Well 2023 is in the coffin of yesteryear, and we are now in 2024. There is Hope!. While a lot was accomplished in the last year, I am hopeful that so much more can and will be accomplished this year pertaining to my art. I was able to do several book and comic covers last year to add to my portfolio.
Starting off the New Year, I am working on a new commissioned oil painting for a client who has agreed to trade an autographed KISS Destroyer Album signed by Gene Simmons , Paul Stanley and Ace Freely for the painting based on the original painting by Ken W. Kelly for the Love Gun album.
Original Love Gun painting by Ken W. Kelly
And here you can see my starting pencils on the 20×24 canvas
My homage to Ken Kelly’s Love Gun Album. Beginning pencils.
I presently do not have any projects in the works other than the painting at the moment, but will inform you of any new projects in future post.
So here is a link to the books I have illustrated covers for or that I have illustrations in . If you like my work feel free to order something you may like and show your support. Also if you need a Cover Illustration or some art for your book feel free to contact me here or by email at cmerwin6@gmail.com Just click on the Amazon link below.
Charles F Millhouse’s latest Captain Hawklin novel, and the last in the series, “Captain Hawklin and the Anubis Curse” featuring my Cover Art will be available in March! So consider becoming a Captain Hawklin crusader and get yourself a copy, and check out the rest of the series as well. You won’t regret it!
So, I saw The Batman tonight. No Spoilers here, just my overall thoughts. Now you all know what a Bat-maniac I am when it comes to all things Batman. So here is what I thought of the movie, for what the director was trying to do, it was a decent crime noir, pulp fiction style movie.
Did it feel like I was watching a Batman movie? At times,….. No and Yes. Also, Pattinson did better than I thought he would as The Batman and I did like the costume. But his Bruce Wayne left a lot to be desired in my opinion,…felt to much like a Moody Goth in my opinion.
I definitely did not like the way the Riddler was portrayed in the movie at all! That includes costume and persona. Catwoman was decent except for that stupid ski mask, and so was Penguin. I did like the Batmobile after watching it in action. The film was way to long they could have told that story in half the time.
So for me……overall on a scale from 1-10 I would give the movie a solid 7 star rating. Will I buy the movie for my Batman Collection? Of course it’s Batman. Do I recommend going to see it? Sure it’s A decent attempt and new approach in the telling of Batman. So there you have it. As I said it’s a decently good film but for me not a Blockbuster like Batman 89 and Batman Returns. And Batman Begins. If you disagree with my spoiler free review that’s ok, it is what it is.
One last note: Did the movie live up to the hype surrounding it? For me….. No, not even close. I’m sure it will most likely do well in the box office and make loads of money. But as I said for me a Batman fan for many years, it just missed the mark.
Hey Folks, Check this out…..Charles F Millhouse gives us a sneak peek at some of the Interior Art and my final Cover Art for ‘Pulp Reality’ #2, coming soon from Storm-gate Press. This includes the fantastic story “Snow Chase” by talented Author: Bobby Nash , for which I did an interior illustration which is not shown in this sneak peek! Please share with your friends.
Charles F. Millhouse and The Bullpen for Writers, are on a countdown to the release of Pulp Reality #1, a Pulp Adventure publication due to be released soon from Stormgate Press. Over the weeks to follow they will be spotlighting the creators of this innovative anthology showcasing today’s top talents in New Pulp. Here you can see those who have been Spotlighted thus far.
BELOW: CLYDE HALL
This week we are featuring Mr. Clyde Hall. The author of “Reel One for the B-Man” appearing in Pulp Reality #1
Clyde Hall was raised a TV addict, a comic book fan, a movie buff, and a monster kid. He’s worked as a comic shop employee, a snow cone peddler, a cashier, a reporter, a news director, a security officer, and a 911 operator. But he’s always been a writer. For writing fun things, he used to rely on Game Mastering RPGs, staffing MUSHes, contributing to APAs, and scripting fan fiction.
Then he retired and became a comic book reviewer at http://www.DoomRocket.com and a contributing writer for Stormgate Press. He’s also submitted a story to Brian K. Morris’s Doc Saga series.
He and wife Ginny live in Illinois. No, in the southern part of Illinois. No, further; further south than most people think the state goes. He and Ginny cosplay many heroes but raised a daughter who now is a health care hero, a Nurse. They’re currently teaching their dog, Quill, to master canine sign language while they train their cat, Casper, not to murder him in his sleep.
BELOW: TED DAVIES
This weeks SPOTLIGHT is on artist Ted Davies. Ted is an artist & author born in the “Motorcity,” Detroit, Michigan. His family was one of the founding families that settled Detroit in 1701. This hometown has inspired him & continues to inspire him in his creative endeavors. Ted’s passion for storytelling with a combination of watercolor artwork and writing have created several book series, namely: Retrieve, Albino Zulu, and soon to be released: Grim 101. His outstanding work in Pulp Reality is for the upcoming story by Clyde Hall. Find more about Ted and his work at
Originally from Bayonne, New Jersey; now residing in Terre Haute, Indiana. Candice Comelleri is an “award winning” freelance fine artist with pieces that can be found in private collections all around the world. Including book covers and other illustrated works created for award winning creatives and celebrities alike.
Art has always been her passion and she knew at a young age it was Gods calling for her life; to use art to make a difference to make others happy and to bring hope to all who may feel lost. She loves meeting new people and sharing moments with all who cross her path.
Candice’s art will appear with a story written by Kellie Austin in Pulp Reality 1 coming soon.
BELOW: PAUL BARILE
This weeks SPOTLIGHT is on Mr. Paul Barile. Paul is the blue-collar poet known as “The Original Poem Guy.” He maintains his poetry blog at http://www.thepoemguy.wordpress.com Paul has an undergrad degree (Fiction Writing) from
Columbia College Chicago. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in English Composition
at Northeastern Illinois University.
He is a widely published and produced playwright. His debut novel “My Brother’s Hands” was
released in 2015 by Lexographic Press. His novelettes “Chasing Happy” and “Ten Pounds of
His latest project “The Legend of Aguila Azul” was published – by Lexographic Press in June
2020. “The Legend of Aguila Azul” is a YA book for kids who are interested in luchadors. Paul
is a huge fan of the local wrestling/lucha libre scene. His comic book “The Summit of Justice”
(Lefty’s Pride out of print) was his first foray into the comic book scene. He is also a contributor
to “The Haunting Tales of Bachelors Grove” (Silver Pheonix).
PaulBarile@gmail.com
Iampaulbarile.com
Hello Folks, just thought I’d take a moment to share my latest work. I did the Cover Art for Author Charles F. Millhouse’s “ Captain Hawklin & The Ghost Army the boom is available to order as either an e book or a paperback, get your copy today. They Make great gifts! Especially if you like giving the gift of reading,
On Left “The Eye Of Dawn“ by Author Brad Sinor. An Airship 27 publication. I did the interior illustrations. It’s available now on Amazon.
On the right is the Cover for Author Charles F. Millhouses “ Captain Hawklin and the Ghost Army “ Book 8 in the series.
I Am Pleased To Announce….
I am pleased to announce I have completed the cover art for Science Fiction Adventure pulp Author Charles F. Millhouse’s “Captain Hawklin “ Book series For for book 8 in the series “Captain Hawklin and the Ghost Army”.
I have also completed working on 9 Illustrations Ron Fortier’s Airship 27 for the Novel “The Eye Of Dawn “by Author Brad Sinor, which is now available on Amazon.
Art of "The Hero Maker" 