I’m not going to lie, this past year has been the year from hell. If something could go wrong, it did, often in spectacular ways I never could have imagined. But if you want to keep your sanity, you eventually have to shake it off, no matter how hard that is, and move forward. Life... Continue Reading →
Comic books today aren’t being written with the future in mind. They’re not focused on telling great stories; they’re creating collectibles. These books are made to be bought, bagged, and displayed, not read and remembered. As long as the cover looks amazing, most buyers don’t care what’s inside. This is clear from the rise of... Continue Reading →
So, you think your zodiac sign says you're compassionate, loyal, and full of potential? That’s cute. But deep down, every sign has a little villain energy, and we’re here to expose it. Whether you’re a low-key mastermind or a chaos-loving agent of mayhem, there’s a supervillain out there who vibes with your star chart. Let’s... Continue Reading →
As a writer, I found the inspiration for my books in the pages of comics. I was captivated by the super heroics, the vibrant costumes, and, of course, the storytelling. While the narratives didn’t always make perfect sense and characters occasionally acted out of character, I chalked that up to different writers interpreting them in... Continue Reading →
For decades, comic books have been the dominant way to experience superhero stories. But just like comics evolved from pulp magazines, superhero novels are the next logical step in storytelling. Superheroes have always thrived by adapting to new formats. Now, they’re entering a medium that offers limitless potential. The Limits of Comics Are Holding Superheroes... Continue Reading →
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for my book DEADLOCK. When I was growing up reading comics, you could always tell who the good guys were and who the bad guys were. Sure, there were a few antiheroes running around, but for the most part, there was never any doubt. When I started writing my superhero fiction series,... Continue Reading →
Why Deconstructing Superheroes Could Be Ruining More Than Stories I grew up watching Spider-Man and the Superfriends on Saturday mornings. Spider-Man was the first comic book I ever read. I’ve been a fan of superheroes for a very long time and while most people these days are moving away from superhero comics, and heroes in... Continue Reading →
Art comes from the soul. It needs to come out no matter what. I believe true artists don’t care how they are perceived. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure they want to make money so they can concentrate on their art, but if no one saw it or read it they would still make it.... Continue Reading →
I have a love for comic books. As a kid, they were my escape from the real world. The mixture of pictures and words carried me away on an adventure I could never have on my own. As I got older, I started to read books on top of the comics. Today I have a... Continue Reading →
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
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