I mean, you dont see nfl players hanging around the comic shop in the big bang theory. Nfls israel idonije creates comic book series for a good. Longtime chicago bear israel idonije comic book signing at. Originally meant to be a sixissue series, response was positive enough that malibu decided to make the series ongoing. Israel idonije, a defensive lineman for the chicago bears, is not exactly your stereotypical comic book guy. Idonije revealed his new comic, the protectors, at its soft launch during the new york comic con in october 2012. The diverse protectors include footballs isaac chike. Idonije, the ceo of athlitacomics and an 11year nfl veteran, got the idea to feature athletes as superheroes while in training camp in 2000.
Its special to be a part of the franchise in this new way. Israel idonije grew up reading comics, and in 2007, in the middle of his career in professional football he was a defensive lineman for the chicago bears and the new york giants, he began sketching out some ideas for a comic of his own. This series is the first creation by former nfl defensive lineman and lifelong comic fan israel idonije. The world of comics and sports collide as we catch up with veteran comic book writer ron marz and nfl star of the chicago bears, israel idonije to hear about. Idonije explains his new comic book, the protectors, gives teammates superpowerslongtime comic book aficionado israel idonije, a defensive lineman for the detroit lions, has taken his hobby to. Israel idonije created a comic book series that features athletes as superheroes. Announced at the recent new york comic con, the protectors comic will debut at chicagos c2e2 convention in april.
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This passion project, as idonije describes it, has been in the works since 2007, when he. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with. Former bear idonijes comic unveils new powers chicago. Former bear idonijes comic unveils new powers chicago tribune. Its a great origin story of the mythology behind where athletes get their power, their gift to. Israel idonije doesnt wear a helmet or absorb punishing blocks while performing his side job as a comic book creator. Idonije worked with acclaimed comic writer ron marz and artist bart sears to bring the idea of the protectors to life in a printed book series. He had gone into the grind of nfl training camp in 2007 eat, sleep. Idonije has created his own comic book the protectors that is coming out soon.
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Israel idonije will sign his new comic book saturday in. Golden age, a group of costumed supers structured by the c. Jul 31, 2014 longtime chicago bear and comic book creator will be at the barnes and noble geneva commons saturday, august 2 from 23. By night or at least in the off season hes a comic book auteur. Idonije loved comic books when he was a kid, and he thinks theyre a great first step in getting kids to crack open a book. The protectors are chosen athletes who learn they are blessed with more than elite athletic ability. Apr 25, 2014 football player isaac chike, who bears a strong resemblance to chicago bears player israel idonije, left, is the main character in a new comic book selfpublished by idonije, called the protectors that will launch at c2e2, the comic book scifipop culture mega convention being held at mccormick place in chicago starting today. Idonije will be publishing the comic through the publishing company he founded, athleta comics.
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Nfl veteran israel idonije opens up about creating comic book. Apr 24, 2018 in 2007, during downtime at training camp, idonije created a comic book called the protectors, which imagines athletes as superheroes. Giants israel idonije finds success in comic books the new york. In the mind of chicago bears defensive lineman israel idonije, an admitted comic book fanatic, there was no better storyline. Chicago bears star israel idonije teams with ron marz for graphic novel the protectors. Marz is a footballjunkie comic book writer, and idonije is a defensive lineman for the chicago bears. Thats the basis, then, of the protectors, the first comic book launching from idonijes own independent publisher, athlitacomics. Jul 31, 2014 idonije is a longtime comic book fan and brought on a write, ron marz, and artist, bart sears, to help make his vision of the protectors comic series a reality. Israel idonije, who was recently traded to the detroit lions, took the opportunity of being on the nfl network following the trade to talk about the protectors, his athleta comics series with. Dec 18, 2015 putting the protectors motion book into motion. At c2e2, israel idonije of the chicago bears will unveil his debut comic book, the protectors.
Israel idonije comic fans converge at chicagos c2e2. Idonije created the protectors comic book, dreamkidz adventures childrens books and sports heroes athlete comic. Putting the protectors motion book into motion cbr. Israel idoni je o n the protectors march 22, 2016 by brigid alverson leave a comment israel idonije grew up reading comics, and in 2007, in the middle of his career in professional football he was a defensive lineman for the chicago bears and the new york giants, he began sketching out some ideas for a comic of his own. Apr 17, 2014 along with ron marz and bart sears, chicago bear defensive end israel idonije is bringing his comic the protectors to c2e2 on april 25th27th and a signing of his book april 23rd at chicago comics. Chicago bearss israel idonije, ron marz and bart sears. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with return. Idonije brings bombers new superhero campaign to life cfl. He wanted to create a story where the worlds best athletes are actually super heroes and their athletic greatness is just a byproduct of a. Israel idonije, former chicago bears player, makes. Idonije works with an artist and a writer on the series, which. Pro football superstar isaac chike seems to have the perfect life of success, wealth and fame. Find everything from comic book sleeves and protectors to comic book boxes.
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The protector is a fun filled adventure that hearkens back to the classic golden age of comic book heroes. Idonije is the founder of athlitacomics, the chicagobased company that created the comic book line the protectors and has since grown the business into an association with the national football league players association and the creation of the chicago bears awardwinning marketing campaign the monsters of the midway. Israel idonije of the chicago bears autographed copies of his comic book, the protectors, which features a band of athletes with super powers. The series was cancelled along with the rest of the genesis titles so that, according to malibu, they could focus more on the ultraverse line. Jul 31, 2014 sports israel idonije to sign copies of new comic book saturday in geneva the longtime chicago bears defensive end will make an appearance saturday at the geneva commons. Football star israel idonije unveils protectors usa today. Israel idonije promotes the protectors on nfl network. Following a devastating attack on a police station by mr. Aug 17, 2014 israel idonije is hoping to spend his 12th n. The protectors, set in the future, is based around. The chicago bears defensive lineman teams with comicbook writer ron marz on a new graphic novel for 20.
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