The Comic That Never Was...

Hello Internet.  Glad we could be together again.

So awhile ago, a friend and I started making a comic.  It was entitled, "What The...", and it was in the genre of horror.  Now, I'm not a huge fan of horror comics, but nonetheless I obliged and went along with the idea.  
As the project came to fruition, more and more became confusing to me.  I would only get a couple pages at a time, and the pages I did get, things seemed to be happening at random.  In fact, I had to lie and say I had pages done just so I could possibly see what was coming up next so that I may foreshadow some things in my artwork, and yet, it still didn't make that much of a difference.  Now don't get me wrong, I think the work I did do on this project was some of the best comic illustration I've ever done.  But alas, the project fell apart.  Not getting pages in to me was a big thing, and the fact of, even when I did ask this person what's going on in the story, I couldn't even get an answer.  It seemed that everything was being made up as it went along.

Then came the part of, instead of having this be a single issue (which is what we first discussed) it was now going to be an entire trade paperback.  Maybe even around 100 pages he or she said.  That's when I was like, okay, enough.  I'm not going to be wasting my nights and weekends on a project that I have NO idea where it's going, and also one that is going to be 100+ pages that I fully pencil, ink, and color, to get nothing out of it but carpel tunnel.

All of this came to a head and I left the project behind.  I have since met with this person on several occasions, and they bring up that they'd wished we could have finished "What The...".  Well tough titties.  I need more stability than that ol' chum.

The one thing that's good about it, is that I DO have these pages of original artwork to show you.  And here they are.  I have a cover that's colored, and the rest are interior pages.  The last 2 I have up there would have been a double page spread.  I did run out of ink when I was doing this, so that's also another reason the project got scrapped.  Can you guess where it happened?

Well that's what I have for you this day.  The comic that never happened.  Now if I can just get motivated to get mine off the ground I would be a happy camper.

Le Tired...

Oh boy, has the last few weeks of my life been exhausting, Internet.  My new job is more physical than what I've worked before, so when I get home (if I even get to go home) I'm pooped, and we've been out and traveling every weekend for the last few weeks.  Yeesh.  

I've have planning my wedding on my plate, as well as trying to get home every once in awhile to see what my 2 evil cats have destroyed.  Plus its hot out.

I've been working with PKP Films on stuff here and there which is always fun.  Check them out.  They have a couple projects always going on at any given time.

My best bud JT and myself are really trying to get our podcast off the ground, so we've been doing shows regularly and promoting that.  We may have a few good ideas coming soon.

Plus, it's frickin Summer time, so I just want to get out, drink some brews, and tan my thighs.

When I first made this, I tried to make time once a week to update this, but I can't even make it home lately to get to it.  Hopefully soon, things will slow down, and I can do something creative for all you Internet dwellers to troll over.

Alright folks, that's all I got.  Laterz Internets. 

Heroes and Their Abilities...

Hello again Internet.  I'm going to delve into my mind a bit.  Won't you join me?

So I've long thought about the idea of super powers or abilities.  And boy, are there been many of them.  But really, how many of them are there?  Right now, I can only really say, in my opinion, there are 5 different forms of super powers.

"Woah, what am I thinking", you may be...uh...thinking.  But let me explain.

I've broken down the categories into the following...

• Enhanced Mental and Physical Abilities
• Biological Change
• Psychic Abilities
• Energy Projection
• Time Based Abilities

Enhanced Mental and Physical, is everything that the human body and mind can already do, it's just that the super abilities take them a step further.  (Super strength, enhanced speed, super intellect, invulnerability, etc.)

Biological Change, would be something the body does, that it normally can't do at all.  (Shapeshifting, poison secretion, growing/shrinking, duplicating)

Psychic Abilities, would be what you would imagine them to be.  Powers that use the mind, in a state that a brain can't normally do.  (Mind control, telekinesis, telepathy, flight, illusions)

Energy Projection, is some form of energy, that was held or sent through the body, and discharged in any way, shape, or form.  (Flame, force fields, sound, light, kinetic energy)

And lastly, Time Based Abilities.  Any ability that can go against the grain of time.  I couldn't figure out how to categorize this in any other category.  (Time travel, slowing time, stopping time)

Now that you have my opinions on what these groups are, I'm going to give some scenarios and examples, fleshing out my theory.

Take the Fantastic Four.  Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and The Thing.  

• Mr. Fantastic falls into 2 of these categories.  He has a genius intellect, which would be an enhancement of the human body and mind, and his biology can change as well.  He essentially shapeshifts his body.  He can take any form he chooses, as well as, stretch his limbs.  Who's to say that isn't like the shape shifting Skrulls he so often encounters?
• Invisible Girl can fall into a few categories, depending on how you take her abilities.  She has energy projection, because she can make platforms on which to stand, or to bubble herself and others into, but it's her invisibility that is really interesting.  Is it mental or physical?  Does she just project mentally to others that she is simply not there?  Or is it a physical change in her biology that refracts the light around her, making her appear not there?  Another could argue that it could also be another form of energy projection, making light refract around her as well.
• The Human Torch, of course has energy projection to expel all of the flame from his body, but what makes him fly?  If it's the science that heat rises, could he control his flight through updrafts of heat?  Or does his flight manifest itself through some latent psychic telekinesis that he may not even be aware of?  If that's the case, could he fly without "flaming on"?
• And of course The Thing.  While his appearance is a change in his biology, through some sort of shape shifting beyond his control, his other abilities are purely physical.  He has super strength and stamina, that is above a normal human being.  He is also a skilled pilot.  Not a super ability, mind you, but its something that not every Joe Blow on Yancy Street can do.

Now these were just some examples of just 4 heroes.  There are a thousand other heroes out there and I bet you with a little thought, can be categorized, in these 5 groups.  The topic is open for discussion, and I would love to chat about it.  Hit me up here, or you can chat me up on Facebook.  Thanks for stopping by, Internet.

But before you go...

I would also like to promote the podcast I am apart of Off Topic while I have you.  Check it out.  We talk about stuff like this, movies, TV, anything cool in the news, booze, whatever!  Like us, and listen in on past episodes, and tune in every other week to new shows!

Back at it!

So I've had a few days off and rather than just sit on you, Internet, I think I'm going to be productive.  A little bit.  Let me just listen to a few podcasts first...



...hours later...



Alright, good I'm ready.  Hold on, Facebook is blowin' up.



...hours later...



Oh you're still here?  Well good news.  I totally started drawing my comic again.  While it may not be a whole lot I'm showing you here, I've been outlining the initial script, and doing thumbnails of the more busy pages, while finding references for characters, on you, Internet.

really shitty camera phone quality

What you see here is a face test, a warm-up for me to get back into drawing, and for me to test out my new inking markers.  As you can see, my white marker totally sucks, but this is somewhat of the style I'm going for.  This is MY house style.  Anything I've done previously, I did a lot of reference and light box work, but it's not my actual style.  I still really like it, but it's not how I just sit down and crank stuff out.  So hopefully I can keep on it and really get stuff done 'round here.

  

I also have some more news for you.  Last year I was commissioned to do the cover to a local fair book/program.  I was all for it.  I asked if there was a theme or main attraction to the event and the fair board said there's going to be a beauty pageant.  That's all I had to run with.  So I came up with this...

shitty camera phone quality

I tell ya whut, they didn't go for it.  Apparently, it was a young ladies beauty pageant.  Like, really young ladies.  Like, 8 to 16 year olds.  So the cover went over like a lead balloon.  And not only that, I procrastinated on it and had to do another one, like the day it was due.  I actually had to leave a birthday party to work on it.  So anyhow, here is the one I came up with last minute...

better camera phone quality

This one went over much better.  And this one I used no reference either.  I hemmed and hawed about the previous one to make it a joke, to make it aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and so on.  This one I just sat down and went to town on it.  While it may not have the humor of the previous one, I actually like it better!  So I guess procrastination pays off!

Well moving on to this year, they asked me back to do it again.  Not a huge story on this one since I actually did it before it was due and I did it all on Illustrator, so it came together really quick.  And since I didn't hear anything back from it yet, I assume it's all good.  I guess this year this community fair has a Hollywood theme.  I don't really get it, but whatevs.  Here's what I came up with.

not taken with shitty camera phone quality

So yeah, it's simple, but looking at it you totally get what is trying to get across.  Hollywood.  Boom yeah.

Before I go, check out a good friend of mine Dave Tucker's blog.  While he may not post stuff all the time, (sound familiar?) he did just put out a synopsis of an independent movie he, myself, and many others worked on for a while and debuted last Halloween.  He breaks each part of the film down and gives it a directors commentary, behind the scenes spin on it.  It's really interesting.

On the subject of movies, I will also be reprising my role as Leonard "Whiskers" St. Elliot, starting soon for Murder Party 2: The After Party.  More on that as it develops.

Also, another project that has wavered my attention to updating this, is my friend and I's podcast called Off Topic.  Both he and I have been pretty hard at making this show great and doing as many shows as we can. We also both moderate the Facebook page, and update it as much as we can, without giving the whole show away.  Check it out!

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule Internet.  Y'all come back now.

Drawin's 'n' Doodles

So at my current place of employment, I have the opportunity to listen to my own music, via iPod or what-have-you, and lately have been listening to podcasts while I work.  I just listened to my own podcast (not that I'm that shallow) and I remembered that I had a little treat for you Internet.  

At my last job, when I had a few seconds to myself, I would find a piece of scratch paper and just doodle what was on my mind.  And if it was semi-decent, I would keep it in my "Important Stuff" Folder.  And when I left there, I took all of those doodles and put them in a box.

So here you go Internet.  Here's what was in that box.

A creation of mine, Power Pig and possibly and evil "Bizarro" version.

Leonard "Whiskers" St. Elliot / Funky Sinister Eye

Funny Face / Superman Crest (w/ crayon)

Power Pig slugging Mr. Pig

Snowman / Laughing Skull

Apparently I liked Savage Dragon that day / 5372

Gross / Power Pig surprised

So yeah, that's what I found in the "Important Stuff" Folder.  I know there were probably hundreds more drawings that were probably thrown away and discarded.  Hell I was there for 5 or so years.  But yeah, nice way to pass the time eh?

Laters Internets.

F.U.Hulu

Ok Internet, what's the friggin' deal?!  So I'm a subscriber to Hulu +.  I pay the whatever it is a month, so I can see whatever I want, that is already free on Hulu anyway.  So I'm the sucker there.  But you know what is total bullshit?  I don't even know what I really pay for.  Anything I watch on Hulu + anyway, is "web only" content, which still doesn't make any sense to me, because EVERYTHING HULU OFFERS IS FROM THE DAMN INTERNET!  It shouldn't matter what you watch it on, you still have to watch it through the "web", just streaming through something else.

Regardless, I was watching my "web only" content today, when I came across this...

So essentially, what they are saying is, if you want to watch this, just buy a television subscription.  Fuck you.  I want to watch my shows, on my TV, through my device.  When I can't, I'm told to watch it at my PC.  Then, when I can't do that, I'm told, "Well, just call your cable/satellite provider to watch your shit.  Up your ass consumer."

Eat shit Hulu +.  Netflix is better anyway.

FEAST YOUR EARS ON THIS SPIN DOCTORS MIX...

Good to see you Internet.  It's been too long.  Well as you know, I am apart of 2 great podcasts that take up a bit of my time.  The PKP Films Podcast, "In The Air", and the one myself and best friend Joel started, entitled "Off Topic".  And both of them have been a blast to be a part of.  There is also another cast that was started by a friend who now believes that he is the nemesis to PKP Films, called "RANDOM MADNESS!!".  All of these are created by very funny people, so click on the links check them out, like them on Facebook, YouTube, add them to your favorites, do whatever!

Now that I'm done whoring these out Internet, I did make a treat for you.  For the "Off Topic" podcast, we decided we needed more production value to the show, so I took it upon myself to make an intro theme.  Take a listen...





I had really had fun making this little tune, and as the show progresses, different audio clips can be swapped into the theme.  To keep up with the times that is.

I would like to thank jewelbeat.com for the backround music.  Go there to find a ton of royalty free music that isn't going to break your bank.

Well that's all I have for you this week Internet.  Stay tuned for more stuff!

Great things can happen...

Why, hello there Internet.  Boy oh boy has the past few weeks been really busy.  Not only have I had meetings with PKP Films, recorded and posted another episode of Off Topic Podcast, St. Patrick's Day weekend, throw in a potato cook-off, I ended my employment with my previous job (gracefully), and started my new job shortly after.  I get home, and I'm just beat.  If I'm even home for that matter.

Not only that, but I also proposed to my long time lover, Chelsea "Danger".  I've been wanting to do it for the longest time, and just didn't have the means to do so.  But when opportunity struck, so did I.  And for once, I feel like things are going to go my way.  My life feels like it's on track.  At least for this little bit.  I'm so happy that I can't really think of anything funny to say.

You may think I'm crazy for doing all of these stressful things all at once, but now what do I have to worry about?  She said, "Yes".

Talk to you later Internet.

For your listening pleasure...

Here I am again Internet,  and boy do I have a gift for you!  Joel and I have posted our first podcast!  It's called Off Topic the Podcast!  The concept is Joel and I with a rotating guest, drink a few drinks, an just shoot the shit.

It's funny, a bit lewd, and most definitely entertaining.  And hey it's a snow day, give it a listen.  We tackle such subjects as the new pope, RoboCop, Mjolnir, and first experieces with on screen nudity.  And don't miss out on an Oscar edition of Marry/Bang/Kill. 

Here it is!

CLICK HERE FOR THE INAUGURAL FIRST EPISODE!

Also vote on whether Jeremy's moniker should be Jeremy "I want some" Mohr, or Evil Jerem.

Until next time you sassy Internet!

FINALLY!

So I've finally been able to get to talk to you again Internet.  It's been such a stressful couple weeks, where all I've done is run, run run, and I really haven't had time to just chat with you.  So, what's new?  What's new you ask...well I'll tell you.

As well as working on my comic project and fine tuning details here and there, I've been working on a podcast with my best friend since Kindergarten.  We've finally recorded it and it should be cut and ready to post within a couple days.  It's called OFF TOPIC.  The concept is simple, it's myself and him, along with a rotating guest, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, and just shoot the breeze about what we like and dislike about what's important to us.  Even if its not all that important.  We start at one topic and from there it just jumps from one thing to another, until you're wondering, "How did we even get to this point?"

Also the production company, PKP Films, that I'm apart of just filmed the 4th episode of Ghost Hunter Dave.  A spoof on those paranormal investigation shows that have spread like herpes on TV somewhat recently.  Well I joined the filming crew on this last venture and HOLY BUCKETS, is it gonna be entertaining.  You can check out previous episodes on their page, as well as other projects.

Also today I finally got caught up with a Christmas present for my very special lady's dad.  I was finished with this when he visited over the holiday's but he didn't have a way to take it with him without damaging it.  Here it is...

Now let me explain a little about it.  When my girlfriend "Chelsea Danger" was a wee lass, she believed her father to be a cowboy.  He would go to art shows here and there and sell these pop-guns to all the youngins in attendance.  As well as dress the part in full cow poke get-up, and really sell that he was a quick drawin', cork shootin', ruff ridin' cowboy.  He even got a big belt buckle that said POP-GUN AL on it, that he wears even to this day.

So we decided that we would memorialize that idea with a comic cover to start off stories of his grandest adventures, featuring Leonard "Whiskers" St. Elliot.  "Whiskers" is a character I came up with for a murder party I went to, and coincidentally, reprised the role when my friends shot the short film, "Murder Party".  Pop-Gun Al fell in love with that character but unfortunately, wasn't able to get him to attend our Christmas.  But at least he was there in spirit.

I was trying to post a colored version that took me all afternoon, but something went wrong with the file, so I may have to start all over.  The machines have started their take over.  STAY TUNED!

Also if you haven't yet, check out the "Murder Party" short, collected on a full length feature entitled "The Cutting Room Floor".  Contact PKP Films if interested.  

Well on this lazy Sunday, that's all I have to catch up to you with, Internet.  Until next time!  Stay tuned for interplosion in 3...2...

Things to come.

Good morning Internet.  I haven't spoken to you in a while.  I've got a new work schedule now so its been interfering with all of my plans to get creative (take over multi-verse) and show you what I've been up to.

But FEAR NOT, I do have some things I am going to share with you in the future.  Hopefully within a couple days.  Until then, I do have 2 things for you.

I am a partner in a production company, and we have just posted our first podcast.  Click the link to enjoy and peruse the site.

Secondly, my best friend since forever are also starting one and we plan to have it up within the next couple weeks.  We still have some last minute things to acquire.  You can find us on Facebook here. 

Well I must be going.  

Until next time Internet.

HEY LOOK MA! I'M ON THE INTERNET!

I know everyone, that includes you Internet viewers, has seen this already here on my fantastic blog, I NEED SCISSORS! 61!  But I thought I would just share it here too because I think its pretty neat.

I was chosen to be on Comic Book Resources, Shelf Porn segment that they post every Saturday.  Comic Book Resources is a site where it collects all the good stuff happening in comics everyday.  I've been reading it for years.  You should check it out.  

Anyway, here is the link...

http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/02/shelf-porn-saturday-dangling-spidey-boxed-batman-and-more/

Like them on Facebook or just bookmark their page if you are into anything comics.

Busy as beavers...

Well Internet, let me just say that this last week I've just been bushed and haven't done anything on the drawing table since my last post.  My work schedule changed, I've been out after work, and my mental, some would say otherworldly, balance isn't quite where it needs to be.  

But does that mean I haven't been at working in secret, making myself better?  NAY!  I've a few behind the scenes things going on that I will be a part of, or am a part of.

Let me just let you in on this...

This is a production company that my friend started, and that I am a part of.  Visit his site here and watch his commercial posted above.

Soon this February, PKP Films will also be doing a monthly or bi-monthly podcast that the members, and others, will be doing, discussing upcoming projects, giving reviews on films, music, games, comics, whatever comes to mind.  While it's a way for us to de-stress, and unwind, it will most definitely be entertaining.  So tune into that.

On the subject of pod casts, there may be something else in the works as well.  Come back for more info on that later, Internet.

AND, if you haven't guessed it already from the sketches I've been posting, that I'm also working on a comic book with another gifted writer friend of mine.  I got the first draft of the first issue last night and it's good.  Real good.  Hopefully I can keep up with my end, because the writing chops on this one is something fierce.

Now this is the part where I whore everyone out that I already mentioned, or secretly, silently mentioned above.  Follow these people.  You may be glad you did.

http://www.wearepkp.com/index.html

http://incoherentmess.blogspot.com/

@bucky4everyone on twitter

http://lorettahaskell.blogspot.com/

Also, continue to read mine and follow me.  Do it before time eats itself into the past and we're all baby people.

Deuces! 

Truce

So this isn't a drawing I did today, but it's one I've had around for a couple months now.  It's been one that I've wanted to get cleaned up and make prints of eventually.  I've just needed a way to scan the thing.  And now, finally, that I have a operable scanner, BEHOLD!

Now since my last post, I've tuned up my coloring techniques and practiced on a bunch of other stuff just lying around, so hopefully I can post it full color somewhere, where it can be purchased.  But I'm not sure where that could be.

If any of you know a good place where I can post this when it's done, just let me know.  I need to make some much needed Internet money.

Also as a side note, the EPSON tech support number is the worst thing to ever happen in the world.

Dabble in da doodles

Hello again Internet.  So for a while I've been working on a project with a friend of mine.  We don't have anything concrete started yet, but we're on the right track to something really good I think.  I've been stuck on this idea since high school, and I needed to get it out.  But, I needed the help.  With her help, we've come up with things that I would have NEVER come up with on my own.  And it's made this brewing story something more.  Something better.  I don't want to spew the deets out here, I'd rather have you see it from whence it comes out.

I posted previously, sketches of a hooded figure, but didn't use any reference for anything.  Well today, I decided to buck down and do something better.  Got some reference shots and everything. 

I hope you like it Internet.

I'll also try at coloring this guy today too.  Stay tuned!

EDITED:

NOW IN COLOR!!!

I realized while doing the coloring for this guy, I mos def have to touch up on my Photoshop skills.  I had to start over like 5 times.  That and the version I learned it on was like 6 years and 47 versions ago.

NERRRRRDS!!!

Okay Internet, I'm sort of a nerd.  Not like Lewis Skolnick or anything.  I just like what I like.  And that happens to be comics, and all that geeky stuff that's cool now.  BUT I ASSURE YOU, I liked them before they were cool.  But it's not like you care, Internet.  You're a machine.  You have no emotion.  Just trillions of pages of porn.

So I've got, not a huge one, but a substantial collection that I'm proud of and they are proudly on display in my living room.  Well the other day I looked at it and decided that I need to redo it.  I've bought and received more books and toys and DVDs since I've moved in, roughly 5 years ago, and now things were just spilling over.  That, and the Ol' Lady, likes to put her shit on there too.  That was remedied, btw.  So, what I thought would be a simple dusting of figures and shelves and reorganizing, took all...damn...DAY.  And since it took me that long, and I put all this effort to do it, I'm posting it here to show you, Internet.

Enjoy.

Here is my entire book collection in its entirety. 

Galactus summons you to read!

Two epic bromances, guard the DC shelf.

Hellboy would like to tell you to "CHECK YOSELF"!

Spider-Man is literally holding on to Venom's hand.  I don't know how it even stays like this.  But it's my favorite part of the collection.  And it's also better than the various sex positions my old roommate would put them in everyday.  Because that's what I want to see when I get home, someone has gone through my things and there is Spider-Man in a 69 with Venom.

I like my little Hall of Armor.

I have this display on top of a cabinet.  It was just happenstance that I received a glass head and gun.  But I applaud whoever gave them to me.

Here's all my hero DVDs.  I had to make a shelf for them mostly because I was invading the space of Under the Tuscan Sun and Love Actually.  

And I do have more comics as well.  They are on loan to my brother and other patrons of my library.  I told them to return them so I could make sure they all fit on my shelves, but they didn't.  They are made of pure evil.  Withholding S.O.B.s.  I shouldn't say that, my mother's a nice lady.

Until next time Internet!