Play a game with me !

I've been trying to relax and getting into games helps :)

Please click this link to check out League of Legends online:

http://signup.leagueoflegends.com/?ref=50cb74d33ff22501081169

It's a free fantasy game that has a lot of action - everyone starts out even regardless of their levels and the characters are awesome. It's like playing a battle from your favorite comic.

I've also been playing Draw Something and Words With Friends.

I have the app on my Kindle, and it links up with any other device/app and on Facebook.

So give me a holler !!

Next post: back to work !! LOL

Happy Holidays !

Wizard World Philly & signings

I was just invited to Wizard World Philly - May 30-June 2 - Philadelphia, PA
http://www.wizardworld.com/rustygilligan.html

For a complete list of 2013 appearances, please go to:
https://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=361865023884308

Scranton Comic Book Convention Benefit

Tomorow I will be appearing at the Scranton Comic Book Convention at Johnson College, Scranton, PA !
ALL proceeds from the show go directly to artist J.K. Woodward and his wife who tragically lost everything in the hurricane.

There will also be a benefit auction for J.K. - if you want to help out in any way, please contact Joe Figured at amwc75@hotmail.com

More info at http://www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.com/upcoming_events/scranton_comic_book_convention

For more on J.K. Woodward - please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Woodward
and
http://jkwoodwardart.blogspot.com/

Thanks a lot !

Lehigh Valley Comic Con

Come see me tomorrow Dec 1 at the Lehigh Valley Comic Con where I'll have FREE Mac and Trouble promo cards and prints - Mac and Trouble #1 - Bobble-Cats, tshirts, assorted prints, and original art !

http://lehighvalleycomiccon.com/

Press time

Check out Mac and Trouble penciler Daniel Gorman in this great interview !

http://www.fanboystalking.com/2012/11/26/artist-spotlight-14-daniel-p-gorman/

Videos !

You know what's getting very popular now ? Videos at conventions.
Taking pix is 'taking a back seat' to interviews, table sweeps, etc...

Here's a link to a video that I recently appeared in at the Greater Allentown show this past week... (2nd video down)http://www.krispmag.com/2012/11/10/the-great-allentown-comic-con/

Another video of me at the RhodeIsland ComicCon goes further in-depth and has an interview with me onAaron Soule's Soulecast...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsCtGFEIXpk

I really like this new trend...

Did this commission for a friend who won a contest on my Facebook:

Also did these:

And odd week - but fun ! LOL

My interview...

Check out this interview with me by the great Lak Lim, comic and sketch card artist...
http://sketchcardfanaticstalk.blogspot.com/2012/10/rusty-gilligan.html

New Book !

Mac and Trouble announcement..

While work is progressing on "Mac and Trouble" #1 and #2 (currently) we're beginning phase 1 of a new 'fun series' of books for our heroes.
"The Mac and Trouble Cat Joke Book" is in full swing (working title) - it will feature jokes, anecdotes, spot illustrations and photos, puzzles, and cartoons.

This new series will include art/anecdotes by Arthur Gibson, Daniel Gorman, Michael Grassia, Laura Inglis, Larry Jarrell, Neil Makohon, Jim Taylor, and a few guests.
This new endeavor will published though our imprint Rusty Ink! under WTF Comics, and will be offered through various online outlets as well as bookstores.

This book will be designed a little different than the normal fare - you won't find 'blank' coloring book pages - pages will be designed with cool borders, mixed fonts, and fun layouts.

Also in production is the "Mac and Trouble Comfort Cookbook" and an unnamed comic book special.

Thanks guys - wanted to share it here first.

Undesirables...

Just inked this great Jay Cornwell piece for the new "Undesirables" comic anthology coming up

Some more recent work...

Here's a few of the sketch cards I did for Breyer Marketing's Z-card set...

these are beautiful fold out cards.

Below are some of my sketch cards from Breyer Marketing's "Deadworld" set

based on the comic book.

Some recent work...

Here's a few recent pieces I've worked on...

Just finished this today, inks on the Wonderfunders anthology #3 over Nathaniel E. Johnson's pencils.

Did this earlier today - a pic of "Mac" for my friends' Peace Project !

Here's a few cards that I did for Boo and Marty's "Dead Sexy" sketch card set...

Lastly, I inked this piece over the great Chris Ecker's pencils for the "Tommy Moose" project.

WTF Comics

Take a look at my publishers' new area online

http://graphicly.com/what-the-flux-comics

There's awesome stuff there at low prices... don't miss out !

Hershey Comic Con this Saturday

You can get this great Mac and Trouble coloring print FREE at the Hershey Comic Con this Saturday - Hershey PA !

The awesome Laura Inglis penciled it and will be there with me to sign them along with me.

For more on the show, look here: http://hershey-comiccon.com/

The list of guests and events is awesome !

Dan Gorman article !

Check out this great article featuring Daniel Gorman (Mac and Trouble artist) and his work in comic books !
He discusses his work in sketch cards, Marvel, AC, and Mac and Trouble !

http://www.indeonline.com/news/x1238769262/Illustrator-shares-his-art-with-aspiring-artists

Special MAC AND TROUBLE birthday offer !

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251157395452

Limited to 25 package for Mac's 3rd birthday !

Free Mac & Trouble memes !

Here's a few Free Mac & Trouble memes - pass them around - make someone's day !

LOL

Click on each to download larger versions...

Northeast Collectorfest Sunday, Sept 23 Newburgh, NY

Grab this retro TV HEROES print from me FREE at the show this Sunday !

Northeast Collectorfest - Sunday, Sept 23 in Newburgh, NY

For more info see the Northeast Collectorfest Facebook page here

I'll have copies of "Mac and Trouble" #0 for sale as well as original art, prints, and other fun things !

Charity Cards

Please help support

the March of Dimes !

Check out these charity sketch cards:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Rusty+Gilligan+March+of+Dimes

These cards and more are available right now on Ebay !

A sample

Here's a sample strip from Mac and Trouble !

Mac and Trouble preview

Check out a preview of Mac and Trouble here:
http://www.selfpubmag.com/downloads/entry/free-downloads/self-publisher/self-publisher_4.htm

Upcoming Show Appearances

Upcoming Show Appearances

Aug 12 ... Dingman's Ferry, PA - Comics Cards Records Tv & Movie Expo

Sept 23... Newburgh, NY - Northeast Collectorfest

Sept 29... Hershey, PA - Hershey Comicon

Oct 28... East Hanover, NJ - East Hanover Comic Book Expo

Nov 3-4... Providence, RI - Rhode Island Comic Con

Nov 23-25... Jersey City, NJ - Toys on the Hudson

Dec... Newburgh, NY - Northeast Collectorfest (date TBA)

Show Exclusive cards, such as this one, as well as Mac and Trouble
prints and specials are always FREE while supplies last ! Come say HI !

For more info, directions, and/or exclusives... send me a message please :)

Show signing: Aug 12 in PA

I'll be signing at the Comics Cards Records Tv & Movie Expo Aug 12 in Dingman's Ferry, PA.

For more info: http://www.neagle.com/news/x1740655700/Comics-Cards-Records-TV-Movies-Expo-set

I'll have a FREE Mac and Trouble comic print for all who come by my table !

Great Allentown Comic Con

Also debuting at the Great Allentown Comic Con will be this cool Mac and Trouble promo card featuring artwork by Daniel Gorman and myself... FREE while supplies last !


Check out www.allentowncomiccon.com for more info - this is going to be a great show filled with stars !

Hope to see you there !

Mac and Trouble #0

The new Mac and Trouble #0 book is in and will debut at the Great Allentown Show in PA Aug 4-5... http://www.allentowncomiccon.com/ 

Featuring the works of Daniel Gorman, Terry Pavlet, Phil Bledsoe, George Leon, Michael Mayne, E.T. Dollman, Larry Jarrell, Arthur Gibson, and Russ Leach !

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Mac and Trouble can be found on Twitter: @macandtrouble

They also have a Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pages/Mac-and-Trouble/172873849398956

and look for their newly redesigned site coming soon at: www.macandtrouble.com

Some new things...

First off, I'll be signing at the following upcoming shows:

Jul 8... Richmond, VA - VA Comic Con
Aug 4-5... Allentown PA - Greater Allentown Show
Sept 29... Hershey, PA - Hershey Comic Show
Nov 3-4... Providence, RI - Rhode Island Comic Con

I'll be giving away exclusive art prints and/or exclusive cards at each !

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I wanted to share these new cards I've done for Unstoppable Cards for their "Avengers 50" set (The Avenger tv show from the BBC in the 1960s)...

These last ones above are a homage to the original Avengers comic book artists...
(left) John Stokes 1967 - (right) John Bolton 1977

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The "Mac and Trouble" comic book is coming along fine - the format has been changed from single issues to graphic novels, which has been proven to sell better, and has a longer shelf life with retailers.
Also, this will give readers more 'bang for their buck' - 3+ issues and features for a price lower that 3 full issues.

The "Mac and Trouble Comfort Foods Cook Book" is also coming along nicely. Artists Dan Gorman and George Leon are working hard on their parts, and a 5page story has been added to the mix. This will be a great book !

More to come folks !

A Quickee

My inks on the awesome "face" pic by Joe Martino from JGM Comics.

It reminds me so much of a Starlin piece - 'Silver Surfer' bursting out through a force field, a tremendous struggle..

Check out www.jgmcomics.com for more on Joe !

Also... been working on some DC 52 Cards for Cryptozoic - it's been great but strict rules.

Have a good weekend everyone !

The Pop Art Con

I wanted to share my personal pix and experiences from the Pop Art Con this past weekend.

Here's a gallery of pix:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150890968139077.419267.592979076&type=1

This gallery is open to the public !

A group of us artists at our tables.

Some of the great "Mac and Trouble" sketch cards pulled by fans.

My exclusive "Mac and Trouble" show print !

You'll have to click the link above for more pix and stories !

Some new stuff...

A few new things...

First, I'll be at the first-ever Pop Art Con on Sunday June 10... www.popartcon.com
I'll be doing an exclusive show print free for attendees !

Here's a few sketch cards I did for Unstoppable Card's "Night of the Living Dead" set:

Next up is a piece that I inked from the wonderful Jeff Austin's pencils:

And finally, a piece showing the 'Hulk' beating up 'Loki' from the "Avengers" movie (pencils by Matt Campbell):

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You can follow us on Twitter now
@macandtrouble

For the latest card and comic work - and fun news about the hobby !

Peeks and Previews

Here's quick peek at the top of page 9 from "Mac and Trouble" #1...

'Trouble' goes off the deep end ! LOL

Dan Gorman's wonderful pencils, matched with Phil Bledsoe's awesome script, makes for a killer book ! More previews to come !