Darren Sanchez
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Darren Sanchez is a comic book creator
and figure in the comic book industry. Sanchez is currently the Production Director at Starlight Runner Entertainment
. He is also the publisher of After Hours Press
, with partner Buddy Scalera.
, at their height, as Production Manager, where he also earned writing credits on the ARMORINES-Yearbook, MAGNUS 2001, and an unpublished issue of Archer & Armstrong. In December 2007, he was named Vice President of Production at Wizard Entertainment.
His first independent comic was titled, Celestial Alliance, published through the company he, Buddy Scalera and Chris Eliopoulos started, After Hours Press. Sanchez has also created and written other titles including, Impossible Tales, Foxwood Falcons, J.A.A.T., and a soon to be announced title (with co-writer Mike Dolce) for Image Comics. Several other projects are also in development. Sanchez has optioned two of his titles (Celestial Alliance & Foxwood Falcons) for films.
Sanchez served in the United States Army as a pilot and Warrant Officer, flying attack helicopters in the 1980s and early 90's. In an interview with the comic book website Project Fanboy
, Sanchez attributes his service as an Army officer as the reason he is in the position he holds today (in the comic book industry).
Comic book creator
A comic book creator is someone who creates a comic book or graphic novel.The production of a comic book by one of the major comic book companies in the U.S...
and figure in the comic book industry. Sanchez is currently the Production Director at Starlight Runner Entertainment
Starlight Runner Entertainment
Starlight Runner Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia production company producing animated and live-action feature films, as well as advanced media content. The company also packages books, comics and graphic novels, and co-develops video games...
. He is also the publisher of After Hours Press
After Hours Press
After Hours Press is an independent American comic book publisher based in Rockland County, New York. It specializes in establishing new properties and developing I.P.'s . It was founded by Buddy Scalera, Darren Sanchez and Chris Eliopoulos.AHP is particularly focused in the writing and production...
, with partner Buddy Scalera.
History
Sanchez has worked professionally in the comic book industry since 1991. He began his career with Valiant ComicsValiant Comics
Valiant Comics is a comic book imprint published by various publishers since its inception with Voyager Communications, Inc. in 1989, later Acclaim Comics, Inc. Its assets were purchased from the bankruptcy of the Acclaim Entertaintment by Valiant Entertainment, Inc. in 2007.-Voyager...
, at their height, as Production Manager, where he also earned writing credits on the ARMORINES-Yearbook, MAGNUS 2001, and an unpublished issue of Archer & Armstrong. In December 2007, he was named Vice President of Production at Wizard Entertainment.
His first independent comic was titled, Celestial Alliance, published through the company he, Buddy Scalera and Chris Eliopoulos started, After Hours Press. Sanchez has also created and written other titles including, Impossible Tales, Foxwood Falcons, J.A.A.T., and a soon to be announced title (with co-writer Mike Dolce) for Image Comics. Several other projects are also in development. Sanchez has optioned two of his titles (Celestial Alliance & Foxwood Falcons) for films.
Sanchez served in the United States Army as a pilot and Warrant Officer, flying attack helicopters in the 1980s and early 90's. In an interview with the comic book website Project Fanboy
Project Fanboy
Project Fanboy is an American website that publishes news, interviews and reviews about the American comic book industry. In addition, the site is host to comic-book fan voted awards...
, Sanchez attributes his service as an Army officer as the reason he is in the position he holds today (in the comic book industry).