My eyes widened as I saw the credits: "Art by John Persons". I had no idea my neighbor was a comic book artist.
His living room was a treasure trove of comic book art. There were sketches, storyboards, and finished pages covering every inch of wall space. I saw characters I recognized from popular comics, and others that were entirely new. the neighbors john persons comics work
How's that? I'd be happy to revise or expand on this draft if you'd like. My eyes widened as I saw the credits: "Art by John Persons"
John explained that he had been working in the comic book industry for over a decade, but had kept it a secret from his neighbors. He didn't want to jinx it, or have people treat him differently. I'd be happy to revise or expand on this draft if you'd like
I asked if I could come in and see more. He hesitated for a moment, then invited me in.
When the graphic novel was finally published, I was amazed by the finished product. John had dedicated it to his neighbors, "the people who put up with my mess".