1, 2, 3, 4 and 8?!

this can't be right!...

I was tagged with this on “X” and thought it was a gag at first.

I do not know what to make of this.

You see, in my head, I’m still that kid that is trying to figure out a career in comics.

I mean, getting to draw any of the books I’ve done is surreal. But, this?!

This does not compute.

In 2023 I hit a point where I realized I’d officially gotten to contribute to every book I’d ever wanted to draw as a kid. I felt incredibly lucky to have had the opportunities I’ve had, but as I said in a previous newsletter 2023 had me feeling like something had to change.

I’m sure of one thing though. I know whatever I do next is built upon all the things I got to do previously.

So, thank you. Thank you ALL. I honestly couldn’t have gotten this far without all of you, and I’m eternally grateful.

The future is a blank slate. I’m working on the new creator owned stuff and I honestly am not even sure how it’ll all play out, but I know with folks like you rooting for me I can’t go wrong.

Thank you!

Happy New Year!

Your boy,

Mike

PS - I’ll be launching my column here next month, so keep an eye out for that.

PSS - Magnus turned a year old a few days ago!

Here he is with Odie chewing on his face.

Here they are as little pups.

I love them very much.

PSSS - I’ve wrapped up all my previous commissions, so am open to new ones again!