Batwoman O cover art by JH Williams III. I love that costume.

Batwoman: Elegy Hardcover

Before this flurry of comic writing activity of mine that you’ve heard about but haven’t seen yet from me I wrote many a comic. They were mostly crap. Indeed even Summer Nights while still valid, is nowhere near as good as my recent scripts simply because I’ve learned more about storytelling in the medium than I knew when I wrote that series for Jessica over a year ago. I feel, honestly that each script I’m writing is better, and will read better. I’m hoping youll see the progression once the artists are done. And yet after watching this video by David Smart on Alan Moore and Jason Burrows Neonomicon, I’m reminded that this medium is still trying to figure itself out, and that really, if you can get the reader to the point where they understand the rules of your comic universe, then you really can explore all kinds of worlds. Alan Moore, while not always enjoyable to read, definetly understands this, and this video really just blows my mind, because it takes the simple art of storytelling, and breaks down the layers, that as comic readers, we probably take for granted.

Part of the reason I cancelled Lucky Creature Attacks this year was I wanted to start putting that energy into my own work, some of which is my desire to write comics. 6 months later, here’s where the various comic projects stand.

Project A: Summer Nights. I wrote this series before this year and Jessica has been working on it as time allows. The first issue is nearing completion and we hope to have it out this fall at the latest.

Project B: The first issue of this is with the artist, and is moving along nicely. I’m already writing part 2. I think this has real potential and can’t wait to share some of it with you.

Project C: Has an artist attached but theres not much movement on it currently. Hoping to see some soon.

Project D: Is out for script review from an tremendous artist, who I hope will work with me. If this one happens it could see the light of day before any of the other projects.

As always, I’m willing to work with all artists, in all styles so shoot me an email if you feel the need to tell stories sequentially.

I’m looking for good comic artists who are willing to create at a steady pace, and want co-creatorships over projects. I’ve got stories piling up in my brain and scripts ready to rock out at you, but I’m looking for the right partnerships to bring the images to life. If you can draw, and want to participate, send me an email. All styles welcome.
luckycreaturelabel@gmail.com

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