Two-Fisted Heretics, Cover Nr. 18, June, 2001

This is "Covers" work Nr. 18 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001.
"Two- Fisted Heretics," "Formerly Rootin'-Tootin' Unbelievers," "Fightin' Fraudulence" In the upper left company box: "AO Ask Often." The price: "$Too Much." In the code approval stamp in the upper right just a black square. Clearly based on classic EC comic covers, with an abstract image based on a fist in radical foreshiortening.

Epifunnies, Cover Nr. 17, June, 2001

This is "Covers" work Nr. 17 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001.
"Epifunnies tm," "In this art: Astounding Dichotomies," "Featuring The Change from Cynicism to Skepticism!" In the upper left company box: "Not Ironic in the Least." The price: "A Whole Lot ¢." In the code approval stamp in the upper right "Scene of Instruction."

I redid this in several versions later, included a large fully painted one on canvas.

Look Somewhere Else, Cover Nr. 16, June, 2001

This is"Covers" work Nr. 16 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001.
"Always Look Somewhere Else, When Told Where to Look!," the price: "$ Tons."

Dusk Art, Cover Nr. 15 1/3, June, 2001

This is"Covers" work Nr. 15 1/3--- , yes 15 and a third. A "Special Number" as it says.  Ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001.
"Dusk Art tm," "TEH MSB GS Dist.," the price: "2k x 12¢ at least."

With the symbol developed as teens with Th. Emil Homerin, made into a rubber stamp.

Staff 'n' Eddie, Cover Nr. 15, June, 2001

This is "Covers" work Nr. 15 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001
"Staff 'n' Eddie," "Once Again Art is So Damn Full of Itself!," "Where are They When You Need Them!" In the upper left company box: "Comic? Art? JEH MSB," the price: "2k x 10¢."

Based on the collaborative duo art team I and Jeff E. Hoke had for a couple years. It was great fun. Check out his Museum of Lost Wonder. In the stamp at the top left, the left side is me, the right side Jeff.

The Man from T.R.O.P.E., Cover Nr. 14, June, 2001

This is"Covers" work Nr. 14 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated June, 2001
"The Man from T.R.O.P.E.," "The Meaning Affair," "* Transcendental Radiant Order for Po-mod Enlightenment," "** or Transumptive Recusants, Operatives for Pugnacious Epifunnies." In the upper left company box, "E Spion-Age Art." "2k x 12 ¢."

I made two versions of this one in color, one in black and white. Clearly based on one of my chief young childhood joys, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. TV show.

Shut Up & Paint, Cover Nr. 13, June, 2001

This is"Covers" Work Nr. 13 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. June, 2001.
"Shut Up & Paint!" "(Think Mark 13)," "Starring," in the upper left company box, "Major League Art." "2K x 12¢."


I enjoyed this piece so much, and it was such a hit, I ended up doing four versions over the years, and there is a theme song by The Handcuffs for me with the refrain being this phrase. I originally made it after being to an opening of a very consensus-correct Neo-Conceptual exhibition which consisted of a polished ostrich egg, which the curator "explained" for and hour and a half. It of course is also a bit of self-deprecating commentary on my use of lettered words in these works.

Too Old to Die Young, Cover Nr. 12, May, 2001

This is"Covers" Work Nr. 12 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. May, 2001.
"Too Old to Die Young!" "I Missed the Deadline!" " No 'James Dean' for This Guy!" "Woops!" In the upper left company box, "Is It Mature Art Yet?" The price, "Too Many ¢."

Hope Against Hope, Cover Nr. 11, May, 2001

This is "Covers" Work Nr. 11 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. May, 2001.
"Hope Against Hope!" "I' Been There Too, "2 thou x Ten Cents," "We Who are Wm. James's 'Twice-Born' Types!" In the upper left company box, "The Interior Battleground." 

Say What You Mean, Cover Nr. 10, May 2001

This is "Covers" work Nr. 10 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Still May 2001.
"Say What You Mean, and Mean What You Say!," "Amazingly Sinple to Do!," "Another Titanically Triumphant Idea for a Post-Hypocritical Age!," in the upper right comic code approval box: "Screw Seeking Approval,"in the company and price box: "No Kidding Art Works, $250.-"
The main "Title" statement is from my wife, Cornelia. Style influenced by 60s Kirby's Thor art and the logo (Artie Simek? or Sam Rosen?). Later this would be among the first I re-did in full color.

Surf Ace, Cover Nr. 9, May, 2001

This is "Covers" Work Nr. 9 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. May 19, 2001.
"Surf Ace." "Feats of Plane Ingenuity!" "A Genuine M.S.B. Drawing. "2K x 10¢."

Th. E. H. The Blue-Collar Scholar, Cover Nr. 8, May 19, 2001

This is"Covers" work Nr. 8 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in. Dated May 19, 2001
"Fighter of Lazy Thinking: Th.E.H. The Blue-Collar Scholar, 2001 A.D.," "Portrait of Th. Emil Homerin," "Finally! Not an Origin Issue!" In the upper left company box: "Key Human," the price: "2k x 12¢." Distributor: "Not Two Distribution Co." Other words: "Intense! Original! Mysticism! Poetry!"

A portrait Cover of my life-long close friend, Dr Prof Th. Emil Homerin, who made up the term "Blue-Collar Scholar" for himself, refelcting his background, and I feel it reflects mine as well. Reflecting Magnus Robot Fighter Gold Key Comics Cover style.

Imperious Curator Art, Cover Nr. 7 May 2001

This is"Covers" work Nr. 7 --- ink on paper. 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 in x 6 in.
"Imperious Curator Art," "True Visions from the Drama of Temporary Hegemony," "featuring The Sensational Ability of Artists to Kow-Tow!," in the upper right comic code approval box: "Of Course This is Approved, or You Wouldn't Get to See It.,"in the price box: "1000 x 2 Bits."