplomatic move on the part of Marvel, showing that they're 100% into making the character successful again. I may even forgive some of the hiccups the series had late in the game (Devil Dinosaur? Howard the Duck?) Maybe. Maybe not.:cwink:

In any case, keep up the awesome work, and hope to keep hearing from ya!

[FlameHead]

hi guys,
hope all is well with all of you.
i will ask and see what's up with the missing issue.
if they let me, i'll get you up to speed, if not,
i'll let you know i can't say.
promise. hows that. fair enough?
jarv
till then, keep the engines in idle.

Well Jarv, according to the letters page of the current issue, we indeed will be getting issue #94. Well, plans are in the works anyway. Good stuff!

I'm now wondering if it'll be changed at all...

[NDX]

Well Jarv, according to the letters page of the current issue, we indeed will be getting issue #94. Well, plans are in the works anyway. Good stuff!

I'm now wondering if it'll be changed at all...

I'm hoping they tweak the script. Did not like what I read at all last year.

[kore4life95]

I say stick to the scrip and give us BacK what we possessed for so long.

[BIGGUN]

any long time GR fan can agree the 90s series was ending in a bad way...got way too out there and convoluted. having saying that though im just happy we are getting the final issue in that series....good or bad. just to finally get some closure on it is great.
and who knows? since both Tex and Saltares are back on the job it would be very very easy to add just 2 more pages to the original final issue to dovetail it into the previous mini and current series. will be interesting to see either way

[saltares]

hi guys,
i'm sorry i didn't get back sooner.
wrapping up iss. 5 now.
haven't seen iss. 2 yet.but will talk to axel
and get the lowdown on iss,94 as promised.
hope you guys are enjoying what your seeing from
dan, mark, and myself.
please feel free to flood editorial with your letters and e-mails
and let us know. as we conclude this arc and prepare to
move into the next one, i remain possitively jazzed
with what happening with gr. no kidding. we are all riding a hell
of a wave over here. an artistic person is always searching for
that "place" in his or her work. i've spoken with many fellow
creators in my time, and we eventually get around what it means to find that "place".
tex and i always use to call it the "wow" effect.
it happens when your done with something, whatever, and all of a sudden
it's not yours anymore. all of a sudden, your a fan. looking at it for the first time and find yourself saying "WOW"!
dan, tex and i have found ourselves doing that alot with this new series.
really, we're not patting ourselves on the back here.
i just wanted to share that with you to express how much fun WE"RE
having with the book.
having said that, thanks again to all you gr fans who most definitly
fuel the mythos that is GHOST RIDER!
sincerely
javier saltares

ps. that's gotta be the longest post i've written to date.

[NDX]

Jarv, have you had a chance to check out the fanart thread here on the boards, see what others have been doing with Ghost Rider?

Link: http://superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9859473#post9859473

Been active the last few weeks. Check it out.

[Mr Nick]

Hey Jarv,

Great to hear that you're as excited about the new series as we all are! All the best, my friend.

:up:

[Doc D]

Hi Jarv,

thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Be our guest to leave some more of that "lengthy" posts :cwink:

:ghost:

[FlameHead]

ps. that's gotta be the longest post i've written to date.

Definitely the longest but we love it! Thanks for the update and we look forward to what you find out.

[FlameHead]

Hey Jarv. I figured you'd be interested in knowing that Howard Mackie is now chattin' here with us as well.

Here's his thread.
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251601

He said to say hi... so here I am.

Oh, and keep up the incredible work on the new book man. It's amazing!

[saltares]

thanks for the heads up fh!
jarv

[FlameHead]

No prob.

How's the book comin, by the way? What issue are you on now? Any buzz to share?

Always inquiring minds wanna know...

[xwolverine2]

can someone explain to me this thread?:confused:.....lol!

[FlameHead]

I'm not sure what you mean...

Javier Saltares (Jarv) is a past and current artist for the Ghost Rider comic. I'm pretty sure he's the man responsible for the image of the character we know and love today, the one being used in the movie even... the leather, spikes, chain thing, ya know?

Is that what you mean?

[BURNFOREVER]

Jesus...
A guy nicknamed "wolverine", who doesn´t know who Howard Mackie and asks what means a thread about Javier Saltares...
What a Hell is he doing in here?
Damn...

[InVictus]

Hey jarv, just wanted to know: where the Medallion symbol actually came from? Is it a stylized skull?Or is it more?Where did it came the inspiration from?

[saltares]

hi guys,
been a while.
to awnser the last post.
howard wanted a medallion, thought it was cool but i guess
we didn't get the chance to play with it. never really had the
oppertunity to understand the significance if any. know what i mean?
still a cool idea though. so on that note, speculate away!
i'm sure there are a million of ways we can go with this.
"mark of the beast"
"seal of god"
"cool tat"
jarv

[HAMACKIE]

"cool tat"

A few years back, I decided to get a tatoo(sonewthinbg I always wanted to do) and my good buddy John Morelli suggested the medallion. Seemed too much for me to go that direction, so I have something else. MAYBE my second one. MAYBE I'll get it on the palm of my hand?

H

[FlameHead]

hi guys,
been a while.
to awnser the last post.
howard wanted a medallion, thought it was cool but i guess
we didn't get the chance to play with it. never really had the
oppertunity to understand the significance if any. know what i mean?
still a cool idea though. so on that note, speculate away!
i'm sure there are a million of ways we can go with this.
"mark of the beast"
"seal of god"
"cool tat"
jarv

Hmmm, are you trying to hint to us that the Medallion will be coming back in the new run?

[InVictus]

"cool tat"

A few years back, I decided to get a tatoo(sonewthinbg I always wanted to do) and my good buddy John Morelli suggested the medallion. Seemed too much for me to go that direction, so I have something else. MAYBE my second one. MAYBE I'll get it on the palm of my hand?

H

Actually i did it once in high school, with semi permanent colors (i don't really believe in tattoo). It didn't work though. :D

[NDX]

"cool tat"

MAYBE I'll get it on the palm of my hand?

H

I was thinking of going in that direction 6 years ago myself, but thought it wouldn't look professional as an accountant. Now that that's behind me, still can't go for the tattoo because I want to teach.

Guess I'm destined to go uninked.

[HAMACKIE]

<<I was thinking of going in that direction 6 years ago myself, but thought it wouldn't look professional as an accountant. Now that that's behind me, still can't go for the tattoo because I want to teach.>>

In my kids' school the 8th grade Social Studies teacher has a ton of ink(only wore long sleeves until he got tenure) and there was an older English teacher, heavyset, bald,alwways wore a suit and tie... turns out he had full sleeves on both arms and road a Harley... he now retired.

Howard

[HAMACKIE]

<<I was thinking of going in that direction 6 years ago myself, but thought it wouldn't look professional as an accountant. Now that that's behind me, still can't go for the tattoo because I want to teach.>>

In my kids' school the 8th grade Social Studies teacher has a ton of ink(only wore long sleeves until he got tenure) and there was an older English teacher, heavyset, bald,alwways wore a suit and tie... turns out he had full sleeves on both arms and road a Harley... he is now retired.

Howard

[FlameHead]

Hey Jarv.

Some news as of late is confirming a printing of issue 94 of the original series. Can you shed some light on this? Do you know anything about it?

[saltares]

hey fh,
first off, happy bd man!
(saw the other thread)
to awnser your question, yes!
94 is a go and yours truly will be doing some finishing
art on the project. was a big surprise to me. they called me
on thursday to ask for my involvement. so far it seems we'll
be adding some pages and finishing some uninked ones.
don't know anything past that right now.
will fill in as i get the info.
jarv

[HAMACKIE]

SO, tell... what's the story about issue #94?

Howard

[Mr Nick]

Howard Mackie and Javier Saltares chatting on our little board.

Brilliant!

:yay:

[saltares]

it is kinda cool, isn't it.
well, if you haven't seen, the words out.
marvel solits for jan. "the unpublished 94!"
you can get the info at newsarama.com
(hope that's ok to do.)
will give you a quick summary and what evr else
you might want to know.
maybe not fh. (you little conspiracy theorist you.)
still waiting to get filled in on my end actually.
what i can, i will pass on. promise.
jarv

[NDX]

Thank you kind sir.

Also, to note, Marvel.com also has the issue on their list: http://marvel.com/catalog/?book_id=5898

[saltares]

hi guys,
just thought i should let you know.
started work on the infamous iss.94.
thier are no "new" pages as first thought,
just lost ones. they were given back to me and tex
i guess when they thought they weren't doing anything
with them. then the movie and now a new succesful on going....
( by th way. you guys are awesome. i'm not worthy..i'm not worthy!)
well, who knew? anyway, the book will be as was.
this is really cool i think because i believe that's way you all would
have wanted it. it really is a cool round up to the ketch legacy.
now, before you all hit me with questions as to what happened to
the lost pages...i don't know!
i don't want to name names here but, all i know is "i" didn"t sell
any of my pages. (he says with a nudge,nudge,wink,wink!)
jarv

[Mr Nick]

We're as stoked as you are, Jarv!

Good luck with it and have fun too.

:yay:

[Midnyte_Sun]

Jarv,

Have you or Texeira thought of drawing Ghost Rider portraits or any type of Poster deals for Marvel?

[kore4life95]

hey jarv, as a fan really we cant fully explain how good it feels to see you posting on this site, no really, its not like we're a bunch of geeks that sit around posting and blogging day and nite, im sure we all have fantastic jobs but as for yours?..... well you're doing what we'll love to do, only thing you're doing it better than if we were laying in our beds and actually dreaming of drawing a flaming skull, lol hey man what im trying to say is Much Love and respect goes out to you and everyone thats part of making this character come to life, may God contine to bless you in your career and personal life.

[BURNFOREVER]

Mr.Saltares, once again congrats for the amazing artwork on the GR new series, and forever, for bringing back my hero, powerful than ever.
And i ask you: since i´ve seen your incredible Samurai GR pic, i wonder, there is a possibility of a one-shot or mini telling that GR version story?
Best wishes and keep the awesome work.
GR4EVR!!!

[NDX]

I have an art question.

Could you tell me how you go about building the pencils for a comic page you put together? Being I can't do more than pinups now, I would like to know how a professional goes about creating a page.

Or how you build an image in general. When you lay down pencils, do you sketch out locations first or just go into it without a second thought? Do you use references, etc.?

[InVictus]

Yeah, i always wanted to know how are the penciled pages before Texeira inks them, what each artist contributes to the final appearance, like who does the eyes, who does the teeths, who does the particular flames shape, who does the leather jacket shadowing etcc.

[saltares]

hello all,
first,k4l, thanks for all the praise.
"i'm not worthy, i'm not worthy!"
seriously though, thanks very much. happy you enjoy the work.
next, gr samurai? would love for marvel to use it. they saw it and thought it was very cool btw. poster question, what do you think? i'd love to.
art question, i'll try and get w/ mm and send some "process" samples for
him to post at intersnape. how's that. really thanks again for all the interest.
always cool hearing from you guys.
jarv

[FlameHead]

Incredible news on issue #94 Jarv. Marvel is doing a good thing there and a little ground breaking as well. I mean, I can't think of any other title that waited 8 years to print the final issue. Well, not so much waited as shafted hunreds of fans only to cash in on them later. I'm not bitter. No.

In all seriousness, congrats man. I can't wait for January to see my favorite Ghost Rider's legacy come to a close... though I'm a little sad that it's coming to an end completly, which I assume from your comments it will be. It'll be nice to have closure though...

[FlameHead]

hello all,
first,k4l, thanks for all the praise.
"i'm not worthy, i'm not worthy!"
seriously though, thanks very much. happy you enjoy the work.
next, gr samurai? would love for marvel to use it. they saw it and thought it was very cool btw. poster question, what do you think? i'd love to.
art question, i'll try and get w/ mm and send some "process" samples for
him to post at intersnape. how's that. really thanks again for all the interest.
always cool hearing from you guys.
jarv

Samurai Ghost Rider would be freakin' sweet man. Even as a mini or a story arc or anything. Poster, at the very least. That would be incredible man! Hook us up. Should we all write Marvel for ya?

[Mr Nick]

Quick question, Jarv. I was reading Howard Mackie's comments about Cypress Hills Cemetery and how he took photos for you to use as reference, and I was just wondering how you came up with names for all the gravestones and mausoleums? Did you just pluck them out of the air or were they people you knew?

Ta!

:woot:

[NDX]

art question, i'll try and get w/ mm and send some "process" samples for
him to post at intersnape. how's that. really thanks again for all the interest.
always cool hearing from you guys.
jarv

That would be much appreciated.

[FlameHead]

Not sure how easy it will be to get ahold of MM these days, though I'm sure he'll get back to you as soon as he gets your message Jarv. He's been busy as of late and sadly hasn't been around all that much. Either way, don't let that stop you from sendin' the samples for him to post. We'd all love a gawk.

[NDX]

If you need, I can open up a subfolder on my gallery.bezerker.org page to temporarily host the images for you.

[saltares]

hey ndx,
i appreciate that.
can you contact me through a pm and i will
get back in touch.
jarv

[Upset Spideyfan]

thanks fh for the heads up.

honestly never thought about doing this.

as for your question, all i can say is marvel did ask

me for the pages back on issue no. 94.

if they're actually going to do it, your guess is as good as mine.

btw, just a shout out to all you gr heads. gr is doing well

and we're expecting graet things to happen.

thanks in large part to you fans. thanks again

jarv


Hahaha, hey, Jarv its Erl!

I had no idea you were posting here, I just strolled in and saw the thread title!

How are things going?

[saltares]

hey erl!
how are you doing guy?
you could have just e-mailed me at home you know.
say hi to jesse for me.
jarv

[NDX]

Well, as Jarv said he would, here are his drawing samples:

Pencils (Top hald are the finished pencils, bottom half are the breakdowns).

http://gallery.bezerker.org/albums/album06/grf9411.jpg (http://gallery.bezerker.org/album06/grf9411)

The final inks:

http://gallery.bezerker.org/albums/album06/grf9411f.jpg (http://gallery.bezerker.org/album06/grf9411f)

And there you have it.

[Mr Nick]

Fascinating and very cool. I love seeing how art is made, whatever the medium.

Again, I can't help but feel very privileged that Jarv, Howard Mackie and MSJ share stuff with us like that.

Thank you.

:yay:

[Vartha]

Sweet Jarv! MAN I wish I had my Dr. Martain dyes! lol

[NDX]

The man himself.

http://gallery.bezerker.org/albums/album06/havetodrawthecomicsmall.jpg (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/)

(Sorry Jarv but I had to shrink the photo down for convenience.)

[Mr Nick]

Cool.

Hey, does anyone dare stick that in the 'Caption This' thread?

:woot:

[HAMACKIE]

Beautiful page, Javier. Just makes me miss working with you tha tmuch more.

Howard

[saltares]

just wanted to thank ndx
for getting this all up for me.
'preciate it bro!
thank you for the compliment howard.
and as for the "caption this photo" thread,
go fo it. could always use a good laugh.
jarv

[Vartha]

ooooJarv are you sure? lol
By the way I have a Celtic Tribal skull the same size as the one on your shelf. lol mines a nicnak holder lol.

[InVictus]

It's only my impression or Jarv style evolved with more definite shadows? i remember the first issues of GRII having much more of the shadowing done by coloring (generally blue/grey, the one of my avvy anyway, ah Javier could you tell us wich exact yellow color/ink was used for GR flame and that blue grey, and who was the one who choose them?Was a deliberated choice for atmosphere? Was there other experiments?). Jarv "modern" style is much much more...clean, i would almost say it reminds me a little Mike Mignola with the more extensive use of black campitures(GR art was always havily based on Light/Shadow contrast anyway)..... I think maybe that "dirtness" was due to the strict monthly schedule, but i felt it made the comic a little more...dynamic? Still, awesome, you need almost no proportion lines, and the flames comes to you very naturally...i really envy you...

[saltares]

oh yeah vartha,
bring it on. make fun of the ol'man
and see if ghostie does come after your butt!
just kidding. have a blast guys. no kidding.
want to see what you all come up with.
jarv