Allen: Roman could you please tell me about yourself?

Roman Morales III: Well, what is there to know about me? I am a former United States Marine, currently working as a Police Officer who worked in the Comic Book industry in the early 90’s.

I am also one of 4 cast members of a Spanish Bounty Hunting T.V. show and someone who has a beautiful family and more blessing than he can count. I currently live in Palmdale California, Oh and I’m 44 years young!

Allen: How long have you been artist? Where did you get your formal training?

Roman: I’ve been an artist like many all my life, but began taking it seriously when I got out of the Marines in 91, I went to my first Comic Con and the rest was history. The training I have is from various Artists along the way, no formal training lets just call it a blessing.

Allen: What’s your family life like? Did you come from family involved in comic book industry?

Roman: No, no comic book history in my family, my family life growing up was as crazy wild as you can imagine. My parents are 2nd generation Old school. I now have an incredible family of my own, 5 kids,(ELAINA, ARIK, ARON, ELICIA and ANGELENA) a Gorgeous wife/best friend.(KAREN)

Allen: What were some of the first comic books you ever read?

Roman: Hulk (Herb Trimpe) Conan (Ernie Chan) Fantastic Four (Jack Kirby) of course the Buscema Brothers.

Allen: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?

Roman: I was humbled in 91 when I walked into that Con with an attitude, I licked my wounds and walked out with my tail between my legs.

I started with Greater Mercury Comics, along with Ron Lim, Tim Vigil and even Rob Liefeld….that was an experience! I then went on to work with Chaos Comics when they first started with Steven Hughes, Leonardo Jimenez and Brian Pulido, I did the book the Lynch Mob a 4 issue mini series, oh and various cards for the Lady Death and Evil Ernie card set’s and pin ups for various Lady Death issues.

I worked with Glenn Herdling at Marvel Comics Special Projects on an X-Men book for a mini series (and I do mean mini). Did an Elemental book that for some reason never saw the light, but again, learning experiences are good for artists (smiling) and now I’m enjoying working on the Muse for Blue Water.

Allen: What are your favorite art tools?

Roman: Pencils and Pen (not particular with the actual type, just what works for me)

Allen: Who are some of your comic book art Mentors?

Roman: Steven Hughes, Ernie Chan, Arthur Adams, Leonardo Jimenez, Darrick Gross and Geoff Darrow.

Allen: How did you become associated with Bluewater Productions?

Roman: I was told about the call for an artist by a good friend of mine, Greg Harms, who is my Inker for the books I’m working on.

Allen: Brief me about your upcoming comic book called 10Th Muse 800. Also, what is age rating for 10Th Muse 800?

Roman: Well, from what I’ve read and understand its going to be a kick butt book, lots of new look and attitude, I’m not sure as to how you would rate, it, but it is a harder edged book than before, you’ll have to check it out and see.

Allen: Who are some of the characters in 10Th Muse 800? What is conflict and type of story?

Roman: a Revamped Lxandra part God, part Human, Part machine and evolving into a hardened character that can give anyone a run for their money. She’s sexy and has a presence that will intimidate and draw you in.

Allen: Is this story continuation of other 10Th Muse issues?

Roman: Yes.

Allen: How many issues are planned for 10Th Muse 800?

Roman: I believe 4, but as far as I’ll be allowed to go, I like working on this book (I hope it shows)

Allen: When can we find this comic book on the stands?

Roman: I was told the beginning of the year, it will come at a good time, you won’t be disappointed.

Allen: Who is the writer and cover artist?

Roman: Adam David Gragg is the writer, I’m not sure who the cover artist will be, maybe Me (smiling)?

Allen: What do you like most about working on 10Th Muse 800 comic book?

Roman: I enjoy the characters, in Collin, Lxandra, the Gorgons and the direction they are moving in the issues.

Allen: What comic book conventions will you be attending or have attended?

Roman: You know, I plan to attend as many as I can, I’ve been a Cop for over 15 years and its time for me to retire, so I’ll have lots of time to do what needs to be done, I intend to get back in touch with my old fans and show them this cool book, spark that interest and bring all the attention to the book and characters as possible, I’ll have to get back to you on a list of appearances, its going to be an awesome year.

Allen: How can someone contact you?

Roman: well if they really want to, http://www.myspace.com/thirdempirestudios , bigjunior_1999@yahoo.com

Allen: What is your website address?

Roman: http://www.myspace.com/thirdempirestudios http://fugitivosdelaley.net/

Allen: What is best place for people to see samples of your art?

Roman: My Myspace has most of my artwork, they can go there and are welcome to ask or hang out as much as they’d like.

Allen: What are your hobbies and recreational activities?

Roman: Whew, big list, well, I’m a gamer, big into Call to Duty, I Like to draw (surprise!), workout, defensive tactics, shooting (tactical) hang out with my wife and kids and movies and music.

Allen: Do you have other jobs other than being artist?

Roman: Yeah, like I mentioned earlier, I’m a Police Officer, I work as a Gang Officer/Tattoo recognition Officer-Defensive Tactics-Ground fighting and Arrest techniques instructor and a field training Officer too.

I am again, part of a cast of 4 who are Bounty Hunters on a Spanish T.V. show called Fugitivos De La Ley (action, humor and lots of cool stuff) http://fugitivosdelaley.net/

Oh and was learning to do tattoo’s at a local Tattoo shop called Tattoo Syndicate, my mentor there is John Montgomery.

Allen: Do you dream about drawing certain comic book character or characters?

Roman: I’d love to work on anything with cool looking characters, monsters, dinosaurs and action stuff, I’d want to do the Hulk, and if Blue Water has an opening for the Ray Harryhausen books again, that would be so cool...oh Iron Man and the She-Hulk.

Allen: If you can have 6 dinner guests, 3 fictional and 3 real-life from any time period, who would those 6 people be and why? Of course you would have benefit of universal translator and catering service.

Roman: John Kennedy, Hitler, Ray Harryhausen (John Kennedy because I’d like to find out what he would have done or do in this time of crisis’s that we are facing. Hitler because (the cop now would be interviewing and dealing with him, I ‘d also want to know what the heck, why? where you on drugs type interview. Ray Harryhausen, well that should be self explanatory, he was incredible and an inspiration (fictional). Captain America, Popeye, Ren and Stimpy (they’re a team) Cap would be asked the same as JFK, Popeye would be asked the same as Hitler but about WHY OLIVE OIL, was he on drugs and Ren and Stimpy, well like any good artist or kid at heart they are just kick butt and so cool...WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE NACHOS AND DIET COKE.

Allen: If you could go into any time machine, what year would you stop at and tell me why.

Roman: Could I take back items with me? If so, Hmmmmm? I would like to go back as a spectator I guess, to just see them, Dinosaurs...yeaahhhhh!

Allen: What TV shows, movies, cartoons do you like?

Roman: REN AND STIMPY, DEXTERS LABORATORY, The SHIELD, Sons of ANARCHY, THE MAN SHOW, (FUGITIVOS DE LA LEY…come on, I’m on it, I have to put this down)... Discovery, National Geographic and Sci-FI channels...

Movies, Daing, that’s a big list, Fifth element, dawn of the dead (the new one) MIB, the Incredible’s the Hulk, Iron Man, Armageddon, 300, Hellboy, Star Wars all 6 of them and anything in between, it’s a big list...and the 3 Stooges (CURLY) it’s a big list, have the fans ask...

Allen: What books do you enjoy?

Roman: The Bible, and Comics... wooohoooo!

Allen: What comic books do you read now?

Roman: I’ve been to busy to get into any with my Cop Job, but I plan on indulging in them soon….

Allen: What gives you your creative energy?

Roman: GOD, MY FAMILY, MUSIC (preferably loud), ADRENALINE (COP STUFF) VIOLENCE and My daughter cat.

Allen: This ends the interview, any encouraging words of wisdom?

Roman: Yeah, Keep to what you believe and do what your heart desires learning. moving step by step until you reach your objective and succeed.