How to Become a Super-Villain #1

Since we have a super-villain in the White House, you might be thinking that becoming a super-villain is a fast-track to success.  While we at GhettoManga don't recommend succumbing to your most evil nature, we would prefer that you do it safely, if you choose to do it.  So here's the first in a series of How to Become a Super-Villain threads we will be dropping at random.

A few words about BIRDS OF PREY, blah blah blah Harley Quinn

I posted my thoughts about the Birds of Prey movie on Twitter a couple weeks ago, but I am sharing and expanding on them here.  My review is basically spoiler-free.  There may be spoilers in the comments (if there are any), so read them at your own risk.

SUNDAY COMICS w/ SAMAX- This week's comics and art

Sunday Comics

My weekly newsletter Sunday Comics with Samax Amen is back with the comics, art and what-not I made from the week.  Subscribe to get it in your inbox automagically.

Throwback Thursday: "Radioactive (Love)"

Now in my Teepublic store 😎

Better two and a half weeks late than never?

A New Year Sketch

Underground hip hop duo Mars ILL drops new single!

Yesterday, one of my favorite rap acts of all time that you probably never heard of (the "he's the deejay, I'm the rapper" duo MARS ILL) dropped their first new track in 16 years!

This looks like a job for SUPERHERU

New Comic Strip

High Top Fade on the Cover Equals COP IT! #DoTheMath

I found out about this book FIGHTS by Joel Christian Gill on Twitter, and I'm really excited to check it out when it drops next month.

John Jennings colored my BLACK SQUID drawing

Dope, right?!?

Bobby Hill: Super Saiyan?!?!

Maybe not, but this had me DYING!!!

Check out the new BLACK SANDS DVD dropping next month.

I just got a message from the folks at Black Sands Entertainment announcing the impending DVD release, and a discount for those who preorder now...

We got $14 tees available on Teepublic (FOR A LIMITED TIME)!

Tell me what you think...

Throwback Thursday- Spirit Juice: Knockout, WW👽D?, and Quotes Magotes

Via FB Memories

This is now the official video for Smooth Criminal at GhettoManga HQ

All controversies aside, I remain a pretty big Michael Jackson fan.  I know.  It's too late for me.  Anyways, I also love weird animation.  So if someone could mash up this clip from Space Dandy and Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal for me, that would be great.

#KickstartTHIS- DOMINION'S LIGHT Graphic Novel- Issue #1

Accomplished screenwriter Brandon Easton just launched a brand new Kickstarter campaign for a graphic novel version of his sci-fantasy property DOMINION'S LIGHT.

One of my clients is working on a western

New character design

#NowPlaying KRUM + TH3ORY HAZIT + EVIDENCE (on the track) = MUDDY SQUIRREL EP

Krum and Theory Hazit dropped a new name-yo-price EP on Cyber Monday in my email yesterday, so I'm sharing it with you now, cuz that's how I roll.

Stay Black and Die (Not Necessarily in That Order)

The teaser trailer for Black Widow, Marvel's upcoming superhero action joint starring Scarlet Jo, dropped into my life this morning... 

New Character Sketch of One of my first Original Characters

is coming BACK

To the extent that people know my work as an artist, they know me primarily as a freelance illustrator.  But before I ever managed to get anyone to pay me for sequential work, certainly before I ever got my hands on any digital coloring tools, I created this character and wrote, drew and lettered comics (in pencil only) for my own pleasure and the entertainment of a few of my high school classmates. 

This is my first time drawing him in over twenty years.  It felt good...

Start the Day Off Right with DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE

Accomplished independent cartoonist and proud Philadelphian Jamar Nicholas (LEON: Protector of the Playground, Detective Boogaloo) posted the video for Brand New Funk, my personal favorite song from DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE, on Facebook on Thursday.  I wound up listening to it many, many times last night, and now I'm sharing it with you. 

My MOST POPULAR Image of 2012

Part of this series of comics

Samax here!  Yesterday Facebook Memories pointed out that the Phoenix Jones comicbook page below was my most-liked image of 2012.

#KickstartTHIS comic- MINE TO AVENGE: The Book of Layla #3

If you're not familiar with cyberpunk horror tour de force MINE TO AVENGE: The Book of Layla, you can cop all three issues via the Kickstarter that launched on October 30.  Peep the promo vid below.

Start your day off RIGHT w/ Tobe Nwigwe and nem

It's the start of a new work week, so I know you need to get it jumping.  GhettoManga Emcee of the Year Tobe Nwigwe got that fire to start the whole week off RIGHT...

Happy Birthday PARIS CULLINS!!!

I don't make those numbered lists y'all like to argue about so much, but if I did, veteran cartoonist PARIS CULLINS would be in my top ten favorite comicbook artists of all time.  Since October 26th is Paris's birthday, let's talk about why.

#SheGoHARD - UNBOW YOUR HEAD by Julio Anta and Katherine Lobo

I just ran across this short comic Unbow Your Head about a woman who turns the tables on a street harassing douchebag.  Read the whole joint below.

John Oliver Talks About the National Weather Service, and You Should Care

"Because everything Trump Does is designed to destroy the government from the inside."

"It's Elementary. They Want Us ALL GONE Eventually." -Nas

I catch a fair amount of flack for occasionally depicting cops as bad people in my comics, or for saying things my conservative friends think are unfair to so-called "good cops" on social media.  I never really feel  the need to defend my positions, because I know that now that they cannot hide, the "bad apples" will show their colors and make my point for me.

Happy Birthday AHMAD!!!

October 10th 2019 is Ahmad "Back in the Day" Lewis's 44th birthday.  So because he is one of the dopest emcees to ever do it, I don't want the day to pass by without a shout out.  So celebrate MODsday with some music and such...

How to Complete Your Back Burner Project, Once and For All!

Use this simple plan that includes the important ingredients of reward and accountability

Use this plan to complete projects that includes the important ingredients of reward and accountability.

It's a mermaid thing, fam. 🐬 You wouldn't understand.

A quick email (NO, REALLY)

Anybody interested in a mermaid comic? I've been sitting on a script since late 2016. But before we talk about that, here's a thing I drew for Inktober...

#NowPlaying MEAT MARKET by M.Slago + Midaz the Beast + DJ Spiderman

This new M.Slago single Meat Market takes me back to simpler times with a noisy loop worthy of the Bomb Squad, Midaz the Beast's syncopated flow, and liberal cuts from DJ Spiderman of a beloved Public Enemy sample.  Also has a Tony Kukoc shout out.

Put NARUTO + Michael B Jordan + Coach Menswear on Your Chest

Viz media PR dude Erik Jansen put me on to the new NARUTO-INSPIRED clothing line coming from COACH Menswear spokesman and iconic actor Michael B Jordan.

Did you catch my interview on Sunday, fam?

On "How to be a Freelance Artist"

Hey fam, My friend Marshall Lee invited me back to his show to chat about things that hold artists back who are trying to make money freelancing.  You can check out the interview here.  It's about two hours.

[SUNDAY⭐COMICS] Imani VS Ishu, Making money With Art Interview, Freelancer Life Flashback and more!

Brand New Interview on "Marsh Makes Comics"

It's been a while since I put out an issue of Sunday Comics, so let's make it a good one, shall we?

#NowPlaying H.U.S.T.L.E. by @MURS w/ John Cena (yeah THAT John Cena)

MURS rhymes about all the money he made in them streets, longside John Cena doing his best LL Cool J impression...

What's your greatest challenge, fam?

Challenge Accepted! A Daily Sketch

MXGA: Make the X-Men Great Again 😂

The more things change...

This old fan letter from the Claremont and Cockrum days of the Uncanny X-Men feels right at home in 2019, don't it?

Help us wish a Happy birthday to Homeboy Sandman!

(((airhorn)))

The Latin American Anime Experience

Cristal Marie Calderon and the Get in the Robot crew make the case that the experience of Latin American anime fans has been historically better than ours in the U.S.

And they're pro'lly right...

Your Life is Happening Now, fam...

Let's get it

Don't misunderstand... Patience is a good thing.  So is a spirit of graciousness and humility.  But waiting for things to be perfect is just stalling.