Carlos

Welcome to Social Myth Studios' official home on the web!
My name is Carlos Mangual, I'm a graphic design student going for my Bachelor's Degree at IADT in Tampa, FL and I'm the main guy behind Social Myth Studios, an independent comic-book imprint. The first book I've published is A Self Portrait Comic, an autobiographical romantic comedy about my search for true love.
If you're a fan of "slice-of-life" comic-books like Strangers In Paradise, Optic Nerve, Artbabe and American Splendor, you should definitely check out my book!
I'm currently employed with Digital Bytes, where I'm helping design an on-line RPG game called Realm Defender, go check it out here and have fun playing it!
Click here to visit my ComicSpace page.
A Self Portrait Comic
These are the issues I have available. If you're interested in purchasing a copy, feel free to contact me.
"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the comic, the style reminded a bit of the famed American Splendor comics." - Patti Martinson (SequentialTart.com)
"It’s a rarity when a comic speaks out this much to me, but A Self Portrait Comic truly sucked me in from the start because of how out of real life it could be." - Ryan McLelland (Newsarama.com)
Comic Resume
Here are some other comic-book related work that I've done in the past. Ranging from penciling to coloring.
Writers Block Productions
I pencilled a comic called Heroes Rebored, written by my friend David Arroyo. It's a comedic look at superheroes. (Think Seinfeld with capes.) For more info on that book check, feel free to visit David's blog .
Click here to read a review of Heroes Rebored by Kalinara at her blog.
Click here to read a review of Heroes Rebored by Ragnell at her blog.
Razor Blade Apple Studios
I'm the official letterer for Razor Blade Apple Studios. I've done the lettering for Gunbreed #1 and a slew of stories for their RBA Presents anthology book. For more information go to their official website here .
Half Moose Media
I've been dabbling with digital coloring. You can check out some of my coloring work in issue two of Tails To Amaze by Marc Hammond and Derrick Fish. For more information go to their official website here .
Tiki God Studios
A one page story that I did starring Bugga The Troll is featured in Realm Quest #1 published by Tiki God Studios. If you're interested, you can order a copy of this comic-book here . You can check out more about them at thier website . And when you're there, make sure to click on the "Troll Tales" button to see more of my coloring work.
Reviews & Interviews
Click here to listen to the Paquines Son Comics podcast interview I did while on vacation in Puerto Rico with Emilio "Paquinero" Torres. Click on Episode 55 to listen... oh, and just so you know, it's in Spanish.
Click here to read an interview with me by Jennifer M. Contino at COMICON.com.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #1 by Patti Martinson at SequentialTart.com.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #2 by Patti Martinson at SequentialTart.com.
Click here to read a review of A Self Portrait Comic #2 by Ryan McLelland at Newsarama.com.
Awards & Recognitions
My artwork was featured on Grace Randolph's weekly column Graphic Debate over at COMICON.com! Click here to check it out.
My comic-book was featured as "Small Press Book of the Week" for the week of October 17, 2007 by A Comic Shop in Orlando. Click here to check it out.
I won four awards in The 3rd Annual Danger Fan Awards.
Appearances & Signings
I'll be pimping my comics at the Tampa Comic Book & Toy Convention Sunday, August 10, 2008 from 10AM-4PM!
The convention takes place at:DOUBLETREE HOTEL 4500 West Cypress St. OFF I-275 BETWEEN LOIS AND WESTSHORE
For more information, click here .
Hope to see you there!
If you're a comic-shop that would like to have me over for a signing, please contact me, I'll gladly go plug my book at your place of business.
Check back later for more updates!