Former bear idonijes comic unveils new powers chicago tribune. Idonije, the nfl defensive end and former member of the university of manitoba bisons 20002002, is the driving force behind the protectors, a series of graphic novels or comic books. 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. Israel idonije will sign his new comic book saturday in. Oct 12, 2012 chicago bears star israel idonije teams with ron marz for graphic novel the protectors. 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. The diverse protectors include footballs isaac chike. Idonije has created his own comic book the protectors that is coming out soon. Following a devastating attack on a police station by mr. Apr 22, 20 a fan of comic books since childhood, idonije began creating the protectors at bears training camp in 2007, and went on to create his own athleta comics publishing imprint to appeal to sports fans and comic book fans alike.
Comics buff israel idonije unveils his superhero tale at. The chicago bears defensive lineman teams with comicbook writer ron marz on a new graphic novel for 20. Idonije brought on writer ron marz and artist bart sears to complete the project. Israel idonije is shown at work on a comic book for his protectors series. He came up with the idea at the chicago bears training camp in 2007. Idonije works with an artist and a writer on the series, which. Announced at the recent new york comic con, the protectors comic will debut at chicagos c2e2 convention in april. 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. 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. Chicago bears star israel idonije teams with ron marz for graphic novel the protectors. The protectors are chosen athletes who learn they are blessed with more than elite athletic ability. Israel idonije created a comic book series that features athletes as superheroes. Football star israel idonije unveils protectors usa today.
Israel idonije comic fans converge at chicagos c2e2. Israel idonije, former chicago bears player, makes. In the mind of chicago bears defensive lineman israel idonije, an admitted comic book fanatic, there was no better storyline. 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 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. Super bears have more comic book characters in store. 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. This passion project, as idonije describes it, has been in the works since 2007, when he. Its a great origin story of the mythology behind where athletes get their power, their gift to. He used that as the foundation to create athlitacomics a.
He had gone into the grind of nfl training camp in 2007 eat, sleep. Dec 18, 2015 putting the protectors motion book into motion. Giants israel idonije finds success in comic books the new york. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with. Idonije brings bombers new superhero campaign to life cfl. This series is the first creation by former nfl defensive lineman and lifelong comic fan israel idonije. Conceived by israel idonije, lifelong comic fan and 11year nfl veteran, the protectors is the first release from athlitacomics. Its special to be a part of the franchise in this new way. Detroit lions defensive tackle israel idonije joins nfl am to discuss signing with the lions, playing against former teammate jay cutler and his new comic book series the protectors. Israel idonije promotes the protectors on nfl network. Golden age, a group of costumed supers structured by the c.
Originally meant to be a sixissue series, response was positive enough that malibu decided to make the series ongoing. 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. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with return to chicago. Israel idonije, chicago bears defensive lineman talks to the offseason with lisa varga about the comic book series he created called the protectors.
About the protectors nfl defensive end israel idonije has been a fan of comic books since he was a child. Find everything from comic book sleeves and protectors to comic book boxes. 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. 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. Idonije explains his new comic book, the protectors cbs.
Idonije, the ceo of athlitacomics and an 11year nfl veteran, got the idea to feature athletes as superheroes while in training camp in 2000. The protectors, set in the future, is based around. Chicago bears defensive lineman israel idonije has a new. 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. Chicago bearss israel idonije, ron marz and bart sears. Israel idonije to sign copies of new comic book saturday in. Defensive tackle israel idonije on detroit lions, new. Jan 25, 20 at c2e2, israel idonije of the chicago bears will unveil his debut comic book, the protectors.
Dec 18, 2015 idonije, who originally conceived the idea of the protectors during a bears training camp a few years ago, is a lifelong comic book fan. Former bear idonijes comic unveils new powers chicago. 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. Nfls israel idonije creates comic book series for a good. Comics buff israel idonije unveils his superhero tale at c2e2. Aug 17, 2014 israel idonije is hoping to spend his 12th n. Jones, pencils by thomas derenick and chaz truog art assist, inks by deodato and chaz truog art assist.
Nfl veteran israel idonije opens up about creating comic book. Longtime chicago bear israel idonije comic book signing at. Thats the basis, then, of the protectors, the first comic book launching from idonijes own independent publisher, athlitacomics. Chicago bears israel idonije fandom espn playbook espn. I mean, you dont see nfl players hanging around the comic shop in the big bang theory. At c2e2, israel idonije of the chicago bears will unveil his debut comic book, the protectors. Ron marz writes about this weeks the protectors from athlitacomics, and his experience translating comic pages into madefires motion books app. Idonije created the protectors comic book, dreamkidz adventures childrens books and sports heroes athlete comic. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with return to. Allen adams works as an insurance claims investigator, using the skills of his trade to get close to crime scenes without getting noticed. His most recent business deal is with the protectors, a comic book series he started years ago while at a bears training camp.
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. Giants israel idonije finds success in comic books the. May 20, 2014 israel idonije, chicago bears defensive lineman talks to the offseason with lisa varga about the comic book series he created called the protectors. Giants israel idonije finds success in comic books the new. Writer ron marz and chicago bears player israel idonije stopped by the cbr tiki room at new york comic con 2012 and spoke about this upcoming digital collaboration the protectors with a special kazoo performance by idonije. 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. Dec 14, 2015 former bears lineman israel idonije took that concept to the next level in 20 when he launched the protectors, a comic book series featuring fictional athletes from a variety of sports who. Apr 24, 2018 in 2007, during downtime at training camp, idonije created a comic book called the protectors, which imagines athletes as superheroes. A fan of comic books since he was a child, former chicago bear israel izzy idonije started athlitacomics to develop comic content and properties to appeal to both sports fans and comic book enthusiasts. 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. Bears israel idonije creates the protectors comic book.
By night or at least in the off season hes a comic book auteur. Former bears lineman israel idonije took that concept to the next level in 20 when he launched the protectors, a comic book series. Jul 31, 2014 longtime chicago bear and comic book creator will be at the barnes and noble geneva commons saturday, august 2 from 23. Israel idonije, former chicago bears player, makes communion. Pro football superstar isaac chike seems to have the perfect life of success, wealth and fame. Israel idonije of the chicago bears autographed copies of his comic book, the protectors, which features a band of athletes with super powers. Idonije will be publishing the comic through the publishing company he founded, athleta comics. Israel idonije to sign copies of new comic book saturday. The protector is a fun filled adventure that hearkens back to the classic golden age of comic book heroes. 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.
Former bears lineman israel idonije took that concept to the next level in 20 when he launched the protectors, a comic book series featuring fictional athletes from a variety of sports who. Israel idonije on the prot ectors march 22, 2016 by brigid alverson leave a comment. And now it seems as if the protectors has invigorated idonijes passion for the comic book world even more. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Israel idonije doesnt wear a helmet or absorb punishing blocks while performing his side job as a comic book creator. The protectors was a 20issue comic book series published by malibu comics from 1992 until 1994. Israel idonije american football database fandom powered. Israel idonije, a defensive lineman for the chicago bears, is not exactly your stereotypical comic book guy. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Idonije brings bombers new superhero campaign to life.
Lisa varga interview with israel idonije about the. Idonije explains his new comic book, the protectors. Comic book storage supplies from bcw supplies are a great option for storing your collection. Nfl star israel idonije launches the protectors with return. Idonije revealed his new comic, the protectors, at its soft launch during the new york comic con in october 2012. Athleta comics will debut the first issue at c2e2, with idonije. Marz is a footballjunkie comic book writer, and idonije is a defensive lineman for the chicago bears. Idonije signed with the new york giants on august 5, 2014. The protectors, created by former chicago bear and lifelong comic fan israel idonije, written by ron marz.
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