Free Comic Book Day is here, and YOU can get in on the action! Laughing Boy Team-Up #2 is done, printed and being handed out to to the masses! Want a copy? It’s yours. All you have to do is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Well, as Laughing Boy Comics.com enters it’s seventh year today, we decided to do something new. Well, to add to the newness we’ve already been doing that is. We here at LBCentral are certain you’ve all been enjoying the continuing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You may remember reading Laughing Boy Tales right here on this site. You may recall learning something or absolutely nothing about the mysteries of the Laughing Boyniverse. Well, either way, get ready for a second dose. Because here comes Laughing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey! We’re back, this time with the online version of last year’s Peculiar Stories #2 featuring 2 stories, each starring a fan favorite character. That’s right, Dick Hack Goose and Hunker Down are here to have some strange fun, and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So, for the past few weeks I (along with frequent co-writer Tim Roselle) started doing a strip outside LaughingBoyComics.com. Gasp! Shock! We made it for a fun site dedicated to movies, games and other nerdy things called NerveProtein. Give it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Want to know what happens next? Well the story continues in Laughing Boy Heroes #1! Now available for preorder in the LBStore! Major Laughs! Heracles! Lemur Lass! Philosophy Jones! Shaka Woo and more join forces to defeat the nuclear powered […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So recently I was scrolling through Netflix looking for something lighthearted to watch while I slaved away coloring Laughing Boy Heroes #1, and stumbled onto The Guild. Where have I been? I’m not a gamer, which is probably why I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So you may have noticed, but I’m trying something a little different. Season 1 of Hard to Handle starring Amy No-Arms came to an end so the site was short an ongoing strip, when it occurred to me: just do […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This Saturday, to celebrate Free Comic Book Day, I’ll be making an appearance with my cohorts at the Encounter in Allentown, PA. You can find more info about the shop on their Facebook page. We’ll be debuting Laughing Boy Team-Up […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I was so busy getting ready for Free Comic Book Day, I forgot what day of the week it was! Sorry for the late day, updates will be Tuesday through Wednesday this week!
Well, Season 1 of Hard to Handle starring Amy No-Arms has come to a close! Now, make way for the colored pages from the hit minicomic Laughing Boy Cosmic Comics #1! These pages will update Monday through Thursday, for the next 3 weeks. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello dear readers! If you haven’t yet heard, Laughing Boy has turned to Kickstarter to raise the money for full color printing of the next minicomic, Laughing Boy Heroes #1! If you’ve never used Kickstarter before, it’s an easy way […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Okay, it’s been a little while, but I’m back with the next book in the Hellboy Saga, Conqueror Worm. This is the fifth volume, and seems like the end of the first “cycle.” It’s full of Nazis, Lovecraftian monsters and everything […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Today marks the 5 year anniversary of Laughing Boy Comics online strips. There have been a few breaks and countless missteps, but who would have thought I’d still be chugging away? Thanks to everyone who’s stuck with me, and everyone […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Okay, Hellboy book 4! Here we go. The Right Hand of Doom is another collection of shorter Hellboy stories much like the previous book, the last couple stories however are a little bigger and touch on topics we’ve been waiting some time […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I promised you more Hellboy, and more Hellboy ye shall receive. Today I’m on volume 3 of the Hellboy series, The Chained Coffin and Others, the first of numerous collections giving us some of Mike Mignola’s short story adventures of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m taking Monday and Tuesday off, but regular business will resume on Wednesday. Happy holidays!
Today I’m looking at something a little different…a minicomic I was handed at this year’s Small Press Expo. It’s called Crust Dog and it made my day. We’ve all thought about it when we see Crust Punks and their dogs. “Is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I wasn’t kidding about rereading all the Hellboy comics. And out of all the early Hellboy stories, this is easily the most important. In the first Hellboy collection Seed of Destruction Mike Mignola introduced us to Hellboy, the world’s greatest paranormal […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gulab Jamun! Because it’s Christmas. I can’t really explain. Also: a bear, duck and excited bunny!
You know how I said The Mighty Thor #1-6 was the best comic story Marvel put out this year? Ready for 2nd Place? This year’s Daredevil #1-3 by Mark Waid and Paolo Rivera (with some additional art by Marcos Martin) is post-modern […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I think we’re going to have Mignola Mondays for a while…I couldn’t help but start rereading the Hellboy Universe the other day, so expect a new review for each of the numerous books. Seed of Destruction is the first book in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Today’s sketch is in honor of something Kasey Tararuj and I are cooking up. Stay tuned! Parasaurolophus!
Today I’m rereading the first 6 issue arc of The Mighty Thor, the series relaunch intended to tie in with the recent film. And it’s the best story Marvel produced this year.
I tend to read comics that either fall into the categories of super-heroes or cartoony, but today, on the recommendation of a friend who doesn’t read a lot of comics, I’m looking at Charles Burns’s Black Hole. Black Hole is a high […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As promised, Fridays will bring me playing around in my sketchbook to the blog. I’ve been enjoying the new run written by Mark Waid so much, I figured I’d join in. So enjoy my quick, dirty Daredevil. That sounded wrong.
It’s been a while, and you’ve already heard me say plenty about the Hellboy Universe, but I’m back with a new installment of Comics I Read, and a review of B.P.R.D. 1946 So I don’t buy trades very often […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sooo…yea, the launch of the new webcomic didn’t go as planned. A week hiatus after only 2 strips turned into 2 weeks…and then it seemed silly to post them Thanksgiving week, so I let it go another week. And here […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sorry everyone, due to a personal matter, no strips this week! Take the extra time to catch up and tell your friends.
So next week begins a brand new comic taking over the site. Kind of. Think of it like a spinoff. We’ll see plenty of familiar faces, but one of our favorite characters is stepping into the spotlight for the foreseeable […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey, if you’re in the Philadelphia area and plan to check out First Friday or be in Olde City this month, make sure to head to Brave New Worlds and check out this show. I am in it.
What?: B.P.R.D. Vol. 4, The Dead I don’t have a bad thing to say about a single thing I’ve read within the Hellboy Universe. This collection of the mini-series “The Dead” is another fine chapter in the B.P.R.D. series, but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What?: Unwritten: Inside Man Well, I finally got around to picking it up and I’m left with one thought: “What the %^$# took me so long.” Volume 2 of Mike Carey and Peter Gross’s Unwritten titled Inside Man has all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yea, yea, yea…I know. I keep reviewing the same series. Well, it’s not my fault I can’t get enough of this series right now… What: 100 Bullets: Samurai Who: By Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. When: Originally published as 100 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As usual, I’m reading comics and writing about it. Today I’m writing about a series I’ve written about before, but 3 volumes later. Here we go! What: Bone: Rock Jaw- Master of the Eastern Border Who: By Jeff Smith with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Batman: The Long Halloween Who: By Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. When: Originally published in 1996-97 as single issues. Where: Fat Jack’s. Why: I don’t usually read any of DC’s super-hero characters. When I want super-heroes, I read Marvel. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Smurf vs. Smurf! What: The Smurf King and The Smurfette Who: Yvan Delporte and Peyo When: The Smurf King was originally published in Spirou magazine in 1964 and The Smurfette in 1966, new English translation from Papercutz in 2010 and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: The Invincible Iron Man #500 Who: By Matt Fraction and Slavador Larroca, with colors by Frank D’Armata. When: Released on February 2, 2011. Where: I got it at Fat Jack’s Comics in Philly. Why: Marvel’s first release under their […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Spirou & Fantasio: Adventure Down Under Who: Tome and Janry. When: Original French version published in 1985 as Spirou & Fantasio‘s 34th book, English translation published as book 1 in Cinebook’s series in 2009. Where: I had to get […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: 100 Bullets: Hang Up on the Hang Low Who: By Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. When: Originally published in 2000-2001 by Vertigo/DC Comics. Where: Comic and book stores. (Why do I include this one?) Why: It’s 100 Bullets, I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Fantastic Four #587 Who: Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting. When: Released on January 25, 2011 by Marvel Comics. Where: Comic book stores. Why: Haven’t you seen/read/heard the news!? A member of the Fantastic Four dies! AAAHHH! BUT…it’s also a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: B.P.R.D.: The Soul of Venice and Other Stories Who: By Mike Mignola, Miles Gunther, Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Augustyn, Guy Davis, Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Joe Harris, Adam Pollina and Cameron Stewart. When: Originally published as a series of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Okay, I know it’s been a while but I figured it’s about time I got back into the swing of comic blogging. So without further ado… What: Bone: The Great Cow Race Who: By Jeff Smith with color by Steve […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Wizards of Mickey Vol. 1: Mouse Magic Who: Stefano Ambrosio (writer), Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Marco Gervasio, Marco Palazzi, Alessandro Perina (art) When: Originally published as individual issues, collected in January 2010. Where: From Boom! Studios. Why: It’s Mickey, Donald, Goofy […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gonna do things a little different today and do a few rapid fire reviews on some books from last week, and a mini I picked up at last weekend’s New York Comic Con! Here we go! What: Uncanny X-Force #1 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: The Purple Smurfs Who: By Peyo. When: Originally published in 1959, this June 2010 edition is the first time being published in America. Where: So far I have only seen limited copies of this book in comic shops. You […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Hey, Wait… Who: By Jason When: Originally puplished by Fantagraphic Books in 2001. Where: Finer comic retailers. Why: This comic is something else. If you read comics, you’ve probably heard someone talk about the quiet genius of Jason, or […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Disney’s Hero Squad: Ultraheroes – Save the World Who: By Riccardo Secchi, Alessandro Ferrari, Giorgio Salati (writers), Stefano Turconi, Antonello Dalena, Ettore Gula, Emilio Urbano (artists) and Saida Temofonte (translation) When: Originally published monthly in 2009 in Walt Disney’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity Who: Mike Carey (words) and Peter Gross (pictures) When: Originally published as single issues in 2009 by Vertigo for DC Comics. Where: Anywhere comic collections are sold, with new issues every […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey Everybody, So guess what? After tomorrow (Friday’s) strip, there’s only 10 more installments of Herkimer! and Friends. Can you believe it? I sure can’t. It won’t be the end of Laughing Boy, but if you want to see something […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Greek Street: Blood Calls For Blood Who: Peter Milligan (words) and Davide Gianfelice (pictures) When: Originally published as single issues in 2009-2010 by Vertigo for DC Comics. Where: Anywhere comic collections are sold, and is an ongoing series. Why: […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Uncanny X-Men #528 Who: Matt Fraction (words), Whilce Portacio (pencils) and plenty of others. When: September, 2010 Where: Published by Marvel so it’s available anywhere that sells monthly comic books. Why: The X-Men, along with Calvin and Hobbes are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So the weekend of September 11-12, I was at the Small Press Expo. And surprising no one, I came home with a hefty handful of new minicomics to pour through. This will look at some of the comics I enjoyed […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Who: By Alan Moore (words) and Kevin O’Neill (pictures.) When: Originally published as single issues in 1999-2000. Where: You can find this book anywhere you’d expect to find comics. It’s Alan Moore for Chrissake. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So I spent this past weekend in Bethesda as an exhibitor at the Small Press Expo. And while I had a great time hanging out with Erik Heumiller and a host of other cartoonists, it was also a rude awakening. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: REMATCH Who: JP Coovert Why: I’ve been present at the last two Small Press Expos, and one tradition that’s quickly forming is my eager anticipation of the newest offerings from JP Coovert. In 2008 I got a nice big […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What: Hellboy: The Crooked Man and Others Why: I read a lot of comics. I mean a lot. And there aren’t a lot of collections that I chomp at the bit for in anticipation. The biggest exception? Hellboy. I’ve been […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I decided I need to utilize this blog more, and as I don’t have enough to say about myself, I might as well focus some attention to some of the things I love most. Namely; comics. So, without further ado, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So this month saw the release of Laughing Boy Tales, and September will give us Laughing Boy Presents followed by a completely new book in October. That’s 3 months of brand new Laughing Boy minis. And I want to keep […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oh hello there. I ( Timmy, sometime LBC collaborator) am attempting to make / eventually sell Laughing Boy figures. With the great look and feel of the LBC universe it was only a matter of time before the characters turned […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey Baby, I know haven’t blogged on here in a while…and I’m sorry. I can change. So here’s the new plan: I’m going to update the strip 4x a week. I know, I know, you’re going to miss that fifth […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For the next few weeks I’m going to do some comics starring characters by a randomly selected fan of the site. I’m sticking with the Monday, Wednesday, Friday updates while I work on some other projects and work out some […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey guys, I’ll only be updating M-W-F this week while I try and get some art done for other projects. I’ll gladly accept any suggestions you might have for what kind of hijinks the ladies should get into on their […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey Laughing Boys and Girls, I’m a little low on funds and time this week so I thought instead of strips I’d offer everyone a chance to help out! Each day this week I’m going to post a new piece […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey everybody (all 4..5? of you), just wanted to let you know that Tuesday’s and today’s missing comics are due to me taking a couple days off to go meet my brand new baby niece and attend to some other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So, any of you readers out there have any feedback about me taking the strip to a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule? If you do, I’d love to hear from you. Contact me and let’s talk about it! Keep Laughing! -Will
Dear Laughing Boy Comics, I’m really enjoying your Christmas storyline this year. It’s pretty funny. Also, you suck. Sincerely, A Jewish Girl
I really love Christmas…and not for the religious reasons I’m probably supposed to. I love it for all the secular reasons Ebenezer Scrooge comes to love it in A Christmas Carol; kindness, generosity, friendship, family and most importantly, staying positive. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Social commentary about mustaches. You must read it.
Laughing Boy Funnies #1 Collector’s Pack It’s finally here! Laughing Boy Funnies #1! A brand new, original mini comic starring some of your favorite characters in 20 pages of brand new story! This Collector’s Pack includes a sticker, 2 limited […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This past weekend was great, let me tell you. Me and my comrade in arms, Erik headed to SPX in Bethesda, Maryland where we met some fellow artists and new fans. Some high lights were meeting some of the guys from SEQALAB, the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Laughing Boy Funnies #1! 20 pages of original Laughing Boy adventures featuring characters like Herkimer, the snake, Amy No-Arms… I have been told “It made me lol.” That’s good, right? Get ready for it.
Hey Laughing Boys and Girls, I need help picking the 5 (or so) Herkimer strips that best represent Laughing Boy. What do YOU guys think? Comment or e-mail me your picks! Let’s get the word out about the joys of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Woof! Sorry everybody…some domain registrar confusion put the site out of commission for over a week! What a nightmare…but it’s back up and running, let’s get to it! Did you miss me? I missed you! Spread the word!
For my birthday, my cousin (and frequent co-writer) Timmy made a bust of the snake for me. Click the picture for the set to get the full experience!
I thought this was one of the most spectacular, wondrous and awe-inspiring parks in our entire country’s park system. Holy Mother of GOD was I wrong……….. This is one of the most deceiving places I have ever come across. I went to go see […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My my my, what a tourist trap! On our way after seeing the Badlands we stopped in at Wall Drug to check things out, fuel up, and partake in some good old fashioned picture taking. I could have spent all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here I am, the new guy. Fresh meat trying not to make too many waves. Yet… So Bob (the weird kid with his head on fire) made a small detour while everybody was sleeping and now we get to see […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So here we are. The Mall of America. I hate being a downer, but we drove all the way to Minnesota to come spend the day in a mall? Don’t get me wrong, this place is impressive because of its […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Today we rolled into the “city by the sea” as Bob has now renamed Chicago. Special guy, that Bob. Chi-Town is awesome. It’s like NYC with a cooler vibe and less of a running around feeling to it. It’s strange. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some one decided we should do a journal of the trip together, and I got stuck with the first entry. And let me tell you: First day blues. Luck not be a lady tonight. Not with us. Instead, she was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For Sunday I only spent a couple hours at Comic-Con, I spent the rest of the day traveling down to Tijuana. It just so happens that I was there as México destroyed the U.S. 5-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Didn’t take many pictures yesterday, just some crowd shots and some other interesting sights. Including that giant Galactus figure. Sweet.
Some more photo updates. Today I saw some Marvel panels and got to see some awesome previews of what’s coming up in the X-Men comics and from Marvel Animation. I spent the last chunk of today trying to win a bracelet […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some shots from Thursday, my first day of San Diego Comic Con. I loved it. 3 more days, check back for updates and follow my twitter for some random thoughts and cool sights over the next few days.
I’m off to the San Diego Comic Con this weekend, but only as an attendee. That doesn’t mean I won’t be bringing the love. If you happen to see me in Laughing Boy shirt, come up to me and get […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey everyone, haven’t posted in a while and for that I apologize! I’ve been figuring some things out, and how to best proceed with them, all in hopes of giving you the maximum enjoyment out of the Laughing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey everybody, make sure to get to a computer tomorrow and check out a special Saturday installment of Herkimer! and Friends. It features a personal favorite group of characters, and I think you’ll dig it. Have a happy and safe […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s a batch of shots from an afternoon in NYC, and a few days at my family’s camp in central New York State. Click on the picture and check out the set full of puppies and sunsets. Tee hee.
Just so nobody thinks I’m making the subject of this storyline up, here’s some reading you can do on this wonderful, growing, and slightly silly social movement. Here’s one from Rolling Stone. And from CNN. The world we live in just keeps […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is probably the most I’ve decorated my apartment… Hi Spidey!
I caught an advance screening of Land of the Lost last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. It perfectly captured the wonderfully, bizarre nature of the Sid and Marty Krofft television series. Completely original fantasy. Campy throwback aside, it was fun […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Summer is practically here, so I thought I might share some of my favorite things about my favorite season! 1. It’s warm, so I don’t have to spend half the day in front of a heating lamp. 2. The days […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey, I took a handful of photos of a few drawings I liked outta my sketchbook. A lot of them betray ideas currently in production or soon to be in production, so make sure to speculate. Here’s a link to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So the system I have for registration is a bit broken, and I have been inundated by spam. So I deleted every account I suspect of being bogus. If your account got deleted, I apologize. E-mail me and I’ll make […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oh yea… here are a few snapshots from my trip to north Carolina last weekend. Click through.
My buddy Adam is hiking the Appalachian Trail. I took this little diddy of him while we were saying farewell as he headed back onto the trail in North Carolina…
Hey everybody! Haven’t posted in a while, so I came bearing gifts. Just by registering, yours for free is a shiny new wallpaper featuring the Herkimer! gang all dolled up in honor of this Friday’s much anticipated motion picture. T0 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey guys, if anyone would like to send me any guest strips, I’d be very grateful. I’m trying to fix my numbering!
I wrote today’s strip over a week ago, during the Easter weekend. I apparently did not remember that I was a week ahead in strips and would not be publishing it the next day…however, I still wrote it knowing it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…