Sean Chen
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Sean Chen (born August 15, 1968 in Washington, D.C.) is an Asian-American comic book artist.
Sean is one of the comic book industry's top artists, having started his career over a decade ago after being discovered by the legendary Barry Windsor-Smith. He began his career at Valiant Comics, penciling their flagship title, X-O Manowar, as well as Bloodshot, Harbinger, and Rai and the Future Force. His debut book, RFF#9, sold over 900,000 copies.
After Valiant, he then moved on to Marvel Comics where he drew a memorable run on Iron Man for over three years. His other works include Wolverine, Elektra, and most recently the maxi-series X-Men:The End. Sean's run on Wolverine propelled him onto Wizard: The Guide to Comics top ten artists list while pushing the book into the top ten in sales each month.
He also lends his talents to Marvel's Creative Services Division where he contributes to style guides and licensing art, including box cover illustrations for the Iron Man video game and various promotional items such as lunchboxes, t-shirts and posters.
Currently, Sean is the regular artist on the monthly Nova series from Marvel.
Sean is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where he received a bachelors degree in industrial design. Aside from comic books, he applies his creative talents by designing furniture and home renovations, sepcializing in kitchens and molded concrete countertops. He has also started a new line of designer toys and figurines (see below).
[edit] Sean Chen's Valiant Penguin Collection
Famed comic book artist Sean Chen (Rai and the Future Force, X-Men, Iron Man), whose first work was for Valiant Comics, began hand sculpting limited numbers of action figures depicting Valiant characters as penguins.
Solar Penguin
In February 2006, 35 Solar penguins were hand sculpted and offered for sale to members of the ValiantFans.com message board. A certificate signed by the organizer and Sean Chen accompanies. Each penguin is signed and numbered by Sean Chen and comes in a custom box.
Rai Penguin
In May 2006, 36 Rai penguins were hand sculpted and offered for sale to members of the ValiantFans.com message board. A certificate signed by the organizer and Sean Chen accompanies. Each penguin is signed and numbered by Sean Chen and comes in a custom box.
Shadowman Penguin
In July 2006, 45 Shadowman penguins were hand sculpted and offered for sale to members of the ValiantFans.com message board. A certificate signed by the organizer and Sean Chen accompanies. Each penguin is signed and numbered by Sean Chen and comes in a custom box.
