FAQs
Updated December 5th, 2009
Who are you?
I’m an illustrator in Portland, Oregon. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and studied comic book art at the Joe Kubert School. I’ve been published by DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Carus, Oni, Dupuis and many others. I’ve worked on characters and properties like Batman, Superman, Hellboy, Star Trek, Road to Perdition, and GI Joe, but I’m best known as the artist of the graphic novel Whiteout and its Eisner-winning sequel. Whiteout was recently adapted by Warner Brothers as a movie starring Kate Beckinsale. I’m a founding member of Periscope Studio, the largest studio of freelance comics artists in North America.
What’s your current project?
I’m drawing Underground, a five issue limited series at Image.
Will you draw my comic?
I’m always interested in taking on new freelance work if the project sounds interesting, there’s room in my schedule, and there’s a budget for a professional rate. I don’t work on spec, though.
What do you mean by “spec?”
“Spec” is industry shorthand for any work done on speculative basis, with payment promised “when we find a publisher,” “on the back-end,” “if we like it,” etc.
Do you take commissions?
Yes, though it depends on my schedule. Write me at steve (at) stevelieber(dot)com. and ask.
What are your rates for comics/storyboards/character designs/etc. ?
There are too many variables to give numbers here. Write me and we can discuss your project.
Will you give me feedback on my work?
Unfortunately, I don’t have time to do this through the mail. I attend a lot of conventions though, and often do portfolio reviews there.
How do I join Periscope Studio?
Periscope isn’t looking for new members. We’re all filled up. If you’re interested in being an intern at Periscope, here’s the info.
When is the new Whiteout comic due out?
I don’t know. As of this writing, we’ve got one issue of Whiteout:Night completed. Greg has had to put the script for issue two on hold for a while.
What ever happened with Morning Dragons?
This was a comic Warren Ellis announced we’d be doing at Image. As far as I know, no script was ever written, and Warren eventually withdrew the project from his schedule.
Do you attend conventions?
Yep! If you’d like me to be a guest at yours, get in touch.
If you have any questions about my background or my creative process, the answers might be in one of these interviews: The Comics Journal | Sequential Tart
