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?
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!
Recently dug up from the archives, this rare photo shows Alfred Hitchcock learning a thing or two about suspense and humor from that classic comic zine Downhill From Here: A Low Budget Batboy Adventure.
Just kidding, this is what I like to call movie magic! Seriously, though, Alfred Hitchcock has read my new zine, why don’t you head over to my new online shop and get a signed and numbered copy. This is the first printing of 100, it may be the last!
In other news, it is finally October! The month when all of us weirdo monster kids get to shine! What are you doing for Halloween? What’s your costume gonna be? Any Fall plans?
In addition to his latest zine adventure, Batboy is being plagued by some demonic stuffed animals that have moved into his house. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for this creepy, yet funny, storyline.
DO YOU LIKE TO BITCH, MOAN AND WHINE?
JOIN THE BATBOY COMPLAINERS CLUB TODAY!
It’s so simple! Just one easy step! CLICK HERE to head on over to my new shop and get yourself this beautiful 2″ enamel pin!
Displaying this pin anywhere confirms your membership in the Batboy complainers club! When you receive your pin, you will find the COMPLAINT FORM on the back, please fill it out and post it wherever you get your social media!
#batboycomplains
Stay tuned for more updates, I might have some last-minute show announcements in the coming weeks for all my New Jersey and Pennsylvania folks out there.
Hey there, friends! In just over a week I will be back in my homeland of New Jersey with a table at the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market’s Back Ta School Jam!
I have a number of new items, but the one I’m most excited to share is my new comic zine adventure featuring Batboy and his squirrel friend Merle! As you can tell from the cover below, Batboy is not very happy about leaving his zone of comfort.
I addition to my books, I will have a handful of new stickers available. One design in particular would make the perfect gift for those horror-loving bookworms in your life! READ AND READ UNTIL YOUR EYES BLEED!
SPECIAL NOTE:
IF YOU ATTENDED THE LAST FLEA MARKET AND DISCOVERED THAT YOU HAD RECEIVED ONE OF MY COUPONS IN YOUR SWAG BAG, I WILL STILL HONOR IT IF YOU STILL GOT IT!
And if all of that wasn’t enough for you, there will be celebrity guests! Holy crap!
Cooper Andrews from The Walking Dead, John O’Hurley from Seinfeld, and Brian O’Halloran from Clerks are just a few that have been announced so far.
If you won’t come out for me, please do it for the celebrities.
Even though he doesn’t consider himself a celebrity, Batboy will be available all day long for photo ops and autographs. Come by and snap a selfie! Just don’t ask him to smile.
Anyway, I hope to see you all in Edison, NJ on September 10th!
M. R. KESSELL 