11-11-14: Happy Veterans Day!!! Thank you to everyone that served our country in the armed forces. We
salute you.
5-19-14: We're making things happen in our 9th year, working on completing new comics, releasing the web series,
Futuro Tierra weekly (by Ken Anthony II and Tony Lorenz), and films (Slash Cam, S.O.L.stice) with more of everything on the
way!!! Keep checking back for updates and more exciting information!!!
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5-21-12: It's time for the Action Film Challenge again!!! In previous years, Ken Anthony II has written,
produced and even co-directed various entries (Way of the Vigilante and Survival Instinct) and this time he is providing the
glue to make the film aspect of Artistic License Studio stick. The new entry will be S.O.L., and if you're not careful,
you may be, too.
Check back for updates related to the film and behind the scenes links every couple of days in the month of June!!!
"We'll be lurking for youuuuu!!!!"-Dr. Paul Bearer
3-5-12: Megacon 2012 has come and gone and with it, the presentation of 2012's new books from Artistic License
Studio with work by: Lee Fails, Telisha Hill, Adonis Charles, Tony Lorenz, Ralph Bednarski, Jon Barth, Rob Richardson and
Ken Anthony II!!!
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9-12-11: With the Action Film Challenge 2011 completed, we're gearing up for Megacon 2012!!! We've already
confirmed that we'll have a table in the yellow area and Ken Anthony II and Stan Zubrin will be in attendance. We'll
have comics (Predatory Ways and Solo Shots), movies (Survival Instinct, Way of the Vigilante, and Comedic Perspectives) and
more merchandise for you to look at, including t-shirts, trading cards and more!!! Get ready for 2012 to be the best
year yet for Artistic License Studio!!!
7-1-11: We're gearing up for the Action Film Challenge 2011!!! Ken Anthony II has written a well received
vampire hunter/vampire game of cat and mouse for the short film contest entitled Survival Instinct!!!
5-23-11: We're well into 2011 and so far things are progressing well!!! We have new books in preparation,
not the least of which are entries into the upcoming Japan aid anthology, Japan Needs Heroes, which will feature stories by
E.J. and Ken Anthony II. Go to this link to find out more!!! http://japanneedsheroes.com/creators.html?utm_source=Megacon+Japan+Needs+Heroes+List&utm_campaign=c7b949bfd9-Japan_Needs_Heroes_Invite4_11_2011&utm_medium=email
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8-18-10: Ken Anthony II will be a guest at Heroes' Haven on 8-21-10 for their Indy III book signing as well
as at The first annual Odd Con on the weekend of 10-8-10!!! Be sure to stop by both locations and say hi. The
links for both locations/events can be found on the links page!!!
8-2-10: Ken Anthony II, Kashim and Christine Bottoms had a great time at the Tampa Comic Con!!! It was
a celebration of it's 10th year and a passing of the torch from the founder, Tim Gordon, to new owners. Thanks, Tim,
for all of the years of service dedicated to enhancing the appreciation of comics!!!
4-9-10: Lee Fails just realeased the Divine Destiny Sketchbook featuring art by himself and: Matt Fair, Ken
Anthony II, Kashim, and Eric Rodriguez. Be sure to look for this instant classic at the upcoming conventions.
3-11-10: Ken Anthony II will be at Megacon to represent the studio. He'll be at the ICCW table and will
be able to draw sketches and update anyone on where A.L. Studio is going for the future. Stop by and say hi!!!
1-24-10: Welcome to the New year/decade!!! It gets no better as we forge ahead with renewed vigor!!!
Coming up first, in time for Megacon in March, will be Divine Destiny # 3, Ken Anthony's sketchbook and the Divine Destiny
sketchbook. Expect to see us everywhere with pin-ups and stories in various publications and new books coming out at
a rapid pace.
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7-31-09: We look forward to seeing everyone at the Summer mini-Megacon. As mentioned before, Ken Anthony
II and Raymond Best will be in attendance with all of the books and merchandise you've come to love. You can find us
in the blue area at table # 6.
Rob Richardson was also, at the San Diego Comic Con at the Big City Table, and he had a great time introducing his comic,
Dragon Cross, to a new audience and meeting everyone.
7-1-09: Get ready for Artistic License Studio at the summer Megacon on 8-22-09 to 8-23-09 in Orlando.
Confirmed in attendance will be Ken Anthony II and Raymond Best. We'll also have some new merchandise, so be sure to
stop by and say hi.
6-08-09: The Small Press Syndicate newsletter/fanzine, Rap Sheet # 142, featured Mr. White and the Artistic
License Studio universe in it's multiple issue story, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome IV. The link for the Small Press Syndicate
can be found on the links page.
5-22-09: We keep moving forward and we hope that you're enjoying the ride with us. So far this year,
we released the follow up issues for Predatory Ways and Solo Shots, as well as releasing a 0 issue of Hearts of Heroes.
We put out our new 2009 sketchbook, and our first ever solo sketchbook from artist, Matt Fair. We've attended the Mega-con
in Orlando and the Tampa con in Largo, as well as a Free Comic Book Day signing at Comic World in Largo, and we haven't even
reached the halfway mark. Keep checking back with us for new material and merchandise. As long as you keep showing
us love, we'll keep providing entertainment for you as only we can.
Also, be sure to check out Redneck Red, the second issue of which the cover was colored by our own, Rob Richardson.
You also should check out the full size release of Robots Are People Too, sporting writing by Gary Culler, with art by our
friend, Jason Maranto.
2-22-09: It's a brand new year and evidence shows that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
We've got great books coming out. Look for these titles from us: Predatory Ways # 2, Solo Shots # 1 volume II, Hearts
of Heroes # 0, AL Studio Galleria V and our first solo sketchbook, Matt Fairs Sketchbook.
Come visit us at Megacon for these books and even more, including new prints and posters.
11-1-08: Go to, www.webcomicsnation.com/shoxstudios/agoodman/ , to see Gary Culler and Adonis Charles entry that made 2nd place in their contest.
Artistic License Studio is going to be at the Tampa con on 11-9-08 along with a plethora of other artists and writers.
Click here to get the latest information about the convention.
www.comicbookconventions.com/tampaconvention/
9-2-08: Thanks for coming out to the Tampa con and showing us so much love. As always, we're very appreciative.
Be sure to check out Dragon Cross # 7 by Rob Richardson and the Big City crew. We're gearing up some new things for
you to come out soon, including sketchbooks by Adonis, Ken Anthony II and Matt Fair, along with Solo Shots # 1 featuring work
by: Adonis Charles, Christine, Ken Anthony II and N. Craig Olsson.
Thanks again for your support so far this year and expect us to only get bigger and better.
7-9-08: Get ready for us at the 8-10-08 Tampa con. We'll be there with new prints and our new artist/colorist,
Christine. Of course, also available will be our comics; Predatory Ways # 1, Divine Destiny #1, and the 4th in our series
of sketchbooks.
Also, check out the newest issue of Dragon Cross, #6, by Rob Richardson and the Big City crew.
6-1-08: Check out the Tampa Bay Comic Colleagues website, which we are a part of. There is a new link
on the link's page to help you out.
Also, Rob Richardson wants everyone to continue supporting Dragon Cross, with the new artist Elvin Cintron.
4-15-08: No...it's not April Fool's, not only do we have our initial books out (Predatory Ways and Divine
Destiny), a preview for Sake Moonshine and the newest sketchbook, but we also have a story in an anthology book with
some of the best local talent around. Ken Anthony's character, Mr. White, makes his debut in the anthology along with
Blue Manta from Rob Rhine and Mike Foss (Maniacal Smile), Unlikely Heroes featuring Maniacal Smile by Joe Leone and the Blank
Slate crew, and the debut of Redneck Red by Ben Filipiak and his crew. We were at Mega-con, and had a great time, and
the more recent Tampa con and also, you guessed it, had a great time. The newest issue of Dragon Cross is coming out
this month through Big City Comics. Be sure to check out the new website and visit us at our next book signing at Comic
World for Free Comic Book Day on 5-3-08.
3-4-08: It's March madness and Artistic License is making big moves. This month we have no less than
4 books coming from the studio (Sake Moonshine preview, Divine Destiny # 1 limited convention edition, Predatory Ways
# 1, and AL Galleria Sketchbook volume IV), and the new issue of Dragon Cross from Big City Comics (by Rob Richardson with
lettering by Gary Culler). We're also appearing at Mega-con in Orlando. Come check us out. We're debuting
our new website at: www.artlicensestudio.com and last but not least, Ken Anthony II is in the Christian comic based independent movie anthology: Not of this World: Survivors
of Remic.
Last month, we helped found, and joined, the Tampa Bay Comic Colleagues Association. This union of local independent
comic entrepeneurs had it's beginning at the book signing at Pat Potters' Comic World on 2-23-08 and includes, Rob Rhine and
Mike Foss (of Maniacal Smile), Ryan Thompson (of Not Quite Destiny), J.S. Earles (of Pistol Fist), Joe Leone (of Unlikely
Heroes) and Ben Filipiak (of Redneck Red) along with honorable mention of comic legends: Pat Broderick and Barbara Kesel.
2008: We hope you're ready for the onslaught. We're coming out the box with conventions, a new website
and books, yes, books that you can actually hold in your hands and read. You know you want them.
Rob Richardson was already at FX show with Big City Comics and AL is following the success of that with a book signing
February 23 at Comic World with the Maniacal Smile crew and comic legend, Pat Broderick. That will rapidly be followed
by appearing at the Mega-con March 6-9 and then Tampa con April 13.
Predatory Ways, Divine Destiny and Sake Moonshine are our initial titles and will be available as of Mega-con.
