It Sets Sail In Our Slumber

So here we are post Con and still soaking it all in. Some great developments occurring and I met some incredible creators. I will definitely have to do my best to make the event next year as well. This one is short and sweet, but to leave you with a little bit of an idea of where things are with Sea Wulfe (by the incredibly talented Tanna Tucker), here is the cover for issue #0. For those who haven't visited our FB page, be sure to stop by and say hello....maybe become a fan. We are working on developing a few contest if we can get our fanbase to grow a little more. Any thoughts? Til' the next episode, stay tuned!

On The Road Again.....

Its warm outside and I can't help but think of what the weather is like in San Diego right now. In less than 24 hrs I'll be on my way to attend my first SDCC (or "KHAAAAAANNNNNHHHHHH!" as many convention goers like to refer to it) There will be meetings, networking, interviews (of other creators for my examiner.com articles) and sharing the incredible art that Tanna Tucker has produced thus far for Sea Wulfe. The intention of these efforts will be to find a way to bring you, dear reader, the magic that has been brewing behind the scenes on the title as it has grown over the months. Keep your eyes peeled for developments and if you aren't a fan yet, join us over on FB. If all goes as planned we hope to launch a deeper experience on the website . Stay Tuned, the Saga Continues.....

The Long Haul

Yes, I know....the collective sigh of "its been awhile" is almost palpable, but I promise you, dear reader,  I have not been idle! Since Image Con work has been polished and re-polished, art has been created and then erased. The idea of what I hope to see created has been shared and direction from those in the know has been sought. In particular, some great insight into the industry of comic book creation and the business has been gleaned from one very unique individual. One Mr. Michael Davis one of the founding members of Milestone Media and a co-creator of the super hero Static Shock. Back in February Mr. Davis wrote an article over on ComicMix called "Shit and The Comic Book Industry", in it he spoke at length about breaking into the entertainment industry and making sure your game is on point. At the time when I read the article, it clicked in a way that I found reassuring. A voice that offered encouragement, but at the same time gave the slap to the head that made sure my feet were still grounded and my vision was clear. A week after that article and our brief exchange in the comments section of his post, he posted "Get A Clue".  Another insightful article that gave me some insight into what those who make things happen in the industry sometimes deal with when they are trying to make things happen. Needless to say, I was blown away by the closing remarks in that article (What?....You haven't read it yet? Okay, go read it and then you will understand why my jaw was on the floor by the end of the read. I'll wait....ok, you back? Good, let's keep this thing rolling). Mountains have been moved to some degree and as a result I will be going to San Diego in July to attend Comic Con 2012. I plan on meeting people, shaking hands, making connections, and learning as much as I possibly can to make sure that what I have imagined for so long can find it's way into being.  Have you ever been so hungry that you can literally taste the meal that you are dreaming of consuming before you take a bite? Well, that will be me....hopefully I don't scare anyone. In the meantime, I continue to work on the script for issue #2 of Sea Wulfe and Tanna Tucker continues to work on creating images that will help convey the world that exists in the corners of my imagination. So that is where things stand at this point in juncture. Rest assured, I am in this for the long haul and until the next post, here is an early page from the upcoming prologue  (words by Mark Turner and images by Tanna Tucker) and an updated image of the stories heroine Catlynn. For those not aware, we have a fan page up on Facebook, be sure to join us there for more news and updates on this incredible adventure: Sea Wulfe. Enjoy!

Image Expo 2012

Have you ever wanted to jump into the void...the uncertainty of the abyss that yawns wide before us all as we ponder the possibilities of "what if"? Have you ever wanted to take a chance to make that leap of faith not knowing if there will be something....someone at the bottom of the wild ride to catch you? This weekend I had the opportunity and honor of attending Image Expo 2012. During my time there I meet some of the industries most followed imagine-rs, storytellers who take their fans to highest heights and deepest depths of  "what if". During the panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of Image Comics, Todd McFarlane and Rob Liefeld told the story of how the company got it's start. These men dared to imagine and jumped into that nebula of the unknown. It was a great pleasure to be reminded of why I want to be a storyteller...to share the tales that rattle around in the corners of my mind. Check out a brief excerpt on how the company got it's start. Enjoy!