Killing Spider-Man? Really? Where is Seth and Amy when you need them.

Maybe I am in the minority, but killing heroes really doesn't get me to buy comics. Death means ABSOLUTELY ZERO in this generation of comics. Death should mean something, now it doesn't, it just means that they are gone for 12 issues. I am losing respect for titles that are using death as a catalyst for changing the nature of the character. Every year doesn't need a death or a universe changing event. Tell good stories, take the characters on new and interesting adventures, but stop using death as a crutch. [/soapbox]

Next Appearance - Nuke the Fridge Con - Nov 20th

I will be attending the Nuke The Fridge Con on Saturday Nov 20th.  I have a table in their Artist Alley and I am super excited to be apart of it.  Nuke the Fridge Con is happening at the Frank 'n Sons Collectibles Show in City of Industry.  Those of you that are familiar with the collectible show know it is a awesome show to begin with, but having the Nuke the Fridge Con there is going to make is even more awesome.  Free parking and free admission!  I will be selling my sketch cards and doing custom sketch card commissions.  

Frank & Son's is located at

19649 San Jose Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91748

Opening Commissions - Only 10 spots

I am opening 10 spots for sketch card commissions.  The cost is $15 per slot and you need to contact asap if you want to secure one.  S/H is only $3.  Contact me at ccthorne@socal.rr.com

Day 30: 30 Days of Halloween - Finally Finished!

Oh my God!  I can't believe that I never posted the final Day of Halloween!  My weekend was so full that I thought that I had done it already.  then a lot of people asked about the final sketch.  Boy do I feel silly.  Anyway, the final is a scary monster that my wife requested.  SHELOB

Dragon Tattoo

Finally Finished - Vader and his Two Masters

I started this a long time ago  See pencils here and here. Well I finally finished it.  I wanted to get it done for the Long Beach Comic Con and while I did.  It wasn't a piece that anybody saw much less commented on.  I am still glad I finished it.

I call it Vader and His Two Masters, Qui-Gonn and Emperor Palpitine.  All done with pen and ink on heavy bristol paper, measures about 6"x10"

Day 29: The 30 Days of Halloween is almost done!

The Frankenstein monster from the Van Helsing movie.  About the only decenty thing in that movie, besides Kate Beckendale's corset.

30 Days of Halloween - Day 28: It's Chucky!

There is little more terrifying than a dolll that has come to life.  Then give that doll a knife and creepy voice and you have Chucky.  I drew him with cuts and stitches cause, well, I think he is more interesting that way.  :)

Day 27: 30 Days of Halloween - Leatherface!

I have never seen "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" that is how much it scares me.  I saw the beginning where the creepy guy gets into their truck.  I was out!  Weirdo creepies I don't like. 

My son, the author

My son just turned four and a couple of weeks ago, the Story Pirates, performed a story he came come up at the Geffen Theatre in Westwood.  We were so proud. 


Meet the Author at Story Pirates

Day 26: 30 Days of Halloween - What Scares You?

Clowns, and thanks to Stephen King, they have a name and it is Pennywise.  Tim Curry really made this guy scary.  Some people just hate clowns in general, not me, I hate this clown in particular.

Day 25: 30 Days of Halloween - For Copen

Today's sketch is dedicated to my sister Copen.  I knew of Phantom of the Paradise before I knew there was a Phantom of the Opera, because of her.  :) 

Day 24: 30 Days of Halloween. Halloween Week!

I saw this kid at comic-con and he was really great.  I was trying to get across a kid in make-up,  I hope I did.

Day 23: 30 Days of Halloween - Smile!

I loved Heath Ledger's Joker.  I thought he came across just as insane and evil as I always expected.

Sick House, Got some catching up to do! 30 Days of Halloween

We have a bug going through our house and I have gotten behind on scanning my Halloween sketches.  So I am taking this opportunity of my sick son curling up and watching a cartoon to post the last three days of sketches.

Day 20: Vincent Price

Day 21: The Phantom of the Opera (a misspelling just inspired my next sketch!)

Day 22: Friday is Zombie Freakiness!

I should be able to keep up for the rest of the month ( I hope)  Have a great weekend!

Day 19: 30 Days of Halloween - London after Midnight

I love this images from this lost piece of film history.  If you aren't familiar, London After Midnight (1927) is a silent mystery film with horror overtones. The film stars Lon Chaney. It is also a lost film, quite possibly the most famous and eagerly-sought of all lost films. The last known copy was destroyed in a fire in an MGM film vault in 1967.It is also known as The Hypnotist.
"The abandoned home of a wealthy man who supposedly committed suicide five years earlier is taken over by ghoulish figures - could they be vampires?"  

Day 18: 30 Days of Halloween - Pinhead

We all hate him, we all fear him.  He is the most unlikely creature.  A guy with nails pounded into the squares on his skin.  He is from Hellraiser, he is PINHEAD.

Day 17: 30 Days of Halloween - Rob Zombie

Today is the day for the most recent King of Horror and awesome Kings fan, Rob Zombie.  The dude is just scary period.

Day 16: 30 Days of Halloween - Eddie the 'ead.

I didn't have time to scan yesterday, but I did draw Eddie, (from the Iron Maiden album covers) dressed up like a mummy (circa the Powerslave album)  I will scan it as soon as I can.

*update*

Okay I was able to finally scan yesterdays card.  Here it is:

Day 15: 30 Days of Halloween. Jason's Turn

By request.  Friday the 13th's JASON VOORHEES.  Coming right at'cha. This one was difficult cause there was a specific coloring I wanted to do in the mask, I think it is close, but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for.  Anyway.  I thought it was fitting for a Friday!  Boo.