New Fanboy Factor Reviews 9/28/16 by Anthony Andujar Jr

     As usual I'm almost done with Comic that I've been working on for the past since May in terms of story boarding. In terms of drawing the actual pages, I started this back in the middle of August. Now I'm almost done with this book. I got one more page to complete and it's oh , so satisfying. In addition, Sculpting at the Internship, Work Study, etc etc. Any who, New Comic Book Reviews! Here  are the books that I reviewed. There was one more book that I was gonna review but I was unable to post it because my internet at my home went out. So here are the ones that made it, I hope you enjoy as well as the rest of your week my fellow readers/creative!


Flash #7 (DC Comics) Review: http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-the-flash-7-dc-comics/

Action Comics #964 (DC Comics) Review: http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-action-comics-694-dc-comics/

X-O Manowar #50 (Valiant Entertainment) Review: http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-x-o-manowar-50-valiant/


       Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

Artist Interview Artists interview 14 : Claude V Peralta by Anthony Andujar Jr 9/23/16

Artist Interview Artists interview 14 : Claude V Peralta by Anthony Andujar Jr

Recorded 9/23/16

Posted 9/26/16

   After doing some sculpting at Queens in the morning, I went with two classmates of mine and headed After a Gallery Trip to Chelsea to meet up with some respective classmates and piers to visit some galleries. Eventually we arrived to the main event, the Os Gemeos' U "Silence of Music" Solo Exhibition at Lehmann Maupin Gallery in Chelsea.. My friend and fellow artist Claude and I went to walk and talk about life, the struggles of being an up and coming artist and other things involving such topics. We went from Chelsea to 46st lost in conversation and jokes. Eventually we went to Panda Express to eat after a long period of walking and talking. Claude looked out for me and paid for my meal ( I’m gonna spot you when you hungry man!). We sat, talked and then I realized, I haven’t had a chance to continue this series. The last time I did anything of this sort was back in April when I interviewed fellow artist Jamal (http://antafood.blogspot.com/2016/04/artist-interview-artists-showcase-13.html ). That's when I had to strike at the opportunity and keep to my word. I took out the sketch pad while Claude was illustrating Geometric shapes, and thus, the interview was concocted.

Q1. What art always apart of your life?

CVP: I was doing it, it was natural. I just so happened that I had a paper and a pen and things would happen. My mother was the one who would hold me down with a lot of shit, buying me the color markers and always believed in me, that I could create. I would build legos and break shit just to make it into something else. If you consider that art, then I guess I was always around it since early ages. I can remember only so much.

Q2. What are your influences? Music and art wise?

CVP: What influences me besides everything? I get influenced by anything. From life , emotionally, through people , nature. It’s a therapy, that brings me into a reality where I don’t have to worry about anything. It’s like a trip, like a vocation in the present. As of late I’ve been bumping a lot of Tupac. Lyrically I’ve started to see the power of poetry. It’s like a chemistry when you mix stuff it works.

Q3. If you could make a movie or a series or remake a film, which series, person, or franchise would it be and why?

CVP: I can’t think of any..uh.. Oh! I know one, High School of the Dead. That show is dope. I don’t watch a lot of anime but it was dope. Would I turn it into a movie? I don’t think so, I don’t really like movies, what I mean is that I don’t really watch them as much as I watch tv shows. Although I like movies, there is no continuations because movies tend to have a short life. I’d be tight if Walking Dead actually ends.

Q4. What is the most difficult part when creating art?

CVP: When you have something in mind, and you for some reason don’t get what you wanted. Even with that, it taught me how to improvise with situations or to get to another level of creativity. There is always a nook and cranny that you can get through.

Q5. If you were to make a film, book, or comic based on an album, which album or artist would it be and why?

CVP: Damn, I’ve been bumping Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar’s How to Pimp a Butterfly, and Untitled. But I think Pac, since he is just too real. I mean I was born in his time period and still connects themes of events that are relevant to this day. But MF Doom, and Major Lazor. Hell Mozart deserves a film. Even GangStar deserves a film.

Q6. If you could speak to a deceased creator, who would it be? Why? And what would you hope to discuss?   

CVP: Back in the day I would have said Jesus, maybe in the future I might say Jesus haha. Definitely Pac, definitely Picasso. Also Gangstar. Man, who else? Uh, Davinci , just to see where his state of mind was at. Einstein , Bob Marley too. In addition to a couple of crazy people that I won’t mention but psychologically, I’d like to hear them out in a public setting. What makes them behave that way? As human beings we have potential to do or mimic whatever our mind thinks. But it’s the motivation that causes us to bring things to reality that makes us who we are. Like what made Davinci challenge the catholic church? Or If our culture in today’s world didn’t go through what we went through, would we be where we’re at?  

Q7.If you could speak to any living creator, who would it be? What would you hope to collaborate with them on and why?

CVP: MF Doom, I’d love to meet him. I’m so mad I didn’t get to meet George Clinton. I wish I got to see him. He had a free concert. Kendrick Lamar, he’s a lyrical god. He’s a beast. I’d like to Kanye and get to see the real him. Tyler the Creator would be dope. I kinda wish I met Shaq haha, Micheal Jordan too. I would just want to chill on a real level. No anxiety, just a relaxed, and cool conversation Nas Is another person that I’d like to chill with.

Q8.What advice would you advise to the next generation or to your past self?

CVP: Myself.. Haha ,I’m playing, I would tell him myself to exercise and get healthy everyday, and keep learning everyday. Keep going for stuff that keeps you productive and build a healthy habit overtime so that you can prepare yourself for any situation. Stay busy in doing things that are right of course. To be honest I am at that state of mind. Time has passed, I’m in college and feel that way with that kind of mindset or way of thinking.

Q9.What would you hope to see yourself have 30 years from now on terms of accomplishment and what would you reflect on?  I’d hope to have my mother fully stable where is she is allowed to do whatever she likes in her own space. Being some benefit to people I care for. I’d hope to have something for myself and have things up and running.

CVP:

Q10.What era of your life would you write a book about?  

CVP: Can it be in the future? So I could write something in the future?  I can say in the beginning it would be very dark and almost blinding, but it would eventually find more light and understanding. It would suck If I get to the end. It’s like what I said before about the movie thing, It would only be focused on an era of time and be too short. Didn’t think I answered the question but thank god it isn’t court. I’d forget details about where I’ve been.

Q11.What do you feel as an artistic medium best represents you?

CVP: SHit.. sigh, represents me best? I really couldn’t answer that because when you think of what representation is, you start thinking about what you are. I write because Iof joy. I draw because it’s my therapy. I make music .I can’t give any of these things up, If that was the question.

Q12.What character in various forms of fiction do you feel represents or reflects you ?  

CVP: Back in the day I’d relate myself to Fox Mccloud. I do want to live my life like Batman due to being incognito, you wouldn't see much or know much about me unless it’s like a sit down at a small shop. I don’t know why I’m thinking of Gumball haha from Life of Gumball. No to video games,  I can’t think of anyone right now. Even Dr Manhattan and Dr Doom, , they’re so real. Doom dead has his own kingdom! I don’t know much about him, but Aquaman is real as fuck and I’m saying this before the Aquaman movie. I’d love to live in Atlantis. I’d probably have to be vegan. I’d say Hi my bestfriend salmon@ I hate his mother, she tasted great haha.

Q13.If you had a superpower what superpower would it be and what would you use it for?

CVP: Probably manipulate time, that would probably be it. But that would pretty much suck too. But if you’re the only one with abilities the other people should have powers too because how could anyone tell ya different about time itself? How would you know how things are?

Q14.What is your biggest flaw?  

CVP: I have trouble breathing, sometimes it affects my way of thinking. People don’t know that. Trust, knowing people cannot be trusted eats me up alot. Patience, I have it, but much like a camel, even they can only take on so much weight. If you’re dealing with bullshit, does that mean I’m not patient? I’m human, that's a flaw for better or worse.

Q15. WHen did you start taking art seriously?

CVP: The moment I I’d say it got real serious , I’d say is when I got into college and though that I cpuld make that into a film or album. If you’re asking me what I wanted to do with this? I’d say saw when I wrote my first rap verse in my freshman year of High School. It was cheesy, but my level of confidence boosted. But then it went down. I don’t know how if the level where I’m at is humble, It won’t be long because i’ll boost up to a new level and platform.

Q16. Biggest fear?

CVP: Not being able to leave anything behind for my family. Tupac said his biggest fear is being brought back to this place haha. But biggest fear?  Is losing significant other, or family or people close to me and living to have to cope with that. Not living past or beyond limitations.

Closing Statement:

CVP: Create as much as you can, don’t hold back, push forward and don’t forget to balance. DOn’t forget to have a laugh and remember that options are always open. If your back is against the wall, enjoy that wall . #2021MadeInTime

Note: Going forward, I’ll post these interviews on the home blog, but i’ll also make a separate blog for people who are just interested in reading the interviews. I’ll keep you posted.

Fanboy Factor Comic Reviews of the WEEK!! 9/21/16 by Anthony Andujar Jr

    As usual I've been pretty productive and busy on my school work, Interning at the Modern Art Foundry in Astoria , Queens working on some sculptures. In addition I have 5 pages left for my comic book project that I'm working on with my writer friends. In addition focusing on Topics of Chemistry, Children's Literature with professor Terry Cole, Art Seminar with Ari Richter, writing reflective papers on exhibits, and working on an oil painting for a self portrait assignment, AND writing reflective pieces for my internship for the Foundry for my Experimental Art class with Dahlia.  So I've been pretty busy with some of these things. But as usual, as those projects are in progress, I always try to make sure I have some comic book reviews ready in time to be posted for anyone that is interested in my thoughts on said titles or books. I didn't get to post these up earlier because I was sculpting from 9am to 3:30 pm. Despite the early morning delay, here are the titles I've reviewed this week. By the way, I have to shout out the man who recruited me to write reviews for the website, Brian Isaacs. The coolest editor n' chief that I know, I appreciate your patience as always!

Batman #7 : http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-batman-7-dc-comics/

Superman #7: http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-superman-7-dc-comics/

Doctor Fate #16 : http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-doctor-fate-16-dc-comics/

Britannia #1: http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-britannia-1-valiant/

Cyborg #1 : http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-cyborg-1-dc-comics/

In addition, here is a preview of the stuff I've been working on as of late.

Still gonna be pretty busy, But I hope my fellow readers and fellow comic book fans are doing alright out there. The world is full of terrifying things aside from beautiful and kind things. Keep your head up, keep doing positive and kind things, keep a positive contents of your character and as a person. Keep inspiring others to do good things, make great things and have fun. I hope you enjoy the comic reviews and the titles that you the reader, enjoyed greatly. 

New Fanboy Factor Comic Book Reviews this week!! 9/14/16 by Anthony Andujar Jr

   Gerard Way is writing the new Doom Patrol series!? Two Face's plot thickens in Scott Snyder's Batman story, Dan Jurgens has the Man of Steel get to the bottom of an investigation, the person of interest in this investigation is ..Clark Kent!? Robert Venditti has The Eternal Warrior make a dark Deal!? Joshua Williamson lifts the mysterious curtain as The Flash discovers the Identity of God Speed his newest Enemy!?!?! If you want to read my thoughts on such books, you can check out the Comic Book reviews at the Fanboy Factor website. To see these reviews, you can click on the links below but if that doesn't work, then  copy the Url link and paste it into the web browser and you'll find it from there.

All Star Batman #2 (DC Comics):  http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-all-star-batman-2-dc-comics/



Doom Patrol #1 (DC Comics):  http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-doom-patrol-1-dc-comics/


Action Comics #963 (DC Comics):   http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-action-comics-963-dc-comics/



The Flash #6  (DC Comics):  http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-the-flash-6-dc-comics/



Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #11 (Valiant Entertainment):  http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-wrath-of-the-eternal-warrior-11-valiant/

These are My top comic picks of the week thus far. I really enjoyed these books so far, which is great because I get to recommend these book's to those who are looking for good or fun stories. If anyone has some suggestions of other books I should check out, feel free to let me know. In addition, what was your fave titles that you've been reading as of late? Let me know! By the way, I'm almost done with the comic book that I've been working on. 8 pages left to go! Jeff Parker said it best "It's not about perfection, It's about getting the work done".

That's the motto I've been going by as of late. Also I have to add that The current writer of the new DC Cyborg ongoing title John Semper Jr gave a nice compliment for the review that I had written. It's a cool moment for me since he was one of the head writers for the classic 90's Spider-Man cartoon series.

I'll see you guys next week with some new reviews and some new content very soon. To those that have been reading my content and supporting me, I appreciate it and thank you. Have a good day and a good weekend everyone! 

Wish me the best on this little date I'm gonna be on with a lady who shares the same name as a woman that the character Tony loved and sang about from the classic film West Side Story. Because this fortune cookie seems to be wishing me the opposite like the video from the Casually Explained series on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xa-4IAR_9Yw

Have a good one!!!!

New Comic Book Reviews this week!! 9/15/16 by Anthony Andujar Jr

   Gerard Way is writing the new Doom Patrol series!? Two Face's plot thickens in Scott Snyder's Batman story, Dan Jurgens has the Man of Steel get to the bottom of an investigation, the person of interest in this investigation is ..Clark Kent!? Robert Venditti has The Eternal Warrior make a dark Deal!? Joshua Williamson lifts the mysterious curtain as The Flash discovers the Identity of God Speed his newest Enemy!?!?! If you want to read my thoughts on such books, you can check out the Comic Book reviews at the Fanboy Factor website.

All Star Batman #2 (DC Comics):  

http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-all-star-batman-2-dc-comics/

Doom Patrol #1 (DC Comics): 

http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-doom-patrol-1-dc-comics/


Action Comics #963 (DC Comics): 

   http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-action-comics-963-dc-comics/

The Flash #6  (DC Comics): 

http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-the-flash-6-dc-comics/

Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #11 (Valiant Entertainment): 

http://fanboyfactor.com/2016/09/comic-review-wrath-of-the-eternal-warrior-11-valiant/

To see these reviews, you can copy the Url link and paste it into the web browser and you'll find it from there.

These are My top comic picks of the week thus far. I really enjoyed these books so far, which is great because I get to recommend these book's to those who are looking for good or fun stories. If anyone has some suggestions of other books I should check out, feel free to let me know. In addition, what was your fave titles that you've been reading as of late? Let me know! By the way, I'm almost done with the comic book that I've been working on. 8 pages left to go! Jeff Parker said it best "It's not about perfection, It's about getting the work done".

That's the motto I've been going by as of late. Also I have to add that The current writer of the new DC Cyborg ongoing title John Semper Jr gave a nice compliment for the review that I had written. It's a cool moment for me since he was one of the head writers for the classic 90's Spider-Man cartoon series.

I'll see you guys next week with some new reviews and some new content very soon. To those that have been reading my content and supporting me, I appreciate it and thank you. Have a good day and a good weekend everyone! 

Wish me the best on this little date I'm gonna be on with a lady who shares the same name as a woman that the character Tony loved and sang about from the classic film West Side Story. Because this fortune cookie seems to be wishing me the opposite like the video from the Casually Explained series on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xa-4IAR_9Yw

Have a good one!!!!

Classes and Comic Book Reviews!!!! 9/7/16

SO I've been busy with the usual Comic Books that I've been Illustrating ,while also beginning my Fall classes this College Semester. SO, if you want to read my comic reviews on Books such as The Great Divide #1, Batman#6, Superman #6, Ninjak #19, Cyborg Rebirth #1, and Justice League #4, you can copy and paste this URL link to the search bar and check out the latest reviews on those books and my thoughts on them. Feel free to give feedback, constructive criticism ,and critique. All of this helps inform me how to improve my format of processing and writing, while also building me to improve on areas where I am flawed in. To those that take the time to check out my artistic works, and my comic book reviews, genuinely , thank you for the continued support in my endeavors, and stay tune!!!

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