• Real Name: Dave Arhar
• Gender: Male
• Age: 38
• Location: United States

• Joined: Jan 25th, 2007
• Last Visit: Nov 15th, 2009

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FRANKLINSTEIN

What if Benjamin Franklin, not Victor Frankenstein,created a monster?

The Faustians #1

When the Devil takes your soul,
there's only one place you can turn to...a support group

The Faustians

Self-help from Hell to Eternity

U.S.P.O.L.L. sketchbook

Uncle Samson and the Phantoms Of Lost Liberty

Red, White, and Bruised

created by Dave Arhar/art by Rudy Vasquez

Gothic Romance #1

All Is Fair In Love And Gore
credits................(Page 1)
Memorandum......(Pages 2-4)
Fool Moon.......... (Pages 5-11)
Cause And Effect (Pages 12-19)

Meet The Faustians

Meet The Faustians; a support group for people who have sold their souls to the devil!

Created by David Arhar
Gallery art by Rove

[ Posted by stormborn on Apr 22nd, 2009 9:05 PM ]...

Hi - just wanted to drop a note to let you know about my project The White Rose in Small Press Idol 2009.

Come on over to Dimestore Productions and check out all the Idol action - and if you like what you see, place a vote for The White Rose while you're there...

Thanks!
George Burnett
Creator - The White Rose
Member - Comicbook Artists' Guild

[ Posted by kevindixon on Sep 30th, 2008 3:52 AM ]...

Dave, please accept my humble apology. I swear I was only kidding around! I'm sorry.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on October 10th, 2008 12:37 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Oct 10th, 2008 12:37 PM ]... No need for an apology Kevin. It is what it is.

[ Posted by stormborn on Aug 24th, 2008 6:31 AM ]...

Beautiful work - hope to see more!

thx for the add

[ Posted by ProjectFanboy on Jul 31st, 2008 12:52 PM ]...

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12. Best Indy Villain
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16. Best Storyline
17. Best Publisher
18. Best Comic Book Related Novel
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20. Best Black & White Title
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25. Best Fansite

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[ Posted by MFiorito on Jun 3rd, 2008 9:39 AM ]...

Thanks for the compliments, Dave! I will try and update the gallery more often. :)
All the best,
Marcio Fiorito

1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 16th, 2008 7:40 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Jun 16th, 2008 7:40 AM ]... I'll be watching for those updates! *Anyone who happens to read this, and hasn't checked out Marcio's gallery is missing out on some fantastic work. What are you waiting for? Point,click,and behold!

[ Posted by markalester on Jun 3rd, 2008 1:27 PM ]...

Thanks and right back atcha'. Love the books. Best of luck with them.

[ Posted by illustrationsbyjasonho on May 15th, 2008 9:44 AM ]...

Hey David
just stopping by to say hey.

hope you and your family are well.

[ Posted by ProjectFanboy on Mar 26th, 2008 8:49 PM ]...

Want your indy work reviewed by Project Fanboy? Email it to us at zoom@projectfanboy.com

We'll review it on our website here:

http://www.projectfanboy.com/?pf=articles&menu=rev
iews

[ Posted by angelabondi on Feb 11th, 2008 10:18 AM ]...

Hi, thank you for adding me!
I would like to invite you to visit my personal website, I'm a graphic designer, web designer and illustrator...here it is:
www.angelabondi.com

kisses,
Angela

[ Posted by ProjectFanboy on Feb 3rd, 2008 10:00 AM ]...

Thanks for the add! As a creator you're entitled to a free forum at the Project Fanboy message boards. Request yours and get feedback from your fans, advertise your creations and get them published on our homepage. Registration is free, no strings attached, so drop by and let us know to set up your free forum today.

http://www.projectfanboy.com/vb
-ProjectFanboy

[ Posted by BombshellComics on Jan 25th, 2008 12:44 AM ]...

Hey Dave!
Thanks for dropping me a line and befriending me! I wanted to ask you if you'll be attending New York Comic Con in April with your work for sale??
I hope you are! Looking forward to meeting you!
Best,
Mike Jasorka

[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Jan 24th, 2008 3:17 PM ]...

Hi, how are you? Our studio recently put a new site up. pencily.com is a great source of inspiration for illustrators, animators and designers, so I hope you find it as useful as we do!

All the best,

Kyri Kyprianou
Illustrator's Lounge

[ Posted by ComicRelated on Jan 2nd, 2008 8:51 AM ]...

Just added Faustians to my fav galleries!

[ Posted by ComicRelated on Dec 21st, 2007 9:36 PM ]...

Just passing by and wanted to say hello.

Cheers,
Chuck

[ Posted by symphonyoftheuniverse on Nov 25th, 2007 11:01 PM ]...

I was so happy to see both of you again!

Hope you had a good Mid-Ohio con, and that you catch some z's now that you are back home!

<3

1 Reply [ Latest posted on November 29th, 2007 9:33 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Nov 29th, 2007 9:33 PM ]... Same here M!! Yep,caught a few z's, but now it's time to get started on a new book. lol Thinking about doing a couple of those smaller cons I've been hearing about...

[ Posted by Wolf_S_Studios on Nov 23rd, 2007 9:00 AM ]...

Thanks for joining the Wolf pack. It's great to have you.

Come check out our Galleries and tell us what you think.

-Wolf S Studios
http://www.wolf-s-studios.com.au

[ Posted by Twofold_Comics on Sep 10th, 2007 5:49 AM ]...

Thanks for joining The Fold. It's a pleasure to have you.

-Twofold Comics

1 Reply [ Latest posted on September 16th, 2007 1:47 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Sep 16th, 2007 1:47 PM ]... Same to you sir! Best of luck on your publishing venture!

[ Posted by symphonyoftheuniverse on May 18th, 2007 12:30 PM ]...

2 new pages of Symphony up, more coming soon, woot!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 4th, 2007 9:32 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Jun 4th, 2007 9:32 PM ]... Thank God! I was going through withdrawl! -Crys True story. Wasn't pretty. -Dave

[ Posted by kate on May 31st, 2007 8:27 AM ]...

Thanks very much for the comments and add! :)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 31st, 2007 4:14 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on May 31st, 2007 4:14 PM ]... And thank you! True Beauty Comes From Within. Great stuff!

[ Posted by symphonyoftheuniverse on May 8th, 2007 9:00 PM ]...

Chrys you are on!!! Thwap! Thwap! Thwap! >:-D

[ Posted by HowardWong on Mar 9th, 2007 6:52 PM ]...

Thanks for the add.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 6th, 2007 2:54 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on May 6th, 2007 2:54 AM ]... Thank you Howard, and best of luck on that After The Cape thing. Who knows, maybe you'll even sell a few copies! ; D Seriously, I wish you all the best! It's great to see an independent do so well!!!

[ Posted by symphonyoftheuniverse on May 5th, 2007 10:54 PM ]...

I'm so happy to have met you a SPACE

koosh balls 4eva! :D

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 6th, 2007 2:35 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on May 6th, 2007 2:35 AM ]... Same here! Crys says: "Next time it's an all out Koosh war! The one who knocks over the most displays wins" :)

[ Posted by jhodges on Apr 30th, 2007 10:39 PM ]...

Hey, PDP! Faustians is great! When do we get to see more?

1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 4th, 2007 8:20 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on May 4th, 2007 8:20 PM ]... Hopefully right after Gothic Romance #2, and you can bet you'll be one of the first to see it J.H.!

[ Posted by cybersleuth on Mar 4th, 2007 8:14 PM ]...

Your book looks interesting. I plan on coming back and reading it all some time. Good luck.
- Tim

1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 8th, 2007 9:27 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Mar 8th, 2007 9:27 PM ]... Please do Tim! I'd be honored!

[ Posted by Woodpig on Feb 25th, 2007 4:40 AM ]...

Thanks for the befriending and your comments. Great pages, by the way!

[ Posted by David_Nakayama on Feb 24th, 2007 12:59 AM ]...

Hey, thanks for the add! :)

[ Posted by comickid on Feb 21st, 2007 4:26 PM ]...

thanks for givin me props on you're discription. I appreceate it!

[ Posted by SamJohnson on Feb 17th, 2007 3:10 PM ]...

Thanks for the add, Dave! If you get the chance, check out my San Francisco Bay Preview! and if you have any comments, I`d love to hear them!

[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Feb 13th, 2007 8:26 PM ]...

Thanks for adding us. :)

[ Posted by DirkManning on Feb 9th, 2007 11:51 PM ]...

Thanks for the continued support, my friend! :)

[ Posted by onionboycomix on Feb 9th, 2007 4:32 PM ]...

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my comicspace. I didn't even realize my links didn't work!! Thanks for pointing that out. I am still learning all this code stuff. But they work now if you would like to check out my websites. Your comics look very interesting, I will have to check out your website!

[ Posted by MarkAxlerEllis on Feb 9th, 2007 10:49 AM ]...

Very impressive work, very memorable. It shows a lot of talent, thought and skill. I look forward to more.

[ Posted by ComicCreatorsNetwork on Feb 6th, 2007 8:21 PM ]...

The new look for your comicspace page is very nice! I love that comic book cover, and it really gives your page a very unique look.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 9th, 2007 10:02 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 9th, 2007 10:02 AM ]... Thanks again! CCN looks like a blast, and your comicspace page aint so shabby either! I wish we had something like CCN out here. The cover artist is Dani Roberge. She's primarily involved in the gaming industry, but I think she's going to make a big splash in comics as well, once people get a chance to see her work. I'll relay the kind words to her. And don't be a stranger Mark. Keep me updated on CCN...

[ Posted by DecemberSun on Feb 9th, 2007 8:36 AM ]...

'Gothic Romance' was decent. Some good artwork (a tad on the gorey side) but otherwise well told and illustrated.

[ Posted by MarkAxlerEllis on Feb 8th, 2007 10:08 AM ]...

I love the material you posted...very memorable...has a lot of individuality and character.

[ Posted by comickid on Feb 6th, 2007 2:53 PM ]...

hello dad.send me a comment as stupid as this!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 6th, 2007 4:18 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 6th, 2007 4:18 PM ]... OK. How am I doing so far?.......

[ Posted by sirluke on Feb 6th, 2007 12:48 PM ]...

once again i must say you rule man .very nice job

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 6th, 2007 4:17 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 6th, 2007 4:17 PM ]... Wow! I am unworthy of such praise sirluke! Thank you! I'm glad you like the comic! Best of luck on the site, and making Romania a place where people love comics! Keep me updated, and don't be a stranger!

[ Posted by M_Sean_McManus on Feb 2nd, 2007 10:07 PM ]...

That would totally rock, wouldn't it!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 5th, 2007 4:20 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 5th, 2007 4:20 PM ]... I'd buy the beer! =D

[ Posted by Kittiezilla on Feb 2nd, 2007 10:28 PM ]...

i havent been on here in a while i didnt know we could have galleries! im glad you like that picture.. ill most definately post it ^^

[ Posted by comixnut on Feb 1st, 2007 10:04 PM ]...

David, Gothic Romance is very very cool. The artist did an awesome job with the layouts and storytelling i thought, and i agree with the others, the colour was very well done! I like how you showed the credits and how the mum ran for the news as we finished the letter! Very heartbreaking! Very well done!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 2nd, 2007 7:00 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 2nd, 2007 7:00 PM ]... Cadre Corners own PJ Magalhaes! Hey PJ!! What's up?! If I've broken the readers heart,I feel I've done my job! lol Seriously though, thanks a million for all the kind words, the talent that you lent to 'The Faustians', and all the support and encouragement you've given me since! As you know, I'm packaging 'The Faustians' as a backup story in 'Gothic Romance' #1, so your inks are slated to be in the same book! How's everything with you brother? Did you hit that con in Sydney a few months back?

[ Posted by ComicCreatorsNetwork on Feb 1st, 2007 4:10 PM ]...

I also like the coloring on Gothic Romance. And the story is a bit twisted...with some irony thrown in. It gets creepier and creepier as you slowly reveal what's happening. The reader is always a step or two ahead of dear-old-mom in figuring the circumstances out. I like that...

Mark Stinson

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 2nd, 2007 6:33 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 2nd, 2007 6:33 PM ]... Thanks for the kind words Mark! It really means a lot to me that you enjoyed 'Memorandum'! I'll let you know when I've loaded up the next stories, and hopefully you'll enjoy those as well! Thanks again!

[ Posted by AlexApprobation on Feb 1st, 2007 5:54 PM ]...

Wow, really dug Gothic Romance! Nice story, lettering, art, and colors! Look forward to seeing more!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 2nd, 2007 6:14 PM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 2nd, 2007 6:14 PM ]... Thanks Alex! I should have more pages up in the next couple of days. 'Memorandum' is the only tale that's been colored thus far. At the time, it didn't seem like a good financial decision to color the whole book on just a shoestring budget, but fortunately, I was lucky enough to hire colorist Jason Embury for a few pages anyway. One of my biggest regrets is not getting him more work. I believe he's with Shadowline now. Letterer Jason Arthur is a solid, diverse talent that always, always gets the job done. He's really the backbone of 'Gothic Romance'. If I were a publisher looking to build a bullpen, I'd hire him posthaste. As for penciler/inker extraordinaire Raj Golay, if you like the 'Memo' pencils, I can't wait for you to read 'Fool Moon'!

[ Posted by ToxicShockComics on Feb 2nd, 2007 5:48 PM ]...

Hey, thanks for the add. Be sure to check out the book if you can. Take care.

-Mike Storniolo
Toxic Shock Comics

[ Posted by BeauSmith on Feb 2nd, 2007 1:22 AM ]...

Glad to have ya on board, amigo.

Beau

[ Posted by bill_williams on Jan 31st, 2007 11:28 PM ]...

I like the color on Gothic Romance.

Bill

1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 1st, 2007 12:28 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Feb 1st, 2007 12:28 AM ]... Thanks Bill! I saw the colorists work, and thought he'd be perfect for the story. Jason Embury is a very talented guy.

[ Posted by AlRioArt on Jan 31st, 2007 11:25 PM ]...

Thanks for being an Al Rio fan Dave!
Check out the newest art here!
I'll pass on your kind comments to Al!

Terry
http://alrioart.com/

[ Posted by DirkManning on Jan 30th, 2007 12:37 PM ]...

THANK YOU, man! It was very cool to meet you too! :)

You didn't gush, though... really. I enjoyed our conversation quite a bit! :)

SINcerely,
Dirk Manning

[ Posted by generaljackcosmo on Jan 30th, 2007 11:23 AM ]...

Thanks once again for the kind words, Dave. I look forward to seeing what's next from Gothic Romance, The Faustians, and all the other great titles you have coming down the pipe.

And, of course, I hope we get the opportunity to work together sooner rather than later!

--Aaron

[ Posted by Dimestore on Jan 28th, 2007 6:37 PM ]...

thanks or the add, and the words, sir!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 29th, 2007 7:04 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Jan 29th, 2007 7:04 AM ]... Just telling it like it is Ian. Thanks to you as well!

[ Posted by comixnut on Jan 29th, 2007 12:08 AM ]...

Yo Dave, nice to see you on here man! I was just thinking about you the other day, seeing if you succeeded in printing the story/ies you were working on. Be good, stay in touch! :)
-PJ
Keep the child alive...

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 29th, 2007 6:57 AM ]

[ Posted by arhar on Jan 29th, 2007 6:57 AM ]... Comicspace is so accessible, so easy to work with, even a technologically challenged novice like me can build a web presence here! I love this place! As far as the book, there's just a couple of things left to do, and the first issue will finally be done. The cover is taking a lot more time than I thought, but man, it's going to be worth the wait! I'll try to post it once it's finished. I plan on spending a lot of time here, so don't be a stranger PJ!