Jimmie Robinson
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Jimmie Robinson is an American comic book artist and writer who is currently writing and drawing the comic book Bomb Queen, published by Image Comics. His other works include Amanda and Gunn, Avigon, Evil & Malice, Cyberzone, and Code Blue.
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His first work with Image comics was Amanda & Gunn (1996 - 4 issue mini-series). This black & white series was a direct spin off of from his self-published work, Cyberzone (8-issues, 1994-1996). It featured the black heroine, Amanda Shane and her intelligent gun in a sci-fi environment as a bounty hunter. The lesbian sexuality gave the title a cult following due to Robinson's fair treatment of the character.
Robinson then followed with a medical drama called, Code Blue (1997), which he colored in gray tone. His intent was to create ER for comics. But due to low sales and a change in story plans he canceled it after a single issue.
A year later, Robinson changed gears to the light-hearted all-ages material with the oddly named, Adventures of Evil & Malice
(1998-1999). This was Robinson's first full color book. Originally set as a 4 issue mini-series, it had to be cut down to 3 issue due to low sales. Much of this due to the odd name for an all-ages book. But even today it remains a favorite among his readers.
Robinson shifted gears again taking on a project by writer Ché Gilson called Avigon (2000), which started out as a 56-page novella. This was the first collaboration for Robinson and it was well received. Image Comics decided to extend the book into a 184-page TPB. But Robinson suffered along for years and did not finish the title until June 2005.
In 2006 he took on the superhero genre by creating a super villain in Bomb Queen (2006 4-issue series). This sexed up title, while T & A on the surface sported satirical social and political commentary while poking fun at pop culture and celebrity. Currently Bomb Queen is going strong with plan into 2007-2008.
In 2009, he released his first children's book, T. Runt!, written by Derek McCulloch
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Despite credited only for inks, Robinson ghosted the all art, lettering, covers and production for the comic book Kid Justice for Oakland, California's Health and Human Services.
His comic book Amanda & Gunn was used as a movie prop in the feature film Ghost Dog (1997) by Jim Jarmusch
His self-published title, CyberZone was used for set props in the TV series Big Bad Beetleborgs
(1996).
About
Jimmie Robinson has an extensive career, starting with self-publishing and currently with Image ComicsImage Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
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His first work with Image comics was Amanda & Gunn (1996 - 4 issue mini-series). This black & white series was a direct spin off of from his self-published work, Cyberzone (8-issues, 1994-1996). It featured the black heroine, Amanda Shane and her intelligent gun in a sci-fi environment as a bounty hunter. The lesbian sexuality gave the title a cult following due to Robinson's fair treatment of the character.
Robinson then followed with a medical drama called, Code Blue (1997), which he colored in gray tone. His intent was to create ER for comics. But due to low sales and a change in story plans he canceled it after a single issue.
A year later, Robinson changed gears to the light-hearted all-ages material with the oddly named, Adventures of Evil & Malice
Adventures of Evil & Malice
Adventures of Evil & Malice is an American comic book series by Jimmie Robinson.The series is an "all-ages" superhero comic featuring the adventures of twelve-year-old girls who are the children of both a superhero and a supervillain ....
(1998-1999). This was Robinson's first full color book. Originally set as a 4 issue mini-series, it had to be cut down to 3 issue due to low sales. Much of this due to the odd name for an all-ages book. But even today it remains a favorite among his readers.
Robinson shifted gears again taking on a project by writer Ché Gilson called Avigon (2000), which started out as a 56-page novella. This was the first collaboration for Robinson and it was well received. Image Comics decided to extend the book into a 184-page TPB. But Robinson suffered along for years and did not finish the title until June 2005.
In 2006 he took on the superhero genre by creating a super villain in Bomb Queen (2006 4-issue series). This sexed up title, while T & A on the surface sported satirical social and political commentary while poking fun at pop culture and celebrity. Currently Bomb Queen is going strong with plan into 2007-2008.
In 2009, he released his first children's book, T. Runt!, written by Derek McCulloch
Derek McCulloch (comics)
Derek McCulloch is an author of graphic novels, comics, and books for children who was born in Ottawa in 1964, raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and lives in Oakland, California.-Biography:...
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Other works
In the 1990s Jimmie Robinson did several short stories using his characters and creations:- Mythography #1-2
- HeartBreakers Summer Special
- Love & Tights
- Smith Brown Jones (Slave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor GraphicsSlave Labor Graphics is an independent American comic book publisher, well-known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics.-Company history:...
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Despite credited only for inks, Robinson ghosted the all art, lettering, covers and production for the comic book Kid Justice for Oakland, California's Health and Human Services.
His comic book Amanda & Gunn was used as a movie prop in the feature film Ghost Dog (1997) by Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
James R. "Jim" Jarmusch is an American independent film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, editor and composer. Jarmusch has been a major proponent of independent cinema, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.-Early life:...
His self-published title, CyberZone was used for set props in the TV series Big Bad Beetleborgs
Big Bad Beetleborgs
Big Bad Beetleborgs is an American television series produced by Saban Entertainment. It aired for two seasons on Fox Kids between September 7, 1996 and March 2, 1998. Reruns later aired on UPN Kids during 1998-1999...
(1996).