Spectra – Issue 5: Turbulent Times

Spectra the comic book series that I illustrate for PhysicsCentral.com. In March, the author and I completed Issue #5. – Spectra: Turbulent Times. We tried something new with the cover paper, check out the “metallic-silver” coated paper stock.

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Spectra the comic book series that I illustrate for PhysicsCentral.com. In March, the author and I completed Issue #5. – Turbulent Times. We tried something new with the cover paper, check out the “metallic-silver” coated paper stock.

Spectra article on comic book industry blog

Here’s a recent review of my first comic that I had the pleasure to illustrate: SPECTRA Issue: 1. It was written by Michael D. Hamersky for his blog http://www.ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com.
http://bit.ly/9U2nRF

Becky as Spectra with Kerry G. Johnsoon
Photo courtesy of Michael D Hamersky

Physicist takes on superhero role for LaserFest

Spectra, the superhero that I co-created with physicist Rebecca Thompson-Flagg continues to make her media rounds. Here is a link to a story about Spectra’s real life alter-ego that appeared in the American Physical Society’s APS News publication. http://tiny.cc/9u730

Here’s the flipbook version of Spectra: Issue 2

Here’s an online flip page version of the recent comic.

http://issuu.com/spectralaser/docs/spectra_no.02_entire_optimiz

SPECTRA: No. 2 is hot off the presses!

I just completed illustrating the second issue of the SPECTRA comic book series. Here’s a brief description of the educational comic serices: Spectra #2 Cover ArtSix months have passed since Lucinda (AKA Spectra) learned about her powerful laser powers. In SPECTRA #1, Lucinda used those powers to rescue her friends from the clutches of the evil Miss Alignment. Issue #2 is a continuation of that adventure and also provides the reader with some history about the invention of the laser. Written by Rebecca Thompson-Flagg and illustrated by Kerry G. Johnson

Spectra heading to Comic Con in 2010

Just got the confirmation that the character that I co-created (with Rebecca Thompson-Flagg),SPECTRA-COVER.0930 “Spectra” the Original Laser Superhero was approved for booth space at next summer’s Comic Con in San Diego: http://www.comic-con.org/

Look for “Spectra” in September

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: A newly-designed postcard to promote the next edition of PhysicsQuest, an activity/comic book presented by the American Physical Society’s Outreach Department: http://www.physicscentral.com

Spectra Postcard for APS
Spectra Postcard for APS

A retirement caricature gift for Judy

Here’s a recent caricature that I illustrated for a co-worker who’s celebrating her retirement from the American Physical Society where I work as the art director.

Judy rides off to retirement
Judy rides off to retirement