Jason Young
Author's posts
Feb 15
Captain America #107
Jack Kirby. Can you measure how much he contributed to the world of comics? Probably more than anyone in the history of the medium. Here is my homage to The King. The expression on Cap’s face the same one I had upon hearing the news that my country had elected Donald Trump as president. I …
Feb 03
Christopher’s Exhibit
If you are in the Dayton area and would like to see some of my original artwork please visit Christopher’s Restaurant on E. Dorothy Lane in the Woodlane Plaza. There are currently sixteen pieces of my art on display including illustrations and collages and most are for sale. As if that wasn’t reason enough, Christopher’s …
Jan 26
Crickets #4
Crickets by cartoonist Sammy Harkham is easily the best ongoing comic series I have read in twenty years. It’s not for everyone, but sometimes it genuinely feels like it was made just for me. It looks like it could’ve been drawn yesterday or a hundred years ago (even though the story is set in the …
Jan 14
Cheese Heads #4
This is a cover recreation I did of Cheese Heads #4 by Nick Craine published by Tragedy Strikes Press in 1992. Cheese Heads is one of my favorite small press books. It has wonderful surreal characters, an atmosphere of mystery and quirky sense of humor that, coupled with Craine’s art, create a one of a …
Dec 19
My Friend Goo
Goo was an awesome cat. Nineteen years ago he came to live with me and brought with him a friendship that has been unparalled in my life. He passed away early this morning in my arms and tonight I did this drawing to honor his memory. It’s based on the cover to the Sonic Youth …