Thundercats...HO!

I've been working on a Thundercats project while watching the rebooted animated series and was inspired to draw the original characters from memory. I love these characters and I'm happy to see them back on TV. Looks like Panthro's a bit younger and Lion-O has been heavily influenced by Bruce Timm's animated Batman. Also, Cheetara was my first crush. :) Enjoy!

Triton vs Hercules

I drew this after being inspired by a piece at the Acropolis Museum. Part of the Parthenon's frieze depicted the demigod grappling with the Son of Poseidon. Looking at it again after a few months I realized that this image has been buried in my subconscious for 20 years.

In 1991, I got my hands on my first ever Aquaman comic book. Issue #4, with cover art by the VERY talented Kevin Maguire. I remember staring at it for hours. Now, two decades later, it resurfaced. See for yourselves:

Off to Neverland!

Last night Nicoletta and I saw 'Peter Pan' the musical at the Madison Square Garden Theater. Man, I forgot how much fun it is to be a kid for a little while, and how much I love the world of Peter Pan. Pirates, Indians, aerial sword-fights, and mermaids. That's all anyone needs this holiday season, really.

New York Times Best-Selling Author!

What?! How did that happen? I still can't believe it, but 'Gotham's Villains Unleashed' made it to the Graphic Picture Books list at #4.
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-10-02/paperback-graphic-books/list.html
This happened back in October, but better late than never. Kudos to everyone who worked on this project to make it awesome and even more to those who boosted the sales! It's pretty shocking to even be anywhere near such classics as Watchmen, Maus, and Scott Pilgrim, but here we are. DAMN!

Super Hero Seeks Sidekick

Holy Happenstance! The fourth Batman book I wrote has released just in time for Thanksgiving. So, yes, I have many things to be thankful for; especially working with some awesome people at Harper, DC Comics and beyond. Wonderfully illustrated by the real dynamic duo of Steve and Eric Gordon, this book is on sale now!!

http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Batman-Classic-Dawn-Dynamic-Duo/?isbn13=9780061885204&tctid=100

Aw, Yeah!!

Here are some doodles inspired by my recent meeting with Art Baltazar, illustrator of the Tiny Titans. We got Robin, Starfire, Kid Flash, Speedy and Cyborg. If you haven't checked out any of their books, do so now!

Book Signing at NY Comic-Con!

I passed by the Capstone Booth to say hello to the wonderful editorial and design team promoting their latest titles. Turns out the legendary Art Baltazar was signing the books he illustrated and I was asked to sign the ones that I authored. What an experience! I was already geeking out to meet Art, but to sign books for fans of all ages ...at NY Comic-Con is beyond belief!!!!!
Thanks again to Art, Michael, Ali, Hilary, Brann and Donnie. You guys are the best!

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

Symbiote Smackdown!

When Venom storms the Daily Bugle, Spidey arrives to stop the presses. Written by yours truly with art by the ever-so-talented dynamic duo of Andie Tong and Jeremy Roberts. Get your copy today! http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Spider-Man-Versus-Venom/?isbn13=9780061626302&tctid=100

Oh My ZOD!

Mayhem in Metropolis! General Zod and his minions plan on taking out Superman, so he calls in a little help from his friends. My first Superman book, illustrated and colored by the talented duo of Steve and Eric Gordon. Check it out: http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Superman-Classic-Escape-Phantom-Zone/?isbn13=9780061885198&tctid=100

I Am Spider-Man!

Here it is, hot off the presses! Another collaboration between authors Joe Merkel and John Sazaklis. This time, Spider-Man faces off against the Chameleon, that master of disguise, and the action takes them to a very familiar donut shop...Get your copy today! http://harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Spider-Man-Classic-Am/?isbn13=9780061626289&tctid=100

The Bat's Meow!

Holy endorsement, Batman! Gotham City's very own Batwoman visits the Pegasus Books store in Oakland, CA and picks up a copy of Feline Felonies written by yours truly and illustrated by the talented Mr. Steve Gordon. Color me flattered!

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