Lady Robotika Plot Twist!

So, I can finally reveal I helped out new 2009 buddy Tony Fleecs for an Image book that another old buddy Bill Morrison did that stars Go-Go's singer/songwriter/guitarist/ordained minister/super-cutie Jane Wiedlin as new comic book hero LADY ROBOTIKA!

They were all at the Kansas City Planet Comicon this weekend. As Tony tells its, while they were on the panel, Tony broke the news that I had pinch-hit for him on the lettering. In the 90s, I'd worked with Bill at Bongo Comics, lettering some of the first Simpsons books. It was great to see the new stuff Bill is up to, and about one of my favorite crushes when I was a teen. Hopefully, it wasn't too great a shock to all concerned. I'm just stoked Jane Wiedlin's actually heard my name. Maybe I'll get to meet her. One can dream!

Fraggle Rock!

Over at Comicvine, the incredibly talented folks who made issue 1 of Fraggle Rock (from Archaia Publishing) are introduced. Go meet 'em! Super-talented creators all.

Then, go out May 1st and get your Free Fraggle Rock comic (a Free Comic Book Day giveaway), and buy issue 1 which will be out by the end of April. YAY!

Hey Kids! Comics!

Marvel previews my work on the upcoming MIGHTY AVENGERS 35!
I love that Ultron.

Hey Kids! Comics!

Preview of my upcoming work on SECRET WARRIORS 14.

Return to IRON MAN LEGACY

Marvel writer Fred Van Lente has begun a new title IRON MAN:LEGACY, which I have the good fortune to be working on thanks to editor Alejandro Arbona. Coincidentally, Fred specifially asked the style to be like the Kurt Busiek/Sean Chen HEROES RETURN IRON MAN vol 3 style... which I helped develop while I was at Comicraft. So, it's great to "return" myself from whatever hyperspace bubble I've been living in and rejoin telling Iron Man's adventures.

More at the link at Marvel.com

The first issue cover by Francis Tsai
Great covers by Brandon Peterson coming! Enjoy, y'all, and give some feedback.

Danny Rand is doomed

Comic Book Resource's Timothy Callahan has posted a couple of reviews about the Iron Fist team hand-off to the new writer Duane Swierczynski and new artist Travel Foreman, and to his credit, he gets the change of team. Issue 17's review praises the scene set 10 years into the future when we find out Danny Rand, the Immortal Iron Fist, is dead. Issue 18 enjoys the story that's rolling out with Danny at his wit's and endurance's end against an immortal who seemingly has killed ALL Iron Fists at their 33rd year. I haven't seen what's coming next, but I ought to soon, I suppose, eh Warren and Alejandro? Look for the Iron Fist special coming soon!

True Believers #2 and #3 reviewed

Greg Bergas gives a nice review for a book I was fortunate to not only letter, but design the logo. Pop Syndicate also gives a glowing review for issue 2. Kudos to my editor Bill Rosemann for hooking this gig up when we sorely needed it! And Lauren Henry is a hoot to banter with. Although, she apparently thinks I'm a dork for liking the Scots. Ya can't win 'em all. True Believers is by Cary Bates, Paul Gulacy, and Rain Beredo. Go read it. I like it a lot. True Believers 3 cover by Paul Gulacy...and a logo by me!

Jeff Parker podcasts AGE OF SENTRY #1

Some of the lettering I did for book and covers for Age of Sentry made it into a recent Marvel Comics podcast. Where my work is shown, check out 0:25 and 1:30-1:31. I'm hard at work on Sentry #2 (yep, Mark & Jordan), and most of the issue is to bed already. I'll post artwork when I can again. It went on sale September 17th. Also, check out this Marvel Podcast from a few of the team, writer Jeff Parker, assistant editor Jordan White, and surprise guest Senior Editor Mark Paniccia.


Oh, and there's the rare interview where I get quoted.