Welcome to Collective comics arts
In this first article, our goal is to explain the fundamentals of the Collective comics arts (CCA) structure. Then, we’ll take you behind the scenes of our ambition and our special relationship with the artists. Whether you’re an artist, a collector, or simply curious, this article is for you!
A fitting encounter
First of all, Collective comics arts didn’t come about by chance, as the concept idea was born at a comic book convention with the meeting of two enthusiasts, one in the artist alley and the other as an artist representative. After several friendly exchanges, Morvan Le Rest and Nicolas Tixador realized that their profiles complemented each other. Nicolas is the founder of the website dedicated to Batman universe and comics called Batman Legend and has been a freelance web developer for over 10 years. Morvan, meanwhile, has been an art director and freelance graphic designer for over 10 years. Alongside this work, he creates comics in his free time and participates in some fairs and conventions. It didn’t take much for them to decide to collaborate.
A harsh reality
After attending several conventions as an artist for Morvan and interviewing several illustrators for Nicolas, the reality became clear. Artists have a relentless production rhythm, yet their daily lives are challenging in many ways. They need to produce high-quality comic pages quickly. It’s important for them to be active on social media and maintain a connection with their fan base. They also have to manage their professional careers along with their private lives. It’s a tough, highly competitive field.
Collective comics arts understands what it’s like to be an artist and wishes to support this community as best as possible. We are committed to opening dialogue and understanding each individual’s ambitions in order to provide a solution tailored to their needs.
We’re more than just a platform
Our ambition is to create a professional and friendly relationship with the artists who trust us. We aim to support those who wish to work with us. However, we also have certain criteria. We seek to collaborate with active, published artists. Another essential criterion for us is the attention we dedicate to each artist. We want to help them showcase their projects as best as possible. This commitment is one of the keys to our dedication.
In addition to a platform dedicated to selling original works, we want to build connections through conventions. Our goal is to introduce our talent to events first in France, then Europe, and eventually worldwide.
Finally, for those who can’t purchase original works, we’ll soon set up the sale of prints and other merchandise!
They trust us
Today, we’re proud to have already four artists by our side to kick off this adventure (and others are coming, stay connected on Facebook or Instagram 🙂 ).
One of the first artists to join us is Fran.P Lobato, known for his Marvel fan art and his comic Dreambreaker, released in 2021.
The second artist to join our dynamic team is Anna Morozova, primarily known for her work with the publishing house 2000AD and, more recently, for Dynamite on the title Barbarella.
The artist Kelly Williams has also joined us, having worked on numerous horror comics, as well as comics for the WWE and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Finally, we have the honor of welcoming Claudia Balboni to our team. She’s an illustrator working on numerous licenses, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek, Ghostbusters, and many others !
We’re proud and thrilled to begin this journey with such talented individuals and hope you find something to “dazzle your eyes”!
