2026, well…

We’re there.

Happy 2026! We're off to... well... a start. I guess it's anybody's guess how this year is going to pan out, so... in the meantime, let's tell some stories and make some comics. Distractions, FTW!

I was going to take 2026 off for conventions as last year wasn't that great. The economy is still a bit of a question mark right now but, honestly, it seems the world of comics is taking off. Seeing fellow creators at conventions on Facebook and listening to podcasts has really got me stoked for the convention schedule this year. Looking forward to getting back out there, meeting people, and getting my sordid tales into the hands of new readers. Comics news has been entirely positive the past few weeks... at comic shops, at conventions, so LET'S DO THIS! I've applied for a number of shows. I'll keep you posted on where I'll be and when. I'll get that convention page going shortly on the new CageyComics.com.   

Right now, my only confirmed show is Madison Anime Fest on March 14th. 

Oh Yes, It’s… the Inevitable Spectress & Sabanion #6 Update!

I'm at a point where I'm comfortable w/ the script for S & S #6. It's big... and that's just the way it's going to be and I'm at peace w/ that now. There are certain things that need to be in a Spectress & Sabanion comic: supernatural action, possession, snippets of ancient lore, regret, and bloody horror. Possession is tricky as you have one character inhabiting another. Sometimes the possessor speaks w/ his/her own voice, or sometimes the possessor is trying to hide inside that poor slob whose consciousness is subdued during the possession. This can make things complicated and presents some frustrations for the letterer. I probably should have just ripped off Daredevil for my first comic book but alas, can't do it. Gotta keep it fresh... and weird. 

I’ll have the script over to Topper’s eager hands this weekend. WISH US LUCK!

And Hows About Ruxy?

Ruxy Vampire #3 will come right on the heels of Spectress & Sabanion #6 (as soon as fulfillment is done). I’m about halfway into the script and it’s a good time. Ruxy and Apple need to recover Rocco after… let’s call it the Coat Room Incident. Throw in another big gambling debt and an unsanctioned boxing match and you’re just getting started. Stay tuned!

Yup, Time for Covers

As promised, here are the colors for Topper Helmers’s gruesome blood sacrifice cover for Issue #6, with full colors by Wesley Wong.

Media Absorption

Comics:

• There’s A LOT of hubbub over Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman. I’ve heard that these two titles are driving the uptick in sales and bringing in new fans. Haven’t gotten to Wonder Woman yet, but yeah, Absolute Batman lives up to the hype. I’m not really a DC guy, but I picked up the TPBs for these two and so far so good.

• Bowling With Corpses & Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown by Mike Mignola has been delightful also. Eerie, macabre tales and great art.

Pop Culture News & Links

• Ooooohhh, there’s going to be a new Mummy movie that goes hard on the horror. Check out the first teaser. I’m a HUGE FAN of the Brendan Fraser movie The Mummy, which was a perfect blend of adventure, comedy, and horror. The sequels… not so much. There’s talk of a Mummy 4… let’s keep our fingers crossed for a decent movie.

• Let’s hear it for grown men with fanboy feuds! In this particular Nerd Rage episode, it’s Quentin Tarantino, Brian Michael Bendis, and Rob Liefeld bringing harsh comments!

• I enjoy a bit of punk rock here and there. They’re making a feature film and graphic novel adaptation inspired by the album … And Out Come the Wolves by Rancid.

• In an earlier newsletter, I had a link to Johnny Depp’s upcoming comic. Well, now Tom Hardy is also getting into the comic book game along with Scott Snyder.

• Stranger Things! I still have the Season 5 final epic episode to watch. Probably this weekend. But ohhhh no, if you think that’s the end, don’t count on it. Of course they’re going to milk it. Let’s hope the spinoff is better than the Hobbit trilogy.

  

Thank You!

Once again, I couldn’t do this without you. Thanks for your attention and support! I know everyone is busy, and that time and money are scarce. I will send you the Kickstarter link for S & S #6 as soon as it’s up. I have other stories banging around in my skull that need extrusion, I hope you join me for them.