We ask creator Rob Barnes a few questions. Rob is the creator behind our new comic series ‘Gallant & Amos’ Issue 1 of which can be found in our store here.

What got you into making comics?

I’ve been drawing since 10 or eleven and making comics and comic strips since my early teens. Some starred my brothers and sister as superheroes. I drew most of my stories in a notebook.

Where did Gallant & Amos come from?

I wanted to draw a knight and dragon, then I thought ‘what if this happened’ or ‘what would they do…’ and just started making characters and putting them in crazy situations. Originally it was a comic strip. I made a few and decided that format was a little restrictive for what the stories needed.

What is your process for making a comic?

I am a little bit traditional and a little bit of digital. I begin by making thumbnail breakdowns in a sketchbook. Then I draw the rough layout with blue pencil, finishing with a regular lead pencil. Scan the finished inks. Colour and letter on the computer.

Gallant and Amos - Issue 2

What other creators inspire you?

John Byrne for how his world looked solid and believable, Jack Kirby for the over the top dynamic layout and Bill Watterson for pure fun in art. There are many more influenced and taught me.

Whats next from Rob Barnes?

I made a comic panel that ran in the local newspaper, three days a week, for over a couple years and made a few strips online. I’m thinking of fleshing out some of the stories into comic book form. I have a detective character that I am building a world set in the 1940’s. But I still have more stories for Gallant and Amos.

Where can we find you online?

my website, www.arghcomics.com and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/arghcomics/

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Meet The Creator : Rob Barnes