12/11/2023 0 Comments Mister x comic book![]() We chose to concentrate on producing compelling images-trying to evoke mood and attitude rather than product announcement. While getting wall space wasn't quite as difficult as it is today, most comic shop posters at the time were really just large magazine ads. As it became apparent that we were looking at several months to get the book into shape, it was decided that we would release a succession of posters for the nascent direct-market comic book stores. Our instincts were correct and the image of Mister X being pursued by a hover-coupe generated interest and curiosity. We did, however, decide to give the readers a taste of the character on the cover of Vortex comics' flagship title. We were excited, but we didn't quite realize we were looking at more than a year to develop, produce and market the book. This was long before the Hernandez Brothers, Seth or the others joined the cause. ![]() We were toasting our deal with Vortex to produce a line of comics based on my character, Mister X. ![]() Bill Marks, Paul Rivoche and myself were sitting in the Beverly Tavern on Queen Street West a few blocks from the studio I shared with Paul, Ken Steacy, Rob MacIntyre, and a bevy of musicians and photographers.
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