Just two days to go!
Come by and say hi to Batboy (and me) at East Side Mags in Montclair on Saturday May 13th!
CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
Bask in the glow of Batboy’s awkwardness and chat with us about your favorite comics, monsters, and junk foods.
All Batboy books will be available, plus an assortment of other goodies, like prints, pins, and stickers.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE EVENT FROM EAST SIDE MAGS’ WEBSITE
You must provide your own vegetables though.
FREE COMIC ALERT!
WOOP! WOOP! WOOP!
I’ve been collaborating with my friend, the impressive wordsmith, Peter Hammarberg for a few weeks now on an all new Batboy mini comic.
Neverything Nowhere All at the Same Time
He wrote the words, I squiggled the doodles.
As usual there are some bonus materials jammed in there, I think you’re gonna enjoy it.
To get the free comic, one must face three arduous trials by the glow of the waxing gibbous Moon adjacent to the Cave of the Crepuscular Hermit Wizard known to some as “Larry.”
Or just go to this link and SUBSCRIBE TO MY MAILING LIST!
I will periodically announce events, send updates, and give you more exclusive bonus stuff.
I’ve set up the mailing list just in case any of these social media platforms go down, we can still keep in touch.
Just a heads up, this mailing list is separate from my blog, in case you’re subscribed to my blog via email.
Please let us know what you think of our little experiment! Leave a comment!
Thanks you guys, talk to you soon!
I’ve been in the studio painting up a storm for the past few months. Experimenting with acrylic paint and exploring some weird, dark areas.
The painting above “Dirt Behind the Day Dream # 1” is one result of these explorations.
I’ve opened up a new online store if you would like to purchase any of my original paintings, click the link below to check it out.
https://www.saatchiart.com/mrkessell
In other news, Batboy is still putting himself out there.
You can catch up on his adventures by purchasing any of these three books below! And/or follow along on my various social media accounts to see new comics as they are released.
CHECK OUT MY BOOKS PAGE FOR MORE INFO
#BatboyComplains
First thing, I want to say HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my friends here!
I took some time to enjoy the holidays, reflected on the previous year’s accomplishments (and failures) and am now starting to get the ball rolling again for 2023.
I have some exciting projects and collaborations coming up that I will reveal when the time is just right. Until then, take a look at my latest YouTube time lapse pencil drawing:
My hopes with these types of videos is to both inspire you to draw something yourself and offer a few minutes of relaxing, meditative viewing somewhat similar to what I experience as I let my pencil and mind flow freely.
I will try to not neglect my YouTube channel so much this upcoming year. Let me know what you’d like to see, whether it’s drawing or painting tutorials, animation, music or whatever!
I’m happy to announce that Batboy & the Art of Self-Sabotage and Getting Nowhere Fast: Another Batboy Comic Collection are both available in e-book format. Also both are available for FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
Finally, here are the last two drawings I did in 2022 and the first drawing of 2023:
Now it’s time to go think about 2023’s To-Do List.
What will we accomplish this year?
HAPPY HORROR-DAYS!!!
I want to share a few holiday monster cards I doodled recently. It’s an assortment of weird Christmas Creatures in snowy landscapes.
Feel free to download them, add your own text, and send to friends and family.
You can see the full collection on this page, plus check out these animated holiday gifs as well!
I hope your stockings are full of cheer!
Despite the fact that his latest book is titled: Getting Nowhere Fast, Batboy is still trying to flap those wings, move those little yellow shoes, and actually get somewhere.
I just wanted to do a quick roundup of some Batboy-related news.
Firstly, I’m excited to announce that Batboy is listed over on Indie Comics Zone, a great resource for those who are interested in independent comics. Head over and peruse the many creators featured there.
If you find yourself in the North Jersey area and are in need of comics and collectibles, please stop in at East Side Mags in Montclair. You’ll be able to find the first two Batboy books there.
In addition to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, I am now on Reddit where I hope to share new Batboy comics in the near future.
And as the first copies of Getting Nowhere Fast: Another Batboy Comic Collection start landing in the hands of friends, family and fans, I want to say thank you all!
Batboy is back! In comic form!
I’m very excited to share this with you, it’s the second printed collection of Batboy Comics! Available now on Amazon.
Here’s the description from Amazon:
Batboy doesn’t know when to stop. He’s still flapping those anxious wings, drinking from the cup of pessimism, and wearing the sweatpants of awkwardness.
This collection comprises the second year of Batboy comics, originally released into the void of the internet from January through October 2022.
Also contained herein are brand new, never-before-seen panels,
some extra goodies, and the short horror story Death Creeps on Paws of Plush!
Batboy is an indie comic, which originated at the height of stress and anxiety in the year 2021. Batboy deals with everyday issues, mental health and self-improvement with wit, humor, and goofiness. For fans of classic Sunday funnies or underground comix, Batboy is everyone and is for everyone.
But don’t just take my word for it, below are a few reviews for the previous Batboy collection:
“Batboy is all of us. Self-sabotage and all. Lovely artwork and color, with a unique voice. There’s even callouts to Gorey! And as a bonus there is a sketchbook of Batboy at the end. I loved it.”
– Andrew Bellware
“M.R. Kessell has done it again! Within these pages lies a lovable and tragic representation of self-induced deprecation named Batboy.”
– Peter Hammarberg
“I absolutely ADORE Batboy and anxiously anticipate his next moves.”
– Katherine Kessell
“The next great Sunday comic character is Batboy!”
– Shawn Flanagan
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINT BOOK ON AMAZON!
Please visit my books page for the previous Batboy publications!
Hey everybody! I will be appearing at the Highland Park Comic-Con this Saturday December 3rd! It’s all ages and FREE ENTRY! See you there at Pino’s, 13 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ!
Stop by if you need any holiday gifts for the comic lovers in your life. I will have my usual assortment of Batboy books and zines, plus prints, pins and stickers!
If you can’t make it, why not check out my BOOKS page and my online STORE page for those last-minute weird gifts.
Plus I’ve got something BIG in the works, and as you can see below, Batboy is sweating!
I hope to reveal more soon about this project, so stay tuned! As usual you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Slasher!
Hey everybody! Just wanted to give you a heads up, I will be vending at the Horror Sideshow Market this coming Saturday, October 15th! It will be held outdoors at the Allentown Lehigh Valley Delta Hotel by Marriot.
If you’re a fan of the 1988 cult film Night of the Demons you won’t want to miss this event, some of the cast will be in attendance!
Just look for the life-sized Batboy and/or the GIANT Pumpkinspice banner! I will have my usual assortment of books, prints, stickers, pins, plus some new paintings.
Additionally, I will have my latest zine Downhill From Here: A Low Budget Batboy Adventure on hand for your perusal. These are a limited printing, all copies are signed and numbered. You can purchase them also online if you click here.
I will see you there!
M. R. KESSELL 