Martheus Wade
Writer / Artist
USA
Biography:
Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa was created in 1985 by Martheus Antone Wade, a graduate of the University of Memphis. Martheus' love for martial arts, along with his talent as a graphic artist, was a natural fit for creating the characters and storyline. He then began his carrier as an intern at Signature Advertising. After completing his internship, Martheus worked as graphic designer. After two years, Martheus struck out on his own as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator working with companies such as the Radisson Hotel, Trust Marketing and Senior Services.
He has illustrated for Maximum CNG, Bloodstream for Image Comics, Shooting Star Comics, Chaos Campus for Approbation Comics and Andrew Dabb's Slices just to name a few. Recently, he has worked on such titles as Action Man and Nanovor for IDW, Marvel Comics Masterpiece card series, and illustrated, wrote, and produced a comic book crossover with his character, Jetta, and William Tucci's, Shi. His work has been used for the movie Role Models from Paramount Pictures as well as for the instructional DVD and book, Hi-Fi Digital Color for comics available from IMPACT Publishing. He has illustrated for the Star Wars franchise for Topps Card Company as well.
His creation, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa has been option for a motion picture and is currently in production. His next works will be seen in Titanium Rain from Archaia Studio Press. He will also be returning to the character that started it all with the release of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa
Convention Guest Appearances
- Cape Anime Con 2022 - April 2-3, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
- Tupelo TitanCon 2018 - April 7, 2018 in Tupelo, MS, USA
- Con Nooga 2017 - February 24-26, 2017 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
- Delta Fan Fest 2016 - September 17-18, 2016 in Southaven, MS, USA
- Image Expo 2012 - February 24-26, 2012 in Oakland, CA, USA
- Anime Blues Con 2011 - July 8-10, 2011 in Memphis, TN, USA