I had the wonderful opportunity to represent the amazing creators associated with Phoenix Productions (and, well, me) at the 2026 edition of the Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest (LICZ) at Grewal Hall in downtown Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. And while past reports have involved all sorts of video of me doingContinue reading “The Lansing Independent Comics & Zine 2026 Fest report”
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Phoenix Productions at LICZ 2026
I’m excited to be joining the crew up in Michigan for what surely will be a great day of comics, zines and creativity! Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest 224 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 Saturday, April 18 – 11AM-5PM EDT I won’t have two tables like at SPACE, but expect a lot ofContinue reading “Phoenix Productions at LICZ 2026”
Almost Normal Comics reviews Edward Bolman’s Noble Head Funnies
The ink is barely dry, and we have a review of Edward Bolman and J.P. Noel’s Noble Head Funnies! Warren Elliott, a bit of a small press zine/comic person in his own right, grabbed himself a copy of NHF and had all sorts of great things to say about the book at his Almost NormalContinue reading “Almost Normal Comics reviews Edward Bolman’s Noble Head Funnies”
A little love for Willis and Cranium Frenzy!
Imagine my surprise when watching a discussion between Canon Zine’s Colin Blanchette and writer Gary Usher about their Top 100 Superheroes list in Die With Your Mask On #3…and they veer off on a tangent about Steve Willis, Tragedy of Morty and The Collected Cranium Frenzy! Thanks for the kind words, guys! (And if youContinue reading “A little love for Willis and Cranium Frenzy!”
Comic Book Creator #42 talks Willis, Cranium Frenzy
Exciting news – the latest issue of TwoMorrows Press’s Comic Book Creator, edited by Jon B. Cooke, has a lengthy article discussing Steve Willis, his Collected Cranium Frenzy and Tragedy of Morty collections, and his friendship with Bruce Chrislip and Phoenix publisher Tom Fellrath! It’s all in Comic Book Creator #42, on sale now atContinue reading “Comic Book Creator #42 talks Willis, Cranium Frenzy”
Coming sooner than later…
But are you ready for the Hutchinson brothers?
Phoenix wins two 2025 UFO Awards
In a total surprise, the United Fanzine Organization released its 2025 UFO Awards winners last night. Phoenix Productions won two awards – Best Publisher and Best Single Zine/Comic Book for Strange Times #5. This awards program honors UFO member publications one year in arrears; the 2025 awards are for books, comics and zines published inContinue reading “Phoenix wins two 2025 UFO Awards”
Broken Frontier reviews The Tragedy of Morty by Steve Willis
Steve Willis has never sought the spotlight … so it’s great to see his work finally gain some permanence outside of his preferred minicomic format. As for whether the Bard is rolling in his grave after this brilliantly unique interpretation of Hamlet, there’s obviously a lot of love for the source material that comes throughContinue reading “Broken Frontier reviews The Tragedy of Morty by Steve Willis”
Never gets old
This Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis project has been a long road, and I’m so excited to have it out on the street and available for readers to enjoy. Steve is a creative genius – a “Phoenix Master” if you will – and deserves recognition for his talents. So when praise like this comesContinue reading “Never gets old”
Happy New Year 2026!
Last year, I wrote a New Year’s post. This year, I switched formats and went with a video. It uses that post as a starting point, so I suppose the link is good to have. Anyway, here’s my New Year’s message…looking back and looking forward…again… Here’s to a wonderful 2026! Thanks for your friendship andContinue reading “Happy New Year 2026!”
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