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'''Beth Sotelo''' is a [[comic book]] [[colorist]] currently working with [[Aspen MLT]]. Having started in the early first decade of the 21st century at [[Top Cow Productions]] she has since worked at both DC and Marvel, two of the largest American comic publishers. Sotelo is married to fellow comic artist [[Joel Gomez]].
'''Beth Sotelo''' is a [[comic book]] [[colorist]] working with [[Aspen MLT]]. Having started in 2001 century at [[Top Cow Productions]], she has since worked at both DC and Marvel, two of the largest American comic publishers.


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Beth Sotelo grew up in [[Hesperia, California|Hesperia]] and [[San Gabriel, California]]. She began drawing at a young age, and took classes related to her interest in art whenever possible.<ref name=OfficialAbout>Sotelo, Beth. [http://www.bethsotelo.com/ "About Me"] bethsotelo.com; Accessed October 20, 2010.</ref>
Beth Sotelo grew up in [[Hesperia, California|Hesperia]] and [[San Gabriel, California]]. She began drawing at a young age, and took classes related to her interest in art whenever possible.<ref name=OfficialAbout>{{cite web |url= http://www.bethsotelo.com/about/|title= About Me|first= Beth|last= Sotelo|date= n.d.|publisher= Bethsotelo.com|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150811090043/http://bethsotelo.com/about/|archivedate= August 11, 2015|deadurl= no|accessdate= October 20, 2010}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
Sotelo began her career as a colorist for [[Top Cow Productions]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://comikazeexpo.com/guests/beth-sotelo|title= Beth Sotelo|date= 2015|publisher= [[Comikaze Expo]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150915160118/http://comikazeexpo.com/guests/beth-sotelo|archivedate= September 15, 2015|deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="GCD">{{gcdb|type=credit|search= Beth+Sotelo|title= Beth Sotelo}}</ref> She continued to work mostly for [[Aspen MLT|Aspen Comics]], but also did work for [[Marvel Comics]] and [[DC Comics]].<ref name=OfficialAbout/> Among her Marvel works is the 2008 comic book ''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine: Killing Made Simple]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=774|title= ''Wolverine: Killing Made Simple'' #1|date= August 1, 2008|publisher= [[Comic Book Resources]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150914191531/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=774|archivedate= September 14, 2015|deadurl= no|accessdate= February 24, 2011}}</ref>
Sotelo began her career as a colorist for [[Top Cow Productions]] in 2001. Today she continues to work mostly for [[Aspen Comics]], but also does work for [[Marvel Comics]] and [[DC Comics]].<ref name=OfficialAbout/>


She was noted for her work on ''[[Brightest Day]]'' #0, on which Sotelo collaborated with fellow colorist Peter Stiegerwald. Doug Zawisza of [[Comic Book Resources]] noted their "solid coloring", saying that "the duo delivered consistency in this book -- but some of their color choices seemed murky and undefined, such as Firestorm's skin tone."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=2111|title= ''Brightest Day'' #0|first= Doug|last= Zawisza|date= April 14, 2010|publisher= Comic Book Resources|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150906130904/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=2111|archivedate= September 6, 2015|deadurl= no}}</ref> Zawisza later praised the color in issue #18, saying, "All the same, the colors are played as a strength in this issue, even serving as a framing sequence."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=3101|title= ''Brightest Day'' #18|first= Doug|last= Zawisza|date= January 19, 2011|publisher= Comic Book Resources|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110121182108/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=3101|archivedate= January 21, 2011|deadurl= no}}</ref> Her work on ''Soulfire'' #9 was called "electric" by David Pepose of [[Newsarama]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.newsarama.com/6791-best-shots-advance-reviews-rescue-rangers-soulfire-more.html|title= Best Shots Advance Reviews: ''Rescue Rangers'', ''Soulfire'', More|first= David|last= Prepose|date= January 4, 2011|publisher= [[Newsarama]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150919182343/http://www.newsarama.com/6791-best-shots-advance-reviews-rescue-rangers-soulfire-more.html|archivedate= September 19, 2015|deadurl= no}}</ref>
==Personal life==
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Sotelo is married to fellow artist [[Joel Gomez]]. They live in [[San Diego, California]].<ref name=OfficialAbout/>


In 2013, she used [[Kickstarter]] to fund her comic, ''Grump''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/27/lets-get-grump-out-of-bed/|title= Let’s get Grump out of bed|first= Alex|last= Wilson|date= July 27, 2013|publisher= [[Bleeding Cool]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20141117163602/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/27/lets-get-grump-out-of-bed/|archivedate= November 17, 2014|deadurl= no}}</ref>
==Bibliography==
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===Top Cow===
(2001–2005)
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*''[[Aphrodite IX]]'' #3-4
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*''[[Common Grounds]]'' #5
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*''EVO'' #1
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*''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom]]'' #1/2, 13
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*''[[Magdalena (comics)|The Magdalena]]'' V.2 #1-4
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*''[[Proximity Effect (comic)|Proximity Effect]]'' TPB
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*''Tomb Raider Journeys'' #9
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*[[Witchblade]]'' #58, 62-64
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*''Witchblade and Tomb Raider'' #1
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*''Witchblade/Wolverine'' #1


===Aspen===
== Personal life ==
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Sotelo is married to fellow artist [[Joel Gomez]]. They live in San Diego, California.<ref name=OfficialAbout/>
(2004–present)
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*''Aspen Seasons: Spring 2005'' #1
*''Aspen Splash'' #1
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*''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom Prelude]]'' #1
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*''[[Cannon Hawke|Fathom: Cannon Hawke Beginnings]]''
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*''Fathom: Cannon Hawke]]'' #0-2,4,5
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*''Fathom: Cannon Hawke]]: Dawn of War'' #1
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*''Fathom: Cannon Hawke]]: Prelude'' #1
*''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom: Killian's Tide]]'' #2-3
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*''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'' #12-14
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*''[[Shrugged]] Preview''
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*''Shrugged'' #0-5
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*''Shrugged Beginnings''
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*''[[Soulfire]]'' #4-6
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*''Soulfire: Dying Of The Light'' #0-5
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*''Worlds of Aspen'' #1


===DC===
== Bibliography ==
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=== Aspen ===
(2005–2006)
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* ''Aspen Seasons: Spring 2005'' #1 (2005)
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*''[[Action Comics]]'' #826
* ''Aspen Showcase: Kiani'' (2009)
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*''[[Adventures of Superman (comic book)|Adventures of Superman]]'' #639
*''Prelude to [[Infinite Crisis]]'' #1
* ''Aspen Splash'' #1
*''[[Supergirl]]'' #1-2
* ''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom Prelude]]'' #1
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* ''[[Cannon Hawke|Fathom: Cannon Hawke Beginnings]]''
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*''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' #216
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* ''Fathom: Cannon Hawke'' #0-2,4,5
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* ''Fathom: Cannon Hawke'': Dawn of War'' #1
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* ''Fathom: Cannon Hawke'': Prelude'' #1
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* ''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom: Killian's Tide]]'' #2-3
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* ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'' #12-14
⚫
* ''[[Shrugged]] Preview''
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* ''Shrugged'' #0-5
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* ''Shrugged Beginnings''
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* ''[[Soulfire]]'' #4-6
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* ''Soulfire: Dying Of The Light'' #0-5
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* ''Worlds of Aspen'' #1


===Marvel Comics===
=== DC Comics===
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* ''[[Action Comics]]'' #826
(2004–present)
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* ''[[Adventures of Superman (comic book)|Adventures of Superman]]'' #639
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*''[[Loners]]'' #3-4
*''[[New X-men]]'' #154
* ''Prelude to [[Infinite Crisis]]'' #1
* ''[[Supergirl]]'' #1-2
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* ''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' #216


=== Image Comics/Top Cow Productions ===
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===Other===
*''Ant'' #4 (cover)
* ''[[Aphrodite IX]]'' #3-4
*''[[Atomika]] #1-8
* ''[[Common Grounds]]'' #5
*''Cici #1-2
* ''EVO'' #1
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* ''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom]]'' #1/2, 13
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*"The Revolution" - ''[[Heavy Metal Magazine]]'' (January 2002)
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* ''[[Magdalena (comics)|The Magdalena]]'' V.2 #1-4
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*''Lucky Bamboo Presents'' #0
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* ''[[Proximity Effect (comic)|Proximity Effect]]'' TPB
⚫
* ''Tomb Raider Journeys'' #9
⚫
* [[Witchblade]]'' #58, 62-64
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* ''Witchblade and Tomb Raider'' #1
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* ''Witchblade/Wolverine'' #1


=== Marvel Comics ===
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==References==
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* ''[[Loners]]'' #3-4
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* ''[[New X-Men]]'' #154

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=== Other ===
* ''Ant'' #4 (cover)
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* ''[[Atomika]]'' #1-8
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* ''Cici'' #1-2
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* "The Revolution" - ''[[Heavy Metal Magazine]]'' (January 2002)
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* ''Lucky Bamboo Presents'' #0

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== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
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*[http://www.bethsotelo.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.bethsotelo.com/ Official site]
* {{comicbookdb|type=creator|id=991|title=Beth Sotelo}}
*[http://www.bethsotelo.blogspot.com/ Sotelo's Blog] on [[Blogspot]]
* [http://www.bethsotelo.blogspot.com/ Sotelo's Blog] on [[Blogspot]]


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Beth Sotelo
Sotelo at the New York Comic Con in Manhattan, October 10, 2010.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Colourist
Notable works
Witchblade
http://www.bethsotelo.com/

Beth Sotelo is a comic book colorist working with Aspen MLT. Having started in 2001 century at Top Cow Productions, she has since worked at both DC and Marvel, two of the largest American comic publishers.

Early life

Beth Sotelo grew up in Hesperia and San Gabriel, California. She began drawing at a young age, and took classes related to her interest in art whenever possible.[1]

Career

Sotelo began her career as a colorist for Top Cow Productions in 2001.[2][3] She continued to work mostly for Aspen Comics, but also did work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics.[1] Among her Marvel works is the 2008 comic book Wolverine: Killing Made Simple.[4]

She was noted for her work on Brightest Day #0, on which Sotelo collaborated with fellow colorist Peter Stiegerwald. Doug Zawisza of Comic Book Resources noted their "solid coloring", saying that "the duo delivered consistency in this book -- but some of their color choices seemed murky and undefined, such as Firestorm's skin tone."[5] Zawisza later praised the color in issue #18, saying, "All the same, the colors are played as a strength in this issue, even serving as a framing sequence."[6] Her work on Soulfire #9 was called "electric" by David Pepose of Newsarama.[7]

In 2013, she used Kickstarter to fund her comic, Grump.[8]

Personal life

Sotelo is married to fellow artist Joel Gomez. They live in San Diego, California.[1]

Bibliography

Aspen

DC Comics

Image Comics/Top Cow Productions

Marvel Comics

Other

References

  1. ^ a b c Sotelo, Beth (n.d.). "About Me". Bethsotelo.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Beth Sotelo". Comikaze Expo. 2015. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Beth Sotelo at the Grand Comics Database
  4. ^ "Wolverine: Killing Made Simple #1". Comic Book Resources. August 1, 2008. Archived from the original on September 14, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Zawisza, Doug (April 14, 2010). "Brightest Day #0". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Zawisza, Doug (January 19, 2011). "Brightest Day #18". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Prepose, David (January 4, 2011). "Best Shots Advance Reviews: Rescue Rangers, Soulfire, More". Newsarama. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Wilson, Alex (July 27, 2013). "Let's get Grump out of bed". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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