Jim Balent
Encyclopedia
Jim Balent is an American comic book
illustrator
from Pennsylvania
. He is perhaps best known for his long run on Catwoman
between 1993 and 1999. Balent has also drawn Batman
and Lobo for DC Comics
, as well as some of the issues of Purgatori
for the independent comic publisher Chaos! Comics
.
, which publishes Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose
. Balent writes and draws Tarot himself. In an interview with comic book website, Project Fanboy
, Balent spoke of his interest in both entertaining as well as educating his readers about the folklore and actual theology of Wicca and witchcraft with interviews with leading witch authors and spells from witches around the world. The main characters of the series are often nude. Broadsword Comics also reprinted Vampfire, which was created, written and drawn by Balent's wife Holly Golightly (also known as Fauve) who is currently also the colorist on Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose. She also served as the model for Tarot herself, although Balent greatly expanded the size of her breasts for Tarot.
convention, Jim Balent's company, Broadsword Comics, won three of the twenty-five categories in the first inaugural Project Fanboy Awards and was nominated for ten other categories. His title Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose won in the categories of Best Title and Best Indy Title, and the character Raven Hex from the aforementioned title won in the category of Best Indy Villain.
American comic book
An American comic book is a small magazine originating in the United States and containing a narrative in the form of comics. Since 1975 the dimensions have standardized at 6 5/8" x 10 ¼" , down from 6 ¾" x 10 ¼" in the Silver Age, although larger formats appeared in the past...
illustrator
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...
from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. He is perhaps best known for his long run on Catwoman
Catwoman
Catwoman is a fictional character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise. Historically a supervillain, the character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's cousin, Ruth Steel...
between 1993 and 1999. Balent has also drawn Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
and Lobo for DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
, as well as some of the issues of Purgatori
Purgatori
Purgatori is a fictional comic book character, created by writer Brian Pulido and artist Steven Hughes. A crimson-skinned, winged vampire goddess, she first appeared in Lady Death #3 , published by Chaos! Comics...
for the independent comic publisher Chaos! Comics
Chaos! Comics
Chaos! Comics was a comic book publisher that operated from 1994 until 2002.-Overview:Their titles included Lady Death, Purgatori, Evil Ernie, Chastity, Jade, Omen, Bad Kitty, Cremator, Lady Demon, and Smiley The Psychotic Button.They also published licensed comics for the World Wrestling...
.
History
In 1999, Balent left mainstream comics to form his own company, BroadSword ComicsBroadSword Comics
BroadSword Comics is a company formed when in 1999 Jim Balent left mainstream comics to form his own company. BroadSword publishes Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose and reprinted Vampfire, which was created, written and drawn by Balent's wife Holly Golightly who is currently also the colorist on...
, which publishes Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose
Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose
Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose is an American comic book, written and drawn by Jim Balent with coloring and lettering by Holly Golightly and published by Broadsword Comics since 1999....
. Balent writes and draws Tarot himself. In an interview with 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...
, Balent spoke of his interest in both entertaining as well as educating his readers about the folklore and actual theology of Wicca and witchcraft with interviews with leading witch authors and spells from witches around the world. The main characters of the series are often nude. Broadsword Comics also reprinted Vampfire, which was created, written and drawn by Balent's wife Holly Golightly (also known as Fauve) who is currently also the colorist on Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose. She also served as the model for Tarot herself, although Balent greatly expanded the size of her breasts for Tarot.
Awards
Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the MegaConMegaCon
MegaCon, short for Mega Convention, is a large convention that caters to the comic book, sci-fi, anime, fantasy, gaming, and multi-genre community, occurring between late February and early March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.An attendee will find over of exhibit...
convention, Jim Balent's company, Broadsword Comics, won three of the twenty-five categories in the first inaugural Project Fanboy Awards and was nominated for ten other categories. His title Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose won in the categories of Best Title and Best Indy Title, and the character Raven Hex from the aforementioned title won in the category of Best Indy Villain.