FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Autographs / Artists surprised at LPs

Remembering when I'd ask artists to sign LPs, and they'd be surprised by the vinyl albums. Specifically, Stuart Adamson and Rick Wakeman.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Scary Music

A comic on some of the scariest music of all time, featuring Aphex Twin, Wendy Carlos, Genesis, and Mike Oldfield.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Space Music

A celebration of what I called "Space Music" as a kid - movie soundtracks!

Star Wars, Close Encounters, and E.T. by John Williams, Battlestar Galactica by Stu Philips. And disco, pop, and rock versions of science fiction and superhero themes by Geoff Love and Neil Norman.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Vinyl late issue examples

This page shows LP issues for albums that were originally CD only, including Babylon Zoo, Duran Duran, Jamiroquai, King Crimson, Level 42, Tears for Fears, Vangelis, and Yes.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Late vinyl releases

This week, a page on how I learned to stop worrying, and love the late vinyl releases.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: The Police on LP

Collecting Police albums on LP highlights the stop-start nature of buying vinyl over the years. They released five albums between 1978 and 1983, one in 2008, then two more in the 2020s.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

MARVEL STAR WARS EXPLORERS: Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #29, 30

I'm guesting on the latest episode of this fun podcast, with hosts Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold.

Discussing Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #29; "Shot by Both Sides", and #30, "Fireworks!" both by Linda Grant, Ricardo Villamonte, Danny Bulanadi, from May and July 1985.

I also shared my excitement for my new Star Wars Dub LP, and my lack of enthusiasm for Andor season 2.

From the website: 

"As Indy finds himself on the trail of a misplaced Chinese mummy, we finds ourselves once again joined by David Robertson, who is more than happy to offer up some fresh takes on Andor, plus Sam describes novel additions to his recent rewatch experience, we discuss the inherent humor in water-proof pouches of dynamite, and we all marvel at some surprisingly Indiana Jones-like Chronicles in the South Pacific." 

Have a listen here.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Concert tickets (& a doodle)

This week, a challenge to make note of the gigs you've been to.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Latest page is on Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, the first concert I ever attended. A few stages of the work.

Finished inked page.

Blacks spotted out.

Ink linework.

Panels and lettering inked.

Pencils.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

CONTAINS NO MSG OR AI at SPACE 2025

A new 16 page minicomic entitled "Contains No MSG or AI" will be available at SPACE this weekend at Rhodes Center, @Ohio Expo Center, Columbus OH, USA.

It contains work by Michael A Carroll, J.M. Hunter, Bob Corby, Carl M Lucas, Candyce Ober, and Chandu Tenney.

I'm in there too, with a one pager called "A.I. - The Next Generation". Here are a couple of teaser images  for it.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Walkman

Latest page is on portable cassette players and their impact on listening to new music. A few stages of the work.

Pencils.

Panel borders, letters, and brush work.

All linework done.

Blacks filled in.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Grooves

A few stages of work on the next page, concening the literal grooves in records.

Pencils.

Ink pen linework.

Blacks filled in with brush and ink.

FOR THE RECORD, INKS: Record Fair goodies

Yesterday's pencil page inked today.

FOR THE RECORD, PENCILS: Record Fair goodies

Pencils on a page celebrating Star Wars and Level 42 goodies purchased at a record fair.

FOR THE RECORD INKS: 1990s LPs

Good fun drawing a load of 1990s LP covers this page!

I thought I'd photograph a few stages of my inking process this week.

Panel borders, lettering, and pen line work done.

Laying down borders for blacks spotting, using Paper Mate Flair pen.

Blacks spotted using brush and ink.

FOR THE RECORD PENCILS: 1990s LPs

"Although LPs died off to the general public, they were still made, in much smaller numbers."