Justin is the creator of the award-winning World Famous Comics [worldfamouscomics.com], one of the Web's first, largest and most frequented destinations for comic book fans. Online since 1995 and updated daily, World Famous Comics brings the very best to the Web by publishing exclusive columns, comics, contests and producing interactive resources and features.
The outstanding content published by World Famous Comics makes Justin and his site the recipient of the Windows Magazine Web HotSpot, NetGuide Gold Site and Ask.com Silver Platter Site Award. This popular site has recognitions from the TV Guide Entertainment Network, Universal Press Syndicate and other well-known entertaiment publications.
Start with an eclectic bunch of online comics, add a handful of aggressive and opinionated columns, throw in a little news and gossip, and you've got World Famous Comics.
Along with film director/writer Kevin Smith, Justin also brings to online fans the World Famous Comics Community [comicscommunity.com]. Sponsored by Kevin Smith's View Askew Productions and directed by Justin, the World Famous Comics Community hosts the Internet's largest collection of official comic creator message boards. At this site, visitors can join discussions with Mike Allred, Dan Brereton, Joe Corroney, Jan Duursema, Danny Fingeroth, Insight Studios, Tony Isabella, David Mack, Tom Mandrake, Denny O'Neil, John Ostrander, Alvin Schwartz and other famous comic book creators.
Sketch Card Artist
Justin of World Famous Comics is known by trading card collectors as the sketch card artist, Justin Chung. Justin has contributed original hand-drawn sketch cards for such popular properties as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones. His collectible cards, each an original hand-drawing randomly inserted into trading card packs, can be seen trading between collectors and sellers on eBay [Currently on eBay | Recently on eBay].
Justin is currently illustrating Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's Star Wars: The Clone Wars trading card series based on the upcoming theatrical release.
Justin recently finished illustrating Artist Sketch Cards for Upper Deck's Marvel Masterpieces II, a trading card series presenting classic Marvel Heroes at the highest level.
In addition, Justin recently completed full-color SketchaFEX Sketch Cards for Rittenhouse Archives' Iron Man Movie trading card series, based on 2008's hottest, high-tech summer movie.
Also in 2008, Justin recently illustrated Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's Indiana Jones: Heritage trading card series, a retro-cool series featuring images from all the original movies.
In 2007, Justin illustrated full-color SketchaFEX Sketch Cards for Rittenhouse Archives' DC Universe: Legacy, the first DC Comics trading card series to feature legendary DC characters as they have appeared in comic books from the 1930s to the present.
Also in 2007, Justin illustrated Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's Star Wars: 30th Anniversary commemorative, premium-quality trading card series. The series takes a whole new comprehensive look at the Star Wars phenomenon.
In 2006, Justin illustrated full-color SketchaFEX Sketch Cards for Rittenhouse Archives' Marvel Heroes: The Complete Avengers trading card series. This is the first ever card set to focus entirely on the Marvel comic book series, The Avengers.
Also in 2006, Justin illustrated Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's The Lord of the Rings: Masterpieces trading card series. The card series features artwork inspired by the New Line Cinema released and Peter Jackson directed The Lord of the Rings films.
In early 2006, Justin illustrated Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's The Lord of the Rings: Evolution trading card series. The card series features characters from The Lord of the Rings films.
In 2005, Justin illustrated Artist Sketch Cards for The Topps Company's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith movie cards -- the official trading card series for Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith film.
Illustrator
In 2007, Justin illustrated artwork for a licensed Star Trek 8x10 glossy available at an official Star Trek convention celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation. A special guest at this Creation Entertainment event, Justin had the honor of autographing with actors Jonathan Frakes (William Riker) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi) this official Star Trek collectible for attending fans.
Also in 2007, Justin was invited by Lucasfilm to be a guest at the Star Wars Celebration IV Art Show which brought together an incredible roster of talented artists who have contributed to the Star Wars galaxy. For this historic event, Justin illustrated artwork for a limited edition Star Wars 30th Anniversary lithograph. This high quality and official Star Wars print was limited to only 250 hand-numbered and autographed editions and available exclusively to Celebration IV attendees [starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070410.html].
As well, Justin illustrated comic book inspired production art for the movie musical Zombie Prom [zombiepromthemovie.com]. The film is based on the Off-Broadway musical comedy hit, Zombie Prom, and the latest work of writer/director, Vince Marcello - mentored on the project by legendary Hollywood director, Wes Craven. The film, featuring 1950s style comic art and live-action scenes, debuted at 2006 film festivals winning the Best Short Film Award at Palm Beach International Film Festival, the Indie Soul Best Picture Award at Boston International Film Festival, the Best Comics-Oriented Film Award as well as Judges' Choice Award (for best overall film) at Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival, Audience Favorite Live Action Short Award at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films and more! In 2007 it won the Audience Favorite, Gold Medal for Excellence at Park City Film Music Festival among others.
Jedi Knight
In addition to being a famous Webmaster, illustrator, sketch card artist and producer of award-winning Web destinations, Justin is also the real-life model for the Star Wars character Kai Justiss. Named after Justin and based on his likeness, this enigmatic Jedi's appearances include several issues of Star Wars Insider, Power of the Jedi Sourcebook, Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force, and the Dark Horse comic book Star Wars: Jedi -- Count Dooku, which has been collected in Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 4 - Light and Dark. Kai Justiss has been illustrated by acclaimed artists Jan Duursema, Chris Trevas, and his creator Joe Corroney. Writers that have contributed to his story include Pablo Hidalgo, Daniel Wallace, Abel Peña, and John Ostrander. More information can be found in the Kai Justiss entry at Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki [starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kai_Justiss].
From: Star Wars Insider 89 - Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy
Still at large after the the destruction of the first Death Star (0 BBY),
Kai Justiss faces off against the Crimson Nova band of bounty hunters.
From: Star Wars Insider 84 - HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241
Surviving Order 66, Jedi Knight Kai Justiss remains elusive and at large.
From: Star Wars Insider 71 - HoloNet News Core Edition 14:10:03
Succeeding Yoda, Kai Justiss appointed Kashyyyk's diplomatic envoy.