markalester
"I couldn't wait for success so I decided to go ahead without it."Mark A. LesterI was once described by my friend as, "The most famous person no one has ever heard of." Whether or not this statement is true is irrelevant - it's funny. My name is Mark A. Lester. I'm a writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous alternative and small press books, magazines and newspapers as well as on-line. About M@L:I make up stories. I draw stuff. I’m nicer than I look. I can eat standing up. I’m not as tall as I think. I write stuff. I can count to ten. I don’t like math. I don’t believe what others believe. I am obsessed with things most people don’t think about. I don’t care what people think. I don’t smile much. That's not true. I like to laugh. Usually at you. I have a terrible memory. I prefer old movies. I prefer books over people. No one is honest. Not even with themselves. I think I’m normal. I think I’m the only one. People are strange. I’m nicer than you think. Someone is reading this. I only want to try. I don’t care if anyone cares. That’s a good thing. No one cares. Nothing matters. I know how to lie. Life is fake. I like dreaming. I can sleep laying down. I’m not funny. I think I am. I don’t know anyone like me. I creep people out. I don’t play well with others. I don’t eat fast food. I like fast food. I like being around people who are passionate about something. Anything. I prefer being alone. There are a lot of artists better than me. I don’t really care. I don't wish on stars. I love old radio dramas. I don’t listen to much music. I think Sean Connery made the best 007. I don’t care for phones. I like to sleep. I am a very spiritual person. I don’t agree with anyone about anything. I think I’m right. I never yell. I hate drama. I can’t cook. I like pulp magazines. I think I would have been better off if I were born fifty years earlier. I’d be dead now if I was. I still wish I was. I like science fiction. I think it’s more true than “real life”. I don’t care for material things. That’s good. I have nothing. I never leave. I’ve been left before. I didn’t like it. I don’t lie. I won’t tell you what I don’t want you to know. I have a sarcastic sense of humor. I think I’m funny. I’m a romantic. I’m usually alone. I want to live forever. I think I will. I live the life I choose. I make no apologies. People come to me. I know your secrets. I keep secrets. Most people think I’m strange. They’re right. I am a loner. People think I’m the life of the party. I have no idea why. I’m arrogant, thoughtful, kind, smart and decent. And it really doesn’t matter. Welcome to the Five Star Asylum, where I streach out my promised 15 Minutes of fame into an endless, one-sided conversation. I pity you. I really do. I'm am a creator, writer and illustrator all wrapped up in a nice little package called Five Star Studios. Although you may call it something else. Good for you. Stalk me:Five Star Comics!Mark'Space!Mark'sFace!Mark'sDeviant!Mark'sTube!Click here to send emailOr here      
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markalester's Comic Galleries
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Book of Knights 
These are a few new "Lost Book" pages and misc. panels from a story I'm currently working on.
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Defenders of Freedom
The "Defenders of Freedom" are a reto 1930's/40's group of heroes who find themselves drafted into the U.S. war effort.
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Altered Ego
The life and times of a struggling artist and his sci-fi obsessed best mate. A 24 hour trip through life, art and the endless search for the perfect cup of coffee.
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Dust
The first part of the web strip, "DUST" as well as character designs.
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The Lost Book
A sampling of various artwork and comic book pages from "The Lost Book".
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Mixed-media
I have recently been working on creating a series of paintings and searching for my painting "style". I hope you enjoy them.
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markalester's Comments
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[ Posted by starverse on Jun 29th, 2009 6:09 PM ]...
Hey there ... thanks for the comments and Right Back at Ya!!! |
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[ Posted by chriskalert on Jun 4th, 2009 6:15 PM ]...
Hi guy,
you have a trace style very nice!
congratulations!
I like your work. |
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[ Posted by friedfishcomics on May 28th, 2009 9:58 PM ]...
Thanks for your comment. Got some cool galleries yourself to ;-) |
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[ Posted by terroquita on May 3rd, 2009 6:43 AM ]...
Thanx for the add and the comment ;) Great color work, I'm not so good with color. I see you have found my older brother (Mikael) as well.  1 Reply [ Latest posted on May 3rd, 2009 6:06 PM ]
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 [ Posted by markalester on May 3rd, 2009 6:06 PM ]...
Yeah, I know Mikael. He's a great guy and a great artist as well. I've been a fan of his work for years.
It's cool to see that talent runs in his family. Very, very cool. |
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[ Posted by Menton3 on May 1st, 2009 8:59 PM ]...
Thanks for the kind works on my work ! I am a fan of yours as well. |
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[ Posted by ArchieComics on Apr 27th, 2009 12:52 AM ]...
Mark your page looks great. How are things going for you? |
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[ Posted by adamgrose on Apr 24th, 2009 12:21 PM ]...
Hi, cheers. Like your work too. Cheers for the add. ;) |
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[ Posted by stormborn on Apr 22nd, 2009 8:59 PM ]...
Hi - just wanted to drop a note to let you know about my project The White Rose in Small Press Idol 2009. We're currently in 6th Place and climbing rapidly into the Top 5!
you can see it here:
http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/forum-t36664.h
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Thanks!
George Burnett
Creator - The White Rose
Member - Comicbook Artists' Guild |
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[ Posted by Binareus on Apr 21st, 2009 6:00 PM ]...
thx for the add.
Keep up the great work! |
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[ Posted by Warpedwenger on Apr 17th, 2009 10:21 PM ]...
Hey you prolly sent that comment a million years ago but thamks... Sorry I don't get on this site as much as I should. |
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[ Posted by superhumanexperiment on Apr 11th, 2009 9:04 PM ]...
Thanks for the friendship :)
LOL! Altered Ego is hilarious...You do AWESOME work! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on April 14th, 2009 12:05 PM ]
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[ Posted by markalester on Apr 14th, 2009 12:05 PM ]...
Sweet. Cool. And thanks. :) |
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[ Posted by Dr_Life on Mar 20th, 2009 1:01 PM ]...
Thanks for the kind words! your work is great too! |
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[ Posted by markalester on Mar 6th, 2009 11:50 AM ]...
COSMIC GUTTER TALK:
I've signed on to work on a film that's in development doing some artwork and designs. Which means I'll be quite busy and have probably set myself up for one interesting fall. 2 Replies [ Latest posted on March 11th, 2009 11:53 AM ]
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[ Posted by amikael on Mar 11th, 2009 7:40 AM ]...
Not a fall, you'll have a ball, and I'm sure the film will stand tall. |
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[ Posted by markalester on Mar 11th, 2009 11:53 AM ]...
LOL What's the worse that could happen, eh? |
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[ Posted by Habilis_Orian on Mar 5th, 2009 6:18 PM ]...
Thanks, coming from you that means a lot. You're a very accomplished artist.
Sorry it took me so long to accept your friend request. Haven't been on Comic Space in ages, until now. |
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[ Posted by MikeLilly on Feb 27th, 2009 5:55 PM ]...
Great work yourself Mark! Thanks for the vote of confidence...and I've thought about that idea for some time. Be a fun but very long project...;)Keep up the good work man and best always...Mike 1 Reply [ Latest posted on March 3rd, 2009 5:56 PM ]
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[ Posted by markalester on Mar 3rd, 2009 5:56 PM ]...
Beautiful work Mike. LOL But I seriously don't want to set you up for a life-time project. LOL
Take care. |
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[ Posted by markalester on Feb 27th, 2009 12:44 PM ]...
COSMIC GUTTER TALK:
I just received a copy of issue #7 of Manga Quake from Future Quake Press. It's out. Check them out. Very cool. I'm in there so it's kinda', sorta' gotta' be cool, right?
Right?
Right?
Whatever.
http://www.futurequake.co.uk/fq/index.html
Datsda link(ish) URL rite der'. |
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[ Posted by MadRoboTommy on Feb 24th, 2009 3:11 PM ]...
Finally got to wade through all your stuff. Stunning, absolutely stunning. I look forward to meeting you at a convention sometime.
Take Care! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 25th, 2009 3:46 PM ]
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[ Posted by markalester on Feb 25th, 2009 3:46 PM ]...
Thanks so much Tom. That means a lot. Your work is fantastic. Really brilliant. The props and the sculptures are amazing. |
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[ Posted by robert on Feb 23rd, 2009 1:52 PM ]...
Hi, Mark, I really like Defenders of Freedom... or the Destroyers! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 23rd, 2009 2:09 PM ]
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[ Posted by markalester on Feb 23rd, 2009 2:09 PM ]...
Thanks Robert. LOL Yeah. That's what happens when you start creating comics when you're six. Which is how far back the Defenders of Freedom goes back with me. For the record, their name is the Defenders of Freedom, their mission is as destroyers. Hopefully I can make that clearer as the story moves along and/or before it sees print.
Thanks again and take care. |
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[ Posted by FBCC on Feb 21st, 2009 1:02 AM ]...
Hope to see you at the FaceBook Comic Con!
*~FBCC~* |
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[ Posted by artbysara on Feb 10th, 2009 1:23 PM ]...
thanks for the friendship & like the artwork! x |
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