June 28: on this day in 1974 a young Chrissie Watkins decided to go for a swim in the waters off the coast of Amity Island. What happened next was NOT a boating accident.

I've done a few commissions with a few artists and I cannot reccomend @stazjohnson.bsky.social highly enough. One of the best engagements. Proffesional,responsive, reasonably accommodating, and the finished piece was WAY better than I'd hoped for. The whole process genuinely brought me joy.

Inks, w.i.p... furry vengeance

I know I've asked this before, but I now need to get two of sketches done for a charity auction to benefit Epilepsy Action. It ought to be characters with mass appeal, but I've drawn so many Batmans & Spidermans, that I just want to draw something I'll enjoy. Your suggestions please, two characters.

More inks, w.i.p

Inks w.i.p

Here's some more old stuff... these are the first pages from my first story drawn for Marvel US, Thor #477, I'm guessing around '94 or '95. Unfortunately, I didn't get to draw the classic Thor costume, this was during the time that lots of Marvel superheroes were given new EXtreme outfits🙄

Continuing the recent theme of old artwork, here's a sample strip I did in the mid 1980's in the hope of getting work at @2000ad.bsky.social , & although that didn't work, it did catch the eye of @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social at Marvel UK which led to my first work for them on Action Force.

I drew this Lovecraft-inspired strip in 1985-ish for a role playing game magazine, it was the first time I got paid for drawing comics. I had done a ton of comics work in fanzines prior to this, & I roped a mate from those fanzine strips in to write it.... wonder what ever happened to him?

I don't think I've ever put these on Bluesky, I did these cover paintings for Marvel UK's Transformers comic in the early 90's.

A couple of years ago I worked on a comic mini-series with @mrtonylee.bsky.social & @Bruce Dickinson (of Iron Maiden fame), here's some of the pencils from the third & (what I believe was) the last issue.

Here's a thing...

A couple of last minute space girl doodles & that's me done for today..

A couple of last minute space girl doodles & that's me done for today..

Space Girl, private commission. These sort of pieces (A4, single character with full background are now £260+shipping), DM me if you're interested in having on for yourself.

Don’t forget about my secret weapon, by Staz The MAN Johnson

Worth every Galactic Groat!

Space Girl, private commission. These sort of pieces (A4, single character with full background are now £260+shipping), DM me if you're interested in having on for yourself.

Inking another commission.

I went with my brother to see @geofftate playing live last night. He & his band played the whole of Queensryche's (his former band) album 'Operation Mindcrime' in full. A fantastic evening.

That wind down sketch from the other night became this fake marvel pin-up of Shanna...

If enough people are interested, I'll make an A3 print of this image. I will have to remove the Shanna logo & the Marvel reference though (I'm in no rush to get sued). £15+shipping. DM me if you want one.

That wind down sketch from the other night became this fake marvel pin-up of Shanna...

I wrapped this up. I might colour it if I have time.

A little wind-down sketch... might try to finish it tomorrow.

Name your fav non-DC or Marvel comic book movie. Is The Rocketeer part of MCU continuity now that it's owned by Disney? If not, that... if it is, then this...

Pencil stage for my next private commission.

This morning's inking warm up.

Catholic wet dream😉

I think she was missing something to sit on...

Late night Sisters Of No.Mercy sketch, & that's me done.

If you don't like sexy nuns I really can't help you.

I slapped some ink on this sketch.

Space-Girl, private commission. I am now offering these kind of pieces (A4, single figure, full background) for £260+ shipping.

I slapped some ink on this sketch.

After weeks & weeks drawing nothing but space ships & Aliens, I find myself having to quickly get in the swing of something completely different for a gig. No space ship's in this one...

I voted for it!

As an owner of a Staz original art commission, I highly recommend you (yes, you!) jump on this deal.

Space-Girl, private commission. I am now offering these kind of pieces (A4, single figure, full background) for £260+ shipping.

I haven't done one of these in a while...

Private commission pencil.

Pencilling a private commission. Haven't done one in a while, been too busy with 'real' work... this is a nice change of pace.

Quick.pencil sketch.

I learned yesterday the 2000AD Annual 2026, for which I drew a Rogue Trooper story, has been nominated in the best anthology category at the Eisner Awards. Mine was only a tiny contribution, but still pretty cool, & as close as I'm ever likely to get to being nominated🤣

16 years since the world lost Ronnie James Dio. Will we ever hear the likes of that voice again?

A question for my comic artist peers:- Do you have a Patreon, & if you do what perks do you offer to your backers/Patreons? Just wondering.

A question for my comic artist peers:- Do you have a Patreon, & if you do what perks do you offer to your backers/Patreons? Just wondering.

Does @2000ad.bsky.social always deliver? Yes. But this one is really, really cool -- a 50th anniversary book about the gone-but-not-forgotten Action. Thanks to @robwilliams71.bsky.social, @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social l, @stazjohnson.bsky.social, et al. for their super neat insights. Action!