Juggernaut
I saw on one of Jason’s blogs that we’ve done the equivalant of 400 comic pages in 12 & 1/2 months. That’s my definition of “Juggernaut” if anyone was ever wondering.
The funny thing is, to this day, I never really look back and just sit or break, I just keep thinking there’s more to do. More stories to tell… more lines to be drawn.
One of my friends asked me, since Jack Kirby is one of my heroes, why don’t I draw more like him in style, or like Tom Scioli has done with his style– and the answer is, while I am a fan of Jack Kirby’s actual artwork, I think he’s listed as one of my inspirations moreso for the man’s work ethic. That’s what inspires me. The sheer amount of stories the man drew, the amount he could get done in a day. Jack Kirby was the original Juggernaut of comics.– And I think I aspire to be like him in that regard. I can’t imagine a day where he woke up and wasn’t thinking about pages… story… or one of the thousands of universes or hundred thousand characters in his mind that he needed to get out on paper and tell the world in such a manner. I’m not a big fan of apeing other people’s styles, even to honor them or tip o the hat sort of thing. I think if Jack were around today, he’d tell you NOT to try to draw like someone else, draw it your way. The most important thing is to tell the story to the people. — That’s why Jack’s work wasn’t “perfect” to many critics out there… but it is by that very definition.
Anyways… 400? Jeez. Maybe we should shoot for 500 next year Jason? Hahhahaha….
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Any chance of collecting all of it into a big ole book? I want!
I’m flipping you off right now man, you just can’t see me
I haven’t ever really sat and counted, but that was just HBN stuff I was doing. I think if I were to add up everything I’ve done, I’m probably closer to 700 pages of stuff in the last year. Maybe in a year or two, I’ll actually start to LIKE my own work 
Brian– Yeah the publisher has the files for the online comics, they’d have to put it together somehow– I’d love to see that too! They have talked about it but I don’t think it’s a priority right now.
Congratulations, dude! What an achievement!
I have just started reading the online HBN series. I *love* the “build notes.” Lotsa fun!
BTW, I tagged you in!
http://www.evilbastard.net/bastardblog/index.blog/1773092/aron-talks-about-his-first-time/
I just won a BUY IT NOW on ebay for the HERO BY NIGHT collected. Can’t wait, I’m proud of you man. And I love foil covers. So there’s a combo of pride and love of foil in my heart. This happens to me more than you’d think.