Stops and Starts
I just finished David Levy’s “Animation Development: From Pitch to Production“. This book is helpful on many levels, not merely for the next potential Matt Groening, but for writers and … Continue reading Stops and Starts
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Jetpack Jr. in The Sunday Funnies!
Jetpack Jr. in print! Who’da thunk it? The folks at “The Sunday Comics”–that’s who! Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/TheSundayComicsPaper/ Marc and Rachel at The Sunday Comics have a simple … Continue reading Jetpack Jr. in The Sunday Funnies!
"Jetpack Jr." returns October 1st!
“Jetpack Jr.” is back! October 1st new material begins appearing again at GoComics.com. Lots of surprises in store–I won’t let on now, you’ll just have to wait! Those strips you … Continue reading "Jetpack Jr." returns October 1st!
My Dad
Today would’ve been my father’s 81st birthday. The following is for him, with love. William Leonard Grogan Sept. 17, 1934-July20,2015 My Dad. I’m going to try to … Continue reading My Dad
Comic Book Apocalypse! A Jack Kirby Blockbuster!
Kirby is here! Or rather–Kirby is at California State University Northridge Art Galleries in Los Angeles, where Comic Book Apocalypse: The Graphic World of Jack Kirby opens to the public … Continue reading Comic Book Apocalypse! A Jack Kirby Blockbuster!
Behind the Scenes: Process!
My friend Kevin Mutch often posts interesting gifs, displaying his process. I thought I’d follow suit and show a little of the work “behind the scenes” for “Jetpack Jr.”. It … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Process!
Kirby, GIFS, and stuff
Hey! Didja hear? There’s a blockbuster retrospective of the King of Comics coming your way late this summer! That’s right–a big, big show of Jack Kirby’s greatest work, curated by … Continue reading Kirby, GIFS, and stuff
GIF Crazy!
Here are two new GIF’s of Jetpack Jr. comics! Be sure to check out the Jetpack Jr. channel on GIPHY.com! Meanwhile, enjoy! Career Choice: and “Art Therapy”
Too Long Away!
Wow-it’s been awhile since my last post. I’ve been trying to catch up on Jetpack Jr.-trying to give myself a little lead time so that deadlines( self-imposed) aren’t breathing down … Continue reading Too Long Away!
"Stripped"
So, I watched the comic strip documentary, “Stripped” on Netflix last night. It wasn’t my first viewing; I’d seen the debut of the film at the Billy Ireland Cartoon … Continue reading "Stripped"
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
My birthday passed by a few weeks ago, and one of the nicest presents was Peanuts Every Sunday by Charles Schulz; vol.2: 1956-1960, from Fantagraphics. A confessed Peanuts freak, I … Continue reading The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Behind the Curtain
I’ve always found an artist’s process interesting; several years ago there was a great book out on various cartoonists called In the Studio(Todd Hignite; Yale University Press; ©2006). It featured … Continue reading Behind the Curtain
Geoff Grogan 