RIP Phil Wise, New York Jets (1971-76) safety and kick returner. Seems like every time I turnaround another athlete I followed from the 1970s has passed away.

WIP: On the left, designing my brother’s CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON story for CRYPTOLOGY #11. On the right, creating the cover art for the next issue of NOIR CITY Magazine.

CRYPTOLOGY magazine has been nominated for three Rondo Awards! 1. Best Magazine 2. Best Cover (issue #6) 3. Best Article "‘Black Stars of Classic Horror" by Mark Voger (issue #6) Voting is open to all, so please vote for CRYPTOLOGY! Thank you! rondoaward.com/rondoaward.c...

Read this last night. As a Holmes fan, this was a fun read. Adapted by Denny O’Neil and E.R. Cruz. This was the only issue published of what was supposed to be an ongoing series. Anyone know why it was canceled after only one issue?

TwoMorrows’ CRYPTOLOGY magazine has been nominated for three Rondo Awards. 1. Best Magazine 2. Best Cover (issue #6) 3. Best Article "‘Black Stars of Classic Horror" by Mark Voger Voting is open to everyone, so please vote for CRYPTOLOGY! Thank you! rondoaward.com/rondoaward.c... #ClassicHorror

OTD 40 years ago, Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS was released. I bought this copy on my office spinner rack the day it came out from my LCS Aftertime Comics in Alexandria, Va.

TwoMorrows’ CRYPTOLOGY magazine has been nominated for three Rondo Awards. 1. Best Magazine 2. Best Cover (issue #6) 3. Best Article "‘Black Stars of Classic Horror" by Mark Voger Voting is open to everyone, so please vote for CRYPTOLOGY! Thank you! rondoaward.com/rondoaward.c... #ClassicHorror

Now playing on Criterion Channel: William Klein’s excellent documentary MUHAMMAD ALI THE GREATEST.

I’ve updated Noir City Magazine website. All 44 digital issues are now available to order at noircitymag.com. I’ve designed all 45 issues of this magazine. We’re still going strong and it’s still one of the best film magazines in the world. All proceeds go to Film Noir Foundation.

Graphite drawing I did of #boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson.

55 years ago today, THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, Ali vs. Frazier I. There has never been another fight pitting two great, undefeated Heavyweight Champions like this one. And it lived up to all the hype. Frank Sinatra couldn't get a ticket, he worked for LIFE as a photographer so he could attend.

We’re starting production on TwoMorrows’ CRYPTOLOGY #11. Here’s my cover, that’s James Bama’s art for the cover of “The Creature” Aurora model kit. You can order this issue here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

Got this yesterday. One of the best new Batman stories I’ve read in a long time. Writer Matt Fraction is doing a great job so far.

Just ordered this brand new release of CUTTER’S WAY, one of my favorite movies. I happened upon it by accident in 1982 and found in revelatory.

This issue of TwoMorrows’ CRYPTOLOGY just went to press. Might be my favorite issue. It contains my feature story about the Bronze Age Batman’s encounters with monsters and the supernatural. You can order this issue via Lunar at your LCS or here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

John Garfield: Here's an original lithograph print that I drew and painted on a limestone of Garfield, who was born on this date in 1913.

Born today, film noir icon and a real American hero, the Great John Garfield. Here are two books about him that are part of my personal library.

In the new issue of Noir City Magazine, Sam Fuller’s Far East noirs are examined. Here’s my opening page design. The print edition of NOIR CITY #45 is now available to order: a.co/d/0iZBs9Sh

The new issue of Noir City Magazine print edition is available. Still the top new release on Amazon. Order your copy here: a.co/d/0fQkZqZJ

Was Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE a film noir in disguise? The Czar of Noir Eddie Muller examines that question in the latest issue of Noir City Magazine. Here’s my opening page design. Order the print edition now: a.co/d/09aRmcGW

Now playing on Criterion Channel: TWO MINUTES LATE (1952). Denmark film noir.

The new issue of Noir City Magazine has been out only one day and it’s all ready a top bestseller. Order your copy here: a.co/d/0anT5S3t

The print edition of NOIR CITY Magazine is now available to order. Here’s my wraparound cover design. It’s our 45th issue! Packed with the best writing and designed by yours truly. It’s already the top new release. Get it here: a.co/d/02LZQLW3

BOTD, Kevin McCarthy. I got to have dinner with him years ago. We discussed INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, but also the TWILIGHT ZONE episode “Long Live Walter Jameson.” That TZ episode is a favorite and I’ve written about it in an upcoming issue of CRYPTOLOGY.

The new digital issue of Noir City Magazine releases today to subscribers. Here’s my cover for our 45th issue. Wow, 45 issues of NOIR CITY! The print edition will be out soon.

Received my copies of the NOIR CITY Festival Program I designed. Looks great! A fantastic souvenir if you’re attending the festival. Photos and posters of all the films, along with great notes about the films. NOIR CITY Seattle starts tomorrow. Pick one up if you’re there.

Now playing, THE OUTER LIMITS “The Hundred Days of the Dragon” (1963).

Received my comp copies of The Ring Magazine Awards Program I designed. Looks great, exquisite print job. I designed the entire program and chose all the photos.

RIP Sonny Jurgenson. Along with Joe Namath, Sonny was the greatest pure passer in the 1960s.

Tonight is the Ring Magazine Annual Awards in NYC. I was asked to design the event’s program, this is my cover design.

The new issue of Noir City Magazine is nearing completion. Here’s my cover for NOIR CITY 45. Wow, our 45th issue and as strong as ever!

RIP John Brodie. An all-time great QB, he was the NFL MVP in 1970. Brodie went on to be an excellent broadcaster for NBC and was at one time part of the PGA Tour.

ICYMI: Here are my covers for the Film Noir Foundation’s NOIR CITY Film Festival, which continues tonight and through to next weekend in Oakland. Hosted as always by the Czar of Noir Eddie Muller.

If you’re going to the NOIR CITY Festival. You can purchase a copy of the NOIR CITY Annual. Designed by yours truly.

Last night Film Noir Foundation’s NOIR CITY Film Festival started in Oakland. Here’s my cover designs for this year’s program. I also designed the program’s interior. I’m honored to work on this every year, thanks to the Czar of Noir Eddie Muller.

Muhammad Ali was born 84 years ago today here’s my original lithograph depicting Ali’s KO of George Foreman in 1974 to regain the Heavyweight Title. This piece is part of the permanent collection of Georgetown University Library.

In the upcoming issue of Noir City Magazine, Eddie Muller writes about IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Is Capra’s Xmas classic a film noir in disguise? Here’s my opening page design. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to subscribe to the digital edition. www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

We’re now deep in production on the new issue of Noir City Magazine. Here’s my opening design for the issue’s cover story. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get a subscription to the digital edition of the magazine: www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

Starting production on CRYPTOLOGY #10. A lot of fantastic content, including my story exploring Batman’s Bronze Age horror stories. Preorder or subscribe here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

Born today, legendary actor Lee Van Cleef. Seen here on the set of THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY with Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach. The vintage French poster for the film proudly hangs in my office.

I was 10 years old when I first saw this at Walden Books in Dadeland Mall in Miami. I asked my parents if I could buy it, the answer was no, too expensive. 50 years later, I just got my copy. First edition large format, hardcover, coffee table book.

My comp copies of the latest issue of TwoMorrow’s CRYPTOLOGY just arrived! Probably my favorite issue & cover. Great stuff in this issue: Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee’s Hammer Dracula films, TOMB OF DRACULA, Aurora monster model kits, and plenty more! Available in comic shops in a couple of weeks.

This fantastic new addition for the #boxing book shelves arrived today. Great work from @williamdettloff.bsky.social and @wrdstories.bsky.social Lovely cover design as well from @mwkronenberg.bsky.social

My good friend and brilliant writer Bill Dettloff has a new book out. I designed the cover for this book which captures Bill’s long career covering boxing. It’s a MUST buy for all fans of boxing and great writing. Order your copy here: a.co/d/9cDCkpT

Here’s my cover design for the upcoming issue of NOIR CITY Magazine.

Now playing. I own this poster.

The first two issues of CRYPTOLOGY are now sold out! The best magazine of its kind in the world and designedby yours truly. Kudos to editor Peter Normanton! Get those back issues and a subscription while you can: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

We’re deep in production of CRYPTOLOGY #9. Another outstanding issue! Don’t miss an issue, subscribe now or reserve your issues at your LCS via a Lunar Distribution. Go to TwoMorrows Publishing to subscribe or order issues: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

DVR ALERT: Tonight at midnight & again tomorrow at 10am, Eddie Muller will be showing HIGH AND LOW (1963) on Noir Alley, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made. If you’ve never seen it, don’t miss it. If you have seen it, watch it again and for Eddie’s intro and outro.

This issue of BACK ISSUE with a special cover designed by me, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s BATMAN is nearly sold out. It’s on sale now from TwoMorrows Publishing. Get it before it’s gone! twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...