My pulse pounds a little quicker every July. It's a sea of people anchored by corporate branding as far as the eye can see There is only one Comic Con. After three years of attending small press expos, zine fests and local comic conventions, I can quite confidently declare there’s nothing else like SDCC. And while there are many downsides, like the difficulty in securing tickets (it’s almost as tough as a Taylor Swift concert), the unfortunate incursion by Hollywood (to the p

My first week of JuneToon: (from top left) Monster, Witch, Superhero, Villain, Planet, Weapon and Funny animal. Reconnecting with childhood delights Say what you will about social-media algorithms, but I’ve found with regular pruning (and occasional blocking) that I can curate a satisfactory feed of artistic material. Some days can yield a downright inspirational collection of new comic strips, illustrations and historical artifacts. Not to mention the ubiquitous monthly chal

My magnum opus, five days a week. Five years ago, I appeared on a podcast to talk about my experiences as a lowly Star Trek fan in the 1970s. That experience inspired me to start work on a new photo album of those days, which led directly to creating my 10-issue graphic memoir, published between September 2021 and March 2023. I've traveled across the country to a couple dozen conventions and comic book shops to share my work, from Seattle to Las Vegas, New York City and Washi

I'm still writing and drawing, just not so much here.

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