If your wondering what I’m up to these days, I have just launched my blog over at ghostfreehood.com. I hope to see you soon. Stop by and say hi.

Thanks and Art Fight!

Ghostfreehood

Relationships have actually deteriorated due to update schedules and my personal growth as an artist. I even broke up with a girl because I wanted to do this. That was a fucking retarded reason and there were more forces at work, of course. Growing through to 2008 as Dead of Summer rolled on, there was so much I wanted to do with the story. In my mind the story of “Nick” could go on forever. I plan on continuing this concept at some point. Dead of Summer isn’t necessarily over but for the moment. I can’t say when it could return but before my life’s work is over, it will be done. Also, the idea of having myself in a comic was never meant to last. It creeps me out a little.

Dead of Summer has put me in a union with many new friends, inspired others to follow their dreams and placed a title upon me I have been craving for a lifetime. DoS has given me the deepest fulfillment as an artist thus far. I’ve had painting exhibits and shit like that but story telling has been it! I’ve met Mike Mignola of Hellboy fame and Steve Niles of 30 Days of Night at the convention circuit and have been able to communicate with them on the level I needed to. Conveying experience and meaningful questions to your heroes was an all time high for me.

So why did Dead of Summer end? I didn’t feel the story was going to get to where it needed to go. One day I will arrive at the junction where Dead of Summer could be the novel or screenplay it needs to be. Tito became the science zombie angle while the unnatural undead were outside. I will be exploring that in the future. No doubt. Growing into Webcomics though, it would have been really hard to get the story to go that way. Well that, and it would take for fucking ever.

My love for the horror genre is the greatest of all the genres. Back in 2005 when the concept was birthed, I never would have guessed it would really grow into what it’s become. Dead of Summer has given me the reason to travel and pursue the dreams I have. Fuck me, it worked. The experience of webcomics and the machine Marty and I created has birthed Art Fight High School which will be our refined work. It will also be the opportunity for him to shine as a writer. Horror isn’t really his bag. But hey, it got us off our asses. Shit, it even got us teh ladies.

Marty, I would not be here if it was not for you. This is a letter to you, the fans, the readers and Protomen. My service is always a debt to you. A true honor to serve. I pledge my heart to you and promise my return. Art and the crafts of the world will take you many places if you are willing to go. For a few weeks now, Dead of Summer has felt like the proverbial girlfriend I had broken up with. Sorry this took sometime to write. It’s been a few weeks. I needed some time.

You guys are amazing. With the world that’s been invited onto my doorstep, I must conquest to comeback and serve the genre I care for most. When the dragon is slayed and my beard will result the conquering of vicissitude, I hope that I shall make you proud. Until then, this comic will remain up as witness to all the dreamers. Fucking get off of your ass and do something.

All the best.

Ghostfreehood

NickBorkowicz

So click the link and get ready, as we officially launch…

 ART FIGHT HIGH SCHOOL

…and thanks for all the fish.

370 comics later, we’re at the end. Thanks for reading!

In the comments, please leave a few words or a question if you got one, and I will be here to reply on Monday. Since this comic started in April of 2006, It’s been one hell of a ride. I’ll post my story about it on Monday for everyone to read. It’s juicy and one hell of a shocker in some cases. I just can’t believe some of this crazy shit happened. So yeah, talk to us. I’ll give a proper sign off, next time. I have a job interview I have to wake up for in a few hours.

See you soon.

…and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Art Fight High School is the next project for Marty and I. Above is page one, all but lettered. This comic will be in color and feature robots, space aliens, lucha libre, black metal monsters, ninja and all kinds of random awesomeness. Currently set for a twice weekly update schedule, you will find it featured at artfighthighschool.com.

If you like what you see, you can sign up for the mailing list, or “enroll” by visiting artfighthighschool.com. The comic goes live Monday and by enrolling, we can just notify you when it happens. Plus you’ll get exclusives and AFHS news from the mailing list.

Sure school sucks. That’s why we write awesome stories to make it better. AFHS will have short stories, so an arch may take a month or two to complete. Plus, there will be a really awesome Christmas crossover story. I am working on a story with a certain Japanese Comic Action Punk band that runs 4 pages and promises to deliver. You might have heard of them or you may not. Keep an eye out for that as well. Enjoy.

H2O will be hitting the Ottobar to promote their recent album Nothing to Prove. Not since 2001 has the band released an album. That doesn’t mean they went to sleep though. You may have seen H2O in 2005 with Madball, The Used, Pennywise and Dropkick Murphys and in 2006 with Rancid.

Personally, I haven’t had a chance to sit down with the album yet so I can’t really say for feelings. However, based on their video for the track titled What Happened?, it would seem like their here to do some serious work. In the period between albums, their scene has been mutilated by media. With the rise of stores like Hot Topic and major labels making their life blood exploited, they had a lot to say. What Happened? features guest vocal work from Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio and Sick Of It All frontman and founder Lou Koller.

H2O will be playing with Harcore legends Bane, and opening acts Cruel Hand and Energy.

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The Final Week Continues!

You can find all the details for the Aquabats poster contest here!

Here is a sneak peak at my poster in progress. It’s a DC show so traveling bands tend to play to their crowd at times. This poster is surely working that angle. Text and color will soon follow along with the touch up. I want some competition. As far as I know, I have none. What’s up everyone?

The Final Week Continues!