Saz and His Super Friends!

Here's a clip of Art Baltazar and I giving a tutorial on how to write and draw comics!
The crowd had kids of all ages and it was awesome. Aw yeah! --Denver Comic Con 2015

TRICKS AND TREATS!

Remember, books make perfect presents for the holidays, so celebrate yours with these SPOOK-TACULAR titles written by yours truly!

INTERVIEW WITH A FANBOY 2!

Ahoy there! The Aquaman Shrine has officially interviewed me for my aquatic adventure, DEEP-SEA DUEL! Read all about it here!

http://www.aquamanshrine.com/2012/11/aquaman-shrine-interview-with-john.html#.UKOtIPHDNT4

INTERVIEW WITH A FANBOY!

Hey there! While I was at NYCC I had the honor of meeting, and being interviewed by, Mr. Matt Herring, the prettier half of the dynamic duo behind Secret Identity Podcast. We geeked out over super-heroes, super-pets, and...ohmygod....super-shoes!

My portion of the show starts at the 41:30 mark, but you can stick around to hear the rest if you like!

http://secretidentity.podomatic.com/entry/2012-11-01T16_44_17-07_00

TURTLE TIME!!

Hey gang, one of my DC Super Pets books, Salamander Smackdown, was recently reviewed on the Secret Identity Podcast. I had the honor of meeting the founders, Brian and Matt, at NYCC this year. Matt interviewed me as well, and that bit should be turning up soon.

In the meantime, enjoy the program. These fellas know their stuff and have such wonderful things to say. The Salamander Smackdown review is at the 12:47 mark, but stick around for Mars Attacks, Spider-Man and X-Men!

ADOPTED BY THE AQUA-FAMILY!

Hey all, check it out: The Aquaman Shrine blog posted a little preview of my book, DEEP-SEA DUEL. http://www.aquamanshrine.com/2012/03/dc-super-pets-deep-sea-duel.html

The blog is a shrine for all things related to Aquaman, one of my childhood faves. Stay tuned for a review and interview! WOW!!

SAZ & THE SUPER FRIENDS!

My books now come with celebrity endorsements from Spider-Man, Superman, Supergirl, two Jokers, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Kid Flash, The Dark Knight, Robin, Batman, and Art Baltazar!!
AW, YEAH!!

Somebody pinch me.

FASHIONABLE FANS!

What a way to start the weekend! Here is my adorable godson reading 'The Hopping Hero' and the divine Raina Moore reading 'Batman versus Catwoman'. Gosh, they sure make my job look good!
Thanks, you guys!!

COUNTDOWN TO CHI-TOWN!

In four days I'm heading to Chicago for the first time as a guest at the Wizard World Comic Convention. I'll be signing books at my booth for anyone who wants to come by and visit. It's going to be pretty amazing! Check out the website when you can, I even get my own little bio page. WOOT!

http://www.wizardworld.com/johnsazaklis.html

ZOMBIES, GIANTS, AND SEA MONSTERS...OH MY!

Today's the day, folks! Step right up and get the next three DC Super Pets titles authored by yours truly and, as always, illustrated by the amazing Art Baltazar!
We've got paranormal peril in SWAMP THING VS THE ZOMBIE PETS, titanic terror in THE BIGGEST LITTLE HERO and some underwater plunder in DEEP SEA DUEL.

Collect them all!

SNEAK PEEK!!

This August, THREE new DC Super-Pets titles go on sale! Written by yours truly and illustrated by the ever so talented Art Baltazar, the stories follow the adventures of Swamp Thing, Aqualad, and the Atom. Or, more importantly, the adventures of their pets!
The books are displayed by my editor, and fashionable hand model, Donnie Lemke.
Stay tuned!

SWEET!

Hey all, my most recent DC Super-Pets story features the Dynamic Duo, Robin Robin and Ace, as they take on Crackers and Giggles, the Joker's hyenas. Illustrated by the amazing Art Baltazar, the loveliest man you'll ever meet. You can buy the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Candy-Store-Caper-Dc-Super-Pets/dp/1404872140/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331209500&sr=8-1

To celebrate our collaboration, Art was kind enough to draw me my very own sketch of Ace and Robin Robin at last year's New York Comic Con.

You can check out Art's art here: http://www.artbaltazar.com/ and more friendly fun from our publishers at Capstone Kids: http://www.capstonekids.com/

FLASH FRIDAY!

The blog 'That F***ing Monkey' asked to interview me on my Super-Pets story featuring Flash's turtle, the Terrific Whatzit. Check it out here: http://www.fingmonkey.com/2012/02/flash-friday-john-sazaklis.html

Every Friday they feature a post on DC's Scarlet Speedster. Enjoy!

I'm a Pod-Person!

Check out Podcast #401 from the website SecretIdentityPodcast.com. The spotlight is on amazing artist Francis Manapaul (the Flash) but at the 11:00 minute mark you can hear Matt and Brian's review of 'DC Super-Pets: Royal Rodent Rescue' written by yours truly!

http://www.comicspodcasts.com/2012/02/10/secret-identity-podcast-401-gigantour-battlepug-and-francis-manapul/

(though they mispronounce Sazaklis, I can't fault them since I get it wrong sometimes, too.)

I'm still geeking out about it, and you can catch more of their reviews and news at:

http://www.secretidentitypodcast.com/

Holy Cow, Batman!

The next DC Super-Pets book I authored is on sale now! The Mad Catter is brainwashing all the livestock in Gotham and it's up to the Batcow to put an end to this udder madness! Illustrated by the amazing Art Baltazar, this book is a must-have for everybody!
http://www.capstonepub.com/product/9781404872134

TURTLE POWER!

Third time's a charm! Here's the next DC Super Pets book I wrote, illustrated by the wonderful Art Baltazar. The Flash's turtle, The Terrific Whatzit, is in for a shell-shock when two bionic newts start wreaking havoc in the name of Professor Zoom. Catch it here: http://www.amazon.com/Salamander-Smackdown-Super-Pets-John-Sazaklis/dp/1404868445/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314573995&sr=8-1

SHAZAM!

Hey all, here's the second book I wrote in the DC Super Pets series, starring Hoppy the Marvel Bunny and illustrated by the super-talented Art Baltazar. With the power of six species, this heroic hare must face off with a raging reptile known as Sobek! Will Hoppy and friends have a happy ending? Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1404868437/ref=ox_ya_os_product

Happy New Year!

What better way to start off 2011 than with your very own copy of ROYAL RODENT RESCUE? This is my first collaboration with Picture Window Books (an imprint of Capstone Publishers) on their new series DC SUPER PETS! Illustrated by the amazingly talented Art Baltazar (Tiny Titans) the story follows the adventures of Streaky the Super Cat as he saves Prince Zouli, a royal hamster, from the clutches of the evil Rozz.

http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Rodent-Rescue-Dc-Super-Pets/dp/1404866221/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294586358&sr=8-1