Resellers in the collecting game are an absolute nightmare. I was cursing Hasbro Pulse because I thought I had completely missed out on the Fatal Fluffies I wanted for G.I. Joe Classified. Then, hours later, I hit refresh, and for […]
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Author: Spike
Daily Ramblings: August 11th, 2026
As a kid, one of my favorite Transformers teams that didn’t combine were the Insecticons. They all had such a unique look compared to all the other Decepticons. No vehicle modes here, just cool, simple insects. One of the things […]
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Daily Ramblings: August 10th, 2026
One of my favorite movies is from the creators of South Park. It’s called BASEketball. It’s based very loosely on a real game that was conceived on the driveways of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the 1980’s. It’s a combo of baseball […]
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Daily Ramblings: August 8th, 2026
If you can’t tell, some of my biggest influences are comics like Peanuts, Garfield, Heathcliff, and Calving & Hobbes. When people ask me to describe Salem Corners, I tell them it’s like an adult Scooby-Doo where everything is real, mixed […]
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Daily Ramblings: August 7th, 2026
It’s funny how you start out thinking you’re prepared for what you’re about to do. Then, in the beginning, you’re in the deep end, just trying to stay afloat. Eventually, things start flowing, and finally, with only twenty-some pages left […]
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Daily Ramblings: August 5th, 2026
Yesterday I drew my version of Clark Kent for the comic. I had a bit of fun with it. At first I was drawing other characters. That was going no where fast. I didn’t like the way they were turning […]
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Daily Ramblings: August 4th, 2026
I have a question for everyone here, and I’d really appreciate your thoughts. When you’re looking at comic book covers, do you prefer artwork that depicts a scene of characters from inside the issue, or do you like covers that […]
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Daily Ramblings: 8.3.26
Hey everyone! I wanted to see if there’d be any interest in merch with the characters, comic logo, or studio name on it. I still have some buttons, comics, and postcards available too if anyone’s been wanting to grab those. […]
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Daily Ramblings: 8.1.26
Kids who grew up in the ’80s had some incredible movies. Sure, not all of them have aged well, but some absolutely still hold up. To this day, I love Gremlins. I think it hold up surprisingly well. Even Gremlins […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.31.26
When I was in high school, I got into comics and read them pretty religiously. One of my favorites from back then was Spawn. I loved the artwork, and it had a great story to boot. Overall, I was a […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.30.26
I’ve been thinking about comic crossovers, and if I ever got the chance to do one, I know exactly who I’d want to collaborate with: Skottie Young of I Hate Fairyland. I think our styles would mesh really well. My […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.29.26
One of the hardest characters to write or draw is the one who has no dialogue. Whether it’s an animal, a mute character, or a machine, if they can’t speak, you have to find another way to communicate what they’re […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.28.26
Let’s talk about the unknown today: cryptids. Creatures that people swear are real, but they usually have grainy videos that make it hard to tell what they’ve seen. Or they saw the creature alone, in the middle of the night, […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.27.26
This week should go pretty well. Last week, I really set myself up to succeed. I finished the backgrounds for the next four pages, and I might even get more mileage out of them. Time to stash them in the […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.25.26
Growing up. it was almost impossible not to see Christian Slater in a movie. He seemed to be everywhere. Then one day, he was just… gone. Later, he had a couple of TV shows I really enjoyed, but they were […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.24.26
HOLY CRAP! I’m gonna be broke. Mondo is killin’ it with The Real Ghostbusters line they are putting out. They just showed a 1/12 scale Ecto-1 for their Real Ghostbusters line. It looks amazing. How do I buy the guys […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.23.26
I’m looking for a little inspiration from the community! I’m working on a page set inside the comic shop, and I want to fill the walls with parody posters inspired by classic 90’s movies, cartoons, and TV shows. What are […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.22.26
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about why I set the comic in the early 90’s instead of the present day. There are actually a couple of reasons, and it’s not just because I’m a Gen X kid. First, I […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.21.26
I’m excited to see what’s coming up at San Diego Comic Con this year. Lots of toys will be showing up there, along with new movie trailers that are inevitable. Since you’re on my page, and I’m a nerd, I’m […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.20.26
Let’s talk about the characters in the comic today. By this point, I’m sure everyone has started picking favorites, and maybe a few characters they love to hate. I’m probably a little biased since I created every single one of […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.18.26
Have you seen the anime Kaiju No. 8? If you haven’t, you should. It’s such a good story. A guy who cleans up after Kaiju attacks gets turned into a Kaiju himself. It seems to come out of nowhere, but […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.17.26
Being autistic is a trip sometimes. Yesterday I started drawing, and the next thing I knew, I hadn’t eaten, and I had a headache that made my eyes hurt. I never intentionally do it, but it seems to happen a […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.16.26
Have you ever been to a comic con? If you haven’t, you should, they can be a hell of a lot of fun. Of course, not all cons are created equal. Some are amazing, some are just ok, and a […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.15.26
It’s Wednesday, and I’m motoring along this week. I’m finally hitting my stride and going full speed ahead. Today I’m designing another business: the local comic shop. So I’m back to creating knockoff comic character posters. Like the Bro-Man poster […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.14.26
Daily Ramblings: 7.14.26 Blind boxes, what can I say? I HATE THEM. Personally, I don’t like not knowing what I’m getting. It feels like gambling, and in many ways, it really is. I don’t care for it. I wish they […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.13.26
San Diego Comic-Con is coming up next week. I can’t wait. There are a few things I’m looking at getting, too. One of those is the Mondo Ghostbusters four-pack that includes the spectral versions of the guys. I’ve been collecting […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.11.26
This weekend is all about Pokemon GO. My fiancée plays, and this weekend is one of the biggest events of the year in the game. We’re spending both days walking around so she can catch all the Pokemon she is […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.10.26
When I fist start plotting out a story, I just let it flow onto the page using simple stick figures. At this stage, there’s no need for lots of detail or polished artwork. It’s all about getting the ideas down. […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.9.26
I’ve loved anime ever since the 80’s, watching shows like Robotron and Voltron. Compared to American cartoons of the time, they felt incredibly detailed, especially when it came to the mechanical designs. The artists drew screws, bolts, pistons, joints, and […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.8.26
I finally got it, it’s REAL! My copy of FINAL SPACE finally arrived. I can finally find out how the series was supposed to end, and I can’t wait to sit down and read it. Personally, I’m sooo excited. I’ve […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.7.26
I miss Saturday morning cartoons and the feeling of plopping down in front of the TV, with a bowl of cereal, to watch some of the best cartoons ever created. They taught lessons, morals, and even about life. Characters would […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.6.26
Digital vs. physical comics. Which do you prefer? There are benefits to both, but there are also some disadvantages. On the plus side, digital comics can go anywhere with you, as long as you have a device to read them […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.4.26
They don’t make villains in cartoon movies or TV series the way they used to. There was something special about Cobra Commander or Megatron. They were ruthless and intimidating, yet completely inept at times. Some people might see that as […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.3.26
Today is my birthday. I’ve turned 49. Wow, Forty-nine! I’ve gotten older, and my art has matured along the way for the better, but I still feel like that 20-year-old who’s full of stories and ideas. I’m going to take […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.2.26
I just finished some fun pages that take place at Crowe Foods. I really like the way it’s turning out. Overall, it looks like Ienvisioned it when I wrote it. Logan and Spike have such a challenging relationship. It feels […]
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Daily Ramblings: 7.1.26
Another long, hot day! Between plumbing issues and the heatwave, not much work got done on my end. On a brighter note… what did everyone think of the NEW reel? Do you like it as much as I do? I’m […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.30.26
I’ve loved comics ever since I bought my first one as a kid. I actually got into the hobby pretty late, i was already a pre-teen, but from that very first book, I was hooked. Back then, I was reading […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.29.26
Well, I did it, I saw Masters of the Universe, and it did not disappoint. It wasn’t perfect or exactly what I would have done, but it was really good. There was plenty of action, humor, and the way it […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.27.26
Another weekend is here, full of fun and excitement. We celebrated a birthday, enjoyed some great food, and actually relaxed for once. Who could ask for anything more? If everything goes according to plan, we’ll be seeing the Masters of […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.26.26
What a week! I got a lot of work done and had some fun while doing it. This weekend, my fiancée and I are celebrating our birthdays together since they’re only eight days apart, so thatshould be fun as always. […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.25.26
Hollywood’s current direction is baffling to me. Everything is either a reboot, a relaunch, or a sequel. We NEVER seem to get new stuff, and its arrival causes an explosion because society as a whole prefers new, fresh ideas. QUIT […]
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HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY!!!
Hey guys, I have a favor to ask. My fiancée Sarah is turning 51 today, and she isn’t really in the birthday spirit. Help me brighten her day by wishing her a happy birthday! She’s always there for me and […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.24.26
I have to admit something to everyone. I was wrong. Totally wrong. I know not how the Facebook bot gods work. Why they push certain things and not others. I am literally so lost on what to do. If anyone […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.23.26
YAY! I think I’ve figured it out. I’ve cracked the code, as they would say. So this next post is a test to see if I’m right. I know it’s not the most fun thing, but I want to know […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.22.26
Daily Ramblings: 6.22.26 Social media is good when it works, and extremely frustrating when it doesn’t. I won’t go into it, but the AI tags things it shouldn’t. I’m not sure what to do, so I will just keep doing […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.20.26
This weekend, I’ll be working on the website and celebrating Fathers Day with my dad. I’m not exactly sure what we’ll do beyond watching movies, but it’ll be nice no matter what? What do you have planned for this weekend? […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.19.26
To end the week on a positive note, I finished a couple of pages, and I’ll be working through the weekend to get four done. It depends, though, I also need to spend some time working on the website, so […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.18.26
Ok, so I was wrong. Shopping carts and store aisles are a joy to draw. No, REALLY. I’d love to draw more shopping carts and aisles, as long as I don’t have to worry which way that damn pineapple on […]
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Daily Ramblings: 6.17.26
It seems people actually read thesethings, which is good. I don’t particularly like screaming into the void. Today was rewarding, I rewrote a page because the old layout wasn’t working, and I felt it dragged down the story. Luckily, I’m […]
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