D.G. Chichester
@dgchichester
I write stories. They write back. It's a good relationship. Writer on Daredevil, Clive Barker's Hellraiser, Terror Inc. + many other comics. Creative director in the land o' marketing. Kickstarter comic and newsletter:
Fellow scribe Mark Bellusci and I hit the mics, podcasting proven jabs and hooks to motivate and activate your words—and now those episode transcripts have hit the page. Give your words a push—grab Street Writers at a.co/d/4cuFDYe
Set your GPS to North Carolina for #galaxyconraleigh! It's at the end of next week and I'll be there for 4 days of comics, conversation and community. Come by and let's connect. #daredevil #hellraiser #punisher #captainamerica
ONE WEEK 'til the unleash of Monster Aristocracy, the chock full of classic monster goodness anthology shepherded by Dan Brereton and Allison Pang. (Thanks again for the invite!) Check out my tale, "The Unusual Employ of Mr. Mortsafe". Pre-order now at a.co/d/0ix2thmJ
When the world is rocked by a flesh-eating virus, people rebuilt themselves with scavenged tech. Bookie and hustler Ruby Chance unlocked a powerful A.I. named Rysk, boosting Ruby’s senses and skills. Join her adventure at blackboxcomics.net
Ruby Chance's world is wired differently. When a virus savaged humanity, GrafTek augmented bodies — but not always pretty. Check out the messy, dynamic story of RYSK at blackboxcomics.net
Based on the (very) fringe podcast co-hosted with pal Mark Bellusci, Street Writers collects the episode transcripts to share our battle tested uppercuts for writing motivation and activation. Give your words a kick —grab a copy at a.co/d/4cuFDYe
The “based on a true story” of a podcast with collaborator Mark Bellusci to talk over making words for plays, films, advertising, websites, comic books and more. These transcripts share our proven jabs and hooks for writing motivation and activation. May it power-up for your own writing—pick up a co
Betting on survival? Ruby Chance and her crew play the toughest odds in a tech-ravaged future. Check out RYSK, the cyber-heist that delivers wild adventure in a 5 issue comic series at blackboxcomics.net
Street Writers is the true tale of a podcast created with collaborator Mark Bellusci to talk over making words for plays, films, advertising, websites, comic books and more. These episode transcripts share our proven uppercuts for writing motivation and activation. I hope it gives your own writing a
Coming soon to North Carolina: it's #galaxyconraleigh. I'll be there with tales of Daredevil, Hellraiser, Nick Fury, Punisher, Terror, Inc., Judge Dredd, Assassins, the Shadowline and much, much more. Looking forward to saying hi in a few weeks!
Ruby Chance thought she was just upgrading her odds — until her GrafTek woke up with its own scheme. Meet the next-level AI sharing space in Ruby’s head, in my new series at blackboxcomics.net
Grateful to have been invited to co-create RYSK: a new cyber thriller centered on bookie Ruby Chance, her team of enforcers — and conniving forces that want to plunder what’s left of a ruined world. Complete series at blackboxcomics.net
I’ve “crafted” a book! Street Writers is the true tale of a podcast created with friend Mark Bellusci to laugh about making words for plays, films, ads, comic books and more with proven techniques for writing activation. I hope it gives your own writing a boost at a.co/d/4cuFDYe
Street Writers assembles my podcast of a coupla years back. Collaborator Mark Bellusci and I hit the mics to spread some writer wit and tactics. Writing’s a battle — find something to keep you swinging at a.co/d/4cuFDYe
RYSK is a cyber take on heist thrillers — equal parts Ocean’s 11 attitude and Matrix edge. High stakes, huge action, bigger risks. Get your copies at blackboxcomics.net
Hit back at writing woes with Street Writers: real-world writing motivations from award-winning copywriters/filmmakers/creative directors/playwrights/comic book authors D.G. Chichester and Mark Bellusci. Check out yours at a.co/d/4cuFDYe
I've been looking forward to #galaxyconraleigh and this summer I get to represent. If it's on your list of conventions, please stop by and say hello, ask questions, get answers and autographs! See you in a few weeks.
RYSK is street-smart hustlers, deadly odds, and GrafTek — scrap-built cybernetics with a dangerous edge. Follow Ruby Chance into a future where every gamble could cost the world. All issues now at blackboxcomics.net
The vibrant colors of the future of RYSK — the new cyber adventure — are by Lorenzo Berdondini. Check out the full dynamite palette in all 5 issues at blackboxcomics.net
Pre-comic con playing around with 3D prints, seeing what new stuff I can come up with for the prize wheel. Come by my table in Washington State, Raleigh, Tampa, etc. and give a spin!
Interesting Maker Tip #473: do NOT use your 3D-printed spools in a filament dryer because they MELT!
Much admiration to Leo McGovern for his lettering on RYSK, my new comic mini-series. Lettering is the often unsung hero of comics: when it works, it brings together everything. (When it doesn’t - {yikes! | ouch!) Follow the word balloons in this cyber adventure blackboxcomics.net
Second draft on first novel. Now at 63,031 words. On to the third draft!
Next stop: the biggest show in GalaxyCon's, um, galaxy of shows! Been looking forward to attending #galaxyconraleigh and this year's my chance! Comic book, storytelling, cowboy boots and more. Come say hi!
Artist Mannix Francisco has done an amazing job visualizing the cyber world of RYSK — sleek, original, full of bold characters and taught action. Check out Ruby Chance’s action adventure at blackboxcomics.net
It’s final day of Washington State Summer Con, and missing this chill vibe, fine folk, midway centered show already! Come by and do your own speed walk to my table in artist’s alley (really the “writers’ block” with Steve Grant, Steve Englehart, Roy Thomas and Mike Friedrich!)
2nd day of Washington State Summer Con: great people, fun venue (a literal fairgrounds) and friendly vibe. Shoutout to @CriticalHitSoda for a complimentary boost of their special brew. I went for the Lycanthrope: root beer with banana, strawberry and vanilla. Don’t judge me.
RYSK is my cyber thriller, about bookie/hustler Ruby Chance, her crew of GraftTek-enhanced oddsmakers — and a scheme that can save (or destroy) what’s left of their dystopian future. Find all 5 issues at blackboxcomics.net
SO excited to be part of this amazing prose anthology put together by Dan Brereton. Pre-orders soon, aiming for a July release. It's opened up a whole 'nother avenue of storytelling. Looking forward to you reading "The Unusual Employ of Mr. Mortsafe" soon!
Today starts the Washingston State Summer Con — and I'm there (or by the time this posts…here?). Anyway, come down to the Fairgrounds in Puyallup, WA, let's talk comics, storytelling, writing — all the good stuff that makes a con fun! Show starts at noon.