I could be talking about any number of things with that title, but today I’m talking about COMICS WHAT I HAVE COMING OUT.
If you missed it yesterday, I have a new War book coming out, this one written by Mark Russell, who’s a fantastic writer. As you probably know I’ve drawn a lot of war books, this one covers the war from a more American angle, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s view of the conflict is any less penetrating.
It’s called Dog Tag,. art by me, colours by my old pal JP Jordon (who’s been doing some fantastic work, bright colourful future for that lad) and letters by Buddy Beaudoin, what’s interesting is we all get credits on the cover. I remember years ago having conversations about whether letterers should get cover credit (I was a yes) and even colourists (again I was a yes) this time, no conversation there they were. Mad Cave is pretty good place, I tell ya.
Six issue mini, we follow one guy as he ends up in various parts of the US’s involvment in WWII.
The day before yesterday it was also announced my new Dredd is coming, written by Rob Williams, colours Jack Davies and lettering by Annie Parkhouse. Out NEXT WEEK.
A fun Dredd action adventure. Look at that cracking Cliff Robinson cover:
And then also yesterday some improv chums are about to release the nbext season of their bonkers podcast “The Bad Articles” (A sort of x files meets father ted) for which I did some character drawings, this was just for fun for me, but it’s a very fun podcast and you should give it a listen. You can find it on any good podcast app, under Bad Articles (or here’s a link)
Yesterday On Social Media
Zac Thompson said this:
Had an artist reach out saying they were interested in collaborating. Told them to send me their comic portfolio. A few hours later they reach out and say they have no idea what a comic artist portfolio looks like and if I could just look at their pin ups.
Nope! You're not ready.
OH FER THE LOVE OF GOD HAVE A PORTFOLIO FILLED WITH COMICS IF THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT TO DRAW.
You know the expression “Dress for the job you want” – well, build your portfolio for the job you want. Honestly doesn’t have to be much. Keep it up to date. Keep it handy. Keep it within easy reach of any online presence. That’s it. Nothing like blowing your chances at the simplest thing.
Also over on the old bluesky, I stumbled across a short of this video, but here’s the full thing for your delight:
And that’s yer lot.
