PM Buchan's Black Out

 Satan, killer clowns, necrophilia, lechery, insobriety, cannibalism, sex dolls, murder; this is what you love, and all this and more in full color can be found in this nasty little book brought to you by P M Buchan with the help of some of his sick collaborators, including yours truly. Support independent comics, celebrate perversity, and order yours here: http://pmbuchan.bigcartel.com/

TMNT Repaints: Mondo Gecko and Fugitoid

Mondo Gecko SOLD

As a young skater wannabe, Mondo Gecko was always one of my favorite good guys, but even as a kid the lack of detail in his paint job bothered me.  I remember taking an ink pen and filling in the eye sockets and nose of his skull knee pad.  At the time I might have liked his bright yellow shirt and purple pants, but for my custom job I've given him a black shirt with a Misfits-looking skull to match his devilock. I think he looks a bit more scene kid now.

Fugitoid

I liked Fugitoid just as much, with all his cool weapons that could attach to his body.  I almost didn't repaint him because I've always liked his original paint job.  Even though I think he is completely silver in the comic,  I like him better with more of a steampunk look.

Greetings from Krampus

Of those who tell lies to get their way,

Who cause dissension with what they say,

Of those who accuse but claim no flaw,

May Krampus come and take off the jaw.

Of those who would see the sacred spoiled,

Whose lust would allow the innocent soiled,

Of those who would harm to achieve the prize,

May Krampus come and take out the eyes.

Of those who are greedy and selfish all year,

Who lust for power and gain by fear,

Of those who refuse from sin to depart,

May Krampus come and take out the heart.

                                                                     -J.B.W.

Zombie Portrait

This is my first attempt at a zombie portrait.  I was commissioned a few weeks ago to zombify this young lass and her little doggy and was allowed some time today away from my family to get it done.  I've drawn zombies before from my imagination and have rendered my friends in charcoal as they sat for hours in front of me, but this one was drawn from a pic I had on my cell phone. I'm happy with my work, but given the opportunity to do more, I know there is room for improvement.  Rob Sacchetto I am not, but I feel I have potential.  Thanks for looking.

Terror in the Midnight Sun

This is the poster I painted for the upcoming Harley Poe show at the Brass Rail in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 1st.  I didn't paint on the fonts this time.  They will be added by the venue owner when all the info is in stone.

Charlie McCarthy and the Killer Dummies

I'm starting this post about 4 am and my goddamn computer keeps giving me shit. I'm usually sound asleep around this time, but it began to rain, my four year old began to scream, and I lost my place in the bed.  My wife and I aren't very big people and we share a small mattress with our Boston terrier, so when the boys have too much chocolate, or when there's lightening and thunder, or when there's just something under the bed, guess who suffers.

But oh well. I've been meaning to write this post for about a week anyway.  At least it's quiet now, and since I have the time, I'd like to share with whoever is out there two short films and recommend three full length features about killer ventriloquist dummies. The first film is simply called The Dummy (1982) and is only about 7 minutes long.  I remember seeing it on HBO when I was probably about the same age as the screaming child who woke me up tonight.  It was on around my bed time so I only caught a minute or two of it, but it scared the shit out of me.  It was my first encounter with the concept of a dummy walking around on its own, killing people.  You can view it here: http://youtu.be/4-8ocnmE0Ts.

The next three recommendations are perfect for Halloween and are available on Netflix, or I'm sure at least two of them are available at your local video store; that's if video stores still exist in your town.

 Dead of Night (1945) is a British horror anthology with lots of good stories and a great wrap around, but the most interesting and terrifying segment is easily the one featuring Hugo Fitch, a smart ass, conniving little shit looking for a new partner and a trip to the U.S. The movie has some pretty cool effects concerning the evil dummy and is the first film I know of to portray a ventriloquist doll as a living, thinking murderer.

Magic (1978) is my favorite of the three and stars the always remarkable Anthony Hopkins as Corky the magician and ventriloquist who's a little afraid of success and might not be quite right in the head.  His inseparable pal and partner in crime is Fats, another smart ass, conniving little shit; but instead of looking for a new act, would rather keep Corky all to himself.  See it.  It's awesome.

 Dead Silence (2007) might be the weakest of the three with its sluggish pace, jump scares, and sort-a-silly surprise ending, but it also offers lots of creepy ventriloquist dummies and neat effects.  Though the movie's antagonist is a ghost named Mary Shaw, most of the horror takes place through a creepy doll named Billy. Definitely worth a look.  Donny Wahlberg keeps me coming back with his dick head detective act and awesome mustache.

Lastly, we come to a short video I shot with my wife's very cheap and outmoded camera.  Pictured above is a charcoal portrait I drew of a plastic Charlie McCarthy doll my mom bought for me a few years back.  A couple weeks ago I gave him a sinister new paint job and enrolled him in acting classes.  We, together with members of my family, wrote, directed, and edited this pile of shit I'm allowing any and every poor soul to experience through the miracle of YouTube.  It's only 7 minutes (that you'll never get back) and sports no effects, no professional actors, and no sense. Enjoy.

Our Own Monster Engine Part 2

Here's the second collaboration of the eccentric but brilliant young artist Ransom Whiteford and myself.  I like this one a bit more than the pumpkin man, and I'm looking forward to working with this talented illustrator again.

Below is a photo sent to me yesterday of a collaboration between Jonathan Laplante and his daughter. It's of a red-eyed forest monster that befriends a little boy. The creature comes from a story Laplante told to his daughter a year ago. Good work guys.  If you have a photo of a cool monster that you've envisioned and executed with your child, send it my way and I'll add it to this post.