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The Baxter Build(ing)

Some 60 years ago, some friends of the family went to Sweden and came back bearing gifts. They gave me a little set of building blocks called LEGO. Over the next several years, I made a number of things with the blocks and held onto a lot of bricks over the decades, sometimes using themContinue reading “The Baxter Build(ing)”

Teaching Sequential Art… To YOU

Those of you who know of my history, are aware that for decades, I’ve been drawing advertising storyboard frames and creating and publishing comics. What these two vocations have in common is sequential art. Telling a story visually through a series of panels, or frames. What I’d like to do is reach out to thoseContinue reading “Teaching Sequential Art… To YOU”

On Sale Now: The Swede, Book Six: Casino Cruise

Since I’ve heard some more positive feedback on the swede series, I thought it was about time to once again share links on where people can order the series. First up is the Swede’s site: thekillerswede.com –there, you can find previews for each and every book, and links to buy them. At the bottom ofContinue reading “On Sale Now: The Swede, Book Six: Casino Cruise”

Saturday, March 14th at the Dupage comicon

Just a quick nod that I’ll be selling my limited art prints and my own comics Saturday, March 14th at Dupage Comicon Pop on by…

RDJ. Ego. Imagination. Doomsday.

First, some things you probably already know: This December, Joe & Anthony Russo are returning to direct the film Doomsday for the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. is returning to play Dr. Doom, as Marvel’s Multiverse Saga nears its completion. But before the movie hits, there are a few things you should know about the characterContinue reading “RDJ. Ego. Imagination. Doomsday.”

Beauty, Grace, and Song: Catherine O’Hara

One of the many unfortunate things of getting to an advanced age, is that almost every day, you hear about the passing of some entertainer you grew up listening to or watching. So it is with the loss of comedic legend Catherine O’Hara. Now, there’s been a lot of coverage on her past accomplishments overContinue reading “Beauty, Grace, and Song: Catherine O’Hara”

Wasting the day away, at the bar with The Swede: Casino Cruise

I thought I’d take this opportunity to showcase one page from my latest graphic novel featuring The Swede–Book Six: Casino Cruise. In the story, our favorite hit man is on a cruise to observe his target. Of course, having a whole week to observe the intended victim, the Swede does have some time to unwind.Continue reading “Wasting the day away, at the bar with The Swede: Casino Cruise”

The Swede – Book Six: Casino Cruise

The latest book in the Swede series has arrived. This 60 page graphic novel focuses on just one assignment. The Swede’s target this time will be on a week long cruise, participating in a Texas Hold ’em tournament. Of course, with a whole week to observe his target and plan out his kill, our hitContinue reading “The Swede – Book Six: Casino Cruise”

Stuff, Stuff, Appearances and Stuff!

Just thought I’d mention that on Saturday, November 15th, I’ll have a table at artist’s alley at… And I will have a table that will look *something* like this, only in a library… Yes, I will be selling copies of my comics, including: The Swede graphic novel series, which you can find out more aboutContinue reading “Stuff, Stuff, Appearances and Stuff!”

Unclenching and The Code

Being a comic book fan for most of my life, I was of course thrilled when the characters I knew began popping up in live action films. Were they perfect? No, but a couple of them sure came close, because they were excellent. AS a comic fan, I, like so, so many of my brethren,Continue reading “Unclenching and The Code”