by Tom Batiuk | Jul 4, 2023 | Komix Thoughts
In the Fall of 2013, I needed some comic book covers for a story arc I was writing and I didn’t want to use any actual covers. So I reached back to when I was in the fifth grade and a character I created then called Starbuck Jones. He was a space opera, blood and...
by Tom Batiuk | Jun 21, 2023 | Komix Thoughts
The fifth grade academic enrichment program at Eaton Elementary School was outstanding. At least it was for me. Whenever I would finish whatever assignment was at hand, I was told I could go get a piece of paper and draw. And what I would draw were cartoons. Cartoons...
by tombatiuk | Feb 23, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
Here are some prelims of the Strong Force and the Elementals Force engaged in battle. The winner… And the winner win all of the trade dress added… And the final with Rob Ro’s terrific colors.
by tombatiuk | Feb 22, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
The February 13 Funky Sunday featured my Elementals Force battling the Strong Force. What follows are James Pascoe’s sketches for the Strong Force characters. Can I hear a “nailed it” for James? A very punk looking Pion… An authoritative...
by tombatiuk | Oct 12, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
I know I already showed these cover sketches once, but the actual cover/Sunday kept getting pushed back further and further on the schedule. It’s a beautiful Bob Wiacek cover, and I wanted to reconnect with what led up to it as the actual piece is about to see...
