WALEY James
He studied at Sheridan College but left before graduating in order to found Orb Productions to publish Orb Magazine a pioneering effort that launched the careers of several artists but which itself did not survive.
He organized a studio Controlled Chaos to market his projects like “Bludd The Ultimate Barbarian”, “Sympathy for the Devil” which appeared in Heavy Metal Magazine.
WORK:
CARTOONIST:
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content serial:
Orb Magazine, 1-1, 1974: “Kadavar: The Astounding Origin Of Kadaver”: 9-22.
Orb Magazine, 2, July 1974: “Kadavar: Salvation.” Let. Matt Rust. 51-58.
WRITER:
BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content story:
The Comic Eye, Ed., Mark Innes. Blind Bat Press, December 2007: “Feast Or Famine”. Illus., Steve LeBlanc: 149-156.
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:
Content:
Essay text:
Ali-Baba, 1-1, 1992: “The Sands of Time.”
Serial:
Ali-Baba, 1-1, 1992: …. “Ali Baba: Prologue.” Pen., Steve LeBlanc. In., Let., Ron Kasman:1-8. “Ali Baba: Dark Goddess Rising.” Pen., S. LeBlanc. In., Let., R. Kasman. 26-38.
Ali-Baba, 1-2, 1993: “Ali Baba: Aladdin Rules!” Pen. S. LeBlanc. In., Terry Pallot. Let., R. Kasman: 1-24.
Orb Magazine 1-4, Nov./Dec. 1975: “Kadavar: Child Slayer – World Saver?” Illus., Art Cooper. Let., Michael Cherkas: 38-43.
Power Comics, 1-4, Nov.1977: “Northern Light: Conquermind” Illus., James Craig. Let., Bill Payne: 3-30.
Story:
Charlton Bullseye, 9, Sept. 1982: “Bludd The Ultimate Barbarian.” (Illus., pages 2-8, 1976, Gene Day.) Pen., V. Marchesano, In., Gene Day. Co.l, Wendy Fiore. Let., Bill Payne & P. Iro. Story began in 1976 possibly for Orb then redone in 1981?)
CO-WRITER:
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:
Content serial:
Ali-Baba, 1-1, 1992: “Ali Baba: Warriors Beyond the Veil.” Co-writ., Dave Darrigo. Pen., Steve Leblanc. In. & Let., Ron Kasman: 18- 25
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content serial:
Orb, 1-4, Nov./Dec.1975: “Northern Light: The Origin of Northern Light Part 1: To You …Déjà vu.” Co-writ., G. Henderson. Illus., Jim Craig. Let., M. Cherkas: 46 – 55.
Orb Magazine 1-5, Jan./Feb. 1976: “Kadaver: …my will be done.” Writ., Assist by M. Rust.) Illus., Jim Craig. Layout, A. Cooper.) Let., Michael Cherkas: 46-56. “Northern Light: The Origin of Northern Light Part 2: Dénouement.” Co-writ., G. Henderson. Illus., Jim Craig. Let., M. Cherkas. 35 – 44.
Orb, 1-6, Mar./Apr. 1976: “Dark Ninja: Dawn of Darkness.” Co-writ.’ John Sech. Pen., Vince Marchesano. In., G. Day. Let., Bill Payne. 42-48.
CO-ADAPTOR:
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content song:
Heavy Metal, III-4, Aug. 1979: “Sympathy for the Devil.” Lyrics, Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. Co-adapter, Gene Day. Pen., Gene Day. In. & Let., Bill Payne. Col., Martin Springett. 81-88.