Monday, December 31, 2012

Spell #2 Preview


PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Spell #2 Preview

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Spell #2 Preview

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Spell #2 Preview


PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From PsychoRelik Studios


     This is the piece that I am offering as a present to the first person that correctly answers the year Spell was created. This is my gift to you!

Rules:

1. One answer per person.

2. Email me at secaucusartist@comcast.net with your answer.

3. I was born in 1975 so lets have answers from 1980 till 2010.

4. Winner will be notified. I will even pay for shipping.

5. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Years from Psychorelik Studios, Spell and myself.

Joseph Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
Psychorelik Studios 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Spell #2 Preview

     More to come!!! This weeks reviews should be up this Sunday, need the time to finish Spell #2 to send it off to the printer.

Thank you

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr
aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Spell #2 Preview

     More to come!!!

Thank you

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr
aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Spell #2 Preview

     More to come!!!

Thank you

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr
aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Spell #2 Preview

     The editing and lettering is coming around and can not wait to release this 2nd installment soon!

Thank you

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr
aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Spell #2 is Coming!!!!


    I can finally announce a release date for Spell #2! Spell #2 will be available on the first or second week of January 2013 if the world is still here after December 21st. I will be posting a few finished pages up for your viewing pleasure in the coming weeks and I hop you enjoy! I will make further announcments on how to order your copy as we get close to the release date.

Thank you

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr
aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios

PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

NYCC Photos

(R5-D4 is rolling over the red carpet)

     All photos provided by long friend and brother from another mother Javier (Pupet) Colon. Thanks for the help on coverage, well appreciated!!!

(Darth Maul Lego's)

(Maul Lego's)

(God of War)

(Gundam)

(The Hobbit Lego's)

(Halo Mega Blocks)

(Hulk...Poop)

(Capt. American & Wonder Women)

(Hulk Lego's)

(Bat-mobile)

(Predator at the SEGA booth)

(AvsP at the SEGA booth)



Saturday, October 13, 2012

New York Comic-Com 2012


      Another year at NYCC and I was not thrilled, I usually stay for a good 8 hours or longer in the past and just did not have it in me and did not feel after 3 hours that there was anything really for me to see or catch my fancy. First off the bat I noticed Hasbro and other attendees of last year, Hasbro is a big part of the show for me so they were sorely missed. I did also hear a few negative comments by both the Con goers and the Exhibitors. A big complaint was about Hasbro, Intel and other Exhibitors not showing up for this years con all the way to the cos play at this years con. I was not happy with Marvel or D.C. and there booths in the least. Again Marvel handed out free preview books and not complete issues, the run of the mill stuff you expect on Free Comic Book Day. I subscribe to the D.C. way of handing out complete issues of there properties to try and get new readership, It does work. Problem is D.C. was handing out books from The New 52 from last year, some titles which me and many goers already got last year. Also for every good costume there was about 100 plus bad ones, at least I walked away with some good pictures last year. Almost nothing was picture worthy except one I could not get of the Black Widow at the Marvel stage. Hopefully all this is fixed for next year, so enough complaining and let me present what I feel was noteworthy and actually made my trip worth it.

1. D. C. Comics actually had some boss sculpts I will show since I feel they really deserve the exposure because of the work put into them.











     All in all I would say these are some sweet pieces, I do not collect myself due to lack of space provided to me to store my comic related material but there are a few here I would love to get my slimy paws on. It also took the sting out of not being so happy with this years show.

2. Dead Man's Party


     A second year in a row I get to meet up with the artist of Dead Man's Party Scott Barnett and talk shop. It is much appreciated and will use what I took away. If any one has missed the reviews on the first two issues I will attach the links here and trust me when I say this is a great read.

Dead Man's Party Issue #1 Review

Dead Man's Party Issue #2 Review

3. G.I. Joe A Real American Hero (Larry Hama Style)


     So I did a very bad thing when I was younger, for some strange reason I traded away my Marvel Larry Hama G.I. Joe A Real American Hero! collection. Well I am paying for it now, I have been trying hard to reacquire all the books I got rid of most stupidly for I have no clue what I did get in return for them to this day. So every year I make it a must to stop by one of the comic dealer booths to get more Joe books to complete this collection. I am now on my way to needing less than 20% of the 155 books and this made the Con to me 100% worth it. I hope NYCC does a better job next year and there is always room for improvement. Hopefully I will have a table next year and hope all comes to visit and support me.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Review: Dead Man's Party #2

    
    
Dead Man's Party #2 Jeff Marsick Writer/Scott Barnett Art (2012)

    The cover of issue #1 has a recommendation from Duane (Birds of Prey, Cable) Swierczynski and it states. "Dead Man's Party is super smart, sardonic and packed with surprises. I can't wait for issue #2." This is an actual quote, I not only fully agree and endorse issue one but I do doubly for issue #2. I had to go back and read issue #1 and then #2 and did this yet again to see if I felt anywhere in the vicinity of Mr. Swierczynski quote. I must report I have not read a book I actually cared for this much with character development that surpasses some of the greats in the industry. I already have a black hole in my soul just knowing this is a 4 part series. I do not know if that leaves out a sequel, but that would be more than welcomed.

     So here is how the story goes on how I found out about this gem. It was at New York Comic Con last year and I was walking around enjoying myself, promoting Spell #1 and doing some work on my post on NYCC. I was almost on my last leg after being there for hours and on my way out and I get called over by Scott (artist) Barnett to the Dead Man's Party table. At first I must admit that I just wanted to walk on by and call it a day but Scott was very convincing. So I purchased the first issue of DMP and exchanged a few words with Scott and Jeff and then finally got to escape the chaos of NYCC for another year.

     I must admit it was not for at least a month that I was able to turn the pages of issue one since I was knee deep in work putting the finishing touches on Spell #1. When I did get to it I was very impressed and this book passed with flying colors, I was amazed at the work that was put into this book and it does not hurt to have a thumbs up from Duane Swierczynski. Yeah that never hurts.

Review: Dead Man's Party #1


     I thought it was proper to get this review out before NYCC starts tomorrow. In the last year me and Scott Barnett have become pals on Facebook and I truly appreciate all the input he has given me to help me further my skills.

     Now for Issue #2, outstanding, diverse and original to say the least. Once again Jeff Marsick dishes up a splendid story that will fill any comic fans empty belly with a 5 course meal and dessert to boot. The main character Ghost is an hired gun with the finesses that James Bond and Jason Borne wish they had. I have read a lot of books and I can recall reading anything in the league of DMP.

     Now for my forte, Scott Barnett's art works with this book like he was destined to do it. The action is fast paced and his work captures the essence of Ghost and surrounding cast. I really appreciate his work in black and white cause the detail really captures the eye. The shading shows the quality of his work and the time put into each and every panel and the covers for the first two issues are fabulous and inspiring to say the least.

     I must say I can not wait to catch up with these two and NYCC this weekend and I wish them the best on all there artistic adventures. We will just have to wait for further adventures of Ghost and issue #3 can not come fast enough.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Spell #2 Update!!!

     Last page that I inked and coloring is well under way. Not so long from now the second issue will be a reality!!

Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.


Friday, September 28, 2012

Spell #2 Update

      It has sure been a roller coaster ride with the addition of the twin girls my wife and I welcomed into our hearts about 5 months ago. It has been a long journey just bringing them into our family and through it all I have been able to endure and follow my other passion of comic book art. I have finally finished all pencils with the current page you are looking at to be inked. Colors are already in the process and for the first time since I took on this endeavor to publish comics can I offer up a release date that is set in stone. November 1st 2012 Spell #2 will be released for sale to the public and I must thank all the support and interest from you for keeping me going.

Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.


Friday, September 21, 2012

Spell #2 Inks

     Still a chance to get this book out before NYCC...Let's see if I am up to the task. Will try to get reviews up on time tomorrow.

Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.



Thursday, September 20, 2012

SPELL #2 Pencils


     Book is coming along nice and should be done soon without any complications or surprises...Enjoy!
Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Spell #2 Inked Page and Update

     I can not promise this book will be done and printed by the time New York Comic Con rolls around this October. I think the book will be done, just not willing to spend the cash on the expedient printing just to have it out in time even if I was able to meet the printers deadline. Well see how I feel about it when the time comes around, very hard to put a book out in color when you do all the tasks on your own on a part time schedule. Lots of things come up and not all the time needed is available. I do apologize for the wait but I feel the work I done will show that the time was put in at the end.

Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr. aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy right laws apply.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Preview: Some more Spell #2 Pencils

    The home stretch is here, I will be finishing up all pencils and inking chores early this week and then finish the coloring I started on issue #2 of Spell. I am trying to beat the clock and get this book out before NYCC in October and it is going to be close. Just got the books I ordered from indie planet in the mail today and will be starting reviews on those also next week with Dead Man's Party #2.

Thank you,

Joseph Hottendorf Jr aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy write laws apply.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Preview: Spell #2 Inks

     Another inked page to Spell #2, work is coming along and I will have more work up soon. Also coming up are more reviews on indie comics I picked up. Already on there way, got the shipping conformation today. Up on deck is Fungus Grotto #4 & 5, I reviewed the previous issues back in MARCH. Also coming up are two new titles which are The Fringe #1 & 2 and 803 #1 & 2, well see how these books turn out. Not but definitely not least is the second issue of Dead Man's Party which was one of the best comics I have read in a few years and what a surprise find. Dead Man's Party Review!!

Enjoy more updates real soon...


Joseph Hottendorf Jr aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy write laws apply.


Monday, September 3, 2012

Preview: Spell #2 Pencils


     I can say another page is in the book and everything is moving along quite nicely. I started coloring chores on the second issue last week and I am almost done with all penciling and inking of the second installment of Spell. I am keeping my fingers crossed to have the second issue published before NYCC starts and it should at least be online by then for sale if I already do not have copies in print. I will be posting a few more pencil and inked pages in the coming weeks along side some of the finished colored pages before release. Enjoy and the support is appreciated.

Thank you,

Joseph Hottendorf Jr aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios 2012 Spell and all artwork are the property of PsychoRelik Studios. All copy write laws apply.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Preview: Spell #2 Cover Inked


     So the cover is in the can and I have 2 to 3 interior pages to pencil and ink to put the wraps on all pencil and inks in the book. Onto coloring and lettering and I hope to have this out before the end of the summer is up. I can not wait to get this out and in the hands of Spell fans. All the support is appreciated and I will continue to appreciate every fan I get.

Thank you,

Joseph W. Hottendorf Jr aka Hock
PsychoRelik Studios
Spell and all characters are the property of PsychoRelik Studios 2012. All applicable copy right laws apply. All rights reserved.