JON GORGA,
Freelance comics:
writer.editor.journalist.
t: @JonGorga
p: 978-239-7653
r: Astoria, Queens, New York City, USA, North America, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Owned and managed Carmine Street Comics, a comic-book shop in Manhattan's vibrant West Village neighborhood since 2013. Handles or oversees all purchases, sales, and promotion.
CREATIVE WORK
"How to Fail at Life While Making New Friends"
in "We Suck At Comics: An Anthology About Rejection" {HERE} 2023.
The Comicsmithy, prose/webcomics blog.
"Stratosphere" {HERE} 2021.
"GCT Life" {HERE} 2010 to 2011.
EDITING WORK
Black Mask Studios
"Quantum Teens are GO!" {HERE} 2016-2018.
» Freelance edited complete four issue mini-series from conception to collection written by Magdalene Visaggio, drawn by Eryk Donovan, colored by Claudia Aguirre, and lettered by Zakk Saam.
» Nominated for the 2018 GLAAD award for Outstanding Comic-Book {HERE.}
Pronto Comics
» Assist in social networking promotions (most prominently blogging on making comics), 2011 to 2012.
St. Mark's Comics
» Consultation in social-networking promotions and HTML design, 2010.
UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENTS
SKILLS
"GCT Life" {HERE} 2010 to 2011.
"Cortlandt Street Station" {HERE} 2011.
"No Worries on the 6 Train" {HERE} 2010.
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers' Philological Association Comics Contest 2008
"No Worries on the 6 Train" {HERE} 2010.
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers' Philological Association Comics Contest 2008
Second-place-winner entry "Demeter's Tears" {HERE.}
EDITING WORK
Black Mask Studios
"Quantum Teens are GO!" {HERE} 2016-2018.
» Freelance edited complete four issue mini-series from conception to collection written by Magdalene Visaggio, drawn by Eryk Donovan, colored by Claudia Aguirre, and lettered by Zakk Saam.
» Nominated for the 2018 GLAAD award for Outstanding Comic-Book {HERE.}
Joel Jacob Barker, independent poet and comics creator.
Simon and Schuster
"History of Fun Stuff: The Colorful Story of Comics" {HERE} 2016.
» Expert reader for beginning readers history book written by Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Rob McClurkan, edited by Beth Barton.
Patrick J. Reilly, independent writer and comics creator.
"How to Deal With a Break-Up" {HERE} 2016.
"Grey: A Comic Memoir About the Friendzone" {HERE} 2015.
"Well, This Is It", 2017.
Simon and Schuster
"History of Fun Stuff: The Colorful Story of Comics" {HERE} 2016.
» Expert reader for beginning readers history book written by Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Rob McClurkan, edited by Beth Barton.
Patrick J. Reilly, independent writer and comics creator.
"How to Deal With a Break-Up" {HERE} 2016.
"Grey: A Comic Memoir About the Friendzone" {HERE} 2015.
"Writer's Block" {HERE} 2013.
» Joke notes, art notes, project direction consultation, proofreading.
Pronto Comics, comic-book publisher/collective.
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Dominic Sparano
"I Was a Hippie Cartoonist" {HERE} 2014.
"Hackers of Fate" {HERE} 2013.
"Slice of Life" {HERE} 2012.
» Assistant edited three one-shots, written, drawn, and self-translated by Simon Petersen, edited by Dominic Sparano.
Ellen Stedfeld, independent artist and comics creator.
"Sidescape" {HERE} 2012.
CRITICAL WORK
Pronto Comics, comic-book publisher/collective.
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Dominic Sparano
"I Was a Hippie Cartoonist" {HERE} 2014.
"Hackers of Fate" {HERE} 2013.
"Slice of Life" {HERE} 2012.
» Assistant edited three one-shots, written, drawn, and self-translated by Simon Petersen, edited by Dominic Sparano.
Ellen Stedfeld, independent artist and comics creator.
"Sidescape" {HERE} 2012.
CRITICAL WORK
List writer {HERE} 2022-2024.
Webmaster, co-founder, and contributor 2009 to 2014.
» Reviews and editorials with a team of writers.
» Interviews with industry professionals.
» Proofread and edit contributor articles.
» Formatted blog’s visual layout in raw HTML.
PROMOTIONS WORK
Manhattan Comics & More {Website defunct}
» Manage online social-networking accounts, 2011 to 2013.
» Interviews with industry professionals.
» Proofread and edit contributor articles.
» Formatted blog’s visual layout in raw HTML.
Framed {HERE} 2011.
» Reportage sequential art with artist Josiah Sarr.
The Modern Look {Website defunct}
» Varied writings on comics, animation, and culture 2010.
Manhattan Comics & More {Website defunct}
» Manage online social-networking accounts, 2011 to 2013.
Pronto Comics
» Assist in social networking promotions (most prominently blogging on making comics), 2011 to 2012.
St. Mark's Comics
» Consultation in social-networking promotions and HTML design, 2010.
UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENTS
» Second place position in the adult division.
EDUCATION
Bard College: Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, 2005 to 2009.
» 125 pages prose Bard College Senior Project. Graded A.
"Balloons and Boxes: Graphical Text in Sshhhh! and Watchmen", 2009.
"Balloons and Boxes: Graphical Text in Sshhhh! and Watchmen", 2009.
» Organized third & fourth annual Bard Comics Symposiums {HERE}, 2008-2009.
Center for Cartoon Studies: White River Junction, VT
SKILLS
» Produces clear and eye-grabbing written communication.
» Unstoppable research skills.
» Brings professional and friendly presence to all environments.
» Badass organizational skills developed running small businesses.
» Highly adept at community building both on and offline; including social networking.
» Familiar with all current Windows and Mac operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as their Google Drive equivalents, Adobe Photoshop, and front-end HTML mark-up.
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