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Earlier today I was in my studio, a place I rarely visit anymore. But as I stood there, looking at all the clutter, I got the bug to do some cleaning and organizing.
As I worked my way through folders of old drawings (I posted a few today), boxes of comic books, and unorganized stacks of Rowrbrazzle and Yarf!, I came across the lost pages of what would have been, SpaceWolf No. 3.
So I thought to myself, there might be a few people out there who would enjoy seeing these.
Now I know its been 24 years since SpaceWolf debuted in his own comic, and I know that there are a still a few of you fans out there who enjoyed the tale of Paxton and crew. But there are even more young artists and anthro fans, who never experienced the glory days of Funny Animal fandom.
I'm talking about such great comics like Albedo, Equine The Uncivilized (and Red Shetland), Usagi Yojimbo (is it still being published?), and of course other titles like Critters, Space Usagi, Captain Jack, Space Ark, Tales of the Fhenik, Mighty Tiny and Xanadu.
So what I'm planning to do over the course of the next couple of weeks, is posting issues 1 & 2 of the Origin of SpaceWolf story, along with the missing pages of issue 3.
That way, you die hard fans of classic funny animal comics and the newer generations of anthro-fans can relive/experience the golden days of the fandom.
I know I'm sounding overly nostalgic, but what the hey...
As I worked my way through folders of old drawings (I posted a few today), boxes of comic books, and unorganized stacks of Rowrbrazzle and Yarf!, I came across the lost pages of what would have been, SpaceWolf No. 3.
So I thought to myself, there might be a few people out there who would enjoy seeing these.
Now I know its been 24 years since SpaceWolf debuted in his own comic, and I know that there are a still a few of you fans out there who enjoyed the tale of Paxton and crew. But there are even more young artists and anthro fans, who never experienced the glory days of Funny Animal fandom.
I'm talking about such great comics like Albedo, Equine The Uncivilized (and Red Shetland), Usagi Yojimbo (is it still being published?), and of course other titles like Critters, Space Usagi, Captain Jack, Space Ark, Tales of the Fhenik, Mighty Tiny and Xanadu.
So what I'm planning to do over the course of the next couple of weeks, is posting issues 1 & 2 of the Origin of SpaceWolf story, along with the missing pages of issue 3.
That way, you die hard fans of classic funny animal comics and the newer generations of anthro-fans can relive/experience the golden days of the fandom.
I know I'm sounding overly nostalgic, but what the hey...
WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!?...
Dan is actually posting never before seen pages of a "resurrected" SpaceWolf!?
That's correct disembodied voice of exclamation and disbelief.
I've been doing some drawing in my spare time, and I'm actually cranking out some art.
These pages are a work in progress, and there's only a few (for now).
Unfortunately I'm a two job working kind of guy, so these pages have taken me about 3 years to produce.
But they go into detail of SpaceWolf and crew (FINALLY) hijacking that Imperial freighter.
SPAAAACE GHOOOST (I mean) WOOOOLF!
<cue theme music>
never mind, we don't have any theme music.
Well here they are, the first two pages of the Origin of Space, published by Antarctic Press.
For those of you familiar with the story, welcome back.
For you newcomers, a little background info.
I began the SpaceWolf saga back in the early 80's (long time ago, right?). I originally drew it for my own entertainment, and never intended on getting it published.
It was supposed to be a comic for kids (hence the title), but as I developed the storyline, it began to get dark, and very adult. So the original storyline and artwork was scrapped, and what you see now began spillin
R.I.P. Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak, the children's author and illustrator best known for the 1963 classic "Where the Wild Things Are," died today in Danbury, Conn., reportedly of complications from a stroke. He was 83.
"Where the Wild Things Are" was one of my favorite books when I was growing up, even into my adult years. And his "Little Critter" books were enjoyed by my three boys, when they were little, especially at bedtime.
Thanks Maurice, you've been a big inspiration to THIS cartoonist, and given me many fond childhood memories.
Rest in Peace.
Every now and again...
life just ups and kicks ya in the teeth.
A little more that a year ago (if I remember correctly), I promised you folks that I was going to resume the adventures of Space Wolf.
But even as I was roughing out the first ten (or so) pages, I got kicked in the teeth. It seems that the higher powers at Goodrich Interiors, my "former" employer, decided to kick my ass to the curb. They said I was being "temporarily laid off"; but if I wanted to seek employment elsewhere... well,you get the picture.
Anyway, long story short, after giving Goodrich 30 years of dedicated service,I found myself unemployed in one of the worst economies in America's hist
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Wow, good to see you posting again, Dan! As Dusty said, we were just talking about you last weekend (only good stuff, we promise). A shame you don't get to do art much anymore, always loved your style and the fantastic line-work, but I know how it goes, life seems to eat up art-time, energy and inspiration. Looking forward to the stuff you're talking abut posting: "Space Wolf" was one of my faves, back in the day!