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Shadowblade Concept Art -Terinn

The streets of Creymon are populated with all kinds of questionable characters doing whatever is necessary to survive.

Terinn can often be found lurking outside the various taverns waiting for drunken patrons to stumble out clutching a few extra coins for adult entertainment. Often times, she disappears with the money before revealing any skin, leaving her clients drunk, broke, alone, and confused.

Concept art by Shadowblade cocreator Kevin R. Phipps.

Kickstarter #3 launches February 3rd!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowblade/shadowblade-issue-3

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Creating With Bipolar Disorder and Clinical Depression: Part Two – Impostor Syndrome: The Villain Within.

Well then, that is a rather long title.

Despite the medications, the therapy and the life changes, there is still one hurdle I continuously struggle to overcome:

The main villain in my story.

The impostor.

Impostor syndrome has followed (plagued?) me my entire life. Through relationships, friendships and my career. It’s everywhere I go. Am I a good enough husband? Father? Friend? Employee? …and yes, writer?

Despite all of my self-doubt, the evidence is there that combats the impostor. I’ve been married almost seventeen years, and every day I wake up excited to see my wife’s smile. So obviously I’ve done something right there. My wife and daughter adore me, just as I adore them. I’ve been at my current job 25 years next May. They wouldn’t keep me around if I were useless. I constantly wonder if I am good enough to release a novel, a comic or a screenplay? Despite the fact I Have released all three and for the most part reviews have been positive.

Even though there is tangible proof I am succeeding, I still feel like there is a smokescreen hiding a failure. I spend more time worrying if I am good enough than I do enjoying the successes I have achieved. And that is a problem.

There are many textbook strategies to combat this. These include acknowledging my feelings, talking about it, and celebrating achievements. Another strategy is challenging negative thoughts. Finally, seeking professional help is also recommended.

I understand that this is common. It affects so many other people. Yet, this feels like one of the more personal mental health issues. Talking about it is a challenge for me as it always feels like I am just fishing for compliments. Am I? I don’t think so. That’s not to say I don’t like compliments, but when I discuss it, I feel I sound pathetic. But maybe that is just the impostor talking.

I try to celebrate my achievements. I am proud of what I have achieved so far. I have written movies that were released. I have released comics and novels. I have achieved the goals I set for myself as a kid. I am a screenwriter, an author, a writer. Am I a good one? Well, that depends if you ask me or my impostor. You will get two different answers.

I already see a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner twice a year for my bipolar disorder and anxiety. I’m not sure I can add yet another issue into the discussion.

I’m not sure where this particular blog is heading to be honest. Does it help seeing it typed out? Maybe? Am I just asking more questions I can’t answer? Also, maybe.

How does this effect me as a writer?

Well, I’m still writing despite the immense self doubt and fear. So maybe the impostor doesn’t have as much control as I think it does.

Yours,

CWC (The real one, not the impostor, hopefully)

Unveiling Shadowblade Issue #3 Variant A Cover

We are proud to reveal the cover for the first variant of issue #3 of Shadowblade. Pencils and inks are by Chris Hanchey and colors by Kevin R. Phipps.

Chris has been a massive supporter of the series so far. He has graciously donated variant covers for all three issues. Chris is known for his work on Iron Man, Hulk, and Transformers besides his own hit series Androsaurs. Between this and Kevin’s work on X-men, GI Joe and Captain America, we have some significant talent on this project.

This cover features three antagonists Fiel, Rinnick and Troam. Kalli and Amarah cross paths with these violent mercenaries in the City of Creymon.

To mix things up, this cover will be presented in a horizontal orientation. This gives it the feel of a British quad style movie poster. It complements the cinematic style we’ve striven for in the series so far. This is what happens when you turn filmmakers loose on a comic series.

The Kickstarter for Issue #3 launches Feb 3rd, 2026. Join the wait list to be notified on launch. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowblade/shadowblade-issue-3

Watch this space for more details.

Shadowblade Issue #3 – Concept Art

As we continue to move through issue #3 of Shadowblade, my writing and business partner Kevin R. Phipps continues to create concept art for the characters that inhabit our world.

In issue #3, Kalli and Amarah reach the city of Creymon where the streets are filled with colorful and unique characters. This is Rinnick, one of the characters our heroes cross paths with.

Back in the Saddle Again

This past weekend I was a guest on an indie comics panel at Phoenix Fan Fusion. This was my first panel in almost seven years and it felt really good to get back in front of an audience again. By next year, we should be close to wrapping our first trade for Shadowblade and we’re talking about getting a panel together dedicated to the project. Watch this space!