David Lloyd, of V for Vendetta fame, visited Comic-Con 2019

David Lloyd again made it out to Comic-Con to promote his Aces Weekly digital comics.
He is an ambassador for the future of comics. A true gentleman, visionary, and spokesperson for graphic art.

Arvell Jones, co-creator of Misty Knight, finally gets his InkPot Award at Comic-Con!

Arvell Jones received his InkPot Award at SDCC, Comic-Con 2019, decades after he became a professional comic artist.

He also shared the staged with Emilio Soltero at a drawing panel. Arvell spoke if his time at Marvel, going to work shops given by the late John Buscema, and designing poster for the first Black Panther movie---the final posters were the teaser posters for the hit movie.

Arvell was at ease as he drew and explained laying out a comic page.

Mason also joined the panel and was gracious enough to let Arvell finish off his set.

Crystal Aquino was the brilliant model

Dr. Soltero will present his figure drawing lecture/demo at SDCC Comic-Con along with Arvell Jones!

Soltero will be joined by legendary artist, Arvell Jones, and a few other artists.

Greg Theakston has passed

Theakston has died at age 65. He was an artist and publisher. He published work by Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, and Wally Wood. His imprint was Pure Imagination.

Lynn Johnston, the best!

This is why Lynn Johnston is the best at what she does, after all these years.



From this last Sunday!

Frank Miller & John Romita Jr. Tackle Superman Year One

It is being reported that Frank Miller is gearing up for Superman.

Dr. Soltero to Present a Figure Drawing Workshop at WonderCon

The presentation is scheduled for Friday afternoon. Bring your supplies to draw and costumes to draw.

Figure drawing, anatomy, and character design.

David Mack, creates an awesome tribute for his mom

Windsor McKay would be proud.

Hugo Pratt Documentary--check it now!!!

Check out the great Hugo Pratt documentary by Bernard Rapp.

Don't miss it. It is in French.

Superman artist, Curt Swan Birthday!

Curt Swan would have celebrated his birthday last week, February 17th. he was born in 1920. His art was the iconic look for Superman for several decades.

John Romita Sr. based Mary Jane on Ann Margaret

John Romita Sr. based Mary Jane on Ann Margaret, specifically, Ann Margaret as she appeared in Bye Bye Birdie.




From an interview Romita Sr. gave in 2002.

Comic-Con souvenir book submission has been extended.

Contributions to the SD Comic-Con International souvenir book has been extended to Feb 15th, 2019.

Check it Out!

Happy Birthday John Romita

Happy Birthday John Romita.




He followed Steve Ditko on Spider-Man in the 60s.
He is 89!

Plenty of Comic Book Birthdays to celebrate!!

PLENTY OF BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE!

Frank Miller
Klaus Janson
Denys Cowan
& John Romita

Bill Sienkiewicz--how to pronounce his name

Sienkiewicz is a talented and clever man. On the masthead of his social media he visually shows you how to pronounce his last name.

Bob Wiacek celebrated his birthday this month

Bob Wiacek celebrated his birthday this month. Primarily known for his solid inking.

George Perez Announces Retirement

George Perez is retiring, a message directly from the artist.

He worked on plenty of books; Avengers, Teen Titans, White Tiger, JLA, and many others.

Helen Bachalo, her one year anniversary

Helen Bachalo's one year anniversary is approaching.

She was the wife and moral support for the artist, Chris Bachalo, and their son.
She is well remembered by all who met her at conventions.


art by Chris Bachlo, © respective owner

Supernatural Law creator, Batton Lash, has died at 65

Supernatural Law creator, Batton Lash, has died at 65.
He published his book for over thirty years.

Jim Kelly said it best, "Man, you come right out of a comic book!"

Jim Kelly said it best, "Man, you come right out of a comic book!"

Ron Smith of Judge Dredd fame has died

Ron Smith of Judge Dredd fame has died. He was 94.
His career spanned over 50 years of British comics.

Dr. Emilio Soltero to present at WonderCon 2019

Dr. Soltero is planning to present at WonderCon 2019.
He will give a figure drawing demo.