VIP Exclusive Features 7/6 TORCH DAILY BLITZ: Burgan talks to Jesus Marquez, CHIKARA DVD cover and pin-up artist (16 min.)
Jul 6, 2009 - 10:30:16 PM
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VIP-exclusive Torch Daily Blitz 7/6: In episode 45 of the Torch Daily Blitz, Burgan talks to artist Jesus Marquez, who has done a DVD cover and pin-ups for CHIKARA. Marquez tells of the contest he entered and won, which led to his art being used for CHIKARA's The Sordid Perils of Everyday Existence DVD (available at www.SmartMarkVideo.com) before going into his lifelong love of comic books and wrestling. Marquez breaks down how important a cover is to the consumer and talks about the work he has done for other wrestling companies and specific indy wrestlers. NOAH, New Japan, Dragon Gate, CHIKARA, and more is covered on this fun audio. As always, questions, comments, and suggestions for the Torch Daily Blitz can be sent to TORCHDB@gmail.com.
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