Neil Armstrong: 1930-2012

Published in the SALEM (MA) NEWS 08/30/2012: The SALEM NEWS editorial page ran a special tribute article about first man on the moon Neil Armstrong and used my cartoon to illustrate it..

Jerry Nelson: 1938-2012

Another of the greats has just left us. JERRY NELSON, one of the original Muppet Performers has passed away. Jerry was the creative force behind SESAME STREET'S Count Von Count, Herry Monster, Amazing Mumford, Biff, THE MUPPET SHOW'S Floyd Pepper, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, FRAGGLE ROCK'S Gobo, Majory the Trash Heap, Pa Gorg, and numerous more other characters on those shows as well as many others than even The COUNT himself could Count.. He was also a talented singer/musician, and even put out a CD of his own, TURUO DAYDREAMS. I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry in person twice, during THE MUPPET SHOW LIVE at MUPPETFEST and at the NY MUSEUM OF TV AND RADIO, and both those times he was nothing less than awesome. My deepest condolences to the Nelson family and all of his closest associates. The man will be missed, but definitely not forgotten. Jerry once stated that he got into puppetry by lying and wearing cowboy boots.that inspired this little tribute..And I'm honored that he appreciated my work..Thank you for everything, Jerry.

Salem News: Bat Invasion

Published in the SALEM NEWS 08/22/2012: Salem has been having a bat infestation.. and not the kind that attract comic book fans, either.....

Salem News: Putting The Town On The Map

Published in the SALEM NEWS 08/22/2012: The neighboring town of Marblehead Massachusetts prepares to honor its Olympic ties. In fact, the winner of this year's Gold winner for Judo (the US' first) was born in Marblehead..Given the geography of the town, this seemed VERY apt..

Drop-Dead Gorgeous...

Pirate Queen BANGLADESH DuPREE from PHIL FOGLIO'S webcomic GIRL GENIUS. www.girlgeniusonline.com

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For ART's Sake: It's Definetly Not PUPPY Love...

My latest from COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1694..

Salem News: Important Yet Secret

Published in the SALEM (MA) NEWS 08/15/2012: Recent debate over the necessity of the Governor's Council: A position that isn't widely known outside of political circles..And I can guess one reason why it's been that way.. SIGN ME UP!!

Hong Kong Funeral

I think he would have wanted it this way..funnier to imagine how the pallbearers would be carrying that thing, though..

Staying True To Your Values

Another CHICK-FIL-A based cartoon. Appears in www.digboston.com 08/11/2012.

Coming Out At Dinner..

A graphics tablet sketch I did based on the recent Chick-Fil-A controversy:

Salem News: The Deal Comes Down

From the 08/09/2012 SALEM (MA) NEWS: The deal is done in the saga of the old Salem Harbor Plant. The Footprint Power Co. bought the site, and the time is coming for the old plant to be demolished and the area cleaned up. Let's hope things go smoother than what the drawing implies.

Salem News: Cleanup Plan

Published in THE SALEM NEWS 08/03/2012: A plan to close down, eliminate, and clean up after the old Salem Harbor Power Plant is set. In other news, a promotional gimmick by store chain Cumberland Farms results in mass thefts of life-size cutouts of David Hasselhoff. If this makes any sense to you, feel free to explain how.

Transylvania TV!

My take on a weirdly funny puppet webcast series about a bunch of monsters that run a TV station! From left to right..Batfink, Furry Ackermonster, and the Vampire LeShoc. Episodes can be seen at www.transylvania-tv.com WARNING! NOT FOR KIDS!!