Things That Go BOOM!

I've got some character designs for you today- it's for another project I've got in the works. I'm rounding the bend on the design and scripting stage, so the trio of ragged characters you see up there are as close as they'll be to final.

Time Magazine!

Despite my lack of attendance at Brooklyn's first King Con last month- Plan B writer Josh Jenkins was and he had the chance to say a few things about Plan B! Despite the total lack of mentioning me, the majority of the 5 seconds of fame is Josh's voice over yours truly's artwork. Didn't see it yet? That's okay! Just watch it below by clicking on Harvey Pekar's face. Don't know Harvey Pekar? Well, then we're not friends anymore.

GIANT ROBOT WARFARE!

Hey e'erbody. I'm getting caught up on my interneting finally, since I just finished chapter one of (super secret awesome project to be revealed at a later date, narf). I can't tell you how super stoked I am to share it with you, but alas, I won't. In more me-centric news, I've got some pages of ZODIAC AND ME that I'll be posting real soon. Till then, here's something that'll kick the crap out of that Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody video y'all have been watching:

Hell In A Handbasket And Letters To The Editor...

Oh internet, I'm sorry I've been gone for so long- needless to say, it's with good reason. Somewhere in the farthest reaches of the darkest city nights, I've held myself up in a fallout shelter with only a bag of art supplies and a ragged copy of "Black On Both Sides" to keep me company. I'm knee-deep in illustrating a helluva knockout graphic novel written by horror writer extraordinaire, Jeff Dixon. It's in the works right now, so there's not much else I can say- except that it's gonna knock your socks off. And if you're not wearing socks, it'll put socks on and promptly knock them off.



It should also be noted that the news slipped out about my next creator-owned project sooner than expected. So in case you didn't hear, my next book (publisher TBA) is called "ZODIAC AND ME". Yes, THAT Zodiac. Writing the book has been nothing short of a study in coincidence, since the story doesn't directly deal with the Zodiac murders- it does revolve around the historical events. I'm very happy with the script and it's definitely a much more grounded tale than my usual.



If you're looking for something new to ruckus to, I highly recommend giving Like Wolves a listen. They're six shades of brutal and an amazing live act to catch. Click it: Like Wolves

In other news, I've got another gallery show in the works- this one is gonna be ridiculous, so hold onto your hats and brace yourselves.

SMALL PRESS EXPO: The Lowdown & Aftermath.

To say that I was ANTICIPATING my journey to Small Press Expo is the understatement of the year. Yet, the time finally came to overcome my fear of flying once again and journey out to Bethesda, Maryland (I know, I can't name anything else that's out in Bethesda, Maryland either- I've tried). But I digress, WHAT AN AMAZING SHOW! Where as most conventions are over-saturated with an ever-present Hollywood dump zone, this convention goes straight to the source- ART. It's one of the few cons I've been to that thrust the spotlight on the creation of comics and it shows- EVERYONE there is in love with the art medium and I've never met a more humble and inviting collection of peer.

Eye-candy journeyman Josh Jenkins and I met up to hustle our wares to the masses without any fear and had a BLAST!


The first day was the con equivalent of getting thrown from the frying pan straight into the fire- bombarded by hundreds of curious parties who were genuinely interested in what we brought to the table (literally).


I only spent about a half hour standing, before the wave of eager crowds came to shoot the shit and buy my books- which I am still gracious for. Seriously, if we just met this weekend and you're reading this entry- I dedicate this rambling excuse for a blog to you!


I even ran into one of my favorite Jersey boys- senor Ryan! Imagine the sheer serendipity of the two of us being at the same place without any prior knowledge! Understandably it required a serious celebratory drink(s) or twelve to commemorate the occasion.


Sunday was just as much fun as Saturday- only a little rough in the beginning- this picture says it all (notice the lack of effort to look gentlemanly here? yes ladies, that's the face of a man hungover and underslept).

I have to thank all the great people who I met along the weekend who were responsible for making it an undeniably great time, I can't wait to do it all again next year!

Noise.Paint.Love.
xoxo_Kid_Reverie.

On The Road to SPX!

...And we're off! See you in Bethesda, Maryland THIS WEEKEND!

Clues from the Clueless...

Seeing as I'm incredibly A.D.D. (or unable to keep projects of mine a secret), I had to hint at my next creator-owned crapshoot which I'll be self-publishing next fall. Granted, I'm my own worst enemy getting too many pots on the stove, but there's something incredibly gratifying about putting something of your own out by your own means. I'm not letting the cat out of the bag too much on this one though, I'd rather have you keep guessing.