The Wildwood Days of Doo Wop are coming..

 

It's 1973, the DDT wasn't invented!.. // Wondercon Anaheim, CA this Weekend! - Table 873

It's 1973 folks!.. the DDT wasn't invented yet!..

A cool thing about doing a "period piece" like Misfit Wrestling Federation is knowing what came after. In this case of issue #7, I feel when it feels good, make it informative.. Why not?.. It never hurts to learn something while reading and this is an art form (wrestling) in itself... You'll learn about it in M.W.F. if I can help it ! : )

 Like it or not, it's a fascinating art form in which the most colorful and not-so-coloful, strongmen and women have been involved. In many ways, they're a direct reflection of our society and the understanding of the struggles and issues we go through as humans on our planet. There's a reason professional wrestling has captivated many, many people in many many ways.

Maybe you'll agree to disagree.. and we'll wrestle to figure it out!!..

Either way.. here's that finished page from the last posting:

 Also, find me, along with the Comic Makers Los Angeles Meet-up group, at Wondercon
This Weekend: April, 3rd-5th 2015:
At the Anaheim Convention Center - http://www.anaheimconventioncenter.com/ We're at table 873!!.. Fri-Sunday

I will have MOST of the Bombshell Comics line available for purchase. Cash only_^/

Half & Half (Sorta) // Working in circles, figure eights and "directionals" let's call them // Misfit Wrestling Federation is coming to Comixology March 18th

Hey everyone,

Been awhile since a posting... it's not a bad thing. That's what I keep telling myself, so.. let it be so, will you?.. ^_^

I guess I like to call me endeavor with making comics as well, "let the audience find me if they are looking..." and I know some of you are, after these nine years, and I thank you. Even for just your visits and views... the internet is indeed a blessing for the independent - but, it's still hard.

Well, i'm not stopping!.. Below is a half and half (sorta) page #3 from Misfit Wrestling Federation #7...

For my first unlimited series, Misfit Wrestling Federation goes live for purchase this Wednesday - March, 18 2015 on www.comixology.com ..The digital comics subscription and service. I would highly recommend if you're a cartoonist, to take a look at the books within the Comixology Submit program: https://www.comixology.com/ComiXology-Submit-Releases/page/169

I post this out of what I find to be one of the most enjoyable challenges beyond your standard representational art (as far as you take it as a cartoonist I guess) is the directional over-pass and under-pass let's call them, to the whole comics narrative as a form. Those over-pass and under-passes i'm calling them, involve not only word balloons of the comic with it's placement (which you won't find below) but mostly, a shape/panel relationship/flow.

That's what a "real" wrestling comic book needs. In my opinion. In order to feel the dynamics of the interaction of the wrestlers and their moves, the cartoonist ( writer and artist) must know when and how to place the moves and essentially, story "beats" within each-other fluidly. On top of that, the construction needs to work all at once to encapsulate environment and the energy involved. Just as a match transpires among a commentator reaction... and in this case, character reaction and interaction within the match.Where will the word bubbles fit?.. You'll have to wait and see. Will I go back to "standard" paneling?.. Yes, it's already happening... Look at the top of this page!...

This challenge gets my excitement.. my drive.. to make this the best pro wrestling comic series you never read.

Cover of the unreleased, issue #7 (Released sometime this year):

Stay tuned!.. I plan to post storyboards i've done within the last year or so!...

-MJ

Where have all the panel dynamics gone?... Misfit Wrestling Federation #6 Page 20

Well, they're not in current wrestling comics. Yes, I have *ahem* competitors as of late with the commercial market -- WWE is now putting out a comic book with even, pro wrestlers scribing the tales. Sounds awesome but where's the panel dynamics?.. The only thing that could truly show the art form of pro wrestling in a sequential form?.. Not in their full-colored, ad-ridden adventure.

Yes, my work is black and white BUT it does have panel dynamics. 

What is panel dynamics?...

My own definition of panel dynamics is letting the objects dictate the panel motion and flow. This, combined with proper (emphasis on clarity) balloon placement, a page not only can get dynamic, but it also allows for an "environment wrapping" manifesto of the objects... All the while, the eye is literally on a ride around the page. Something only comics can do and can be embraced whole-heartedly in any line of pro wrestling comics. 

Just my opinion ^_^

Above: Page 20 from the unreleased, Misfit Wrestling Federation #6 (OUT SOON)

www.bombshell-comics.com has a new website look up!... Check out my living room!.. 

Wrestling relationships and a finished page #5 from M.W.F. #6!...

Another mode i'm playing with, let's call it, in Misfit Wrestling Federation is the idea of the wrestling relationship -- beyond physicality. A common theme in our every day lives, but what about with wrestlers?.. Are they still all "over-the-top" outside of the ring?...

 Mmm... Not necessarily, but it sure can make a journey!...

Here, Bald-Headed Freak - a long time wrestler, and the figure head of the M.W.F. from his notoriety, reflects back to hearing gossip of Big Dongrel Mongrel (Big Don)'s days of using his own rules in the ring.

All the while, Mad Mike is doing his best to catch up with 'the Freak', but are they just business partners at different sides of the spectrum or is there something else going on that can't let them "gel"?...

A now lettered, inked, and toned Page #5 from M.W.F. #6 !

Stay tuned for more frames from the latest projects!...

A "Half & Half" (Half pencils/half inks) from M.W.F. Issue #6

Here's another half & half from my unlimited series, Misfit Wrestling Federation. In issue #6 i'm still pushing the bearers of what comics can only do.

 I guess that's how I can explain this half & half page layout below.. and really, a large substantial part that is the makeup to this series... Other than, loose-canon and crazy-fit (from steroids or not?) characters like the Bald-Headed Freak (below) to obsessive compulsive "head of the company" mad-men, Mad Mike (below). The cast runs the gamut of off-beat personas that you wrestling fans would really enjoy.

 Learn about them in the M.W.F. - Misfit Wrestling Federation series, still available thru Paypal at my website: www.bombshell-comics.com ~~

If you look closely at this page, you'll find some written dialogue that could "take place" in this future world i'm bring you in to / if you so choose!...

Enjoy !...

Cover for M.W.F. #6 + I'm filling you in!...

Hi everybody,

I've been hard at work over here on a few different fun, exciting and challenging projects. I'm looking forward to sharing them all of course, but i still don't want to give you away all too much!... This passed month, I had the pleasure of working on business card cartoons, full colored comic pages, storyboards and some web application illustrations that all went very well. Today, I delivered a personal birthday gift for a friend to his friends, which was quite interesting. He let me have free reign to interpret the couple presented, so I took it to space of course, put them on a unicorn among a celestial sky fighting creepy bi-pedal humanoids and voila!.... .. Just your average birthday gift ; )

Below, you'll find the cover of M.W.F. #6, because yes, it's still being done and yes, i'm doing two books at once. But they're entirely two different "animals" so chill out @_@/ www.bombshell-comics.com for what i've done so far on this planet!...

The only current pro wrestling comic book series in print?... maybe?...

Enjoy!..
MJ

A little sneak peak without too much sneaking around...

Hey everyone, Here's a little sneak peak (and some proof) that I am indeed working on the next Bombshell Comics production ^_^

Sometimes I "fall off the planet", it happens. Especially working on large scoped books... and storyboarding the night away... Both I love no doubt -- but the "work" involved... the "work" involved... : )

 The page below is only page 28 of what might be 200+ pages from my next one..

I'm excited to share more from this one, but it's just not that far enough along yet - too.

I will tell you, the beach seen here is Wildwood, New Jersey.

More to come!..

Stay tooned! 0_o

M.W.F. taking a back seat!...and.. another project in the works...

Sadly, my first unlimited comic series, Misfit Wrestling Federation, must take a back seat beginning this year -- I have another project in the works that's taking my attention to another level of my expression: MY MUSIC. It will come in a variety of formats to experience... i'm very excited.
I'm also looking forward to sharing that with you all, on here... in time.



Eddie McMoon though, still awaits you -- Keep reading M.W.F. - Misfit Wrestling Federation at Rumble Owl Alt. Comics site: http://rumbleowl.com/ (and check out the other sweet comics on there too) and of course, the collected edition of M.W.F. Main Event: Hippie Saundra VS Shiela Child is still available thru www.bombshell-comics.com ..it collects the first five issues in a handsome 100 page format.



Below, a page 16/page 1 spread of Issue #1 (because I also format, print, staple and ship my books ; )

Beware The Mosquito In 'Style & Grace' - The Collected Graphic Novel is OUT NOW

'Style & Grace', my original 4-part mini series in full color, has now been collected and is now available through www.bombshell-comics.com
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This collected graphic novel was originally submitted to a health care foundation, but was somehow over-looked/denied... and now I've taken it in to my own hands to continue to self-publish it -- Like I did from the very beginning and i'm really proud of it!... It feels great to do a piece for a notable and still troubling cause....

Still don't know what i'm leading this too??...

Well....
Get the graphic novel in it's full-color glory, 112pgs for just $20 at www.bombshell-comics.com
but BEWARE THE MOSQUITO!!

You might have seen.../You will be seeing...

I was happy to be asked to have the opportunity of providing the artwork for Los Angeles Zine Fest this year. I provided a couple different pieces and I'm curious as to what they'll be using.. all I know is.. I'm looking forward to seeing how !
Here's what's being used so far, both on their site and tee shirts:

Also, see another version at the www.bombshell-comics.com main page ^_^/

See you on the 16th!!...

Hello World Zine #5/ M.W.F. #5 Preview!...

Check out these un-lettered comic preview pages of my comic strip, 'Famous Animal Battles' for Hello World Zine #5 and the latest issue of Misfit Wrestling Federation, #5!...

Hello World Zine #5 includes artists,cartoonists, poets and photographers from all over the world.

M.W.F. or Misfit Wrestling Federation is my first un-limited comic book series (after Style & Grace - 4 issues)... Get all 4 issues that are available today at www.bombshell-comics.com !...

Half & Half: (Half pencils/half inks) of Page 20 from 'THAT BIKE'

Check out this half and half page of page 20 from the up-coming, 'THAT BIKE'!..

Along with a 20+ page discovery story, 'THAT BIKE' contains the historical analysis of NBHAA.com (National Bicycle History Archive of America), re-created "1969 AMF muscle bike ads", a historic overview of AMF as well as a longevity of bicycles - in particular, the 1969 AMF Roadmaster 'American V' that I discovered myself on a rooftop in Philadelphia.

Pre-order Bombshell Comic's 16th comic release,
'THAT BIKE' now at www.bombshell-comics.com

Thank you for coming by!!

Been working on 'THAT BIKE' for a December Release!

Here's the cover for 'THAT BIKE' a comic book which i'm planning to release this December. I'm about 14 pages in to what might end up being a 30 page special.

'THAT BIKE' is the historical overview/semi auto-bio story of my discovery of a rare 1969 AMF Roadmaster "muscle bike" on a rooftop in Philadelphia.

Keep up with it's release on facebook here or via www.bombshell-comics.com !... See you there!

M.W.F. - Issue #3 Double Page Preview!...

Here's a page #10-11 spread from Misfit Wrestling Federation #3!... Which is now available on my website, www.bombshell-comics.com !...

Just $6.00 with 21pgs of story!.. No ads!...
AND A Bald-Headed Freak promo poster!... WHAT?!...

I believe M.W.F. is currently the only bi-monthly pro wrestling comic in print...

Been really enjoying writing/drawing this. M.W.F. #4 is in the works of my brain : )

More on the up-coming, 'THAT BIKE' comic soon!...

David Crass VS Matt Maverick - Eye Removal Match:

Graphic Novel Slideshow Tour 2012 Dates July 27th - Aug 12th

Here's the official tour promo poster for my summer excursion to the middle of America!.. Would really enjoy meeting you.

See each individual location info at: www.bombshell-comics.com ~

Huge website update coming soon!...

"come with me, watchman..."

'Misfit Wrestling Federation #2 - PAGE 8 preview!....

Here's a unlettered preview of page 8 from Misfit Wrestling Federation #2!...

The latest on-going mini series from Bombshell Comics.

Catch the fun with the misfits of wrestling!.. All in an imaginary yesteryear of a fanatic wrestling world!...

Issue #1 is on sale NOW at www.bombshell-comics.com!..

Issue #2 Available this JUNE.

M.W.F. (Misfit Wrestling Federation) Issue 1 "Roll Call" glimpse!...

The up-coming debut issue of Misfit Wrestling Federation will have an introductory "roll call" as they did with other classic comics of the past.

I felt it was a total fun way to know the players involved : )

Here's a glimpse!... Done with added graphite.

More from 'Misfit Wrestling Federation' and 'Style & Grace' soon!...

Keep checking: www.bombshell-comics.com !

Latest comic strip in Rinksider Magazine!....

Since 2010, I've been involved with Rinksider Magazine exclusively with producing the comic feature 'As The Wheels Turn.'

A story revolving around Frank Conny and his daughter, Reba Conny and their trials and tribulations with starting a roller skating rink from scratch.

With it being two years since it's infancy, I'm still creating these fun one panel gag strips.

Still informative and still so much fun.

Hope you enjoy!

Check out Rinksider.com, The independent voice of the roller skating industry for 57 years!...

The latest All-Ways Paranoid comic strip!...

Here's the latest All-Ways Paranoid comic strip, published bi-monthly in the L.A. Record!... Los Angeles largest music publication.

All-Ways Paranoid explores the physical and psychological folk-lore of Marijuana and it's now legal usage in the United States. Every strip introduces a new character and their new paranoid situation in life!...

To subscribe to L.A. Record to read 'All-Ways Paranoid' and their other great comics, visit Here!

All-Ways Paranoid is co-written with Los Angeles writer, Alex Moore.