I loved comic books as a kid. I loved the art. I loved the stories. I would get lost in the fantasy worlds created by greats like Jack Kirby. I would lovingly browse the racks at my local comic store deciding what I would buy with my hard-earned money. To this day, I still love the smell every time I walk in.

When I landed in art school years later my painting instructor told me to stop outlining everything. I didn’t listen to him. I dropped out of art school and I still outline everything.

I also loved the comic book ads. All of the monsters, novelties and more. I ordered the X-Ray Spex and was so disappointed I couldn’t see through the girls’ clothes at school.

And like many kids of my generation, I dreamt of making money and getting prizes by selling seeds or copies of Grit magazine.

That dream never came true for me. Others did though.

Acrylic and ink on paper and canvas. Measures 27” x 34”.