Author Archives: Tom

Work in progress: Something in the Water 4

Slowly but surely, Something in the Water 4 is rolling along… …and I’ve hit the point where I need to figure out what the next character looks like!  Guess it’s “pens down” for a little while so I can work that point out. Are you an illustrator, writer or comic/zine publisher?  If so, what areContinue reading “Work in progress: Something in the Water 4”

Call for Submissions: STRANGE TIMES #5 – MY BEST JOKE!

Everyone has a go-to joke! What’s yours? Strange Times #5 will highlight all of them! Contributors are welcome to contribute their finest single piece of humor to bring the house down…and help make a zine that everyone will love! What is your best joke? Is it a gag? A “dad joke”? A story joke? An observation that makes everyone laugh whenContinue reading “Call for Submissions: STRANGE TIMES #5 – MY BEST JOKE!”

Something in the Water #3 is live on Instagram

Who knew? I had finished all the illustration work on Something in the Water #3 but had yet to script, letter and (digitally) paste it up. I’m genuinely trying to stay true to my New Year’s resolution, so I completed the zine and posted it up on Instagram for everyone to read. And while I’ll leave theContinue reading “Something in the Water #3 is live on Instagram”

2024: The Road Ahead

Nope, I’m not announcing the next theme of Strange Times. (But it would be a good one.) This is a personal statement. Because if you write it down or type it out, there’s accountability. And I want to be accountable. A positive side effect of sitting down and assembling the “2023 in Review” post was that I took stockContinue reading “2024: The Road Ahead”

2023 in Review

What a strange trip this has been! So much happening in comics, at home and in the world. I don’t know as it’s entirely appropriate to share everything outside of comics (as this is a comics-centric operation, you know), but a Year in Review needs to be posted to provide historical perspective…but also to give me timeContinue reading “2023 in Review”

Strange Times #4 – The Road Back is here!

“The Road Back” – A 56-page, magazine-sized anthology of challenge, struggle and tragedy…and our will to overcome. Available in print at Amazon – Available in PDF at Gumroad Comics, illustration, poetry and more. It’s been in circulation for a couple of days now, and early returns are positive. I’m personally very pleased with how thisContinue reading “Strange Times #4 – The Road Back is here!”

Check out the brand new 2023-24 Phoenix catalog!

While Strange Times 4 and Heroes Now 4 were percolating at the printer, I found myself with the time to finally put together a legitimate catalog of Phoenix Productions zines. You can download a copy of the catalog by clicking here. I’ll also bring copies to shows and zine fests, not to mention toss itContinue reading “Check out the brand new 2023-24 Phoenix catalog!”

Phoenix Productions is headed back to SPACE!

I took a year off in 2023, but Phoenix Productions already is signed up for the Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE) for 2024! One of the best small press cons around, SPACE is a great place to meet other creators, share ideas, sell a few books and enjoy the zine-making life. My daughterContinue reading “Phoenix Productions is headed back to SPACE!”