SecretSphinx
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my residence on ComicSpace, and it's been just great. I've made friends with over 600 pros, semi-pros, wanna-be's and fans in that year, and seen a whole lot of great comics, illustration and writing into the bargain. I've hooked up with lots of great people for spec work as both a writer and artist, and even landed about 5 grand worth of paying work through networking on the site. I believe that soon some of those spec projects are going to bear some nice, juicy fruit as well.
All in all, it's hard to imagine my life prior to ComicSpace, which is a daily cyber-stop for me, and a great resource of social and professional contacts. Thanks to all involved with the site for putting it together. I'm looking forward to what the next year will bring.
My work can currently be seen in the compilation "The Comic Eye", and in the soon to be released "Tales of the Starlight Drive-In". I also continue to write stories for DC's Looney Tunes title. In addition, I am working on a comic called "Project: Epsilon", which is in early devleopment stages, for a new Toronto based company called Crystal Fractal Comics. Plus, I have some other interesting irons in the fire as well.
Later,
Sam
ABOUT ME
I live and work in Toronto, Ontario with my lovely wife Beth and our rock and roll cat Keith. My main job is working as a storyboard artist for animation, commercials, and live action film. I also have made a few small steps into the professional comics business. I have been writing short stories for DC's Looney Tunes comic for a few years now, and I have done some writing and drawing work for a small local company called Mr. Comics. This year I am making an all out effort to garner more professional work as both an artist and writer in the comics biz.
I also perform live improv comedy, and write and perform sketch comedy and short plays with my comedy pals The Canadian Space Opera Company.
When all this isn't enough to keep me busy, I make short, no-budget comedy films with my local posse of improvisors, cartoonists and maverick malcontents.
I love My Wife, comics, movies, pulps, comedy, WB and H&B cartoons, classic rock and roll, and all pop culture of quality. I'm looking forward to meeting some great new people.
SecretSphinx's Bulletins
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| Aug 26th, 2009 10:37 AM |
Sketch Monkey-Boy, Sketch |
| Oct 23rd, 2008 11:54 AM |
Appearing at Paradise Comics Toronto |
| Aug 21st, 2008 1:37 PM |
Toronto Comics Expo |
| Jun 16th, 2008 1:19 PM |
 Private Bulletin (?) |
| May 29th, 2008 4:47 PM |
Tales of the Starlight Drive-In |
| Nov 10th, 2007 2:09 PM |
Swords and Sorcery update |
| Nov 6th, 2007 1:35 AM |
Swords and Sorcery Gallery |
| Aug 22nd, 2007 10:54 AM |
Toronto Comics Expo |
| Aug 16th, 2007 5:04 PM |
Private Bulletin (?) |
| Jul 11th, 2007 10:33 PM |
Werewolves need love too! |
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SecretSphinx's Comic Galleries
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Nick Fury Samples
Nick Fury and the Black Widow infiltrate Hydra.
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Conan Samples 
These are my latest comics samples. After adding a few more pages I hope to trick some unwitting editor into offering me paying work.
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Blood Curse
Toronto writer Phil McClorey asked me to team up with him on his wonderful take of Lycanthropic misadventure.
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Defenders Samples
Defenders samples I did late last year. I am a HUGE Defenders fan, and I outlined a four issue mini-series, just for fun and to have a story to base my samples on. I am crazy that way!
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Swords and Sorcery
I'm working up a series of Sword and Sorcery drawings to be collected into a sketchbook for next year's convention season. Here's a cross section of sketches.
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Apes
This is a backup story I did for issue #4 of the recent "Revolution on the Planet of the Apes" title from Mr.Comics
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SecretSphinx's Comments
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[ Posted by titowill28 on Sep 2nd, 2009 2:48 AM ]...
awesome line work man...  1 Reply [ Latest posted on September 2nd, 2009 10:23 AM ]
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 [ Posted by SecretSphinx on Sep 2nd, 2009 10:23 AM ]...
Thanks, my new friend. |
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[ Posted by TheLastBard on Aug 25th, 2009 6:44 PM ]...
Hey thanks for the add!! If you get a chance, you should check out the new digs ~ http://www.beardedladyonline.com |
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[ Posted by JesterretseJ on Aug 16th, 2009 1:23 AM ]...
hey thnx for asking to be your friend :) im still learning about the site :) |
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[ Posted by kewber on Aug 3rd, 2009 11:58 PM ]...
Hello, thanks very much for be friend :D |
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[ Posted by DarrinEgan on Jul 6th, 2009 8:29 PM ]...
Thanks a lot for the befriendification!! Your work looks awesome!!! |
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[ Posted by mytymark on May 4th, 2009 10:32 AM ]...
thanks for the comment on the Zombie Tales sample set, Sam. |
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[ Posted by Dirk_Shearer on Dec 16th, 2008 8:27 PM ]...
ah, mucho appreciated! i actually find it semi easy... so i guess that means i need to do a longer piece soon! i think a comic done in all scratchboard might be neat. |
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[ Posted by BenttiBisson on Nov 8th, 2008 9:42 PM ]...
Thanks a lot for "befriendificating" me!
I really dig the work you do. Keep it comin'! |
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[ Posted by Jokerharleyquinn on Nov 4th, 2008 6:09 PM ]...
Hey Man Great stuff! |
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[ Posted by joelchua on Aug 2nd, 2008 3:30 AM ]...
Sam... aren't you on zeroes2heroes.com as well? |
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[ Posted by Lonny on Jun 19th, 2008 9:14 PM ]...
thanks fer lookin' man! diggin' yer work too. |
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[ Posted by neilchenierart on May 22nd, 2008 2:10 AM ]...
Thanks for the add Sam. |
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[ Posted by RedMoonGraphicNovel on Apr 16th, 2008 3:17 PM ]...
Love the Conan stuff!
Thanks for the add!
You could win the first copy of Red Moon we ever print! Details at...
http://www.RedMoonGraphicNovel.com |
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[ Posted by readscomics on Feb 2nd, 2008 2:42 PM ]...
Good Afternoon Sam. I wanted to mention that I picked up The Comics Eye a couple of weeks ago. Excellent work as always. Good to see your story in print... under a Dave Sim cover no less! |
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[ Posted by markalester on Jan 29th, 2008 3:17 PM ]...
Thanks for the suggestions. I think they'll help. :) |
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[ Posted by thompson2008 on Jan 28th, 2008 4:54 PM ]...
Apreciate The Add,
Thanks. |
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[ Posted by markalester on Jan 24th, 2008 3:26 PM ]...
Thanks for the add! Great stuff here! :) |
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[ Posted by readscomics on Jan 7th, 2008 6:41 PM ]...
If you like Sam's art you're sure to like his stories. Go catch some laughs and pick up Looney Tunes #158 featuring a story by Sam, out January 4! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 11th, 2008 12:58 AM ]
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[ Posted by SecretSphinx on Jan 11th, 2008 12:58 AM ]...
Thanks for the plug brother! |
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[ Posted by robert on Jan 3rd, 2008 4:52 PM ]...
Just stopping by to say how much I like your Swords and Sorcery gallery! 1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 4th, 2008 3:06 PM ]
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[ Posted by SecretSphinx on Jan 4th, 2008 3:06 PM ]...
Thanks Robert, much appreciated. |
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[ Posted by darkoceanstudios on Jan 1st, 2008 3:42 AM ]...
Nice work. |
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