The Lost World…

Since I’m working on a graphic novel based on Dick Briefer’s version of Frankenstein from the 1950s, I’ve been researching Briefer’s Frankenstein comics.   I came upon an entertaining tale called “World of Monsters” from Frankenstein #21, 1952.  In this story, Frankie stumbles across a “lost world” atop a plateau in “arid” Arizona, complete with [...]

Portrait of a Monster

A portrait featuring a rather distinguished Monster of Frankenstein.  Digital pencils and inkwash.  Writer Martin Powell and I are bringing Dick Briefer’s THE MONSTER OF FRANKENSTEIN back to life in our new graphic novel, inspired by the classic non-code horror series of the 1950s.  Published by Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse Comics in 2012.

Creating A Picture…

I’m often asked about my process in creating pictures, so I figured I would do a step-by-step on my latest illustration. Step 1. I start all my work in Photoshop. I have pre-created page templates at various sizes to work on. The one pictured here is a virtual 10″x15″ at 400 dpi. I create my [...]

Frankenstein

Frankenstein commission piece.  The original black and white version, plus a variation with red background. (Click on pics to enlarge)  

Enter the MONSTER Home!

I’m pleased to be working on an exciting new graphic novel called M.O.N.S.T.E.R. Home, featuring classic horror monsters!  Written by Dan Barnes, this tale is a chilling but fun romp about what would happen if acclaimed monster hunter Van Helsing got committed to an asylum containing the very creatures he had captured! M.O.N.S.T.E.R. Home will [...]