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Batman’s Bane is A Wanna Be Pro Wrestler
Posted by Sam Kressin in Podcast
Batman is No Match Against Pro Wrestling
Posted by Sam Kressin in Podcast
Spider-Man’s Origin in Pro-Wrestling Plus The Tragedy of Crusher Hogan
Posted by Sam Kressin in Podcast, Uncategorized
Superman’s Secret Pro Wrestling History and His Battle with Real Wrestler Antonino Rocca!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Podcast
Gil Kane Talking About Joe Kubert’s Art
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books
In this video I am reading an excerpt from a Gil Kane interview where he comments on the art of his contemporaries, Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino and Everett Raymond Kinstler. You can read the entire interview here; http://comiczine-fa.com/interviews/gil-kane
Sketch Book Tour of One of My Sketch Books
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Drawing Pretty Girls, Pencil Drawings, Personal Journal, Sketch Book
Ray Millers Fists Of Fury!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Worlds Deadliest
Illustration I did circa 2014 for my martial arts comic book Words Deadliest you can check out the finished art here. I will bring this book back by the end of the year.
The 6th Annual Joe Sinnott Ink Well Challenge
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Inked Drawings
It was an honor to be able to participate in this years Annual Joe Sinnott Ink Well Challenge. Pictured below is the legend himself Joe Sinnott after signing this years pages. The circled page is mine.
The Punisher
Posted by Sam Kressin in Fan Art
After watching season two of Dare Devil I had to draw a quick Punisher. I like the old school Costume the b
est.
We Are At The Printer!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
New art work I did for my Kickstarter Funded Strength Monsters Comic Book! The next two Strength Monsters Books have been sent to the Printer!
Source: We Are At The Printer!
Nightmare Batman
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration
Pencil and Water Color Sketch I did from Batman Vs Superman my favorite iteration of Batman ever put on film.
Adventures in The Strike Zone The Band
Posted by Sam Kressin in Adventures in the Strike Zone, Uncategorized
The Pro Wrestling Comic Book Association
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
The Pro Wrestling Comic Book Association Stickers I promised to all of my Kickstarter Backers who have pledge $3 or more are now in stock! The stickers are die-cut and came out really nice.
When all the rewards ship I will be dropping several stickers into everyones package! In the meantime here is a goofy video I made to introduce these Kickstarter funded stickers to the world!
Thumbnailed Page From Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Pencil Drawings, Sketch Book, Strength Monsters
Straight out of my Sketch Books a rare behind the scene look at a page I thumbnailed for Strength Monsters in Ultra-Mayhem. Let’s see how much of it you can understand. Source: 
Good News Kick Starter Funds Are In!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Good News! The Funds from our Successful Kickstarter Campaign have finally come in and we are now working full force to finish the next two issues of Strength Monsters! Here is a recently completed panel penciled by Marvel Comics Veteran Mike Witherby and Inked by Sam Kressin.
Latin American Folklore Makes it’s Way into Comics
Posted by Sam Kressin in Animation, Comic Books
I’ve known artist and animator Franco Cespedes for several years now. He is a fantastic artist, and has been working with me on an incredible new Worlds Deadliest project that should showcase by the end of this year. In the meantime, Franco has put out an awesome 4 issue mini-series on ComiXology titled, “Asusto.”
Asusto is based on classic Costa Rican and Latin American folktales, stories that have been passed down for generations. Asusto quickly focuses in on Chito, a violent man with a quick temper who doesn’t for a second believe any of the local folklore, but soon finds himself battling for his life. Franco has put together a quickly paced, action packed, thriller / horror saga, showcasing his take on several legendary Latin American tales.
The cartooning and illustration work of Franco Cespedes is excellent. His characters are extremely animated, expressive, and filled with emotion. This is a fast and fun read, filled with Devil Dogs (El Cadjos), She Monsters (La Segua), Headless Priests (El Padre Sin Cabeza) and a host of craziness. Just 99 cents per a 26 pg issue, for a total of three dollars and ninety six cents for the entire series, you can’t go wrong. You can pick up all four issues right here on comiXology. Asusto is available in both English and Spanish pick up a copy here; https://www.comixology.com/Asusto-1/digital-comic/77059
Answering Questions About Some Of The Finer Points Of Comic Book Illustration
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Kickstarter Success! Strength Monsters is Funded!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters, Uncategorized
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! There are literally only 3 days left I was seriously worried! I was thinking, “man this is going to come down to the last minute,” and then… This morning I get up check my email and find out. It made it! IT MADE IT! I’m jumping off the walls right not. Thank you everyone who’s back this project, liked or shared any of my posts and believed in this! I won’t let you guys down! There are still 3 days left if anyone else wants to jump in and pick up one of the rewards heres the link; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Piranha Elf Attack!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Finished panel of a Piranha Elf Attacking from the Strength Monsters Christmas Special. http://kck.st/1O4Ersu is the Kickstarter link!
Source: Piranha Elf Attack!
Battle Royal
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters, Uncategorized
Rough Lay in for the Strength Monsters Pro-Wrestling Comic Book Christmas Issue! Live on Kickstarter here’s the link; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Source: Battle Royal!
Making A Sketch Card
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Strength Monsters, Uncategorized
Get a Sketch Card like this one from me here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Evolution of the Cover to Strength Monsters in Christmas Tree Delivery!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Less than two weeks now to get in on this Kickstarter here’s the link; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu The creative evolution of the Cover Illustration to Strength Monsters in “Christmas Tree Delivery!”
M.U.S.C.L.E. Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Check out this article about M.U.S.C.L.E. Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere and it’s influence on Strength Monsters!
Mike Witherby and Sam Kressin
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Me and Mike Witherby in my Southern California Studio. Mike Holding the finished Cover we collaborated on along with Josef Rubinstein. This comic book is now on Kickstarter get behind it today here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Source: Mike Witherby and Sam Kressin
Lobo’s Paramilitary Christmas Special
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Sam Kressin holding his original copy of the comic book Lobo’s Paramilitary Christmas Special. A major creative influence on his Strength Monsters Christmas Special currently on Kickstarter preorder your copy here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Unboxing Evil Robot Vs Pro Wrestling Santa
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Check out my Kickstarter here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Pencils of an Alien Cowboy by A.J. Fulcher!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
A pencil drawing of a Cowboy Alien from Strength Monsters in Ultra-Mayhem an over the top comic book about Flying Saucers and Dinosaurs. You can get behind this project and pick up some cool rewards on Kickstarter here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Source: Alien Cowboy
Finished Pencils for the Suplex Counter!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Evil Robot Defending the Suplex against Hulked Up Elf. Please get behind this project and help me finish it by checking out my Kickstarter here;http://kck.st/1O4Ersu Finished pencil art by Sam Kressin for the comic book Strength Monsters in “Christmas Tree Delivery!”
Source: Suplex Counter Finished Pencils
I Only Have a Few Hard Copies Of My Comics Left!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
I only printed up 50 hard copies of my first comic book and they are gone. I’m making hard copies of all my comics available through this kickstarter. To pre order your hard copies check out my kickstarter here; http://kck.st/1O4Ersu
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Strength Monsters Kickstarter is Live!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
I have put up a Kickstarter to raise funds to finish the next two issues of Strength Monsters please check it out and if you can support the project I have a lot of cool rewards! Here’s the link; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/683699354/strength-monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Superman Will Punch His Way Through The Universe!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Superman
Not long ago I wrote about how Superman is Immortal and can do anything not only in comic book but also in real life. There are no limits to absolute absurdity of Silverage Superman which is probably why it’s one of my favorite eras in this characters comic book history. This 1979 Corgi Supermobile Diecast Spaceship is no exception!
Early Worlds Deadliest Concept Illustrations
Posted by Sam Kressin in Pencil Drawings, Worlds Deadliest
These are some early concept illustrations I did for Worlds Deadliest Circa 2011. I hope to bring this comic book out of Hiatus by the end of the years. Currently I have several project I have to wrap up until I can bring Worlds Deadliest back but mark my words it will come back!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Pencil Drawings, Strength Monsters
Posted by Sam Kressin in Strength Monsters
Glenn Danzig Reads Mr. Monster Comics
Posted by Sam Kressin in Book Reviews, Comic Books
Just yesterday I made this post about Mr. Monster a comic book I discovered in the late 1980s and read for a number of years. Eventually I was able to acquire an original Michael T. Gilbert Mr. Monster Page from his comic book and it remains in my collection to this day. Years later I would learn that musician Glenn Danzig also read Mr. Monster comic books and in this video he talks about them at .54 of the video.
Michael T. Gilbert’s Mr. Monster Page
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Personal Journal, The Buiness of Comic Books
This Michael T. Gilbert page is another one of my prized pieces of original art I’ve saved over the years. I found a number Mr. Monster Comics in the back issue bins of a local comic book shop in the late 1980s and loved book. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Monsters it is an over the top primarily black and white independent comic book from the 1980s about a guy who takes care of business when Monsters show up. Michael T. Gilbert based his character Doc Stearn on a golden age Mr. Monster character who appeared only twice created by a Canadian artist named Fred Kelly who left comics shortly there after and allowed his creation to fall into the public domain.
Early Strength Monsters Drawings
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Pencil Drawings, Personal Journal, Strength Monsters
This a drawing I did nearly 20 years ago of Rawking from my comic book Strength Monsters. This is a character I had been drawing as far back as highschool. While I’ve improved and changed him a bit over the years (they say you need to draw a character at least 50 -100 times) I’ve kept his guitar which also transforms into a robot nearly identical.
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