Editor’s note: This series is about our contributors showcasing the art they do apart from writing, and what it means to them. Each week we’ll feature a new artist! “May I present my kids? They’re comic books and some prose: SIGNAL Saga, The Ballad of Jimmy and Rose, and The Hope Book {an Antidote to Despair}, … Continue reading
Author Archives: dominicbercier
Born at Age 27: Dominic Bercier’s SIGNAL Saga
At age 27, many a rock star has died. Hendrix. Joplin. Cobain. It’s the rock star curse. There’s something mysterious about 27 and burning too bright. 27 years ago, almost to the day, Adam David III was born. He longed to live up to his grandfather’s musical legend, and wondered if he’d ever get there. … Continue reading
Comic Books Versus Mental Illness
I had the opportunity of a lifetime when I was 17. I met two major comic-book artists of note. I was in Montreal for a small show—all shows were small back in 1994—and I faced my destiny square in the eyes. The first artist was Jae Lee, superstar, who was releasing his new book Hellshock. … Continue reading