Carbon Grey

How I used gun props in my work

2012-01-04T13:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a video showing my working process for Carbon Grey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUTgceyea5M

The Art of Carbon Grey

2011-12-15T16:07:00.000-08:00

We just wrap up the Carbon Grey art book, should be out within a week or two. Here is the wrap-around cover. The book will be 128 pages, full color Hardback from IMAGE.

The Key

2011-11-16T23:30:00.000-08:00

To be read with Carbon Grey Origins #1.

Alternate cover for Carbon Grey Origins

2011-10-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a rare cover for CG Origins.

The Art of Carbon Grey

2011-09-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

Artists Nguyen, Evans & Gardner Present The Art of Carbon Grey Hardcover

Berkeley, CA – 22 September 2011 – This December, the art secrets of Image Comic’s masterpiece will be revealed in THE ART OF CARBON GREY HC. The series' astonishingly talented team of artists, Hoang Nguyen, Khari Evans and Linsun Loh will provide an extensive look at the making of the epic, richly illustrated saga, revealing the concepts, influences and designs that shaped the fantastical yet strangely familiar world of Carbon Grey.

"I'm excited to give readers a behind the scenes look, where we focus on storytelling, character designs, and composition," explained Nguyen. "It's these attention to details that make our book so much fun to work on."

Evans added, "It's a fantastic adventure that I am honored to be a part of!"

THE ART OF CARBON GREY HC will show fans how three talented artists united to create such a uniquely beautiful and kinetic visual style. Readers will get to delve into their working processes and trace the evolution of the characters and worlds that made CARBON GREY one of the most explosive comics of the year. THE ART OF CARBON GREY provides a fascinating insight into the creative process in a series of illustrated essays and tutorials on subjects including “Traditional vs. Digital” and “Recasting Giselle.”

THE ART OF CARBON GREY HC (OCT110448, ISBN: 978-1-60706-474-9), an oversized 128-page full color comic art book for $29.99, will be on sale in stores December 7, and will be available for order in the upcoming November issue of Previews. CARBON GREY, VOL. 1: SISTERS AT WAR TP (JUL110459, ISBN: 978-1-60706-448-0), a 96-page trade paperback collecting the first 3 issues of the sold out first story arc and more, is available in stores now for only $9.99.

ISBN 978-1607064480

2011-09-14T01:08:00.000-07:00

Today sees the release of Carbon Grey Vol. 1!

Carbon Grey Volume 1: Sisters at War includes all three issues of the sold-out first arc plus deleted scenes, concept art, and additional new content.

Here's a little look at some of the extras you'll find inside.
From left to right, top to bottom:

Mathilde - The first image Hoang ever created for Carbon Grey
A scene cut from issue 3
A preview of Carbon Grey volume 2
The Adventures of Giselle and Mathilde
A map of the Western world
The Nabe Sentinel

Carbon Grey Vol. 1: Sisters at War, in comic book stores today.

Hoang talks about CG Origins on CBR

2011-09-07T20:09:00.000-07:00

Here's an interview Hoang did with Comic Book Resources about Carbon Grey Origins.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34182

Carbon Grey Origins #2

2011-09-07T00:15:00.000-07:00

Here's Hoang's beautiful cover and a summary for CG Origins #2, out on 23rd November 2011.

A second anthology of short stories set in the Carbon Grey universe. A boy becomes a god in 'Gottfaust,' mysterious events are investigated by 'Marshal and Marshall' and a refugee becomes a queen in the tale of 'Raisa.' Legends, secret histories and continuity errors - all will be revealed in Carbon Grey Origins.

Hidden Gems: Carbon Grey

2011-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a nice article from Mary Staggs http://panelsonpages.com/?p=42103 She picked up on many of the nuances from the story and was very perceptive. Well done Mary and thank you for the wonderful article.

Khari 'shows his stuff'...

2011-08-13T23:04:00.000-07:00

Back in May Comics Alliance published a great article about Khari's work on Carbon Grey.

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/05/05/carbon-grey-khari-evans/

Carbon Grey at Comic-Con 2011

2011-07-21T02:11:00.000-07:00

July 23rd 1829: William Austin Burt patents the typewriter

July 23rd 1942: Hitler issues Directive #45: occupy Stalingrad

July 23rd 1965: The Beatles release "Help" in the UK

July 23rd 2011: Hoang will be at the Image booth (isle 2700, booth 2729) at San Diego Comic-Con this Saturday July 23rd for a signing session between 1 and 2 pm.

See you there.

(source: http://www.brainyhistory.com)

Carbon Grey Origins

2011-07-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

Here is the cover by Khari and Kinsun and the details behind CG Origins
http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=28236

Cover for Trade paper back

2011-07-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a screensaver for you guys, enjoy! The TPB will be out September 14th, tell all your friends.

Interview

2011-06-03T13:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a recent interview I did with John over at Comic Book Interview.com http://comicbookinterviews.com/2011/06/interview-hoang-nguyen/

Carbon Grey #3

2011-05-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

The third issue is out.

Pages from Carbon Grey #1

2011-04-11T11:22:00.000-07:00

Here are the first 10 pages from Carbon Grey #1

Interview

2011-04-07T17:15:00.000-07:00

Here is an interviewed I did with Newsarama back in January 2011: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/image-carbon-grey-interview-110127.html

BTW, issue #2 will be out next week. Here is the cover:

Sold Out Carbon Grey #1

2011-04-04T14:54:00.000-07:00

First issue of Carbon Grey sell out.
http://investcomics.com/news/sci-fi-steampunks-and-mad-scientists-meet-success-at-image-4

http://www.hypergeek.ca/2011/03/first-issues-of-carbon-grey-and-intrepids-sell-out-immediately-at-distribution-level-and-require-second-printings.html

Second printing cover.

Rare alternate cover

2011-04-04T14:26:00.001-07:00

Cover for issue #1

2011-04-04T14:25:00.000-07:00

The birth of a comic book.

2010-08-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

This image created back in 2005 jump start the comic book called "Carbon Grey"