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Creator of the Soulfinder graphic novel series.

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Thoughts on political and religious ‘influencer’ culture

A lot has happened in the years since your friendly neighborhood writer was regularly posting on WordPress. Elections were won and lost. Twitter became X. Most of the people who were laughed at as conspiracy theorists were vindicated, and a nation in debt got much, much, much deeper in the hole. Today, however, I’d like… Continue reading Thoughts on political and religious ‘influencer’…

Soulfinder: Tunnel Hounds now available at Iconic Comics!

There seems to be something about releasing a new installment of the Soulfinder series that brings me back to this little old blog. My musings on politics and pop culture here opened up job opportunities, introduced me to solid dudes who I m still in touch with today, and put me on the path that ultimately… Continue reading Soulfinder: Tunnel Hounds now available at Iconic Comics!

Soulfinder: Infinite Ascent released, succeeds on its own merits: Zero boogeymen needed for new readers

It was one year ago that your friendly neighborhood blogger-turned-YouTuber-turned-indie comics creator came out with Soulfinder: Black Tide. The May 2021 piece I penned upon its release talked about zigging while others zagged; the series about combat veteran exorcists skipped crowdfunding and went straight to the Iconic Comics website. Soulfinder: Infinite Ascent continues the…

‘Soulfinder: Black Tide,’ ICONIC Comics, and the case for zigging while others zag

The release of 'Soulfinder: Demon's Match' in 2019 and 'Soulfinder: Black Tide' in 2021 shows that there is no single blueprint for indie comics success.

A ‘Thank You’ to Marian Rose World Mission

A global pandemic. Lockdowns. Looting. Riots. Presidential politics. The U.S. faced numerous challenges in 2020, which seemed to bring out the worst in a lot of people. All of it was chronicled on social media (platforms that in many ways reward division and hate). Your friendly neighborhood blogger, however, was blessed to start off the… Continue reading A Thank You to Marian Rose World…

Dan Slott exposed by Tom Brevoort in ‘Marvel 616’ episode: ‘We use the term ‘work’ loosely when it comes to Dan’

Regular readers of this blog know that for years I have said Marvel s Dan Slott is more of an idea man than a writer s writer. I ve said that he spends far too much time ranting and raving on social media — or opining on plans that aren t scheduled to take place for another 100 issues… Continue reading Dan Slott exposed by Tom Brevoort in Marvel 616 episode: We use the term work loosely…

Dan Slott, Marvel-elite hypocrite, lectures indie creators on professionalism

Dan Slott's unprofessional behavior was in many ways the catalyst for "Comicsgate," but he now wants to lecture indie creators on tact and decorum. Classic!

‘Soulfinder: Demon’s Match’ crosses $10K: ‘I love it when a plan comes together’

"Soulfinder: Demon's Match" by Douglas Ernst crossed the $10K barrier it needed in funding in four days.

‘Soulfinder: Demon’s Match’ is LIVE on Indiegogo NOW

"Soulfinder: Demon's Match" is live on Indiegogo. The comic on combat vet exorcists is written by Douglas Ernst — with art by Timothy Lim and Brett R. Smith.

‘Soulfinder: Demon’s Match’ trailer for June 14 Indiegogo launch

"Soulfinder: Demon's Match" by Douglas Ernst — with art by Timothy Lim and work by colorist Brett R. Smith — launches on June 14. Watch the trailer now.