True Romance

This picture was actually supposed to be for something else. Thus, the title: True Romance. Notice Jesus's furtive eyes. Something's afoot. But, I'm posting it anyway and maybe the original concept will surface. Until then, enjoy.

Neil's Men

Patrick Dancy - Living Well

I didn't know when it would happen, but I always knew it would. Patrick Dancy, my boyhood crush from the 90s --- has surfaced!!! (I made my crush official in this original post.) Patrick J. Dancy was one of the Guys Next Door, a singing and dancing group that also had a Saturday morning skit show. (The other Guys were Damon, Eddie, Bobby and Chris). But, Patrick was the one that kept me coming back. After many posts on this blog (about my art and just ... things in general I like), Patrick has clearly been my most popular post, generating the most comments and excitement. And, I am more than happy to follow up (with Patrick's permission, of course), with a couple of his pictures. It's just to show everyone who's interested that he's looking incredible, sounds like he's living well and having a great times bouncing from coast to coast. (The body is cut up! Your work is paying off.) Thanks for this moment, Patrick. (P.S. When are the Guys getting a DVD so that it can be Saturday morning with the Guys all over again?)

Cool

Tight Body!

Face
Next Action Hero? Hollywood?

My Guy Next Door

Work In Progress

It's hard to believe that we're more than half way through this year and I haven't put out a single issue of Black Gay Boy Fantasy. Sorry, folks. It's just plain tacky. BUT --- I have been working. I did hint that the gang would be going on a little trip and --- it turns out they are. (Well, did.) The format's a little different. A much longer issue. A discarded script off to the side. You catch some of the details. I had fun doing it. (Okay. I'm still working on it.) But, here's a little glimpse.

Rob Kirby's New Gig: "Three"

Rob Kirby's "Curbside" comic strip was one of those strips I loved instantly. (Along with David Kelly's "Steven.") I loved his style. I loved his stories. He's a helluva writer. I loved the fact he had black gay characters who actually wanted to be with one another. And, he has a smashing sense of humor. I had the pleasure of finally meeting Rob after loving his work for so many years, because of Juicy Mother and Boy Trouble 2: Born To Trouble. I had a story in Boy Trouble called "Click - Download." It was alllllll about my adventures in porn. (Collecting and stealing, not starring.) Plus, it was the first time I ever did a story in full color. Rob completed his run with Curbside, took a break and is now back at the drawing board, putting out an anthology of comics entitled "Three." It looks like three queer cartoonist get their turn, each issue, at telling different stories. First up is Eric Orner and Joey Alison Sayers. On top of "Three," Rob has even re-vamped and re-launched his website, re-titled: Rob Kirby Comics. "Three" is also available for pre-order. Support the queer comic arts!!!
"Rob Kirby's all-new, all-color, all-queer comics anthology promises to be at least as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, if not even more so! So join Rob, Eric "Ethan Green" Orner and Joey Alison "Thingpart" Sayers for issue #1, coming your way soon!"

Queer Cartoonist ATTACK!!! (Part 2)

Well, it's over. Sadly. It was an incredible weekend. It started out ... challenging. More than a few hours on the New Jersey Turn Pike. EZPass drama. (Not really.) Getting to the first panel late. Parking drama. (Manhattan is not tourist friendly.) A flop house!!!! Peeling paint, dank dwellings and bed bugs. Oh, my! (Hotel Pennsylvania = European hostel.) Saved by lesbians. Brooklyn is bigger than D.C. Hanging with a comix legend. Train rides. A mouse. Cocktails at 10am. Vietnamese and Lebanese food. Sigh. A great time was had by all. Members of the Juicy Mother crew were reunited for Attack of the Queer Cartoonist. Check out my previous blog entry. There were nice turn outs for each event. For more info about our weekend, check out Howard's blog. He's got some things to say, too. Jennifer Camper (Juicy Mother), Ivan Velez (Tales From The Closet), Joan Hilty (Bitter Girl), and Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Wendell) really turned out a great event, discussing gay comix and their role in it.

Ivan Velez, Howard Cruse, Jen Camper and Joan Hilty

Howard, Joan and Me.

Emmalee & Jen

Me and Ivan

Gay comix -- I missed SO much!!!

Me and Jen exploring Brooklyn Vietnamese food. Yum!!!

A pig is born.On the docks outside Ikea with Jen.

Jen Camper and Dave Hooper, Juicy Mother alum.

Me and Emmalee --- an absolute doll!!!

The godfather of Gay Comix: Howard Cruse!!!!!

Me, Howard and Dave

Howard approached by fans on the street of Brooklyn.
"OMG! OMG! OMG!" (Such modesty from Howard.)

Me and Emmalee again.

Ivan's presentation at Blue Stocking: "Tales From The Closet"

Jen Camper: "Juicy Mother"

Howard Cruse: "Wendell"

Bluestocking Q&A: Damn it's hot in here!!!

Ivan and Daniel

Me and Jen! That's right!!!

Queer Comix in New York June 16 - 18th!!!

Three nights of Queer Comix hit New York in June. Okay. This week. Well, starting tomorrow. But --- All events are FREE!!! Some of my friends (Jen, Joan, Ivan and Howard) from Juicy Mother will be headlining three incredible events. If you can make it to New York --- come!!! I'm trying to hit at least --- well, possibly --- some of these events. Come out and enjoy!

Howard Cruse, the Godfather of Gay Comix, is teaming up with cartoonists, Jennifer Camper and Ivan Velez, Jr. to celebrate the new 15th anniversary edition of Howard Cruse's graphic novel, "Stuck Rubber Baby," released this month, featuring a new introduction by Alison Bechdel.

Three cartoonists who mirror and critique queer culture and society discuss their work, how they came to it, their influences, styles and approaches. All this and sizzling, hot comix, too.
Howard Cruse - Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix, Wendel, Barefootz, etc.
Jennifer Camper - Juicy Mother, subGURLZ, Rude Girls and Dangerous Women, et.
Ivan Velez, Jr. - Tales of the Closet, Blood Syndicate, Ghost Writer, Static, etc.

Wednesday, June 16th - 8pm
Serious Funnies
Howard Cruse, Jennifer Camper, Ivan Velez, Jr.
Slide show, spirited discussion and book signing:
BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance
841 Barreto Street, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY (718) 842-5223 for directions: http://www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org/

Thursday, June 17 - 6 - 8pm
Jim Hanley's Universe -
Howard Cruse, Jennifer Camper, Ivan Velez, Jr.
Panel moderated by Joan Hilty and book signing
Jim Hanley's Universe
4 West 33rd St. (opposite The Empire State Bldg.)
(212) 268-7088 http://jhuniverse.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 18th - 7:30 - 9pm
Queer Comix
Howard Cruse, Jennifer Camper, Ivan Velez, Jr.
Slide show, spirited discussion and book signing
Bluestockings Bookstore
172 Allen St (between Stanton and Rivington)
(212) 777-6028 http://bluestockings.com/